December 10, 2019
There’s a lot of love for videos on the internet these days.
Social Media Week says that by 2022, the number of videos crossing the internet per second will approach 1 million translating into 82 percent of all online traffic.
If you’re considering making explainer or micro-learning videos part of your marketing strategy, make sure they have these four key ingredients to make them resonate and stick with your viewers. Read more
March 25, 2017
When you need information, advice or directions, where do you go? If you’re like most people on the planet, your go-to source is the Internet. You can literally find anything about everything on the Internet.
There is more digital content on the web than we can possibly consume in a lifetime. Which may be great if you’re a searcher. But if you’re a company that wants to build a strong connection with your prospects and customers…not so much.
How do you make your message stand out in the Internet quagmire? Read more
May 11, 2015
Here’s a sad, typical scenario in my world:
The client wants a website.
The client hires a web designer.
The client says he’ll provide the words.
The website sits… for days, weeks, even months.
It may look pretty – but it has no words. It’s like a skeleton waiting for someone to put flesh on its bones. Where is the website copy? Read more
November 08, 2014
OK, that sounds more painful than it is. But the point is your “brand” may be suffering from an identity crisis. Read more
October 26, 2014
Of course that’s an absurd question. We don’t sell to search engines – we sell to humans.
And yet, so many websites tend to pander to the search engines. Why? For top rankings, of course. Read more
December 08, 2009
Creative Commons License” photo credit: Jonty Wareing
In just a few mighty words, you are making a statement that:
It sounds simple enough, doesn’t it?
July 22, 2009
Poor Sue Horner of Red Jacket Diaries has lost her blogging mojo. I enjoy Sue’s lighthearted style. She’s witty, insightful and always gives me something interesting to think about. Sue’s latest post is no exception. And since I wouldn’t want Sue to stop blogging due to a case of misplaced mojo, I wanted to share some tips that I’ve picked up along the way:
June 22, 2009
Today I had tea with a group of entrepreneurial women at the monthly WHO (Women in a Home Office) meeting. I was invited to share what I know about creating a flow of traffic to one’s website. Among other things, we discussed the importance of having and maintaining a blog as part of a strategy to increase exposure. This is a synopsis of my presentation:
June 08, 2009
I’m not what you would call a good gardener – but my friend Janine is. It seems that with a simple flick of her green thumb, Janine’s gardens magically transform into captivating arrays of colour, fragrance and style. When she offered to bring her special touch to my sad front garden, I jumped at the chance.
While digging in the dirt and learning how to make my garden grow, it struck me that there were some definite similarities between creating a beautiful garden and writing engaging copy.
October 21, 2008
I’m currently working on a site that I’m very excited about for a number of reasons. I have been teamed up with some great and talented people. The client respects our work. And this site utilizes my SEO writing ability to the max. It’s a chance for me to show my stuff.
So, in a brief moment of selfishness, I asked the web developer if we could add a writing credit to the bottom. I was told that the only credit added is “Website designed by…”
Mud Creative does a great job creating original content for our site. They’re professional, efficient, and have excellent quality controls in place – up to, and including, auditing articles on our site to ensure a cohesive message.