Writing Tips
Want to refine your writing skills? We've got you covered! With handy guides to writing tools and techniques, and tips on creating engaging, high-quality content, our blog will guide you through!
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Choosing Blog Post Images: The Dos and the Don’ts
Choosing Blog Post Images: The Dos and the Don’ts
Apr 03, 2024
As a freelance content writer, your main focus is crafting engaging, compelling blog copy that hooks your readers – but the blog post images you choose can be just as important as what you write. How do you select the best images to go with your content? In this post, we’ll take you through the dos […]
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A Content Writer’s Guide to Google YMYL
A Content Writer’s Guide to Google YMYL
Mar 27, 2024
“Stand and deliver! Your money or your life.” Although Google’s initialism, YMYL, stands for Your Money or Your Life, you’ll be relieved to know that it doesn’t deliver a threat. In this post, we take a closer look at what Google’s YMYL is, why YMYL pages are important, and how you, as a writer, can […]
How to Write Effective Thought Leadership Content
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Competitor Content Analysis
Mar 15, 2024
The phrase competitor content analysis may conjure up images of spies, but you don’t need to put on a disguise to do it (although you could if dressing up is your thing). Checking out what works for your successful competitors is a great way to learn how to improve your own content. In this blog […]
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8 Best Writing Exercises to Improve Your Skills
Mar 11, 2024
Writing exercises work like any other exercises. They test your creative muscles, strengthen your ability, and wire your brain to think like the great content writer we know you can become! In this post, we’ll look at eight top writing exercises to help you practice producing great content. Read on to find out more! Why […]
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What Is Keyword Stuffing? (And How to Avoid It)
Mar 09, 2024
Keywords are an essential part of a successful search engine optimization (SEO) strategy – but trying to force too many into a single piece of content can cross the line into keyword stuffing. Although smoothly incorporating keywords is a proven way to boost your ranking on search engine results pages, stuffing as many keywords as possible […]
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7 Tips for Tackling Generative AI Hallucinations
Mar 06, 2024
Generative AI hallucinations have become such a hot topic that they gave rise to Dictionary.com’s 2023 Word of the Year. In this post, we’ll take a look at what AI hallucinations are, what causes them, the dangers they pose, and share a few examples so that you can spot them. And then we’ll share our […]
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What Is Fluff in Writing? (And How to Avoid It)
Mar 04, 2024
There are several potential drawbacks to including fluff in writing. Eliminating fluff can elevate the quality of your content and make it much more enjoyable to read. This blog post will provide an in-depth description of what fluff is, explain why it is wise to avoid it, and show you how you can remove it […]
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How to Write a Meta Description Using AI
Mar 03, 2024
Learning how to write a meta description is an essential part of becoming a freelance writer. Good meta descriptions help content rank higher on search engine results pages (SERPs) and boost your client’s overall website traffic. But you don’t need to spend hours crafting the perfect meta description. AI writing tools can help you write […]
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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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How to Write AI Prompts for Content Creation
How to Write AI Prompts for Content Creation
Feb 28, 2024
Providing good AI prompts is like avoiding a horrible mess in the kitchen. How? Have you ever asked a 6-year-old how to make a pancake? More than likely, they’ll start by telling you what toppings to put on it. So, you need to backtrack a bit – take it step-by-step. Remember, when you say to […]