The No-Fluff Guide to Writing Web Content

The No-Fluff Guide to Writing Web Content
Author: Alina Bradford
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2019-04-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781092968768

Let a content writer with 20 years of experience teach you everything you need to know. As a freelance writer for more than 20 years, I've seen some stuff. Rough, sad web content in the form of articles and blog posts. This content leaves the reader with nothing to take away except boredom and questions. That pains me. Your audience should get what they came for!So, I put together this book. It contains my best tips for writing awesome content, and even some tips for building your brand. My goal is to build you up with the knowledge you need to go out into the online world and dazzle potential clients and readers, alike. This book includes: -Step-by-step help to craft articles and blogs from start to finish.-Everything you need to know about SEO to make your clients, search engines, and you, happy.-Spelling and grammar tips to keep you typo-free. -Lists of free reference sites where you can find expert quotes and quality research.-A content checklist so you can make sure that your articles and blog posts are 100% ready for readers.-A list of the 20 best sites for finding free videos, photos, maps, graphs and gifs for your content.-And more!

Web Content Rx

Web Content Rx
Author: Wayne English
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2009-05-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 160163790X

Web Content Rx is a hands-on primer that shows anyone—even technical novice—show to write high-quality, keyword-laden, search engine optimized Web content. Based on the latest research on how people read the Web, it also includes numerous tips, tricks, and techniques on writing a blog, training, and creating an audio or video podcast. This must-have reference is for anyone working on the Web. Webmasters can avoid losing projects for lack of content. Business people can now create effective, readily understood Web content about their services or products. eBay sellers can create powerful online advertisements and photograph your products to maximize their appeal. Technical writers, and those who write for industry, will appreciate the extensive safety-related material.

Content Writing 101

Content Writing 101
Author: Joice Carrera
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2020-09-11
Genre:
ISBN:

Land profitable content writing jobs from home and establish a successful career in writing today. Are you scared, confused, and clueless about having a career from home? It's either: You don't know how to start; You think you don't have the skill; You believe online jobs are a scam; You feel that having a thriving business online is impossible; Or all of the above. ______________________________________________________________ Research reveals that freelancers are generally happier and more satisfied with work and leisure. It's not difficult to see why - the work flexibility, financial rewards, and creative control -- just a few perks that most freelancers who work from home take joy in. The freelancing industry has grown significantly over the past decade, and while there are tons of options for freelancers these days, the competition has gotten tougher, too. ______________________________________________________________ A freelance content writing career is one that seems to flourish all the more because of two things: Businesses need content, and Content sells. ______________________________________________________________ This book, Content Writing 101, guides you through the step by step process of building a content writing career from scratch - from finding your why to building your portfolio to landing lucrative online content writing jobs and working with your dream clients - even with ZERO experience. This book is written with you in mind if you are: Clueless about where and how to find online work; An aspiring website content writer who's looking at how to get better at writing and win more contracts; Struggling with content planning and coming up with content ideas; Looking to add SEO marketing as part of your website content writing service. SEO Content Specialist, Joice Carrera, walks you through the best practices in content writing and SEO marketing that will help you: Curate an impressive portfolio even without experience; Create a well-crafted written content that speaks to your ideal reader; Build a client network and carry out projects that interest you; Stand out among the sea of freelance content writers; Start getting paid to write for businesses; Embark on living the life that you want. ______________________________________________________________ Content Writing 101 is a practical guide to help you get started with working online as a content writer, build a business that you love, earn money while working from home, and enjoy time and financial freedom for you and your family. It comes with a content writing workbook that serves as a reflective and actionable guide to help you navigate the process of website content writing step-by-step. It's content writing made easy -- filled with useful and effective content writing practices and advice that could jumpstart your career as a writer. ______________________________________________________________ Pursue content writing online and start getting paid to write for businesses that you care about. Scroll up and hit that "Buy Now" button!

