SEO
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What Are Featured Snippets? (And How to Get Them)
What Are Featured Snippets? (And How to Get Them)
Mar 02, 2024
For freelance writers, securing the top spot in Google’s search results – also known as position zero or the featured snippet – is one of the best ways to get results for your clients. According to one study on Google click-through rates, featured snippets get about 35% of all total clicks for a given search […]
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Is Clickbait Ever Okay? (7 Clickbait Examples)
Is Clickbait Ever Okay? (7 Clickbait Examples)
Feb 17, 2024
It’s a word with such negative connotations, but are there examples of positive uses of clickbait? In this post, we’ll have a look at what clickbait is, whether it is always bad, and (spoiler alert) show you how you could use it for good with seven examples. What Is Clickbait? Firstly, let’s establish what it […]
How to Outline a Blog Post or Article
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How to Humanize AI Content
Jan 19, 2024
Do you know how to humanize AI content? As you probably know by now, AI is rapidly changing the content creation landscape. Given the recent development and rising popularity of AI writing tools, you’re likely to come across AI-generated content in some form as a freelance writer or editor (if you haven’t already). You may […]
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What Is a Subheading? (And How to Write a Good One)
Dec 20, 2023
If you’re a freelance content writer (or want to become one), then you already know the importance of eye-catching titles. But did you know that subheadings can be just as valuable in capturing the attention of potential readers and organizing your writing? In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about subheadings and […]
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A Content Writer’s Guide to Google E-E-A-T
Dec 15, 2023
From SEO to B2B, being a freelance content writer means getting to grips with plenty of initialisms. Google E-E-A-T is another one to add to the list, but it’s not as complicated as it sounds. In this post, we explain everything a content writer needs to know about Google E-E-A-T and how it can help […]
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17 Useful Online Writing Tools for Freelance Writers
Dec 02, 2023
Online writing tools can help freelance writers speed up their content creation process. But with so many different tools available, it can be confusing and time-consuming to work out which ones will benefit you most. So, in this blog post, we take you through our 17 favorite online writing tools – from grammar and formatting […]
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How to Become an SEO Content Writer
Nov 08, 2023
Are you interested in expanding the services you offer as a freelance content writer? While we’ve previously discussed how to become a content writer, this post will take a more in-depth look at a popular content writing niche – search engine optimization (SEO). Expanding your repertoire to include SEO services is a great way to attract […]
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How to Write a Blog Title That Gets Clicks
Oct 07, 2023
What would most freelance writers say is the main goal of every blog post they write? To get people to read it! Even the most groundbreaking, compelling content won’t make an impact if people aren’t reading it, which is why every piece of content you write should have an attention-grabbing title. In this post, we’ll […]
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A Complete Guide to Using AI for Blog Writing
A Complete Guide to Using AI for Blog Writing
Sep 24, 2023
If used properly, AI can be a helpful tool for freelance writers, especially those who specialize in writing blog posts. With our complete guide, you’ll find out what AI is, how it can benefit your blog writing, and what to avoid when using it. We cover: What Is AI? Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a […]
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How to Write for Skim Readers (and Why It’s Important)
How to Write for Skim Readers (and Why It’s Important)
Sep 16, 2023
Have you ever clicked on a blog post or article, only to be faced with a daunting wall of text? Did you click away? We’ve all been there. In today’s fast-paced world, readers want information quickly and easily without having to wade through dense paragraphs and unnecessary detail. That’s why creating skimmable, easy-to-read, and easy-to-understand […]