Everything posted by Deeones
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How to Build a Strong Freelance Portfolio
Leveraging testimonials are great because I've tested it. But I also think you should create a professional website because makes you look serious and organized.
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Does Technical Skills and Mastery of Language make a great writer or Creativity and Originality
I think the best writers will strike a balance between technical skills and creativity. The technical skills can be used to convey their creative vision more effectively.
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Developing a Social Media Content Strategy
Leveraging on trends and timely topics is very essential as it’ll help you stay relevant. Using storytelling techniques and visuals can also help to captivate your audiences.
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How to Work with Clients on Design Projects
You need to set clear boundaries, define the scope of work, and also have a signed agreement. This can to prevent misunderstandings.
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Long-Form vs. Short-Form Content: When and how to use each
Long-form content can be used to establishes thought leadership but the short-form content is only used to drive engagement and conversions.
- Effective strategies you have found help combat writer's block
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Do you use a word processor to type up articles?
I use Typora or Simplenote to help me focus on writing. I think they best fits my writing style.
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Keyword Research: Before Writing or After Writing
I’m of the opinion that keyword research can be done both before and after writing because even after writing, you can re-evaluate your content to refine your keywords.
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How to find the right niche?
Yes, you made a great point! I'd like to add that you also need to reflect on your experiences as this can help you stand out in a crowded market.
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What program do you prefer to draft your work on?
you made a great point. I also enjoy using Google Docs, but I'm also fond of using the Microsoft Word too.
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What programming books would you recommend for beginners?
Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes is my favourite. Also HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites by Jon Duckett is also helpful in providing a gentle learning for beginners.
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AI For Content Writing
AI can't replace the emotional depth that human writers will bring. But I use AI to enhance my writing and not replace it.
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Do you research before you start writing?
Research does not only adds credibility to your work but also helps you to understand different perspectives. I like to take notes and organize my thoughts before I started to write.
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Content Marketing Strategies for Social Media
I will suggest to always repurpose your content. This can be done by turning blog posts into videos, infographics or even podcasts as it’ll help you reach each your audience on a deeper level.
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What makes a blog interesting?
I added interactive elements like polls and Q&A sessions to my blog and it helped me boost engagement significantly. Also, you should respond to comments and create a community around your blog as well.
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How to Become a Professional Writer
Finding your unique voice and niche is the first thing to do. Specialising in a specific type of writing and becoming an expert in that area is very important to becoming a professional writer.
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Favorite songs to write to?
I enjoy writing to lo-fi hip-hop. The kind of vibes I get helped me in creating a cozy writing environment and it also help me to stay focused on my words.
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The balance between innovation and usability design
Getting feedback from your users is crucial and you also need to remember that innovation should enhance usability, not compromise it.
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Here is how to create a design portfolio that stands out
I think it's crucial to only showcase your best pieces and you must tailor your portfolio to your target audience too.
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Free or Paid Graphic design Tool
I understand why you love Canva. I think one of the reasons is because it's very accessible and easy to use. I personally prefer to use Adobe Creative Cloud, it's a paid tool but I just like its features.