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The right to privacy has come along way. What began as a way to protect property now seeks to safeguard a person's right to live life on their own terms. But in the digital age, securing these rights isn't always easy or straightforward.
For online content publishers, content syndication is a great way to expand your reach, build your reputation, and possibly make money. Similar to how television shows and radio programs can be syndicated to different networks and stations, your digital content can be syndicated through a variety of distributors. Sounds great, right? It is, but there are different types of content syndication to consider. Before you decide to syndicate the content you’ve worked hard to create, you need to understand the available syndication models and how they can benefit you.
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.
