Top stories for bloggers, newsletter writers, and content creators. If there is an article you think should be included in this roundup, please reply with a link. No. 1: Google Creator Talk, No Answers. Joshua Tyler calls it a funeral, but it was technically Google's Web Creator Conversation. Some of the most outspoken indie creators—folks struggling ever since Google's brutal algorithm updates—were invited to air their frustrations. But in typical big-tech fashion, the event turned into a...
5 days ago • 3 min read
In a way, the generative AI writing revolution is like having an old-fashioned newsroom with reporters and editors. Only now, the humans are the editors and the reporters are AI. AI Writing Promotes You to Editor Using generative AI to create article ideas, outlines, and even drafts has promoted content creators to the role of editor. I had my first paying journalism job at the Wheeling News-Register in 1996. This West Virginia newsroom was old enough that it had mainframe computers — sort of...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Top stories for bloggers, newsletter writers, and content creators. If there is an article you think should be included in this roundup, please reply with a link. No. 1: Creators Experiencing Product Launch Boom If you're a creator wondering about launching your own product or service, you're not alone. According to a study from the agency, Billion Dollar Boy, 93% of creators plan to roll out a product in the next 12 months. The consumer demand is obvious—65% of folks have already bought...
12 days ago • 4 min read
Email Newsletters are Blogs, Not Beaches Don't shoot the messenger, but de facto, email newsletters are blogs. Sure, there are some obvious differences. Folks say a blog is like a public beach, open to anyone who wants to sunbathe or take a swim. Blogs are great for attracting new audiences and establishing expertise. In contrast, an email newsletter is like a private beach club with little personalized name plates on the beach chairs. Newsletters are for nurturing subscriber relationships....
15 days ago • 4 min read
Top stories for bloggers, newsletter writers, and content creators. If there is an article you think should be included in this roundup, please reply with a link. No. 1: WordPress vs. WP Engine Clash There's a fierce drama unfolding in the world of WordPress—one that content creators need to keep an eye on. WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, a popular managed hosting service for WordPress sites, are locked in a heated battle involving trademarks, money, and control. It all...
19 days ago • 4 min read
Professional Creators Need AMP Email If you see a tumbleweed blowing across the email technology landscape, it just might be Google's AMP Email project. And that's unfortunate because this nearly forgotten technology could be a key to a lot more revenue for content creators and entrepreneurs. AMP Email or Accelerated Mobile Pages Email allows email content to change dynamically when a subscriber opens an email or interacts with the message. There are several use cases for content creators...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Top stories for bloggers, newsletter writers, and content creators. If there is an article you think should be included in this roundup, please reply with a link. No. 1: Google's Recipe Shortcut Threatens Bloggers Google's latest experiment could have significant consequences for folks creating recipe blogs—especially if you're monetizing through traffic. The company is testing a Quick View feature that lets users pull up entire recipes (ingredients, photos, instructions) right in Google...
26 days ago • 4 min read
30 Days of Blogging Challenge this November Make November a breakthrough month for your professional writing and publish 30 consecutive blog posts. Committing to a 30-day challenge is an excellent way to boost your publishing consistency and writing prowess. What's more, 30 thoughtful posts might be just what you need to improve your blog's search engine optimization (SEO) and earn loads of organic site traffic. You could just schedule some time to write every day in November, but personally,...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Top stories for bloggers, newsletter writers, and content creators. Please share this newsletter with one person. No. 1: Google Boosts Credibility for Creators Google's latest moves have significant implications for content creators. The search giant now explicitly recognizes individuals as content creators, assigning them titles like "Content Creator (Health)" or "Content Creator (Travel)" in search results. This new labeling is a game-changer for SEO. For the creators, it means more...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read