WHY?

It’s the best question. This is our blog page, packed with insights and musings about the written word. Curiosity is key.

Search everywhere optimisation: why your blog needs more than just Google

Search everywhere optimisation: why your blog needs more than just Google

The best content doesn’t just rank on Google – it gets quoted in newsletters, pulled into AI summaries, shared in group chats and surfaced in search results before someone even searches. SEO 2.0 is about showing up with relevance everywhere your audience already hangs out.

Read More
How to fix your blog to boost SEO 

How to fix your blog to boost SEO 

Blogging is a total no-brainer for businesses marketing their shizzle online. Well-written articles get you ranked on Google, build trust, spark conversations, shape your brand identity… the list goes on. In this piece, we unpack EVERYTHING you need to know about fixing your blog to boost SEO.

Read More
Are content pillars dead? Not quite. But here’s why you should try a content tapestry instead

Are content pillars dead? Not quite. But here’s why you should try a content tapestry instead

We’ve never vibed with content pillars. Too rigid. Too inflexible. Too much like assembling a Pinterest craft with a toddler around – fiddly, inflexible and destined to unravel the moment real life kicks in. So we made our own thing: the content tapestry.

Read More
Six things we’ve learned about content marketing for health and beauty brands …

Six things we’ve learned about content marketing for health and beauty brands …

… that paid ads won’t tell you, but your bottom line will thank you for.

Want to know a marketing truth that not many marketers will admit? You can’t “ad spend” your way to customer loyalty. If you’re relying on paid ads alone to grow your wellness or beauty brand, you’re not building a business – you’re playing the world’s most expensive game of whack-a-mole. Enter content marketing…

Read More
How to create clarity in the lifestyle and wellness space when everyone else is confused (including you)
Editorial content, Content planning, Content marketing Felicity Haythorn Editorial content, Content planning, Content marketing Felicity Haythorn

How to create clarity in the lifestyle and wellness space when everyone else is confused (including you)

We’re drowning in wellness bullshit online. Everywhere you look, there’s misinformation, half-truths and shiny, empty promises dressed up as “content”. Health hacks, business “blueprints”, coaching brands built on vibes and vibes alone – it’s no wonder trust is at an all-time low.

Read More
Print power: why paper and ink reign supreme in the age of AI
Copywriting, Strategic storytelling, Brand book Manfreda Penfold Copywriting, Strategic storytelling, Brand book Manfreda Penfold

Print power: why paper and ink reign supreme in the age of AI

Forget the metaverse; print is making a comeback.  

There is no escaping that we live in a digital world. AI is changing the game, and tech is only getting faster and more efficient. But let’s be honest: all this progress isn’t necessarily making us happier. In fact, there's a growing hunger for something real — something tangible and authentic. That’s where print comes in.

Read More
Authentic messaging for purpose-led brands: what it is, why it’s fundamental and how to get it right (with lessons from Pamela Anderson)

Authentic messaging for purpose-led brands: what it is, why it’s fundamental and how to get it right (with lessons from Pamela Anderson)

Have you noticed that people never say they’re obsessed with X brand ‘because their Instagram looks amazing’, ‘…because they have a clever tagline’ ‘…because their TV jingle is so catchy’? 

While these elements might grab attention, they’re rarely the reason people truly fall in love with a brand. People fall in love with a brand because of how it makes them feel. And much of that emotional connection is down to expert messaging: the words used to communicate with its audience. In this article, we’re going to tell you what brand messaging is, why it’s key to your business strategy and how to do it right.

Read More