“This whole entire generation is about to turn all of our business models on its head.” I’m a consumer who falls somewhere between baby millennial and geriatric Gen Zer, and after hearing Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky talk about my generation —…
How I Use Landing Page Split Testing to Find Untapped Marketing Potential [+ 12 Places to Start]
I’m a tinkerer at heart. As a content marketer, I can’t help it — there’s that perfect word hiding somewhere. That’s the mentality I bring to landing pages I create for companies, too. You might love your page’s first iteration —…
My Recommended Free Business Budget Templates to Use in 2025
Software subscriptions. Office rent. Employee benefits. Is your business money vanishing into thin air? A business budget template puts you back in control by tracking every dollar you spend. Whether you‘re launching a startup or scaling an enterprise, you’ll spot exactly…
Secrets of Organic Marketing in 2025: Why Paying for Ads Isn’t the Only Answer
When we hear the word “organic,” we usually think natural, pure, and unaltered. A delicious juice, perhaps. Well, the same goes for organic marketing — minus the juice part. Organic marketing is all about naturally attracting your audience to your brand…
A Step-by-Step Guide to How I Do Content Research
I love to do content research — what’s more satisfying than falling down a few Google rabbit holes? (Don’t answer that.) Of course, great marketing content is built on more than just Google search results. I’ve put together a six-step guide…
The Evolution of Content Marketing: How It‘s Changed and Where It’s Going in the Next Decade
Within the last few years, many marketers have started asking, “What is the future of content marketing? And is it worth our investment?” I think that’s a valid question, considering a sound content marketing strategy is one of the best ways…
10 Reasons Why No One Is Watching Your Video Content
Before I worked at HubSpot, when I created my very first series of marketing videos, I was stumped. Befuddled. Frustrated. Here I had a collection of what I thought were great examples of visual content, and yet, I ended up asking…
How to Become a Content Creator: Steps, Tips, & Truths You Can’t Ignore in 2025
Here’s the thing about content creators — everyone is one, but few are at the same time. For instance, I create content as part of my job, but I’m no content creator — at least not in the sense you’re here…
How I Used Root Cause Analysis to Turn Organizational Problems Into Opportunities
I’ve faced plenty of problems when building content teams. Sometimes, those problems led to outright failures. Content falls flat, email campaigns flop, or new hires don’t work out. At times, it feels easier to just accept reality and move on. “Well,…
Using Video for Branding: 5 Top Brand Examples
Video is quickly becoming the preferred tool for most marketers to connect with and reach new audiences. Branding videos are undeniably effective — including a video on a landing page can boost conversion rates by over 80%, and the mere mention…