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Page Experience is Here to Stay: Moz Launches Performance Metrics Suite
Way back in April 2021, I had the honor of announcing a new beta Moz product: Performance Metrics. It arrived just in time for SEOs to track and improve their sites through the anticipated May launch of Google’s Page Experience update. We uniquely offered at-scale tracking and issue identification against Core Web Vital metrics for hundreds of URLs per campaign, rather than the handful of URLs available in competing tools at the time. Back then, we (correctly) anticipated a minimal initial impact from the update, but even we didn’t foresee Google’s delay of the full rollout until August. However, sites […]
How Contextualizing Topics can Lead to Press-worthy Content for Your Brand
More brands than ever are investing and producing quality journalism to drive their earned media strategy. They recognize that it’s a valuable channel for simultaneously building authority while finding and connecting with customers where they consume news. But producing and distributing great content is no easy feat. At Stacker and our brand-partnership model Stacker Studio, our team has mastered how to create newsworthy, data-driven stories for our newswire. Since 2017, we’ve placed thousands of stories across the most authoritative news outlets in the country, including MSN, Newsweek, SFGate, and Chicago Tribune. Certain approaches have yielded a high hit rate (i.e., […]
Hunter or Hunted?
Moriah Richard is the managing editor at Writer’s Digest. Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, she has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. As a reader, she’s most interested in horror, fantasy, and romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook. Beyond the page, she enjoys cooking, World of Warcraft, and playing endless hours of fetch with her golden retriever. Find Moriah on Twitter @MoriahRichard93.
How To Create a Podcast, Develop an Audience, and Get Your Novel Published
I must be honest: When I decided to turn my debut novel, Messenger, into MESSENGER: A Podcast in 16 Episodes, I had no idea what I was doing. How did my life-long dream and journey to publish a book take a detour, a clinamen (one of Messenger’s concepts defined as a slight swerve that changes everything)? Creating a podcast was the last thing I expected. (5 Things I Learned From Co-hosting a Book Podcast) Timing Is Everything: Get It Out Messenger tells the story of Messenger, a mysterious woman who delivers life-changing messages to seemingly random people all over New […]
BookCamp Review: The Writing Hub You Didn’t Know You Needed
BookCamp is the writing hub you didn’t know you needed If you’re dreaming of writing and publishing a book one day, but aren’t sure what to do next, then Chad R. Allen’s community may be exactly what you need to reach your goals. Read on the for the full BookCamp review. Quick disclaimer before moving on: We are affiliates of BookCamp. That does not affect any of the breakdowns below. BookCamp is a membership community providing expert guidance to help you find shortcuts to publication. Offering self-paced training alongside group events and coaching, BookCamp helps writers become authors and build their […]
AutoCrit Review (Updated Guide for Authors)
As self-published authors, we’re always looking for a better combination of tools and apps to improve our writing and cut down on the amount of editing needed. At the same time, you’re probably acutely aware of the pain that comes with trying too many different tools. Sometimes, less really is more! Every new tool involves a financial cost as well as the investment of time needed to learn its features. So is AutoCrit worth your time and money? In today’s full AutoCrit review we’ll explore exactly what AutoCrit is capable of, break down its cost, and give our recommendation on […]
Squarespace Announces Video Hosting And Monetization via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Squarespace announced video hosting and monetization capabilities that helps publishers earn income from recorded videos The post Squarespace Announces Video Hosting And Monetization appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Are SEOs Unwilling To Say “I Don’t Know”? via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Martin Splitt, Google’s Developer Advocate, believes SEO professionals are unwilling to admit when they don’t know something, which causes friction with developers. The post Are SEOs Unwilling To Say “I Don’t Know”? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
5 Dos and Don’ts When Making a SMART Goal [Examples]
Every year I create vague New Years resolutions, but this year I decided to try something different. Using the SMART goal framework (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound), I reworded my 2022 goal from “read more books” to “read two books per month to hit my goal of reading 24 before the end of the year.” The SMART framework is an effective strategy for creating more specific and attainable goals. Plus, it provides benchmarks against which you can measure your progress — if you have a larger, more daunting goal, smaller steps can help you remain motivated. Here, let’s explore […]
What Is Automated List Building Software and Why Your Marketing Team Needs It
List building is a strategy that allows marketers to target customers based on their needs, goals, or other personal criteria (e.g. purchase history, location, age, etc.). These lists can be applied to all marketing materials (as well as the work of sales and service reps) to help your team offer customers a personalized and delightful customer experience. Automated list building software exists to help your team create and manage accurate, up-to-date, and easily applicable lists in a way that’s quick and easy. What is automated list building? Automated list building is the process of using a tool to help you […]