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My top four stock image site recommendations
Stock photography is something I know a lot about. And you know what I see more than anything? People who can't even stand to see the words "stock" and "photos" come out of someone's mouth. And honestly, I don't blame them at all. The good news is that not all stock...
Editing blog content: the step-by-step guide
Editing your blog content is extremely important. But why is that the case? Because blogs are the 5th most trusted source for accurate online information. As a blog content editor, you're putting on a lot of hats. Double-checking essentials, such as spelling,...
My social media guide to twitter
Social media is a powerful tool. However, I'm by no means implying that you should apply the school of thought, shown in the video below, to your marketing campaigns. Just in case you're unfamiliar with The Onion, please keep in mind that this video is satire:...
How I produce engaging content
Marketers that blog are 13x more likely to enjoy a positive return on investment. However, that accomplishment won't happen unless you get to know your audience, and produce content that's relevant to their needs and interests. When I first started blogging, I assumed...
How I got my first testimonials: a step-by-step guide
Testimonials can be a bit intimidating to ask for, and also to write because it's a form of constructive criticism and feedback. And guess what? I definitely felt that way, the first time I asked my clients for testimonials. But then I faced my fear and tried asking...
The How-To Guide To Writing Your First About Page
Far too often people find the process of writing an about page terrifying because talking about yourself and doing justice to everything that you have to offer isn't the easiest thing in the world to do. And I totally get that, in fact, that's something that...
What other options do I have if I want to join a mastermind group?
For the past two weeks, we've talked about mastermind groups pros & cons, and how you can join these groups via Facebook. However, we missed out on one, crucial part of the mastermind group discussion: you don't actually have to have a Facebook account or actually...
How to join a mastermind group
Last week I discussed what creative masterminds are & why they're important. Mastermind groups are freaking fantastic because you'll get support and feedback from people that really get what you're going through. And that's really important because freelancing can...
Why creative masterminds are awesome and lead to personal growth
One of the best parts of being on Facebook is having easy access to creative mastermind groups; However, if you've never been part of a mastermind group before, you might be wondering what it is. Fortunately, the Success Alliance offers the following definition:...