I’m a big believer in the power of storytelling, and I’ve enjoyed working on staff as a brand blogger and for independent clients as a freelance blogger for hire. I’m also a blogging consultant and teacher, and frequently speak at conferences and schools on the topic. Click over to my Appearances page for a complete list of where I’ve taught and where to find me over the next several months.
My approach to blogging is informed by my journalism background. I start by researching (both the topic and SEO keywords), asking questions, and gathering information. Then I put on my freelance blogger for hire hat and write, focusing on creating the most engaging, informative, and click-worthy copy, always written in the unique voice of the client. Optimization comes last; I look for areas where I can incorporate keywords and keyword synonyms, never sacrificing the storytelling for selling. (Let’s face it: Google’s pretty smart about this.)
If the client needs some tips on repurposing the copy on other social platforms, I also highlight bite-size passages that can be used for this purpose, or provide several variations on social media posts that can be used over a longer period to extend the early life of the blog post. My goal is to help my clients get their blogs up and running, stocked with good-quality content and armed with the practical tools they need to maintain an authoritative blog that both ranks well in search and entertains.
As the founding editor of Fresh American Style, I developed most of the lifestyle and decor blog’s content library. I invite you to read more of my work there and on the blogs of just a few of my other clients. Scroll down past the gallery for links to selected blog posts.
Sneak Teak: How an Asian Tree Became the World’s Most Prized Furniture
Not Gone with the Wind: How to Design Rooftop Spaces
Protecting and Caring for Outdoor Furniture
Calculating Yardage for Fabric Repeats
How the Housing Shortage Affects Your Clients—and You
12 Steps to Make a New House Feel Like a Home
This Hacienda Chic Hotel Is the Jewel of San Antonio
Heartattack and Vine: Adventures in Design
Tools & Tricks for Keeping Your Digital Content Fresh
Fun, Memorable Gifts for Donors
Facebook Video and Facebook Live for Nonprofits
What’s Your Why? Getting to the Heart of Your Fundraising Campaign
Must-Have Digital Tools and Apps for Nonprofit Fundraising
Quotes about Giving to Inspire Your Next Fundraising Campaign
What to Look for in a Nonprofit Board Member
How to Energize Donors with Fresh, Vibrant Fundraising Campaigns
Looking for Unique Holiday Gifts? 4 Ways to Break Out of the Gift Box
Great Gardens: Edith Wharton’s The Mount
7 Trees for Adding Spectacular Color to Your Home Landscape
Spring Awakening: Reconnecting with Nature and the Landscape
Doing “Nearly Everything Wrong”: A West Coast Farm with Northeastern Techniques
Strawberries Show Promise as a Potent Weapon against Oral Cancer
The Health Benefits of Berries
Mud Season Madness: Choosing the Right Rug for the Mudroom
Annie’s Guide to Decking Out the Guest Room for Holiday Visitors
1 Rug + 5 Colors = Practically Infinite Decorating Possibilities
Lightly Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Little Giant: Lavish in San Francisco
How to Organize Your Linen Closet
Can You Find a Real Estate Bargain in the Berkshires?
Marching to a Different Drummer: New Lebanon, New York
Amanda Jones: Gifts for Dog Lovers
The Gift That Gives Twice: Goods 4 U Global
The New Bohemian: Lisa Anderson Studio Jewelry
Design Spotlight: 855 Brannan Apartments