What is GISH? GISH, the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen, is a wacky, weird international online-based scavenger hunt. GISHers spend one week on a team of 15 individuals, racing to compete while they complete a 200+ list of projects. Points matter to some. Fun matters to all. Celebrating its tenth year, … Continue reading
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Infographic: History of Social Media
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Infographic: Investing in Less Swag and More Content
According to this infographic, companies that blog generate 67% more leads than those that don’t. This is promising news for freelance writers and business bloggers. There are many blogging companies. You won’t necessarily get rich blogging for a content company but it is a great way to pocket a little money and hone your skills … Continue reading
Project Manager/Content Writer Checklist for Website Development –
Many writers, including bloggers, wear multiple ‘hats’ as freelancers. Content creation is king on the world wide web. There are employment opportunities to work as a project manager/content writer for website development. I have been employed by marketing agencies and web developers in this hybrid position. I also volunteer to help my friends with personal … Continue reading
Infographic: 11 Ingredients Every Blog Post Needs
This infographic offers some great advice for creating interesting, relevant blog content. I know that I need to blog more. I get bogged down with my business writing and I have neglected my fun writing. Hey, it is a new year. I plan on taking more time to write just for the joy of writing. … Continue reading
Infographic: Grammar Goofs
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10 Steps to Becoming a Better Blogger – Starting today!
– 10 Step Guide to Better Blogging – The attached article provides ten practical steps to improve your blog. It is important to be concise and quotable. Content, though, still rules. Fresh, original content will definitely lift your blog up out of the cacophony of ‘noise’ that bombards the typical viewer. As a blogger, you … Continue reading
Social Media Expert or Pretender? Tips to Vet Social Media Companies and Contractors
The attached article lists 12 questions to ask when vetting a social media marketer. I highly recommend you also review how well the company or contractor utilizes their own social media platforms to market themselves. Ask yourself, “Do they practice what they preach? Additional questions to consider: Do they post frequently on their own social … Continue reading
Creative Ways to Diversify Your Career as a Writer
Please read my blog post on passle.net regarding ways to diversify your career as a writer. Laura https://www.passle.net/blogpost/521adf97b00e7e0464292393/creative-ways-to-diversify-your-career-as-a-w#!
Tips for Creating a Professional Resume and Effective LinkedIn Profile
Professional Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles – I am a freelance writer. I write business blogs for a few blogging companies. I also write website content. Recently, though, I have developed a niche business with friends and good acquaintances by assisting with resume development and LinkedIn profile set-ups. I have attended many resume-writing courses to develop … Continue reading