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How To Drive Online Sales By Investing In Digital Marketing Strategies | by Emma Worden – Marketing Muses Contributor

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How To Drive Online Sales By Investing In Digital Marketing Strategies by Emma Worden, Start-Up Funding Consultant + Marketing Muses Contributor Image source: Pexels For every modern business nowadays, digital marketing is the single most important factor. The main reason is that through digital marketing, you’re able to promote your business, as well as everything […]

18 Game-Changing Tactics To Achieve & Maintain Everyday Happiness

18 Game-Changing Tactics To Achieve & Maintain Everyday Happiness

Whether you are lucky to wake up on the right side of the bed or your friends constantly refer to you as ‘Debbie Downer,’ feeling happy and content can be a daily challenge to overcome.  By: Lourdes Mestre     18 Game-Changing Tactics To Achieve & Maintain Everyday Happiness Image Credit: Pixabay     Achieving […]

Using Marketing Psychology: Theory of Color – via @MarketingMuseAZ

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Using Marketing Psychology: Theory of Color  Marketing Muses has created this helpful marketing psychology article & infographic to complement your branding process. Utilize a theoretical approach & understand a deeper meaning to color from a subconscious level that will help drive the right kind of customer to your website or business.         […]

2018 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING GUIDE: Daily Posting Guidelines Infographic – via @MarketingMuseAZ

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Daily Posting Limits FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | GOOGLE+ | LINKEDIN   Each social network has its own guidelines for daily posting limits. As an example, Facebook recommends 5 posts per day as the limit, but 25 is really the upper limit that they allow without decreasing the reach of your posts. Here […]

Research Shows A Simple Way to Increase Your Engagement at Work

Research Shows A Simple Way to Increase Your Engagement at Work

Research Shows A Simple Way to Increase Your Engagement at Work This article was originally published on HBR.org. Juj Winn/Getty Images It is no secret that many employees face work environments that are not very engaging. A 2016 poll by the Gallup Organization shows that only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged at work. And […]

Top 80 Most Used Hashtags on Instagram in 2018 – Infographic – via @MarketingMuseAZ

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Top 80 Most Used Hashtags on Instagram in 2018 – Infographic   Top 80 Most Used Hashtags on Instagram in 2018 – Infographic #Fashion #Love #Instagood #Style #Repost #Like4like #Photooftheday #Ootd #Beautiful #Fitness #Follow #Beauty #Moda #Instagram #Followme #Cute #Picoftheday #Model #Girl #Makeup #Art #Likeforlike #Happy #Photography #Instadaily #Like #Follow4follow #Tbt #Travel #Lifestyle #Instafashion #Fashionblogger […]

20 Twitter Hashtags That Will Turn You Into An Entrepreneurial Rock Star – Infographic via @MarketingMuseAZ

20 Twitter Hashtags That Will Turn You Into An Entrepreneurial Rock Star

20 Twitter Hashtags That Will Turn You Into An Entrepreneurial Rock Star Here are the top trending twitter #hashtags according to Social Caffeine: #B2B #B2C #BizTip #Business #Consumers #DIY #Entrepreneurs #HowTo #Innovation #Marketing #Mktg #Networking #Retail #SmallBiz #SmallBusiness #SocialMedia #SM #Startup #Startups #Tutorial

The Best Time to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ [Infographic]

The Best Time to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ [Infographic]

 The Best Time to Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+ [Infographic] Social media is one of the best ways to amplify your brand and the great content you’re creating. But it isn’t enough to just post content to social whenever you feel like it. Some times are better than others. So, what […]

77 Facts on Cyber Crimes You Should Know About in 2018 – INFOGRAPHIC

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Protect Yourself Against The Unknown – Cyber Crimes Revealed Source: BestVPNS.co.uk Crime is prevalent in today’s society – we see a plethora of stories on the news relating to criminal activity and our law enforcement organizations have to deal with a myriad of different types of crime, day in day out. One particular brand of […]

How to Create and Share an Infographic Resume [Infographic]

