Hamad Abdel AalDec 12, 20194 min readCheap and Free Alternatives to Content Marketing ConferencesContent marketers look at marketing conferences the same way kids look at the toy aisle in the weeks before their birthdays. Everything...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 9, 20195 min readHow to Perform a Thorough Content Audit in Eight StepsAre you wasting your time and money on content marketing? Maybe. But here’s how you can change all that… Unfortunately, with the drastic...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 8, 20194 min readHow Freelancers Can Set Boundaries During the HolidaysThough the end of the year is a happy time to gather with friends and family, it also puts additional stress on work and life boundaries....
Hamad Abdel AalDec 7, 20193 min readScaffolding a Podcast Structure: Narrative or Conversational? Fiction or Nonfiction?#GrowthGoals: One content creator’s forage into the podcasting space. A blog series exploring the well-intentioned attempt of a content...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 6, 20194 min read5 Data Points All Freelance Writers Should Know on Their WorkIf you’ve been in the game of hustling for a while now, you probably have an elevator pitch for your services. We bet you have a pretty...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 5, 20195 min readHere’s How to Maximize Your CV Portfolio to Attract Your Ideal ClientsDid you know that people decide if you are trustworthy, smart, and charismatic within seconds of meeting you? (Yes, before you even open...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 3, 20195 min readHow to Write a Call to Action People Actually Want to ClickWhat is a CTA? In marketing, a CTA is a “call to action” or the compelling language used to get a consumer to click a button or link, or...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 2, 20196 min read3 Emerging Marketing Technologies to Consider for Your 2020 Marketing PlanBelieve it or not, 2019 is already drawing to a close. The fourth quarter is officially in full swing, the holidays around the corner,...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 1, 20194 min read4 Warning Signs That You’re Hustling Out of PanicWhen you sign up to be a freelancer — especially a full-time one — it’s like signing a safety waiver. Moving forward, you are solely...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 30, 20193 min readWhy It’s Important to Define Your Audience When Making a Podcast#GrowthGoals: One content creator’s forage into the podcasting space. A blog series exploring the well-intentioned attempt of a content...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 27, 201911 min readHow to Define the 11 Content Levels of Your Brand ExperienceA content level refers to the level of content in a brand hierarchy. Higher levels are more rooted in your core brand experience, while...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 26, 20197 min read10 Types of Content Writers and When to Use ThemWhat types of freelance content writers do you need? The answer to that question depends on the business goals for the content you want...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 25, 20195 min readHow to Give Your Customer Support Teams the Content They Need With Marketing TechThe best way to build and maintain valuable, meaningful, and long-term customer relationships today is with content. High-quality,...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 24, 20193 min readHow to Establish a Healthy Work-From-Home RoutineThere are numerous pros with working from home — like wearing hideous, cat-hair-covered sweatpants and dodging soul-sucking commutes. The...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 23, 20193 min readHopping on the Podcast Caravan With One Foot Still Dangling Off#GrowthGoals: One content creator’s forage into the podcasting space. A blog series exploring the well-intentioned attempt of a content...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 22, 20197 min readThe Entrepreneur’s Guide to Outsourcing With Ease (and Growing Your Business Fast!)Usually, when you start your freelance writing business, you wear all the hats. You not only complete writing assignments for clients,...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 21, 20195 min readFreelancers on How They Use Data in Their CareersWhen you’re in the thick of building your business, staying on top of information within your industry, current clients, past ones and...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 19, 20195 min read6 Video Storytelling Formats That Can Engage Your CustomersThinking about testing out video as a marketing tool? First thing: Don’t look on Facebook for tone pieces! Social platforms have become...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 18, 201913 min readHow to Make an Editorial Style Guide That’s Freelancer-Friendly (With Templates for Google SliWe’d like to thank the Content Marketing Institute for selecting this post as a 2020 Content Marketing Awards Finalist for “Best Blog...
Hamad Abdel AalNov 18, 20196 min read3 Easy Marketing Data Science Projects to Impress Your CMOThe majority of in-house marketing teams today consist of several different roles. These roles typically include a designer and...
