Starting an online business is the ultimate path to freedom – especially if you’re planning a long-term relocation abroad. But, for many people, knowing how to get started is the hardest part. I’ve been making…
It’s official, remote work is here to stay. 25% of all jobs in North America will be remote by the end of 2022, according to research by The Ladders career site. Have you been thinking about how…
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As you pick up your smartphone YET AGAIN to check Twitter, TikTok or Instagram, you might have thought: why is social media addictive? In this article I’ll explore some of the reasons why social media…
In this post, I’ll share my top tips on how to pitch to journalists on Twitter. Using Twitter for media outreach is an effective way to get powerful backlinks to your website, boost your rankings,…
In this post, I share my top 10 tips on how to do good HARO link building. I worked professionally as a freelance journalist for almost 3 years, published in global outlets such as Al…
What is astroturfing? Astroturfing is not new. Its history stretches back to the days of newspapers and physical pamphlets. But astroturfing has become a major important concern in today’s ‘post-truth’ information environment. The Guardian defines…
This post is based on a panel talk I gave for TEDx MidAtlantic, entitled ‘The Threat of Tribalism’, on October 13, 2020. Video version below, also featuring Jennifer Kavanagh of RAND Corporation. Why did the…
In this post, I’ll discuss the all-too-common problem of internet trolling and explain some troll tactics. I’ll also look at the important links between online trolling, disinformation and cyber warfare campaigns. What is internet trolling?…