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A number of US states have passed legislation to protect their citizens' data. This post looks at a few of the new laws that will take effect in 2025.
Creating shareable content is a great way for creators to expand their content's reach.
Google recently punished a number of major publishers who were using third-party vendors to generate passive income. This post explores why that matters, and what it means for smaller publishers.
SEO is a vital tool for building an audience, but not all of these strategies are worth pursuing.
Should you start blogging in 2025? The short answer is, yes. Despite the rise of social media, blogs remain a crucial part of the digital landscape, offering a platform for long-form content and thought leadership.
Understand how AI writing assistants complement professional writing skills. Practical strategies for integrating AI into your content creation workflow.
Today's media landscape is dominated by a small subset of companies, leaving the consumer with fewer options and worse choices.
Perhaps you, a person with a passion for writing and a very specific knowledge base, also harbor dreams of writing. If you’re anything like most beginning writers (myself included over a decade ago) it can be difficult to know where to start. Given the nature of the internet, a Web strategy is a critical component for success—but again, where should you start?
I recently discussed how creators can provide value to their audience by engaging in content arbitrage. In order to do that, you’re going to have to find suitable material. Now you may think this is no big deal–after all, you probably perform dozens of searches each day. But while your regular search engine can certainly help you find worthwhile material, it needn’t be the only tool in your arsenal. Information databases such as LexisNexis and ProQuest can be an excellent way for you to discover high-quality opportunities for content arbitrage.
The other day, I stumbled upon a pop culture relic entitled “The Kids’ Guide to the Internet.” Produced in 1997, the video follows Peter and Dasha Jamison as they introduce their friends Andrew and Lisa to the joys of cyberspace. The sites they visit are static affairs filled with low-resolution images and text in Times New Roman. They’re relentlessly utilitarian and often devoid of interactivity (though Peter does send an email to President Clinton at one point!). Fast forward almost 30 years later, and the Internet looks very different. And it’s not just a matter of aesthetics, either. The modern Internet is a far more collaborative place where engagement and interactivity reign supreme.
A few months ago, I wrote about the endless cycle of technological disruption. But something that often gets overlooked is that disrupted technologies don’t always fade away. On the contrary, they can often have unexpected afterlives. In this post, I’ll be looking at products that have proven to be surprisingly popular despite the fact that they were once considered obsolete.
Research is one of the most important parts of the writing process. Readers are looking for authoritative, people-first content, and incorporating thorough research into your content can help you meet that need. We’ve written a lot about research over the years, so we thought it could be helpful if we consolidated these insights into a single place for ease of reference.
