Pete Hudson-Smith, Contributing Editor

[Revealed] The 16 Top Email Marketing Best Practices for Beginners

By Pete Hudson-Smith, Contributing Editor // Updated: January 12, 2021

So you want to start building your email list? Great decision! Actually, that’s probably one of the best decisions you’d ever make for your business. That’s because the money is in the list. And the money will be in yours once you get going.

When we say the money is in the list, we are of course referring to your email list.

In just a moment, I will share some email marketing best practices for you, so you can start as an expert from day one.

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7 Proven Tips to Instantly Improve Content Readability for SEO

By Pete Hudson-Smith, Contributing Editor // Updated: November 4, 2020

Do you make this blogging mistake? Ask any blogger or content creator. If they’re honest, they will tell you they pay little or no attention to the readability of their content.

And that’s a huge mistake for any creator to make.

This is what I mean.

SEO may be helpful, but without good quality, readable content, your SEO efforts will amount to nothing. In fact, over 60 of the 200 odd ranking factors that Google considers have to do with your content!

One permanent visitor is more valuable than dozens of casual visitors. This is because many of the visitors don’t read your content. However, the permanent reader will always engage with your content.

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The Complete Guide To Guest Post Services

By Pete Hudson-Smith, Contributing Editor // Updated: November 4, 2020

Climbing to the top of the proverbial search engine charts is far from an easy task. Everyone and their brother wants the top spot, and if you don’t have an innovative strategy to separate yourself from the pack, you’re going to get ground up into mulch and forgotten in a sea of mediocrity.

However, there exists one method that has proven itself time and time again: the guest post or guest post service. But what are guest post services, and how will they help your company?

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Your Guide to the Best Competitive Intelligence Tools

By Pete Hudson-Smith, Contributing Editor // Updated: November 4, 2020

The best competitive intelligence tools help you uncover and analyze the digital footprints of your competitors.

Is this legal? Absolutely!

Why would you do this?

To grow your business. Perhaps even gain an advantage!

Knowledge is power. And with this invaluable data, you can find gaps, and refine your business and marketing strategy. You may even be inspired to either match or outperform the competition.

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