Hello Friends! Sorry that I missed sending the newsletter out last week. My mom has been in the hospital, and we all know navigating the US healthcare system is...a bit of a nightmare. But this week, we have an awesome expert interview from my friend Kari about setting prices, 3 trends to watch, 3 great articles (including one about setting up AI-agents to run your biz), and some sweet AI updates. Thanks for reading, Ashley R. Cummings Partner | Techpresso Techpresso gives you a daily rundown...
6 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader! Meet my new assistant, AshleyAI. She's here to give us a run-down of the latest Content Connect newsletter issue...in case you didn't read it yesterday. Isn't she cute? I love her because she makes it possible for me to give a 50-second overview of the top trends--without having to put on any makeup or pants. Anyway, enjoy. Maybe she'll encourage me to make the next video myself, but probably not. Thanks, Ashley R. Cummings P.S. Did someone forward you this email? Cool! You can...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! There have been a lot of advancements and articles about AI optimization (many of them included below in this newsletter). It's a lot to digest. It was busting my brain. So, I've taken that information and created a lil' AI optimization checklist. Please note: I haven't tested these optimization tactics. I'm simply organizing all the information from these articles and presenting it in a more digestible format. Check it out if ya wanna. Get the free checklist Thanks for reading,...
20 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader! Oof! I apologize. The email I sent out had an error with the job links. Here are the correct links. -Ashley New Job Leads Photo Editor Assistant Editor, Talk of the Town, The New Yorker Freelance Automotive Script Writer Freelance Video Editor Editor Copywriter Freelance Editor Marketing Coordinator / AI Trainer Junior Copywriter Social Media Marketer + Content Assistant CRM, Email, SMS, WhatsApp, Many Chats Coordinator Photo Retoucher See the rest of the new jobs here (for...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! Ever posted a job on LinkedIn and gotten hundreds of comments from people who aren’t even close to the right fit? I have. Ugh. Hiring the right writers for my boutique agency used to feel overwhelming. So, I built systems, templates, checklists, and onboarding docs. Now it’s easy. Here’s what’s inside: ✅ Hiring & Onboarding Templates Rate guidance, job description template, screening questions, onboarding email, and a kickoff call checklist to start every project right. ✅...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! AI mode is now officially available for all US users, and it’s changing how people discover content. If you're still writing for traditional SERPs, you're behind. I wrote a bite-sized blog about 5 things content marketers + writers need to do to stay ahead. Read the full blog here Thanks for reading, Ashley R. Cummings P.S. Do you want to share Content Connect with a friend, boss, or colleague? Share via email Or share on your favorite social platform: Partner | A Smart Bear...
27 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader! I don't use AI for creative tasks. But I use it for predictive writing tasks. When I use AI, I don't want it to sound like AI. To avoid ClichéGPT, I use these prompts. I keep perfecting them. But, they're doing a great job keeping any predictive writing clean. Get the FREE AI-word prompts (ChatGPT, Claude, Notion) Thanks, Ashley R. Cummings P.S. Did someone forward this email to you? Cool! You can become a subscriber, too. Click the link, sign up, enjoy! Partner |The Creator Biz...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! GEO is all the rage, but what does it actually mean? And what are we supposed to do? One of the best studies I've found on this topic is this research paper. Feel free to dive in to the full study, but the TL;DR is on the Content Connect blog (don't worry, I made it quick and actionable). Read the GEO strategy TL;DR Thanks for reading, Ashley R. Cummings P.S. Do you want to share Content Connect with a friend, colleague, boss, or your mom? All you have to do is click the button...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader! Let's say you've had a great kick-off call and you're about to land a new deal. Yay! But (panic), you also don't have your next steps quite sorted, and you want to remain profesh. My first recommendation is to pay for a proposal software or use an all-in-one tool like Moxie or Harlow. Alternatively, here's a free proposal template you can use to outline your scope of work, keep things organized, impress your client, and take things to the next level. Get the FREE proposal...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read