What is an editorial calendar? My guide to building one [examples + templates]

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A few years ago, I inherited a content calendar that was really just a Google Sheet — no dates, no…

What a decade in SEO taught me about keyword research that works

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Keyword research is changing. The rise of AI search and content discovery through platforms like TikTok means people aren’t clicking…

5 best CRMs for HR businesses in 2025

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Human Resources firms face a unique set of challenges when managing client relationships. From tracking candidate pipelines and coordinating with…

5 best CRMs for mortgage businesses in 2025

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As a mortgage professional, your livelihood depends on leads — how well you generate, capture, manage, and nurture them. And…

7 best CRMs for roofing businesses in 2025

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Running a roofing business is tough. You're juggling estimates, managing crews, and trying to keep customers happy. On top of…

5 best CRMs for landscaping businesses in 2025

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Landscaping companies juggle seasonal crews, multiple job sites, and weather-dependent schedules — all while trying to track customer communications, quotes,…

Weeks after Copia’s collapse, co-founder, top executives quietly registered new startup

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One month after Kenya’s Copia Global collapsed in May 2024 under the weight of operational debt and failure to raise…

My 12+ favorite SEO tools for auditing and monitoring websites

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People love SEO analysis tools. I know because I’ve been sharing my most-used SEO tools on LinkedIn for years, and…

How I use content mapping to deliver the right message at the right time

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A few years ago, I led a product launch campaign for a SaaS platform targeting mid-sized marketing teams. We had…

M-KOPA lawsuit alleges racial disparity in employee equity, firm says claim is baseless

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When M-KOPA Holdings, a UK-headquartered fintech with over five million users across five African markets, restructured its shareholding in 2019,…

How marketers can still thrive in a recession: Expert and data-backed tips

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Right? There’s a lot to glean from turbulent times like the 2008 recession…

14 best AI SEO tools & how I use them [new data]

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Keeping up with the best AI SEO tools can feel like a full-time job. While we all know that tools…

The biggest fintech companies in Nigeria (2025)

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Nigeria continues to dominate Africa’s fintech landscape in 2025, even as funding slows across much of the continent. In the…

Tasting marketing: What a viral YouTube star wishes marketers knew

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I’m not saying I exploited my position as managing editor to meet one of my favorite YouTubers… … but I…

7 best CRMs for pest control companies in 2025

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Managing a pest control business means juggling customer appointments, technician schedules, service plans, and follow-ups. A traditional spreadsheet or generic…

Here’s how (and why) marketers are using AI-generated content [new data & tips]

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Did you see the viral AI ad aired at the NBA finals? Crazy visuals, impeccable product integrations, 3.3M views on…

Measuring inclusive marketing — why traditional KPIs hinder both customer success and brand growth

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Brands want to know that they are on the right track toward achieving their goals. That’s why measurement matters. Key…

5 best CRMs for construction businesses in 2025

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In the construction industry, managing client relationships isn’t as simple as logging a few notes and tracking emails. With long…

5 best investment management CRMs in 2025

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Managing investor relationships isn’t like managing any old leads or sales deals. Investment firms deal with high-stakes portfolios, detailed reporting…

5 best CRMs for gym businesses in 2025

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Managing a successful gym requires more than just great equipment and passionate trainers. With fitness members increasingly expecting seamless digital…