We’ve all been on the receiving end of the ‘second-hand car salesman’ pitch. Chances are you weren’t even buying a car. That wild-eyed faux enthusiasm can rear its desperate head anywhere there’s money to be made or clients to convert – and that includes the online...
Whether you’re a novelist, a songwriter, a poet or a blogger, the question remains the same: how do I find my writing style? In other words, what is my voice? ‘Voice’ is quite a hard thing to define, especially as we associate it with something audible; the written...
It’s a sad fact that no one likes a pessimist. Not even the pessimist themselves. It’s also a sad fact that pessimism hasn’t been the greatest selling tool, historically. In fact, just talking about pessimism is probably putting you off reading the rest of this...
Not all copywriters are born equal. And not all will be equally good for your business. But a strong copywriter can make all the difference for your online presence. So how do you scour the sea of writers out there and find the perfect fit for your company? A lot of...
Despite a writer’s best intentions, blogs can sometimes be intimidating for readers. Insurmountable walls of text rise up out of nowhere. Points and takeaways are twisted and convoluted to the point of indecipherability. Jargon and industry speak fortify the post with...
When you think about building a website, the blog is usually the last thing on your mind. It's the pineapple on the pizza: not integral to the whole, but a wonderful addition nonetheless. Actually, don't take that metaphor too seriously - many people don't like...
So you've decided to write a blog. Great idea – they're a terrific SEO tool, and they'll help you broaden your audience and customer base. But very soon into your blogging career, you're going to encounter a major problem: how to convey personality AND information in...
Everyone knows you've gotta be smart if you want to study medicine. Think back to your school days. You probably knew a kid or two who had their mind set on being a doctor or surgeon. Did they come complete with natural intelligence? I'm going to put the house on...
Anyone can say anything on the internet, especially if it's in the interest of promoting themselves. Thousands upon thousands of lies are told on the internet daily. It's no stretch to say that a few high-profile politicians play fast and loose with the truth with...
What a time to be a part of the healthcare industry. Things have turned upside down and back again in recent months, with doctors and nurses the world over facing down an unprecedented crisis. While lockdown restrictions are easing in many countries, the situation...
So you've decided to start your own blog. Good for you! Hopefully you've recognised the inherent value in a consistent, engaging blog, and are not simply trying to recapture some former scene kid glory from 2008. Because although ye olde blog might have an archaic...
When it comes to Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), there are a good few angles to consider. We all know that the name of the game is ramming your site as far up the search engine charts as it can possibly go. But how exactly do you get to the 1st page of Google? Well,...