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If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know that I swear by blogging is one of the best ways to market professional services. After all, blogs let you show people what you know and inspire confidence in your expertise. Then, you can convert a percentage of these readers into paying clients. Writing a killer blog post is not rocket science, but it’s not a walk in the park either. It takes time, effort, and persistence to produce high-quality blog posts consistently. Many bloggers struggle in the process because they don’t know the proper way to do it. They…

Marketers are renegotiating what “exclusive” means on creator channels. Creators increasingly treat lockouts as a priced, time-boxed add-on—not a default—and prefer integrated placements over product monologues because they preserve editorial cadence and audience trust.Brand teams are moving away from counting followers and focusing instead on delivery—looking closely at performance consistency and reliability before investing to keep competitors out. At the same time, platform mechanics like Spark Ad authorizations, Branded Content permissions, and asset expiration dates are increasingly what determine whether a contract truly holds.Finally, category velocity matters; fast-turn verticals resist long bans, while slower, big-ticket categories tolerate longer quiet periods…

OpenAI announced the release of GPT‑5 on August 7, 2025 and began rolling out the model to free and paid users the same day.As with previous models, limits depend on the user’s specific plan.GPT-5 is also available through the OpenAI API for developers and businesses.Currently, GPT-5 is the #1 model on LMArena—a public platform that compares large language models (LLMs) through anonymous, crowd-sourced voting.How Is GPT-5 Different?GPT-5 is positioned as faster, more accurate, better equipped for certain tasks, and more capable of advanced reasoning.The model is designed to be: Better at coding: GPT-5 is intended to build and troubleshoot large,…

Your past shapes who you are as a designer, no matter where your career began or how unexpected your career path may have been. Stephanie Campbell shows how those lessons can sharpen your instincts, strengthen collaboration, and help you become a better designer today. Learn how the skills you have learned in your previous jobs can be put to work today in meetings, design reviews, and complicated mid-project pivots.Design career origin stories often sound clean and linear: a degree in Fine Arts, a lucky internship, or a first job that launches a linear, upward path. But what about those whose…

There’s a myth quietly sabotaging thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs before they even begin. It whispers, “You’re not ready yet. You need a detailed business plan. A flawless product. More funding. More clarity. More experience.” The truth? You don’t need it all figured out to start. And few entrepreneurs embody that better than Shalom Lamm. With multiple ventures under his belt and a reputation for thoughtful leadership, Shalom’s entrepreneurial journey is anything but conventional—and that’s exactly why it’s so inspiring. He didn’t launch his first project with all the answers. He didn’t wait for a perfect roadmap. Instead, he took…

Microsoft Word is a multipurpose tool you can use to create not just letters and documents but also resumes, brochures, flyers, and everything in between. This collection of Word templates will show you how versatile this software can be. Whether you’re working on an important report for a client or making a simple flyer for an event, you can save a great amount of time by using a Word template. Templates come with pre-made designs so all you have to do is edit them to copy-paste your own…

Table of contents How to make your content visible in the age of AI search What are LLMs and why should you care? The new way of searching SEO vs. GEO vs. AEO vs. LLMO: Are we just rebranding SEO? Key LLM SEO optimization techniques Bonus strategies for LLM optimization The role of llms.txt: Giving AI search all the right signals LLM optimization vs. traditional SEO Common mistakes to avoid Tools and resources to get started Conclusion How to make your content visible in the age of AI search  So, what exactly is LLM Optimization? Well, the answer to that…

Futuristic fonts are characterized by their geometric shapes and clean lines, which contribute to their clean aesthetic. Their appeal lies in their ability to transform basic typography into something more modern, elegant, and innovative. They can add a stylish, contemporary edge to your work. They are particularly useful in projects that deal with future-thinking ideas or aim to present an ultra-modern image. Because of their distinct appearance, futuristic fonts are popular in logo design, digital media, advertising, or any area where a high-tech aesthetic is needed. The use of futuristic fonts can also influence how a message is perceived. They…

By Sean Tinney August 8, 2025 The platform hosts over 96.6 million active buyers, creating massive opportunities for sellers who understand how to increase sales on Etsy effectively. However, only 29% of Etsy shops operate as a full-time business, making strategic optimization crucial for standing out among the active shops on Etsy. Whether you’re struggling to make your first sale or looking to scale your existing Etsy business, these 20 proven strategies will help you sell more on Etsy by optimizing every aspect of your shop presence, from product listings to customer retention. The key to Etsy success lies in…

The digital marketing funnel visualizes your customer’s journey. It maps their path from first discovering your brand to making a purchase. Every business needs this strategic framework to succeed online. As a Fractional CMO, this is the framework for which I help guide my clients. I also feature the digital marketing funnel and offshoots of it that I developed such as the funnel of digital relationships in my award-winning digital marketing playbook Digital Threads. For growing businesses, a well-designed funnel makes all the difference. It transforms random marketing efforts into a cohesive system. Nearly two out of three marketers report…