We listen to the opinions of others — Are you the owner of a small business and you’re struggling with online marketing? Do you sometimes wonder if it’s worth the trouble to get online reviews? In the US, over 90 percent of online shoppers said a poor online review helped them decide not to buy from that company…

The REAL problem with duplicate content. — Congratulations! You’ve written a great article! Your Medium readers loved it. But now the views have died down. You wonder how you can get it in front of another audience. It’s tempting to post your content on another platform. But wait. Doesn’t Google warn against creating duplicate content? What is Duplicate Content? Content that…

We’re here to support you. All we ask in return is that you do the same. — As a new writer on Medium, I confess I floundered around a bit. There was a lot to figure out and things were in flux here. I met a few very helpful writers and made some great friends who helped me out. I wanted to share some of these tips…

Deadline July 31, 2022 — This one’s for you if you’re a dog lover. When it comes to funny dog stories, some of the best ones can be found on YouTube. Here’s a goofy video that made me laugh out loud. Have a look at the dog at minute 1:07. Don’t you just love it when a dog smiles? Chicken…

It can be confusing for a new writer — I’ve been a writer here at Medium for a few years and I’m an editor for several different publications as well. I‘m often asked questions about Medium and social media in general. I know it’s possible to find answers if you search Medium, but I remember what it was like…

More tips from an editor on Medium — I’ve been writing on Medium for a while now, and I’m an editor for several different publications. I‘m often asked how-to questions by beginner writers here. I know it’s possible to find the information if you search Medium, but I remember what it was like when I first arrived here…

I’m a writer at Illumination. Now what? — It’s a question I get asked a lot. “Now that I’m a writer at Illumination, what kind of article are you looking for?” The short answer is — it’s up to you. We love it when you submit quality articles with copyright-free images that are accredited and linked back to…

What is the secret to getting more reads on Medium? — As an editor, I get asked a lot of questions about Medium. There are writers out there who have a formula they say is guaranteed to increase your reads. There are writers with a fail-safe, fool-proof, step-by-step process to get more money from Medium reads. In the end, there’s one…