You’ve probably seen or heard this before. Freelance Writer A is having a discussion with new Freelance Writer B. The newer freelancer talks about how they’re struggling to find decent paying freelance writing jobs on job boards and classified sites, and even when they do find one there’s too much competition there. Writer A tells them to hang in there because there really are high paying freelance writing jobs — they’re just looking for them in the wrong places. Writer B asks where the high paying gigs are then if not on the job boards. Writer A explains that you […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Blogging From Your Smartphone
Considering how much time bloggers used to spend chained to their desktops, it’s no wonder more bloggers are taking advantage of the latest mobile trends. But all bloggers should keep a few key do’s and don’ts in mind before they dive into the tech-savvy world of mobile blogging. Connecting With Readers Do use your smartphone to reply to comments quickly and efficiently. Don’t use your smartphone to create full-length blog posts. With a smartphone, you can connect with readers, initiate discussions, and build your following without leaving your on-screen keyboard. Your mobile interactions happen in real time, and it’s OK to have […]
Reliable Places to Find Full-Time and Remote Web Design Jobs
There’s no question about it: the future of work is remote. 43 percent of Americans spent some time working remotely in 2016, leading to productivity gains for employees and cost benefits for employers. Successful startups such as Buffer have already shown that it is possible to thrive without having an office. Knowledge-work such as web design is ideal for remote work. Thanks to modern collaboration tools, a designer sitting in the Philippines can work just as well as one in Philadelphia. Designers get freedom and higher pay rates than the local market. Employers get access to a huge talent pool at […]
Content Marketing Strategies to Boost Your ROI
Content marketing is the techniques companies to create and distribute content in order to attract more visitors to their website. It is a very useful tool in not only proving you’re an expert in your field but also finding new ways to reach people. Here are some ways to up your content marketing game and start growing your business. Infographics Infographics are visual representations of information and sets of data that laid out in a digestible way. A business can put information about its products and services and other valuable information in a statistical graphic, making it more accessible to […]
How to Optimize Your WordPress Site
While it can be incredibly simple to set up a WordPress website, what’s not so easy is making sure that it is properly optimized. WordPress is ideal when it comes to SEO. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a few changes that you can make in order to make it even better. Let’s discuss a few easy strategies that you can implement to boost the SEO for your WordPress site. Optimize your theme Whether you have a free theme or you are using one that costs hundreds of dollars code can be extremely complicated. Unfortunately, this is bad news […]
The Next Revolution: AI And How It Impacts Your Business
Just less than half a century ago – predictions like Google were considered a facade were flying around. With geniuses of that time claiming it’s just something silly for the general public to enjoy, there is no way it is practical. Yet today, there are 3.5 billion searches per day on the platform. Imagine running a business in a world without the internet, digital word of mouth, reviews, or Google. It would be entirely different. Which is why it is important to keep ahead of trends, and know exactly what is coming next. From Alexa to Siri right down to self-driving cars, […]
Blockchain Technology in the Future: 7 Predictions for 2020
Blockchain technology has become popular due to its successful adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This distributed digital ledger has many advantages as it can keep the records of all data or money transaction made between any two parties in a secure, immutable, and transparent manner. Last year, the concept of blockchain started to capture public attention. Experts predicted blockchain technology will be implemented for various industries and expect that the future of blockchain is to revolutionize traditional business processes. However, the pros and cons of blockchain show that it’s not as easy to do as it seems. So, let’s look […]
5 Tricks to Write Eye-Catching Titles That Make Your WordPress Site Viral
With great chefs, there is always that secret ingredient that turns their dish into a masterpiece. The same goes in the world of blogging. A title is an essential ingredient that will help you drive more traffic to your WordPress site. It is one thing to come up with fantastic content, but it’s another thing to have it read and appreciated by your target audience. When it comes to titles, people do judge a book by its cover. It is what represents your content in search engines. You have to nail the title for users to click on your post. […]
How to Effectively Attract and Manage Guest Bloggers in WordPress
Guest blogging is a powerful way of gaining exposure. It’s also a great way to expand your contributor base and bring in experts from around your field. In this article, we’ll talk about how to get guest writers, keep them, and maintain a successful relationship with the best ones. How to find guest writers There are several ways of inviting guest bloggers to write for your site. “One the easiest and main ideas of achieving this goal is by creating a ‘Write For Us’ tab on your WordPress site” – explains Jeff Wilson, Technical Director at ConfidentWriters. In most cases, […]
Skills You Need to Develop into a Great Blogger
Are you having trouble improving the quality of your blog? Do you find it difficult taking your blog to the next level? The time and effort that is consumed to create and manage a single blog post is a struggle that bloggers know all too well. Blogging just isn’t as an easy feat as it may seem. Whether you are beginning to write your first blog post or looking to improve your 50th blog, developing the necessary skills to write a quality blog is key to maintaining a profitable website. Here are seven skills that are essential to develop into […]
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