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Allie Freeland

Allie Freeland is a freelance writer, marketing communications pro, and digital strategist. A tenured member of ClearVoice, she has a passion for efficiency in business. She's also an adjunct professor at University of Kansas and Johnson County Community College. Follow her on Twitter.

Marketing Conference 2018
Marketing Conference 2018

The Ultimate List of Marketing Conferences in 2019

Whether you lean more toward the sales or content side of marketing, make your own go-to list of marketing conferences and events to attend throughout 2019.

November 28, 2018
15 Scenarios When to Pay Freelance Writers Higher Rates
15 Scenarios When to Pay Freelance Writers Higher Rates

15 Scenarios When to Pay Freelance Writers Higher Rates

Respecting freelancers’ time and value is key to a good working relationship. Learn when you should reasonably expect to pay freelance writers more than a standard rate — so you don’t drive away good talent.

November 9, 2018
surefire ways to promote and maximize value of long form content
surefire ways to promote and maximize value of long form content

6 Surefire Strategies for Promoting and Maximizing the Value of Long-Form Content (5 of 5)

For part five in our long-form content series: We’ll take you through how to successfully promote ebooks, pillar brand content, and other long-form content (LFC) assets.

September 11, 2018
long form content creating ebooks that convert
long form content creating ebooks that convert

Long-Form Content: Creating Ebooks That Convert (4 of 5)

You may dread the seemingly exhaustive future effort of creating an ebook, but take note of these steps and be well on your way to revealing subject-matter prowess and turning readers into customers.

September 4, 2018
long form content mastering creative briefs for ebooks
long form content mastering creative briefs for ebooks

Long-Form Content: Mastering Creative Briefs for Ebooks and Assets (3 of 5)

Most brand marketers underestimate power of creative briefs. With that being said, how can you make sure you maximize the potential of building a brief for your first long-form content project? Here’s how.

August 28, 2018
pillar series kick ass long form content brands
pillar series kick ass long form content brands

Long-Form Content: Kick A$$ Examples of Brands Who Rock at It (Part 2 of 5)

In the second post in our series on long-form content (LFC), we round up great examples of different kinds of LFC to help get your wheels turning.

August 21, 2018
pillar series why long form content is important for brands
pillar series why long form content is important for brands

Long-Form Content: Why LFC Matters More Than Ever as a Brand Asset (Part 1 of 5)

Scan brand websites and you’ll see long-form content (LFC) everywhere. And there’s a reason why… It’s one of the best brand assets out there. So let’s review the benefits in the first post of our five-part series on LFC.

August 14, 2018
2018 Freelancer Pay Rate Survey
2018 Freelancer Pay Rate Survey

2018 Survey Results: How Much Should I Pay a Freelance Writer? [Infographic]

The survey results are in! See our ‘2018 Freelance Writer Survey: Experience, Pay and Gender’ infographic. Which freelancers are more likely to create various content types? How much should you expect to pay per word or per hour? See the breakdown of pay rates in four levels of freelancer experience, and by gender.

June 5, 2018
8 years freelance
8 years freelance

8 Things I’ve Learned the First 8 Years of Freelancing

Shifting into freelance writing as a full-time career takes some effort, and isn’t without its challenges. But once you find your stride, it can be very rewarding. Allie Freeland shares tips to help you take flight, drawing from the highs, lows, and key lessons she’s learned along the way as a freelance writer.

March 20, 2018
Use Comedy to Tell a Better Story
Use Comedy to Tell a Better Story

How to Use Comedy to Tell a Better Story and Hook Customers

Funny is hard. Like for reals. Perhaps that’s why so few brands do it well, or even attempt it at all. But if you’re up for the challenge, mastering comedy in your content can pay off tremendously. Here are pointers on venturing into the tough-crowd arena.

January 25, 2018
Ways to Be Better Client to Freelance Writers
Ways to Be Better Client to Freelance Writers

Dear Marketers, 13 Ways You Can Be a Better Client to Freelance Writers

As a brand marketer, you have the power to create strong relationships with freelancers that bring out their best work — but don’t take them for granted. Here are some professional dos and don’ts of working with freelancers.

January 16, 2018
Measuring Influencer Marketing
Measuring Influencer Marketing

Don’t Think You Can Measure Influencer Marketing Campaign KPIs? Think Again…

With the overheated attention given toward influencers, how can you make sure you influencer campaigns are really hitting your goals? Get tips on tracking KPIs without relying on influencers’ un-vetted vanity metrics.

September 12, 2017

The Power of Pay for Tech Writers: Are Freelance Rates and Quality Correlated? [STUDY]

We assigned three writers the same assignment, a 400-word article about “Security Best Practices for Development Operations Teams.” Twenty editorial pros rated the quality of each of submission. Here are the findings…

August 3, 2017
pay rate study
pay rate study

The Power of Pay for Travel Writers: Study Results on Freelancer Rates and Quality

We assigned one travel article to seven writers and had 30 editorial pros rate the quality of the submissions. Did vetted experts outperform less experienced writers?

July 11, 2017
successful marketing strategy
successful marketing strategy

The Must-Have Elements of Creating a Great Content Campaign With ClearVoice

Creating sporadic content pieces is an immediate customer turnoff because they create a jarring journey and inconsistent brand message. Keep your content and brand voice in line by creating cohesive campaigns with ClearVoice.

June 6, 2017

How Much Should You Pay a Freelance Writer? A Guide to Budgeting for Content

Every content marketer has posed this question at least once: How much should I pay a freelancer to write this? Let us help you answer and plan your budget.

December 14, 2016
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