How AI Should (and Shouldn’t) Influence Your Keyword Strategy
December 10, 2024
Content marketing managers are rethinking keyword selection strategies. Particular focus is on how to stand out amidst the heavy saturation of AI-generated content in search results. Does AI Change Which Keywords You Should Target? AI’s impact on search algorithms and user behavior is undeniable. Marketers are now reworking their keyword strategies to navigate this reality. […]
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Consumer Demand for AI Transparency in Content Marketing
December 5, 2024
AI usage transparency in digital marketing has become crucial for building trust with consumers. Consumers now demand consistent ethics and authenticity from a brand. To enhance long-term results, brands need to emphasize this approach over hype-driven tactics. The Pivot Towards Ethical AI Content Practices With the increase in AI-generated content, consumers now have very strong […]
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Vetting Sources: Containing the Spread of Misinformation in AI-Generated Content
December 3, 2024
As content creators or content marketing managers, your role is crucial in eliminating the spread of misinformation in AI-generated content. Your efforts in vetting sources can significantly reduce the risk of inaccuracies or fabricated information. The Rise of AI in Content Creation AI gives brands the capability to create content at an incredibly rapid rate. […]
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Is Twitter Dead in the Eyes of Content Marketing Managers?
November 26, 2024
Twitter/X has undergone significant transformations that have impacted user engagement and advertiser confidence. Since its acquisition, X has faced declining engagement, a significant rebrand, and major shifts in its policies. Concerns over these changes have led to the question of whether the platform still holds relevance in content marketing. Content marketing managers have watched these […]
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Is AI Reshaping SEO? Potential Disruptions in Traditional Practices
November 19, 2024
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made an undeniable impact across most industries, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is no exception. As AI-driven tools evolve, they are reshaping how marketers and content creators approach SEO, moving away from traditional, keyword-focused strategies. With machine learning algorithms, AI is setting new standards for search engine ranking […]
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What Google’s Content Creator Recognition Means for Writers
November 12, 2024
Google’s new push to recognize a specific content creator as an expert brings benefits and challenges. For creators, benefits are authority recognition and SEO boosts. For content creation, in general, establishing author recognition is a safeguard for content quality. However, challenges stem from the need to perform at a level that can exceed the algorithm’s […]
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Why Wikipedia is a Nightmare for Content Creation
October 22, 2024
Wikipedia’s open-edit model and collaborative nature can lead to an environment of inconsistent, biased, or unreliable information. Below, we explore the risks this presents for content marketers looking to use Wikipedia as a resource for content creation. Open to Anyone: Wikipedia’s Vulnerable Editing and Content Creation System We all know Wikipedia. The free online, community-curated […]
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INBOUND 2024 Recap: Building Communities for Content Creators and Marketing Professionals
October 17, 2024
Hubspot’s annual marketing conference, INBOUND 24, just completed its 12th year! It featured a star-studded line-up of over 200 speakers, 88 sponsors, and more than 11,000 in-person attendees. We’ll give you an overview of the highlights from this year and a bit of news for marketers and content creators about next year, too! If I […]
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PPC Advertising Competition: Navigating the Bidding Wars Between Profit and Growth
October 15, 2024
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising ranks among the most popular methods available in digital marketing today. Companies like Google Ads earn billions of dollars annually from brands’ PPC advertising spending. But can advertisers still achieve a positive ROI amid all the competition? Advertisers see an average return of two dollars for every dollar spent on Google Ads, which would […]
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Content Marketing with Customers in Mind: How to Navigate the New Search Ecosystem
October 10, 2024
Content marketing expert Marcus Sheridan captivated a massive audience at INBOUND 24. He promised a way to navigate the world of search beyond Google’s Helpful Content Update and AI. Sheridan is the best-selling author of They Ask, You Answer and a business communications innovator. His presentation provided advice for content marketers in what he dubbed a ‘post-Google apocalypse’. […]
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