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How to hire an SEO expert

How to hire an SEO expert

The SEO industry can feel very secretive to those who aren’t directly involved. SEO professionals seemingly have their language and might use jargon and terms that you aren’t familiar with. And unless you want to spend the time getting to grips with SEO 101, you might find yourself getting overwhelmed with the complexity of everything. […] … learn more→

‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ 10 years later: Self-publishing wasn’t novel then, but now it’s easier to reach a niche audience

‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ 10 years later: Self-publishing wasn’t novel then, but now it’s easier to reach a niche audience

It has been 10 years since E.L. James decided to self-publish her first novel, Fifty Shades of Grey. The plot of the story centres on a college student who enters a relationship with a wealthy businessman involving BDSM practices — bondage, dominance/submission, sadism/masochism —  and becomes his submissive. The story was first developed as a fan-fiction project […] … learn more→

Focusing on your post-pandemic financial health

Focusing on your post-pandemic financial health

The end of 2021 is already looming on the horizon. Over the past two years, the pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our lives. At school, home, and work alike, many have found themselves scrambling to stay afloat. Even as COVID-19 remains a concern, it is important to begin to regain some control. Aside […] … learn more→

It’s all too easy to be offended by an innocent work email — but there are ways to avoid it

It’s all too easy to be offended by an innocent work email — but there are ways to avoid it

Most people use email frequently in their work, even more during lockdowns and with increased working from home. And all of us have heard tips for “netiquette” — those helpful hints for avoiding offence or miscommunication in the messages we send. But here’s the thing. Offence is taken as well as given. Neither good intentions […] … learn more→

Pros and cons of Bitcoin investment

Pros and cons of Bitcoin investment

Are you concerned about bitcoin’s drawbacks? If so, you should really become conscious of its advantages, which will help you make an educated decision to trade in bitcoin. You do have the option to be informed of all there is to know regarding bitcoin before investing in it. There are numerous positives and negatives to […] … learn more→

Top ideas for Blockchain projects

Top ideas for Blockchain projects

Blockchain is a system that allows for online transactions and the exchange of information. It is also known as a logbook or a sheet that includes a history of information. Each block links to the previous one. It is a decentralized technology that does not have a central controlling body. Due to the high secrecy […] … learn more→

Careers that pay well without a College degree

Careers that pay well without a College degree

There’s a fallacy that’s been in the world for decades that you need a college degree if you want to have a long and successful career. To say that this is utterly false is an understatement. You can start a job for a company out of high school then eventually become that company’s CEO. Will […] … learn more→

3 things we need to get right to ensure online professional development works

3 things we need to get right to ensure online professional development works

One thing the COVID-19 pandemic has not changed is the need for employee training and skills development. Although lockdowns have reduced access to offices and increased job insecurity, they have provided the time and opportunity for building skills. Demand for professional development has grown. However, since early 2020, the only option for employees to upskill has been […] … learn more→

How to boost your team's productivity

How to boost your team’s productivity

At the end of a workday, it can be difficult to tell what everyone has been up to. Did employee X complete all their tasks? Did employee Y finish that project they were working on last week?  The problem is not just productivity — it’s also about who gets credit for their work. If you’re […] … learn more→