The Content Marketer’s Guide to Thought Leadership [+ Inspiring Examples & Expert Tips]

I think most people in marketing aim to become thought leaders one day. You show that you know your stuff and can teach and inspire others. But that kind of status comes with experience, hard work, and a genuine desire to grow. You need to share your knowledge consistently, prove you’re an expert (not just…

Who owns your words?

There are many ways to ask and answer this question. Authorship used to be rare, but now, all of us write something. If you’re putting your words on a social media platform, you might be surprised to discover that they could disappear at any moment. Some platforms acknowledge that they own the relationship you think…

A Data-Backed Guide to Newsletter Content Strategy: 17 Formats & Topics Driving ROI for Hundreds of Newsletter Creators

Newsletters are having a moment. My inbox is near saturation point, and I still keep discovering more newsletters I want to subscribe to. Based on a survey of 500+ newsletter operators and a handful of interviews with experts, I am sure of at least one thing: Newsletters aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. If you want…

Elites (vs. elitism)

Tom Brady is an elite athlete. Few have even approached the stats he had playing football. And Catherine Walker, NSTA Science Teacher of the Year, is an elite, because her pedagogy and understanding give her the ability to create better outcomes for her students. There’s a hospital for special surgery, but all surgery is special…

The Tiny Layout Tweak That Led to 20% More Conversions [Test Results]

One tiny little layout change netted us an almost 20% increase in on-page conversions. They say a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a rainstorm on the other side of the Earth. Well, today’s story makes me think that maybe that’s true. Conjurer of conversion, Rebecca Hinton, is back with another test you can try…

Jenna Kutcher’s Guide to Selling Products on Pinterest (It’s Not Just for Bloggers!)

Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. No matter what fills your schedule every week (work, parenting, school, or everything in between), here’s a truth we all feel: our time is valuable. The way we build a business for long-term success…