blogging

Blogging has existed since the early days of the internet. Today, many companies use it as a way to communicate and promote their products and services to a wider audience. It's a tried-and-tested way of getting the word around, and to appear on search engines. In this section, you will learn about blogging, how to get started, the technical know-how, and more.

  • blogging,  seo

    How to Create and Submit Your Sitemap to Google: A Step-By-Step Guide

    Google recently rolled out its August 2024 Core Update. And it’s driving everyone crazy.  People (and this includes the place I work at) have been seeing a significant increase in their traffic. A lot of people have also seen their traffic go down (running theory is that this is a crackdown against AI-generated content and we all know how I feel about that). And I am happy to report that I’m one of the “small, independent” websites Google wanted to promote in this update. Check this out: Side note: I’ve seen a similar hike around this time at work too.  Now, I haven’t done anything. This traffic has come out…

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    Blogging 101: What to Do BEFORE You Publish a Blog Post

    It’s safe to say that blogs have been a hit since the very beginning of the internet. It doesn’t matter if you’re a business owner or a blogger. Blogs are a great way to drive traffic towards your website. However, if you don’t optimise your blog post, you won’t be getting any traffic at all. Think of it this way: you write a killer blog post, with all the right CTAs and information, and then you hit “PUBLISH.” And that’s it. Your blog’s now out there in the seemingly endless void of the internet. Billions of people access the internet everyday. In fact, about 7.5 million blogs are published everyday,…

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    How to Write A 2,000 Word Blog with AI tools in 2 Hours (Or Less)

    As someone who started her career as a freelance copywriter, I remember the days before AI when I would easily spend weeks writing a well-researched, high-quality, rankable SEO blog post. Seriously, depending on how much time my contractor was willing to give me, I could write a masterpiece or a quick, rankable product review. There was no in between. But that’s expected. After all, did you know that in the vast expanse of the internet, there are over 570 million blogs floating around? And get this, every single day, roughly 7 million new blog posts emerge into the digital universe. Crafting content for these blogs is no walk in the…

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    Blogging 101: Best Blogging Tools to Grow Your Blog in 2025

    A few weeks ago, I made a post on how to start a blog. That was all about starting a blog, what you need to do and so on. So, to continue the series, as a self-help kind of a thing for aspiring or new bloggers, I thought it might be a good idea to talk about blogging tools as well. After all, if you’re serious about blogging and want to take your blog to the next level, then just posting high-quality content isn’t enough. Things have gotten significantly more competitive; I’ve already talked about it in my posts about AI writing and what not. But that doesn’t mean you…

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    Blogging 101: Everything You Need to Know About Guest Posting

    Recently, I got a request for guest posting on someone’s blog and I’m mulling over it. In the past, for my personal projects, I’ve been vehemently against guest posting. For the corporations I’ve worked for, we have a very strict code of conduct and set of requirements for guest posting. Of course, I met this proposal with immense scepticism. I’ve gotten requests for guest posts in the past and I outright rejected or ignored them. But this request, well, I’m seriously considering it. I can’t promise that I’ll have a guest post up somewhere but it made me think. And yes, I’m one of those people who will weigh the…

  • seo

    SEO 101: What is an SEO Site Audit? A Guide for Newbies

    I feel like we’re on a roll when it comes to SEO articles here. What can I say? SEO’s important, especially now. I’ve already written a blog on developing an SEO strategy, a sort of beginner’s guide to SEO and I’ve also created a list of free SEO tools, and courses you can take.  One of the first things you’re going to do as a blogger is audit your site. Performing an SEO site audit is really important. It ensures that your website’s optimised for search engines. As I’ve mentioned multiple times, audits are a critical part of any SEO strategy. They help to identify where your site may have…

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    How to Plan A Content Calendar (and Stick to It): A Guide

    Fun fact: we’re only two weeks into the new year and I’ve already posted articles on SEO and content strategy. Of course, it’s too soon to say whether I’ll be able to keep up this new writing habit for the remainder of the year. But I think we’re off to a good start. Historically, I’ve never been able to post even two blogs in two weeks. Why? Because I’ve always been ‘busy’. Granted, I’ve actually been busy, but when you decide to create something like a blog, you kind of owe it to yourself to make it work. It’s actually really funny. Over six years ago, I started out as…

  • ai,  blogging

    How AI Tools Revolutionize Your Content Strategy

    I feel like I’ve spoken about content strategy a bunch of times without really addressing it. I’m currently working on a piece on content strategy so we should be good there. But before I published that blog I thought it might be a good idea to talk about AI tools in content strategy. Yes, I know, I’ve been talking about AI a lot, but I think it’s really important to have sufficient information on the subject. A lot of stuff that’s available online doesn’t seem to do it for me. Like, everyone says that ChatGPT helps with content creation. But no one addresses the how. And don’t worry about that-…

  • seo

    How to Develop a Successful SEO Campaign

    Looking for a way to improve your marketing strategy with a brand new SEO campaign? Well, you’re definitely in the right place! In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any business to grow and succeed. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a key component of digital marketing, allowing you to improve your website’s visibility. Want to get on that coveted first page of Google? Or Bing? Or any search engine that’s popular in your region? A successful SEO campaign will help you do that. One of the critical factors in achieving long-term success is to know exactly how to effectively develop and run SEO campaigns. Developing…

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    SEO Courses and Resources for Writers and Marketers

    Are you interested in taking SEO courses but don’t know where to get started? Don’t worry – that’s how most of us start out! In my very first blog post about SEO, I briefly addressed some of its key components, and how each of these are super important for the ranking of your website or blog. Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to intern at one of Turkey’s top SEO agencies. And yes, I spent the summer interning even though I’m working full-time because remote is the way forward and I could show up after working hours. I know, I have weird interests. But it’s actually because I’ve been tracking…