28 free advertising tips for your small, large, or local business
When I first started my small business, advertising seemed daunting. With a limited budget, I couldn’t fathom spending thousands on TV commercials or ad campaigns.
Why your startup needs a content strategy (& how to build one that scales)
A content strategy for startups begins with a simple truth: Every piece of content needs a purpose. I learned this lesson the hard way when managing my first startup blog. Armed with enthusiasm but no real plan, I spent three months writing what I thought were brilliant posts about industry trends. When I finally dug […]
How to work from home: Simple strategies for staying productive
Figuring out how to work from home feels easy, right up until the cat throws up on your computer. And your neighbor, who you can only assume is building a time machine, starts firing up all sorts of power tools. In those moments, remote work life feels more like a punishment than a miracle. Remote […]
How to create an infographic in PowerPoint [free templates]
As a former digital journalist and now a content creator at HubSpot, I’ve designed everything from breaking news graphics to viral memes — but infographics are where real impact happens. Whether it’s a marketing funnel breakdown or a customer journey map, a great infographic makes complex ideas simple and shareable. Honestly, I prefer Canva for […]
Content aggregators can help you get more eyes on your marketing collateral — here's how
Those who know me know that I have a healthy obsession with travel. So, I often pore over travel blogs looking for the best way to plan a trip and the best activities to do in a given place. One tool that will always help me find what I need is content aggregation. Since they’re […]
Social media marketing campaigns: What I’d do to stand out on every platform [new data]
You and I both know it: there’s no secret to a successful social media campaign. Instead, there’s just strategy; nowadays, posting won’t cut it — and social media marketers are feeling the pressure more than ever. Tons of moving parts constitute a high-performing, truly modern social strategy. According to HubSpot’s 2025 Social Media Trends Report, […]
15 AI tools to streamline your social media strategy
It’s no secret that content is king. And with more and more channels to keep up with — each requiring unique formats for your creative content — AI tools aimed at social media are stepping in to do some of the heavy lifting. In this post, I’ll introduce you to 15 cutting-edge AI tools for […]
How AI will impact advertising, according to top marketing executives [new data]
AI is gaining traction in every industry and advertising is no different.
Lead form best practices for capturing high-quality prospects
When I was first setting up my freelance business website, I read tons of articles and social media posts about how to find and attract quality leads. Because none of that advice said much about designing the actual form for capturing those leads, I didn’t put much thought into whether lead form best practices even […]
Email Marketing Plan: Craft & Track Your Email Campaign [Free Template]
If you’ve ever tried to put together an email marketing plan, you might have wanted to pull your hair out at least once or twice. Maybe you didn’t have enough time to properly segment your lists, so you knew your clickthrough rate was gonna totally suck.