He’d been on the job just two short weeks. Two weeks at the most prestigious publication in his industry, and he was already on the brink of bringing The Entire ..
Once upon a time, there used to be a division in how people saw the web. (Way back in 2009, I wrote a blog post about this, calling the two points of view “the ..
“¿Qué quiere para su desayuno?” she asked, inches from my face. I thought as quickly as I could, and managed to haltingly request a piece of toast. “Pan ..
Here at Copyblogger, we don’t espouse the “get rich quick” message that’s so prevalent in online business circles. If anything, our message has always been: ..
You’ve heard the whispers, haven’t you? “The internet has too much content already. You can’t get anyone’s attention with content marketing anymore.” ..
Every business needs content. Not the bland, me-too nonsense that frequently clutters up our inboxes and feeds, but genuinely useful, interesting content. Content ..
I have a love/hate relationship with a soap company. About five years ago, I stumbled across their products online. They boasted rare and unique scents and naturally-sourced ..
“Composition is a discipline; it forces us to think. If you want to ‘get in touch with your feelings,’ fine — talk to yourself; we all do. But, if you want ..
Content marketing can feel like a never-ending ordeal. At the same time, we know content marketing is good for business. Which is why we find the courage to approach ..
Trigger warning: I’m about to list some terms that might give you nightmares. Do you remember these? Gerunds Participles Sentence diagrams Split infinitives Absolute ..
This article is part of our series on the 4 Essential Types of Content Every Marketing Strategy Needs. Make sure to get your special free bonus at the end of the article. ..
We are … how shall I say this? Unusual around here. Our Founder and CEO is a reformed lawyer-turned-marketer-turned-serial-entrepreneur-turned-who-knows-what’s-next. ..
Perhaps you are a journalist by trade, dreaming of working in a big, bustling city like Seattle or a cozy college town such as Athens, Georgia. Maybe you are a die-hard ..
Some people just have “it,” don’t they? They exude a confident air. They seem especially wise. They have ready answers for any question. They’re authorities ..
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused, I don’t blame you. When using content marketing to build your business, you can work on: email marketing; cornerstone ..
Want to hear something scary? No, not scary like Five Nights at Freddy’s. More like disturbing. Alarming. Even depressing. I used to write articles about: How to protect ..
Here’s the harsh truth about any marketing: there’s no magic switch you can flip to turn it “on” and make it start working immediately. Marketing with content ..
We’ve been talking about cornerstone content a lot lately. Not sure what cornerstone content is? Here’s a quick explanation: Website owners use cornerstone content ..
Back in 2004, the heat was on for me and my little marketing and design studio. In those days, I was a single mom with a 10-year-old and a 12-year-old, and I desperately ..
Don’t take shortcuts; they take too long. I first wrote that advice in a post about site quality as an SEO strategy for content marketers. It sprang back to mind ..
Professional content marketers think like students. They study all of the content they consume with a critical eye, looking for ways to learn from smart techniques ..
If you’ve found this page, you probably have some questions about Authority — our private community of content marketers. We bring new members into the community ..
It’s been almost a year since we launched the Rainmaker Platform, which provides a complete managed website solution for content marketers and digital entrepreneurs. ..
Do you remember the first time you spoke the words? I’m a writer. It’s a little like getting that letter of acceptance to Hogwarts. It’s exciting and intriguing. ..
My house was packed with more than 40 women, and we were all chowing down on casseroles, salads, and brownies. In February 2012, I hosted a potluck dinner for my networking ..
However you may feel about New Year’s resolutions, January just seems to bring on the desire for fresh starts. This month, the Copyblogger editorial team is tackling ..
You know the drill: another day, another piece of content to connect with your audience. You churn out post after post, social media update after social media update ..
Serious about making your living via the Web? Then you’ve likely shelled out good money for an online course or subscription that includes access to a forum. And if you’re ..
There is a good chance that by 2020 you will be self-employed. An old Intuit report estimated that by that time nearly 40 percent of Americans will make their living ..
Editor’s note (8/28/14): Google has completely dropped all authorship functionality from the search results and webmaster tools. Other than the authorship markup ..