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Take the generative AI and content creation survey. Tell Me About the Future of AI and Content Content creators seem to have a love-and-hate relationship with generative AI. On the one hand, AI writers like ChatGPT, Claude, or even Hoppy Copy are "promoting" some content creators from writer to editor, and enabling rapid content growth and monetization. But then there is quality. Some folks are concerned that reams of low-quality AI dribble are flooding the creator economy. You can hardly...

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: Secrets to Blogging That Converts Success leaves clues, and this year's Orbit Media Blogger Survey offers a roadmap for creators who want to earn more from their content. Bloggers seeing "strong results" share a few habits, like spending more time crafting posts (at least six hours), regularly hitting 2,000+ words, and...

Can artificial intelligence build a newsletter business? Can AI Newsletter Better than You? Part One. If you ask an AI to plan and execute a newsletter business in 2024 (or beyond), will it succeed, or will it simply add to the stacks of low-grade content already piling up all over the internet? I have previously written about how AI may contribute to the dead internet and how generative AI could promote writers to editors. Recently, I wondered whether AI could create and generate a good,...

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: Master Hooks, Keep Audiences Engaged The first few seconds of your content? Crucial. If you don't hook folks immediately, you're losing them—maybe for good. Think of your content's hook as an irresistible promise that forces readers to care enough to keep going. Whether it's a headline, first sentence, or opening shot in a...

AMP Email has the power to make awesome email forms that are dynamic and interactive. This is the future for content creators and newsletters. Add a Form in Email? It Can Be Done with Dynamic Email Dynamic and interactive email components, like an HTML form, may seem almost magical to newsletter authors and, more generally, content creators, but the underlying tech has been around for several years. What's more, the idea of creating and sending interactive email messages is garnering a lot of...

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: Seven AI Tools That Actually Make Newsletter Creation Profitable Are you tired of spending hours on your newsletter while revenue stays flat? AI tools are changing the game for smart content creators. From automated email responses to lead generation that works while you sleep, these tools help you focus on what matters:...

From technical knowledge and content strategy to professional development tips, explore comprehensive resources that will help transform your blog into a successful online business. Learn from experienced bloggers who share proven strategies, personal experiences, and actionable insights for both beginners and seasoned content creators. 10 Best Blogs About Blogging If you want to be a successful blogger, it follows logically that you should read about your craft, i.e., read blogs about...