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How to Create and Share an Infographic Resume [Infographic] The modern job search is incredibly competitive, and technology has made it easier for your resume and job application to be overlooked and discarded before you even make it to the interview. Luckily, technology is also here to help. There’s no longer a template for how […]

Business Pages: Facebook Marketing Do’s & Don’ts via @MarketingMuseAZ Blog

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Business Pages: Facebook Marketing Do’s & Don’ts   Marketing Muses has created this helpful infographic to help you understand Facebook Business Manager’s best practices that will help drive the right kind of customer to your website or business while creating a MASSIVE Facebook audience.     DO’S Make Stories Make sure you are telling a […]

The BEST Careers for Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type – @MarketingMuseAZ Blog

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The Best Careers For Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type Many job placement companies and career counseling centers will factor in a person’s Myers-Briggs personality type when finding them in the perfect job. Find your type and find a job that fits your specific disposition. Ready to learn about the different Myers-Briggs Personality types? Take it a […]

Here’s the Information You’re Probably Giving Social Media Networks & How They Protect It – INFOGRAPHIC

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Here’s the Information You’re Probably Giving Social Media Networks, and How They Protect It People have questions about the security of our digital data. That ranges broadly, whether it’s passwords, online banking information, or what we do on social media. And more than ever, people are asking, “How is my information protected?” In order to […]

eCommerce Solutions via Jordan Crown

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This SlideShare was originally published on LinkedIn’s SlideShare site created by Jordan Crown.    E-Commerce Problems & Solutions Guide by Jordan Crown. E-Commerce Problems & Solutions Guide  Problem No. 1: Your website doesn’t inspire customers to return multiple times. Earning customer loyalty is a matter of building trust and making the shopping experience as easy […]

9 Mistakes To Avoid On Your Resume [Infographic]

9 Mistakes To Avoid On Your Resume [Infographic]

9 Mistakes To Avoid On Your Resume [Infographic] Crafting a standout resume is a lot of work. Not only do you have to write the darn thing, but you also have to check (and double-check) for typos, even out your margins, make sure you’re not repeating the same action verb 10 times … the list […]

How to Create Infographics in Under an Hour [15 Free Infographic Templates]

How to Create Infographics in Under an Hour

How to Create Infographics in Under an Hour   This article was originally published by HubSpot. Written by Lindsay Kolowich –    @lkolow Wouldn’t it be great if creating infographics was as simple as writing regular ol’ text-based blog posts? Unfortunately, the reality is that making visual content like this usually takes a lot more time, […]

Dos and Don’ts of Infographic Content

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    Many of the same “industry insiders” who predicted the demise of email as a marketing tool were saying the same thing about infographics not too long ago. But the fact is that infographic content, which dates back to the 1700s in its earliest form for business purposes, is hotter than ever. But why? […]

How Long Should Your Videos Be? Ideal Lengths for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [Infographic]

How Long Should Your Videos Be?

 How Long Should Your Videos Be? Ideal Lengths for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [Infographic]   This article was originally published on HubSpot. When a video pops up on your Facebook feed, what do you usually do first? My guess is that you take a peek at its length, ponder whether it’s worth your time, […]

INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Ways to Keep the Creative Juices Flowing in Your Home Office – via @MarketingMuseAZ Blog

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Keeping The Creative Juices Flowing at Home: A Creative Homebody’s Guide to Staying Inspired     1. Create Playlists for Every Type of Mood Having playlists for every type of mood can set the tone for whatever output you’re creating. Instead of playing songs on shuffle, curate mood playlists that flow well. 2. Immerse Yourself […]

Unhappy at Work? Here’s How to Tell Whether the Problem Is Your Job or Your Company

Unhappy at Work? Here’s How to Tell Whether the Problem Is Your Job or Your Company

This article originally appeared on Glassdoor.  Do you want to change careers? Are you absolutely sure? From my own career change to the stories I hear from my clients and workshop students, often we think we want to change careers when the problem is our work environment instead. If you find yourself stuck, unsure what to do next, […]

