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How I do SEO research as a freelance writer in 2024

By Kristan Barczak / July 29, 2024 / Comments Off on How I do SEO research as a freelance writer in 2024

Search engine optimization (SEO) research is a non-negotiable part of what I do as a freelance writer in 2024. That’s because my clients increasingly understand the importance of visible, high-quality content. My SEO research process has been tweaked and refined over the course of several years of in-house and freelance work, and it consistently helps…

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How Verblio Stops Plagiarism as a Content Marketplace

By Rachel Ghazel / December 1, 2022 / Comments Off on How Verblio Stops Plagiarism as a Content Marketplace

Plagiarism can really ruin your day — and your SEO.  When you outsource your content, plagiarism is a constant enemy. You’re putting the fate of your website’s domain authority in the hands of your writers, and you hope they take this responsibility as seriously as you do. Impactful copywriting has the potential to rocket your…

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The Top 10 Ugliest Words In The English Language

By Verblio / March 29, 2022 / 0 Comments

What is it about certain words in the English language that make us cringe? How could one word make readers or listeners feel repulsed? Beyond curse words and words used to make one feel offended, there are innocent words that evoke a feeling of disgust simply because they sound ugly.  Some words have a higher…

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Verblio Writer FAQ

By Verblio / January 3, 2022 / 0 Comments

1. Am I eligible to write for Verblio? To write for Verblio, you must be 18 years or older, be legally allowed to work in the U.S., and have a valid U.S. Social Security Number (SSN). We require a W9 in order to prove that you are who you say you are. We do not…

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COVID-Themed Words That Seem Like They Should Exist By Now

By Annika Nagy / July 23, 2020 / Comments Off on COVID-Themed Words That Seem Like They Should Exist By Now

We’re word people, and the global pandemic has spawned a lot of new words and phrases. For example, what do you call the process of giving your pets professional titles? Are those pawmotions? There was an SNL sketch in the 80s about “sniglets” – words that ought to be words but aren’t. (Sniglet is itself…

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Everything You Need To Know About Guest Blogging

By Verblio / July 7, 2020 / Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About Guest Blogging

In this post, we’re going to talk about something that should be in every content marketer’s playbook: guest blogging.  If you’re unfamiliar with the practice, or simply need a tune-up, this post will cover everything you need to know to get started.  Let’s dive in! What is Guest Blogging?  Guest blogging is simply writing and publishing…

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