This is not a real word, but it’s useful nonetheless. When we default to doing what we did without examining our options, we’re ‘usualing.’ It’s a helpful way to save time, because we can’t re-examine every possible option or we’d never get out the door in the morning. We wear our usual clothes, leave at…
If you’re the client or the boss, it’s possible that someone is going to create creative work for you. Sooner or later, you’ll get something that doesn’t work. You might want to explain why it’s not good enough. Perhaps you can demonstrate how it doesn’t fit the genre or meet spec. Explain the historical context,…
Content dates, traffic dips. It’s a tale as old as… web 1.0. But recently I’ve cottoned on to a new strategy that’s helping me claw back some of those lost visits. It’s simple: fill topic gaps in your content. Here’s… Read more ›
The inbound methodology is really important here at HubSpot. I think you could go so far as to say that it’s more or less our “main thing” — like almost everything we push, preach, and practice as a brand hinges upon it. In the interest of keeping this post focused and practical, I won’t go…
When I changed careers from classroom teacher to content writer and editor, I little suspected the AI revolution that was about to take place. In just two years, 74% of marketers are now using AI in their roles. While many questions about AI still remain unanswered, I’ve discovered that content intelligence can be a game-changer…
No two companies’ customer bases are alike. So, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for designing an optimal website, crafting the most enticing copy, or building the most effective product. This is where A/B testing tools come in handy. The right tools help you test and optimize your website or app design, copy, product, and — most…
AI content SEO” is one of those terms we’ve all Googled at some point since AI became part of our workflow. No doubt it’s great for marketers — it makes us faster — but does it hurt our rankings? To what degree? We all want to know, but there’s no simple “yes” or “no” answer….
One of my favorite examples of influence is in the 2004 film Mean Girls. When the girls at North Shore High School see “queen bee” Regina George wearing army pants and flip-flops, they decide to do the same. It’s absurd but also entirely realistic. Whether we admit it or not, no one is immune to…
There’s a delay between the time something goes wrong and when we notice it. Sometimes, it can take years. Part of the art of project management is noticing things more quickly. And it helps to acknowledge that by the time we notice something, it’s probably too late to easily undo it, and our work involves…
What’s the best speed to drive? I was caught in a snowstorm the other day. Visibility was low, so I was going about 25 mph. Someone passed me on the highway, doing 30. Not 55 or 75, but fast enough to take a risk and pass the rest of traffic. Do that often enough and…