7 Body Language Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Next Job Interview [Infographic]

7 Body Language Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Next Job Interview

7 Body Language Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Next Job Interview It’s finally the big day: you landed a major job interview. And you’re prepared for it. You’ve polished up your resume, picked out a spiffy outfit, and prepared a few ready-to-go answers highlighting your qualifications, your knowledge of the company, and your greatest not-so-bad […]

Infographic: How Chatbots are Changing the Customer Experience

How Chatbots are Changing the Customer Experience

How Chatbots are Changing the Customer Experience At least once a week, I load up a hypothetical shopping cart from online retailers like Zara, ASOS, and Sephora, only to decide that I don’t want to spend money on clothes or makeup I don’t really need. So I abandon the cart and close the tab. According […]

Infographic: The ROI of Content Marketing (In Numbers Everyone Understands and With a Case Study)

Infographic: The ROI of Content Marketing

Infographic: The ROI of Content Marketing (In Numbers Everyone Understands and With a Case Study)   The post Infographic: The ROI of Content Marketing (In Numbers Everyone Understands and With a Case Study) was published on Express Writers. Content marketing is effective – but I’d bet you certainly don’t need convincing. You already know how good […]

Infographic: A Brief History of Content Marketing

Infographic: A Brief History of Content Marketing

Infographic: A Brief History of Content Marketing   People often talk about content marketing like its the flashy new gadget in a marketer’s toolbox. While the practice has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years, the principles of content marketing have been around for centuries. And it would do the savvy content marketer good […]

Infographic: The SEO Basics You Can’t Afford to Ignore

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This article was originally published on Contently – Source: Trending When I first started writing blog posts, I knew next to nothing about SEO. I’d write headlines just because I liked the sound of them, and I had no concept of keyword selection. If I used internal linking, it was a happy accident. According to […]

Why People Lose Motivation — and What Managers Can Do to Help

Why People Lose Motivation — and What Managers Can Do to Help

Why People Lose Motivation — and What Managers Can Do to Help This article was originally published on HBR.org. Brandon Lyon/Getty Images At some point, every leader has dealt with a person — or, worse, a group of people — who has lost motivation. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? As much as we’ve been there ourselves, sometimes […]

Doctors Feel Excluded from Health Care Value Efforts

Doctors Feel Excluded from Health Care Value Efforts

Doctors Feel Excluded from Health Care Value Efforts This article was originally published on HBR.org on Oct. 6th, 2017. Executive Summary U.S. hospitals and healthcare groups have experimented over the past decade with new management structures and alternative payment models to provide quality healthcare at lower cost. But physicians have been slow to embrace these for a host of […]

Virtual Therapy is The New Now – An Interview With Alon Matas, Founder & President of BetterHelp – via @BetterHelp @HuffPost

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This article originally appeared on Huffington Post – please find it here. by: Sarah Fader, Contributor | CEO – Stigma Fighters Virtual Therapy is becoming increasingly popular in our modern world. There are several companies that provide this service to busy professionals, people who have severe anxiety disorders and cannot leave their homes, students that […]

How to Say Thank You to Your Partner

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In my research, I’ve invited couples in romantic relationships to come into the laboratory and thank their partner for something—with video cameras rolling. They express gratitude for a wide variety of things, big and small: for keeping him company in the hospital during a week-long stay, for making sure to prioritize visits to the in-laws, […]

The Importance of Fostering Emotional Diversity in Boys

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You’re given a choice: Would you rather spend your day feeling happy, versus happy interspersed with some moments of sadness, frustration, and anxiety? Most of us would choose the first option in a heartbeat. Psychologists, too, long championed the importance of cultivating positive emotions as one path toward optimizing well-being, resilience to stressors, and salutary […]

Why We Should Help Boys to Embrace All Their Feelings

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You’re given a choice: Would you rather spend your day feeling happy, versus happy interspersed with some moments of sadness, frustration, and anxiety? Most of us would choose the first option in a heartbeat. Psychologists, too, long championed the importance of cultivating positive emotions as one path toward optimizing well-being, resilience to stressors, and salutary […]

