How to Build Your First Marketing Strategy: Steps & Secrets I Teach My Clients

As a marketer who’s been in the business, I’ve noticed something interesting: when people think of “marketing,” they often picture those flashy Super Bowl commercials or massive Times Square billboards. But marketing is so much more accessible than that. I’ve seen businesses of all sizes succeed with smart, budget-friendly marketing strategies. The key to getting […]
Best A/B Testing Tools: My Top Recommendations for Marketers

No two companies’ customer bases are alike. So, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for designing an optimal website, crafting the most enticing copy, or building the most effective product. This is where A/B testing tools come in handy.
The Content Collaboration Framework That Earned HubSpot 6 Million Views

It wasn’t too long ago that we weren’t collaborating much across Marketing.
How to Harness B2B Influencer Marketing to Grow Your Brand

One of my favorite examples of influence is in the 2004 film Mean Girls. When the girls at North Shore High School see “queen bee” Regina George wearing army pants and flip-flops, they decide to do the same. It’s absurd but also entirely realistic.
Marketing Spend Optimization: Expert Ways to Optimize Your Marketing & Ad Spend

I recently watched a TikTok clip of a CEO explaining how, when businesses face tough times, marketing is often the first budget to get slashed. It stuck with me because, ironically, that’s when smart marketing spend becomes more critical than ever. Without it, companies risk spiraling deeper into inefficiency and lost opportunities. Is your audience […]
Writing a Scope of Work: Steps, Templates, and Real-World Examples

As a freelance writer, I’m always receiving and reviewing scope of work documents. These digital documents help me maintain clarity, so I know who’s responsible for what and when tasks are due.
Here‘s Everything I’ve Learned About Internet Marketing [Data + Expert Tips]

I still remember the early days of the internet and how exciting (and expensive!) it was to use. As it was a dial-up modem connection, my parents put strict time limits on how much time I could spend online (gosh, that makes me feel a little old). Since then, things have changed tremendously and the […]
How the Scarcity Principle Can Transform Ecommerce

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What is an Audience Profile? How to Build One and My Favorite Examples

When I think back to the marketing of my childhood (print media, billboards, TV commercials), I can’t believe the marketing power that we have sitting at our fingertips today.
The Best Free Portfolio Websites for Creating an Impressive Digital Portfolio

A great story or post benefits from great images — like charts, infographics, custom art, and more. I’ve had to look for designers and photographers to work for to add those elements to my writing. A great portfolio is essential to help me make the right choices of who to work with. Whether you’re a […]