Oct 31What Is People-First Content? — People First ContentWriting people-first content means creating content designed for people, not algorithms. That was the inspiration behind my company, People First Content, when I named it over five years ago. It remains the basic principle behind people-first content, as recently outlined by Google’s developers. Creating people-first content means putting people at…Content Writing6 min readContent Writing6 min read
Oct 11The Problems with Freelancers for Content Writing — People First ContentIf you’re like many small businesses, your content needs don’t justify a full-time team. But content creation is just one more thing to add to an already packed schedule as a business owner or one-person marketing team. So, how do you outsource your content writing? Using the gig economy for…Freelance Writer4 min readFreelance Writer4 min read
Sep 26How To Create a Content Map: A Complete Guide — People First ContentContent maps are the marketing equivalent of a playbook. Your team has goals to accomplish. The playbook contains all the plays and strategies to achieve them. Without a playbook, you’re doing things that may not contribute real progress towards your goals. Your content and marketing will be all over the…Content Mapping9 min readContent Mapping9 min read
Aug 8Threads Launched One Month Ago: Is the Grass Greener? — People First ContentWhen Meta (or, I guess, Instagram) launched Threads in July, I quickly packed my things and visited the platform to see what all the hype was about. As you know, the place we used to call Twitter has been undergoing unnecessary changes and renovations. Blue check marks used to be…Threads5 min readThreads5 min read
Jun 165 Tips for Hiring a Writer for Your Business — People First ContentAs the owner of a small business, you have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. You need to focus on running your business, but you also need to think about content marketing, lead generation, establishing your online presence, and so on. That is a lot to handle for a…Content Writer6 min readContent Writer6 min read
May 26 Best Social Media Management Software — People First ContentChoosing a social media management software can be hard, especially when there are so many tools to choose from. Every software has its own set of features and specialties that make a social media manager’s job easier: Scheduling posts weeks or months in advance Receiving detailed analytics reports Having the…Social Media Management7 min readSocial Media Management7 min read
Mar 288 Productive Ways to Promote Your Content and Drive More Traffic — People First ContentYou crafted a fantastic blog post you put your heart and soul into. It’s live and published on your website. So the work is done, right? Oh no, my friend. Content creation is half the battle. The other half — content promotion. Listen, your content is probably as amazing as…Content Writing6 min readContent Writing6 min read
Mar 611 Types of Content Writing Services for Businesses and Creators — People First ContentThe world of content writing services is much bigger than you may think. Content writing is the process of writing and creating content for digital marketing. Often, people think that it is the same as copywriting. While they are similar, there is one clear distinction. With copywriting, the goal is…Content Writing6 min readContent Writing6 min read
Feb 167 Ways To Grow Your Email List — People First ContentEmail is one of the most enduring forms of digital marketing. It’s been around since the internet has been a thing. The first-ever email campaign, in fact, was sent out in 1978 to 400 subscribers and netted $13 million in sales. Despite not making it onto many “hot trends” lists…Email Marketing Tips5 min readEmail Marketing Tips5 min read
Feb 68 Go-To Resources To Learn SEO — People First ContentYou want to learn SEO but don’t know where to start? Great news-you’ve come to the right place. Search engine optimization is a term you have seen or heard many times in content marketing. While marketing websites and influencers emphasize how important it is, you’re still relatively new to the…Search Engine Optimizati4 min readSearch Engine Optimizati4 min read