Five Ways to Reignite Your Passion for Teaching

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What gives you a sense of meaning in your work, even on the tough days? When I posed this question to a group of teachers recently, no one focused on academics. Instead, their responses centered on their students’ engagement, the sense of participating in something larger than themselves, and the deep satisfaction they gained from […]

Five Ways to Reignite Your Passion for Teaching

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What gives you a sense of meaning in your work, even on the tough days? When I posed this question to a group of teachers recently, no one focused on academics. Instead, their responses centered on their students’ engagement, the sense of participating in something larger than themselves, and the deep satisfaction they gained from […]

Episode 4: Learning to Laugh at Yourself

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The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All Episodes

How to Help Your Kids Get Organized Without Nagging

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 “Don’t forget to bring a sweatshirt!” Advertisement X GGSC Event: The Science of Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Join Kristin Neff & Shauna Shapiro Feb. 23-24 | 10 CEs “Where’s the homework you finished last night?” Too often, weekday mornings can seem like a race against the clock. When your […]

How to Help Your Kids Get Organized Without Nagging

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“Brush your teeth!”

 “Where are your socks?”

 “Don’t forget to bring a sweatshirt!” Advertisement X GGSC Event: The Science of Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Join Kristin Neff & Shauna Shapiro Feb. 23-24 | 10 CEs “Where’s the homework you finished last night?” Too often, weekday mornings can seem like a race against the clock. When your […]

How Mind-Wandering May Be Good For You

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When writing a song or a piece of prose, I often choose to let my mind wander, hoping the muse will strike. If it does, it not only moves my work along but feels great, too! That’s why I was troubled by studies that found an association between mind-wandering and problems like unhappiness and depression—and […]

How Photography Can Help Cultivate Mindfulness and Gratitude

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If you were to think about teaching both mindfulness and gratitude to students, photography might not be the first method that comes to mind. But mindfulness is, at its core, a state of open awareness and attention—and to feel gratitude, we first have to truly notice the good things in life. Looked at that way, […]

How Photography Can Help Cultivate Mindfulness and Gratitude

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If you were to think about teaching both mindfulness and gratitude to students, photography might not be the first method that comes to mind. But mindfulness is, at its core, a state of open awareness and attention—and to feel gratitude, we first have to truly notice the good things in life. Looked at that way, […]

How to Increase the Love in Your Life

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We know Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday, created mostly to sell cards and flowers. But are we going to let that stop us from celebrating and understanding love? Not on your life. That’s because love is what makes the world go ‘round—not only in song and movies, but in science, too. According to psychologists […]

Episode 3: How to Fall in Love with Anyone

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The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All Episodes

Six Ways to Help Your Child Deal with Social Exclusion

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The mom of a third-grade girl sits in my office, her face buried in her hands. Through muffled sobs, she tells me that she’s at a loss. She’s tried everything to help her daughter repair her friendships at school—arranging coffee dates with the families of the other girls, meeting with the teacher and school director, […]

Could Mindfulness Help You Control Your Anger?

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I still remember the time I hit one of my close friends. It happened many years ago. We were exiting a chemistry class together, and he was teasing me…mercilessly. I repeatedly asked him to stop, but he wouldn’t. Rather than shrugging it off, though, I hit him hard on the arm. Both of us were […]

Episode 2: Quieting Your Inner Critic

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The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All Episodes

Episode 1: Three Good Things

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The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All Episodes

What “The Good Place” Says about Good and Evil

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“Welcome! Everything is fine.” Those are the first words Eleanor Shellstrop (played by Kristen Bell) sees on the wall in front of her when she opens her eyes in the first minutes of the NBC television series The Good Place. Chidi, Tahani, Eleanor, and Jason in “The Good Place.” Eleanor has died and gone to […]

Can Gratitude Help You Recover from a Heart Attack?

