David Arkin Consulting Blog


SEO best practices
April 5, 2024
Why AI, SEO and social media paid acquisition are so critical right now
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April 4, 2024
These are the best social media scheduling tools
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March 28, 2024
Money-making branded content ideas media companies can capitalize on
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Camden Yards in Baltimore
March 21, 2024
Planing a trip to Baltimore was too hard. Here’s how better SEO content could have helped.
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March 15, 2024
8 tips on writing great email subject lines
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March 9, 2024
Why publishers should have Reader Advisory Boards
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March 8, 2024
4 AI efficient tools graphic designers can use
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March 7, 2024
Why great feedback is so important and how to provide it in newsrooms today
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March 7, 2024
5 ways to cover local weather differently for media companies
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March 7, 2024
What I learned for media companies from attending an Olivia Rodrigo concert
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February 26, 2024
Should you be using hashtags on your social media posts?
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February 26, 2024
Why thoughtful questions are so important during a branded content pitch
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February 23, 2024
How publishers can use emojis in their content and products
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February 14, 2024
How to create a great Link.bios page and why they are important
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February 13, 2024
SEO, texting and reader engagement ideas for your 2024 election coverage
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February 13, 2024
How to make your author bios more useful to readers and loved by Google
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February 7, 2024
Why you should create Instagram carousels 
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January 30, 2024
5 common Google Analytics 4 (GA4) questions answered
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January 30, 2024
10 Instagram terms to know
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January 30, 2024
What to know about using Yoast SEO
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January 15, 2024
From SEO to AI to video, these are the areas I’d prioritize in 2024
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January 6, 2024
Why you need a great vertical video strategy
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January 6, 2024
David Arkin Consulting to lead new digital training program for Parenting Media Association members
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December 19, 2023
What KPI’s should your media company be tracking in 2024?
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December 19, 2023
These are the questions you should be asking an advertiser before writing their branded content
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