Online Writing: 25 To-Dos and Not To-Dos
SEO is essential to writing, which presents a frustrating situation for modern writers who are not trained in SEO. Not just blog or article writers, but also PR, ad, social media, and product writers. The following list is a hybrid of thoughts that are what is most important from both a creative and SEO perspective to improve the quality of your online writing for today’s world. The tips include thoughts on craft, on-page SEO, physical and mental training/practices, and managing time, among others.
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