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Why do some people recover after a heart attack while others don’t? I am a psychiatrist who has spent the last 13 years focusing on improving the mental health of people who have heart disease and other medical conditions. Over time, as I saw more and more hospitalized patients who had just had a major […]

INFOGRAPHIC: Internet Marketing Lead Generation Ecosystem via @StraightNorth

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This infographic was originally published on Straight North’s site. One of the world’s biggest tech companies likes to say that its technology “just works,” but the truth is there’s still an extremely complicated program behind each of those apps on our phones. That means someone spends hours writing those programs, making sure every bit of […]

Choosing the Right Images for Your Blog Post

You created a masterpiece of a blog post, but its engagement is low. Without the right images in place, your audience may pass right by. Sometimes photos or illustrations get added as an afterthought, but your visual content should get as much consideration as the words you’ve written. Consider Your Brand Voice What kind of […]

How to Write For Software & Technology Blogs

How in the world am I going to write this so it makes sense? It’s the question I asked myself when I was working on my first assignment for a tech website — one that I still find myself asking from time to time whenever I take on a job from a brand new client. […]

Tips for Getting the Most of Your Video Marketing Campaigns

So, you made a video. You poured a significant amount of cash into your content and you’re proud of the outcome. It feels good to collect praise from your colleagues on a job well done, but don’t go patting yourself on the back just yet. A completed video is just the first leg of the […]

Planning Your 2018 Content

Your content marketing strategy’s success for 2018 depends on the types of content you create and how you reach your audience. As long as you pay attention to emerging trends, you should find success in reaching your goals over the course of the year. Start by giving attention to these four opportunities for growth. Publish […]

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 8 Digital Marketing Trends in 2018

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The Value of Customer Experience, Quantified via HBR

This article originally appeared on HBR.org and you can access it HERE. Written by Peter Kriss Intuitively, most people recognize the value of a great customer experience. Brands that deliver them are ones that we want to interact with as customers — that we become loyal to, and that we recommend to our friends and […]

Creative Boot Camp: Tap Into Your Creative Side With This 7-Day Challenge

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Something about summer gets our creative juices flowing—maybe it’s all the sunshine. Now that we’re back in school (er, work) mode, the same old routine day after day has us in a rut. When you think about it, we put tons of energy into exercising our muscles, but we rarely give our minds that kind […]

10 TED Talks For Creatives – #TEDTalks #Design #Inspiration #Motivation

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IT’S IMPORTANT TO STAY MOTIVATED AS A CREATIVE Staying motivated and on top of the game as a Creative Entrepreneur can take a toll sometimes. That is why it becomes important to surround yourself with supportive people that believe in you and remind you why you started on this journey to being with. I’m lucky […]

Is There a Best Time of Day to Be Creative? The Scientifically Proven Best Time to Think and Write

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Creativity while writing is a fleeting thing. Sometimes, your mind is just firing on all cylinders, and it feels like you can do no wrong. Other times, it feels like you have a million things to do and you just can’t get the words flowing. When faced with a deadline, this can be a terrifying […]

60+ Ultimate Blogging Tips: The Bloggers Checklist

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68 AWESOME BLOGGING TIPS General Tips Select a reliable webhost. (click here for web hosting discounts.) Blog about something you’re passionate about. Determine your niche and focus on it. Be consistent. Schedule your blog posts. Read other blogs. Find inspiration to stay motivated. Take time to explore. Learn something new. Create the necessary pages: “About […]

5 Tips for Creative Brainstorming and Staying Unique

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This article was originally posted on fallfordiy.com you can find it HERE. As a creative blogger it’s my job to think up new ideas and creative concepts. And while that sound fun and well, let’s face it, a bit of a breeze, it can actually be quite tricky to keep the ideas fresh and imaginative. […]

Psychology of Color: Why We Love Certain Shades

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This article appeared originally on hgtv.com find it HERE. Different colors can impact the way we think, what we buy and even our design choices. Find the perfect shade that fits your aesthetic with this helpful guide featuring 18 popular hues. Did you know that a bright yellow room can promote creativity or that apricot […]

