3 Editorial Lessons from Chief Content Writer Demian Farnworth

By Rainmaker.FM

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Demian Farnworth returns to Editor-in-Chief to share three lessons he learned from recording 100 episodes of his podcast, Rough Draft.

Unknowingly, Demian assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief of Rough Draft and had to make decisions that served both his audience and his own production capabilities.

In this 20-minute episode of Editor-in-Chief, host Stefanie Flaxman and Demian Farnworth discuss:

  • Finding the balance between producing content regularly and adjusting to improve
  • Why it’s okay (and important) to recognize when you don’t like doing something
  • Demian’s new format for Rough Draft when it returns October 7

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5 Techniques to Get 5 Stars: How to Get More (and Better) Online Reviews

By Neil Patel

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Everywhere you go, you see reviews.

Whether it’s a physical or digital product, if it’s worth talking about (in good or bad ways), it has reviews.

Some of this feedback is simply comments on blogs and forums.

But mostly, reviews exist on large e-commerce sites where companies sell their products.

The most important thing about reviews is that people care about them.

About 30% of Internet users check out reviews on Amazon before buying a product. And that’s just Amazon.

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Another 13% head to Google.

Before, people would ask their friends about products. But now, they rely on online reviews.

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A 7-Point Plan for More Shareable Content

By Sonia Simone

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Content marketing is a beautiful thing, a great way to build an audience and grow your business.

That’s if your content is actually getting found by the folks who might buy your product or service.

Most of us would love to have more people reading, listening to, and watching our content. We buy traffic or try the latest “Get people to actually pay attention to you on Facebook” strategy. And those can be helpful.

But one of the smartest things you can do for your content is to make it easier and more fun to share. Even better, …read more      

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Who Wants to Become Business Partners with Neil Patel?

By Neil Patel

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Have you ever wondered how I’ve been able to build multiple successful businesses? KISSmetrics receives over a million visitors a month, and the business raised over 15 million dollars in funding.

Crazy Egg, although it isn’t talked about much these days, does well too. It’s actually larger than KISSmetrics from a financial standpoint. And Hellobar, which is owned by Crazy Egg, is growing at a rapid pace. The bar is seen millions of times each and every day.

And those are just the businesses people know me for. I have a handful of other businesses that do well …read more      

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3 Resources to Help You Draft Winning Content Ideas

By Stefanie Flaxman

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As writers, we don’t really take breaks.

Even when we aren’t working, the creative lens through which we view the world keeps our minds active with possibilities.

And then you have to ask yourself: Should I be the one to bring a new idea to life?

To help you pursue smart content ideas, this week’s Copyblogger Collection is a series of three handpicked articles that will show you:

  • How to write content that attracts customers and clients
  • How to stand out with content that makes an impact
  • How to hook your audience through the magnetic force of fascination

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