Million Dollar Website

Million Dollar Website
Author: Lori Culwell
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2009-05-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1101050772

The only guide for the small business owner to create a revenue-enhancing website that lets them compete with the "big boys." Award-winning website consultant Lori Culwell demonstrates how to create a website that will increase sales and generate repeat customers on a small business budget. Not just another "graphic design for the web" book, Culwell offers invaluable insider advice on what it takes to build a high-profile website, including dozens of guidelines to avoid the pitfalls of bad usability, with invaluable tips on: ? Enhancing brand awareness ? Creating graphic designs that keep customers engaged and not confused ? Writing web-savvy content ? Capitalizing on user feedback ? Making the most of search engine optimization ? Using blogs and social networking sites to increase traffic and get the word out

The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need

The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need
Author: Ellen Karsh
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0465058922

From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, this is the essential book on securing grants. It provides comprehensive, step-by-step guide for grant writers, including vital up-to-the minute interviews with grant-makers, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking grants in today's difficult economic climate. The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need includes: Concrete suggestions for developing each section of a proposal Hands-on exercises that let you practice what you learn A glossary of terms Conversations with grant-makers on why they award grants...and why they don't Insights into how grant-awarding is affected by shifts in the economy

No Fluff, Just Stuff Anthology

No Fluff, Just Stuff Anthology
Author: Neal Ford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2006
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

A traveling conference series for software developers that visits 27 cities a year, staging over 75 symposia throughout the U.S. and Canada, No Fluff, Just Stuff now makes the seminar's high-quality technical presentations available in print for the first time.

So You Think You Can Write?

So You Think You Can Write?
Author: Julia McCoy
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2016-04-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781519383228

Confused by the overload of blogs, articles, and guides that promise you everything you need to know on how to write for the web? Not sure where to start with your blog and website, from optimizing for search to creating the best headline? Or how to take your writing skills to the next level and actually market yourself and make money as a professional online freelance writer? In So You Think You Can Write?, you'll learn every skill it takes to write great copy for the web, from the absolute fundamentals of using storytelling in great online content all the way to knowing how to write for both search engines and people, what it takes to craft different forms of content on the web, and much more; plus, there's a bonus chapter revealing how to market yourself and make income as an online copywriter in an modern world. Written by Julia McCoy, who spent years of her life teaching herself the elements of successful online writing and launched a writing business that hit seven figures within five years, this book is your essential blueprint to learning what it takes to write great online copy, both as a freelancer and brand/business owner. In this book, Julia walks you step-by-step through the process of how to craft the seven forms of online content: 1. Web Content 2. Blogging 3. Social Media 4. Advertising/Sales Copy 5. Industry Writing 6. Journalism 7. Creative Writing Julia also takes you through the basics of SEO (search engine optimization) for the online writer and creator, without overloading you: you'll get a key list of the top tools on the web to research keywords, learn how to hone your best key phrases, and the tactics of how and where to place them in your content. Illustrated, easy-to-understand, and fun to read, this is a comprehensive yet digestible resource for writers and businesses alike on how to create successful online content. After you read this book, you'll be able to: Define your audience and the terms they use to search in Google Write great content that will get picked up by Google Know the basics of what it takes to write all seven forms of online copy Create blogs that are evergreen and engaging Know how to write the "secret" bits of copy that search engines love: meta descriptions, tags and more Know how to use Twitter chats, live streaming, and Facebook groups, and other platforms to find your people and confidently market yourself as a writer Access a comprehensive list of online writing tools and resources in the final Appendix Julia McCoy has built a successful freelance writing career and a multi-million dollar copywriting agency out of nothing but the amount of hard work, time, and self-teaching she put into it: and she believes any writer has what it takes to create great online content, provided they learn the essential tactics of adapting to all online copy forms. But she knows it's hard to find these fundamental teachings in one place: which is why she decided to write a book to offer everyone just that opportunity. A writer and internet marketer from an early age, Julia started three companies, enrolled in college, and wrote a book by 16. At 20, she dropped out of nursing school and left McDonald's to make a career out of her passion in online writing. Her writing agency, Express Writers, has over 70 team writers and strategists; and Julia's clients have included Shopify, PayPal, Staples, and a thousand other worldwide businesses of all sizes. Julia is also the creator of #ContentWritingChat, a Twitter chat that's hit #42 on Twitter; hosts The Write Podcast on iTunes; and writes at The Write Blog, Content Marketing Institute, Search Engine Journal, and a large amount of online publications.

How to Write and Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit

How to Write and Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit
Author: Robert W. Bly
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2010-08-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1610350200

Packed with income-generating ideas about creating a variety of saleable written works, this guide includes information for researching and writing effective, instructional materials and calling upon a variety of publishing channels, including magazines, traditional book publishers, self-publishing, and the Internet. The mechanics behind becoming a successful writer and information packager are presented in this resource that explores how to write and sell simple information in multiple formats, allowing writers to turn specialized knowledge into money-making books and products.

The Elements of Content Strategy

The Elements of Content Strategy
Author: Erin Kissane
Publisher: Book Apart
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781952616518

Explore content strategy's roots, and quickly learn not only how it's done, but how you can do it well.