Work Inspiration – Beautiful Office Spaces + Workplaces – @MarketingMuseAZ

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Beautiful Office Space Inspirations GET YOUR GREEN THUMB ON: bring life to your desk by keeping plants in your office (real or faux). We suggest starting with a cactus or succulents, both are low maintenance and do well in offices with minimal sunlight. ACCESSORIZE: work seems so much easier when you’re doing it in style. […]

The SEO Alphabet Infographic

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This article originally appeared on Successfulblogging.com you can find it HERE. Search engine optimization is one of the key parts of Internet marketing, but can seem like the most complicated one. There are, of course, hundreds of articles online trying to explain it and help beginners, but it could take hours to find and read […]

317 Power Words That’ll Instantly Make You a Better Writer

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  This article originally appeared on smartblogger.com you can find it HERE. Give Your Readers a Pep Talk  Let’s face it. When they’re reading, most people aren’t exactly bouncing off the walls with energy and enthusiasm. They’re probably bored, maybe a little depressed, and almost definitely tired. And they’re looking for something, anything, that’ll wake […]

7 Tips For Planning Blog Content Like A Boss

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This article originally appeared on breakfastatlillys.com you can find it HERE. PLANNING BLOG CONTENT LIKE A BOSS Here is a screenshot of what my May social media content calendar currently looks like. I am still unsure if I will be posting on Memorial Day or not, so I have left that one blank for now […]

Content Writing: 100 Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas

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Here are 100 lifestyle blog post ideas for those days when you have absolutely NO FREAKING CLUE what to blog about! Enjoy! 10 things you probably don’t know about me post Share your top 10 favorite movies Travel bucket list Travel essentials How to properly pack a suitcase Favorite childhood memory An interview with someone […]

6 KILLER WAYS TO DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR BLOG

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This article originally appeared on lifeshelives.com find it HERE. It’s a question that every blogger asks: how do you drive traffic to your blog? We often read stories of mega-bloggers who rake in hundreds of thousands of unique visitors each month, and wonder how in the world us little guys can get a piece of […]

How to Start a WordPress Blog in 2018 – Step-by-Step Guide

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This article originally appeared on createandgo.co find it HERE. Why start a WordPress blog? Listen to our story about how we went from full-time corporate workers to full-time bloggers in our first year of blogging! 10 months ago, Lauren and I were just a couple frustrated young professionals looking to make money online and escape […]

10 THINGS TO DO IN YOUR FIRST 3 MONTHS OF STARTING A BLOG

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This article originally appeared on thesitsgirls.com you can find it HERE. You’re off! Starting a blog is the easy part, but now what? You’ve probably Googled just about every term related to blogging in hopes of getting as much information as you can. Slow down and let’s take things one step at a time. There […]

Why 10 Is Actually The Best Number To Use In Blog Titles

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BY RYAN MCCREADY, SEP 21, 2017 This article originally appeared on Venngage.com – find it HERE. Anyone that is producing content these days knows how powerful a well written list article (or “listicle”) can be. Whether you are a Buzzfeed-type publisher pumping out thousands of blog posts a day, or a simple content marketer, the […]

12 Things To Do After You’ve Written A New Blog Post – @MarketingMuseAZ

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      KEYWORD OPTIMIZE YOUR POST SYNDICATE YOUR CONTENT SHORTEN YOUR POST’S URLS TAILOR YOUR STATUS UPDATES BOOKMARK YOUR CONTENT POST TEASERS ON OTHER SITES COMMENT ON BLOGS USE TWITTER CREATE NEWSLETTER SHARE POSTS W/ TARGET CONTACTS The following post was originally written and published by: DOUGLAS KARR. via MaTech.zone Overall Optimization of Every […]

The Power of Digital Influence: How People See Your Website

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Source: Impactbnd.com   How People See Your Website [Infographic] Your website visitors are visual creatures and desire websites they find appealing. Sure, they may have entered your website through a Google search result or enticing Facebook post, but they won’t stick around if the website it leads to confuses them or feels untrustworthy. And no one wants […]

