Faster is Not Always Better

Faster is Not Always Better

When SEO was in its infancy (probably almost 15 years ago, shockingly), it was easy to promise fast results. Keyword stuffing and cloaking was a thing everyone did, and internet users were so green, they just clicked on whatever they could find in the search results....
I’m Speaking at PubCon Las Vegas 2014

I’m Speaking at PubCon Las Vegas 2014

Exciting news! I was accepted to speak at PubCon Las Vegas this year, taking place in October. I was already going since I am a judge at the U.S. Search Awards, but I’m excited (and also extremely nervous) to be a speaker as well. A few members of my Search...
6 Ways Pinterest Can Increase Your Productivity

6 Ways Pinterest Can Increase Your Productivity

Pinterest is usually thought of as a time waster, but when used correctly, it really can be helpful to you in your work. Because it is visually-based, Pinterest is a great source of inspiration, organization ideas, and even content research. Here are some of my...
Are Books The New Marketing Master’s Degree?

Are Books The New Marketing Master’s Degree?

There are several of my fellow colleagues either in marketing or digital strategy that either have a college degree in something random, like History, or have completed an entirely different career (like being a lawyer) before coming to digital marketing. On the...
5 Great Marketing Blogs That  Make You Better

5 Great Marketing Blogs That Make You Better

One of the best ways to become a better writer is to become (or simply just be) a great reader. You should not only read fiction and non-fiction books, but blogs as well that can make you better in your field, improve your own well being, or help you learn something....
So You Want to be a Freelance Writer? Here’s How.

So You Want to be a Freelance Writer? Here’s How.

When I started freelancing, it was partly out of boredom. I was used to working 2-3 jobs while going to college full-time, so once I was out and working a single fill-time job, I was ready to do something else after dropping my waitressing job that wasn’t worth the...
5 Great Solopreneur Networking Tips

5 Great Solopreneur Networking Tips

One of the biggest things I’ve learned running a business that I didn’t really think about before I started was the aspect of how much of an impact networking and sales would have on the future success of my business. I have gotten great referrals out of...