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...
4 days 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...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! You've heard the advice: Write a crappy first draft. The main idea is that to overcome writer's block, you should get something down on paper—no matter what it is. The act of writing your thoughts down—no matter how garbage they are—will propel you forward. This is meh advice to give a content writer. Here are some of the reasons writing a crappy first draft in the face of writer’s block is a bad idea: It’s time-consuming. Instead of writing one decent draft that requires little...
11 days ago • 10 min read
Hello Reader! We all know the job search isn't that fun. But you know what IS fun? When someone reaches out to you and wants to hire you. But how do you make sure it's a fit without wasting an hour on the phone? I have a simple template I've used for years. It helps me identify which clients are a fit before we even hop on the phone.Want the template? Here ya go (it's free). Get the free template Thanks, Ashley R. Cummings P.S. Did someone forward you this email? Cool! You can become a...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! A few years ago, my best friend invited me to go on a cruise. I was swamped with work and declined the invitation. Months later, she was gone. 💗 Mary Oliver beautifully poses the question that rests—sometimes nitpicks—at the back of all of our minds: Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? I can say with certainty the pile of extra work I had a few years ago that I chose over time with my bestie means nothing to me now. I don't remember the...
18 days ago • 7 min read
Hello Reader! Lately, I've seen a lot of content about AI content detectors. We know about Zero-GPT and GPTZero (lol). Also, Ahrefs continues to build one (see the article below). But here's the thing about relying on these tools or incorporating them into your workflow: AI-generated content (or non-AI-generated content) is a terrible metric for quality. I’m not saying to create your content with AI. But I AM saying AI detection tools are mostly garbage and a poor indicator of quality.It’s...
23 days ago • 5 min read
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24 days ago • 3 min read
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25 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader! I've been getting so much value from these weekly interviews with content experts and writers. As such, I've decided to extend the interviews to include more questions and give them a dedicated email. Remember, these interviews can help you grow your expertise AND your network: How? Connect with the weekly expert on social media. Tell them how you found them and what you liked about their interview. Help each other make content better. Become BFFs forever. Thanks, Ashley...
27 days ago • 2 min read