4 Amazing Infographic Tools On How To Create Perfect Social Media Posts

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How To Create Perfect Posts: Version 6 [Infographic] The Perfect Social Media Posts series from mycleveragency.com have become a helpful resource for Social Media Managers and bloggers alike. The ever-changing landscape of social media means our editions go out of date quickly – so to make it easier for you all we’ve created our sixth edition on […]

Powerful Strategies To Optimize Your Brand’s Digital Marketing Reach On Pinterest

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Optimizing Your Brand Outreach on Pinterest If social media marketing were a race, Pinterest would be that one guy who comes out of nowhere with a killer kick to win the race. Yep, Pinterest is for more than collecting pictures of your next DIY craft project. In fact, it’s become one of the strongest mediums […]

INFOGRAPHIC: The Science of Timing In Social Media Marketing

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This article was originally published on Kissmetrics.com & you can find it HERE.   The Science of Social Timing Creating spectacular content is job one of any modern marketing plan. It’s how we connect and engage with customers and leads. It’s what people want from you…not ads, not salesy promotional pieces, not aggressive sales tactics. […]

To Solve a Problem, Stop Thinking About It – via @HarvardBiz

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When you’re trying to come up with a creative solution to a problem, you might be tempted to buckle down and focus until you solve it. But recent research shows that taking breaks at regular intervals leads to better outcomes. Set a timer for a certain amount of time, say, 30 minutes. When it goes […]

Why Are We Still Promoting Incompetent Men?

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, a psychologist and chief talent scientist at ManpowerGroup, says we’re not picking leaders in the right way. While we should be promoting people based on their competence and potential, it’s often the incompetent, overconfident candidates — most of them men — who get ahead. Studies show that, by many measures, women are actually […]

Building Trust

Could your workplace be more trusting? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of organizational psychologist Liane Davey. They talk through what to do when your new boss doesn’t trust you yet, you want to earn the trust of your subordinates, or company leaders have made employees afraid to speak up. from HBR.org […]

Meet Our New Co-Host!

Amy Gallo is a contributing editor for HBR, an expert on conflict and difficult conversations, a prolific giver of advice — and now she takes up the baton of co-hosting the show from Sarah Green Carmichael. Our theme music is Matt Hill’s “City In Motion,” provided by Audio Network. from HBR.org https://ift.tt/2VCKZW4

IPO Fever, and Do Bullies Make Good Bosses?

Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss why so many high-profile companies (Uber, Lyft, Pinterest, Airbnb, Slack, Postmates, Casper, Peloton, etc.) are planning to go public this year. They also debate whether it’s acceptable for bosses to throw temper tantrums at work. from HBR.org https://ift.tt/2SPb2rk

IPO Fever, and Do Bullies Make Good Bosses?

Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss why so many high-profile companies (Uber, Lyft, Pinterest, Airbnb, Slack, Postmates, Casper, Peloton, etc.) are planning to go public this year. They also debate whether it’s acceptable for bosses to throw temper tantrums at work. from HBR.org https://ift.tt/2SPb2rk

IPO Fever, and Do Bullies Make Good Bosses?

Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss why so many high-profile companies (Uber, Lyft, Pinterest, Airbnb, Slack, Postmates, Casper, Peloton, etc.) are planning to go public this year. They also debate whether it’s acceptable for bosses to throw temper tantrums at work. from HBR.org https://ift.tt/2SPb2rk

Make Customers Happier with Operational Transparency

Ryan Buell, associate professor at Harvard Business School, says the never-ending quest for operational efficiency is having unintended consequences. When customers don’t see the work that’s being done in back offices, offshore factories, and algorithms, they’re less satisfied with their purchases. Buell believes organizations should deliberately design windows into and out of operations. He says […]

Fixing Tech’s Gender Gap

Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, is on a mission to get more young women into computer science. She says the problem isn’t lack of interest. Her non-profit organization has trained thousands of girls to code, and the ranks of female science and engineering graduates continue to grow. And yet men still dominate the […]

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