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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A Content Writer’s Guide to Search Intent Optimization
A Content Writer’s Guide to Search Intent Optimization
Apr 14, 2024
Search intent optimization might sound like yet another thing that you, as a writer, need to do to satisfy Google’s algorithms. However, it’s actually about creating content that satisfies your audience – and ensuring that they can find it. Let’s have a closer look at what search intent is, how it’s used by search engines […]
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Can Google Detect AI Content?
Can Google Detect AI Content?
Apr 12, 2024
Can Google detect AI content? Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for content writers. It can conduct research, generate ideas, and create outlines. However, many writers are hesitant to use it – and understandably so. The worry is that Google will detect and penalize AI-generated content, causing it to rank poorly in the […]
Choosing Blog Post Images: The Dos and the Don’ts
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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 […]
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How to Write Effective Thought Leadership Content
Mar 18, 2024
If you’re a freelance writer (or aspire to become one), writing compelling thought leadership content is a great way to build your credibility and establish your niche. However, it takes time to craft this type of in-depth, expert content, even for experienced writers. So if you’re new to the freelance writing world, it can be […]
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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)
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
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 […]
