What’s New? Writer Calendar & Opportunities

October 15, 2021

Freelance writers on nDash are often working with multiple clients with numerous deadlines. Because some of us used to be freelance writers, we understand the challenges of managing workflows. The Kanban board (now moved under Assignments) and List view provide two organizing options – but we’ve added a third! Writers now have access to a […]


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Are Bylines Important?

October 7, 2021

Despite knowing what a byline is, that still leaves many wondering – are bylines important? When asked that in a poll with 55 participants, respondents favored bylines by 60%. However, another 31% said that it depends. “As a writer, I love a byline. But as a content marketer, I think it depends. If you want […]


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Why Marketers Should Use AP Style Guide

September 23, 2021

While many companies create “house rules” in a style guide, many often use AP style as the foundation for these writing rules. Target audiences want to see consistent capitalization, grammar, punctuation and other stylistic choices across all content businesses share. What is AP Style? AP style refers to the guidelines we find in the Associated […]


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nDash Ranked as a Fall 2021 High Performer by G2!

September 22, 2021

We’re thrilled to announce that nDash has been named a “High Performer” for Fall 2021 in the content marketing software category by G2. G2 is the world’s largest technology marketplace! Every quarter, G2 highlights top-performing solutions. They base that decision on customer satisfaction and market presence. nDash earned this award based on high scores for […]


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What Does a Writer’s Portfolio Look Like?

September 20, 2021

When sending out pitches or responding to ads, there’s one thing they all have in common – requests for a writer’s portfolio. If you don’t have one, you might cull together samples from your hard drive as a stand-in. While that might work if you’re pitching to a niche industry and want specific topic samples, […]


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Top 10 Blog Posts: A Guide for Marketers

September 10, 2021

Using the Ahrefs tool, we compiled a list of our top 10 blog posts – some dating back to 2016! Check out what others are reading below. Our Top 10 Posts and What This Analysis Can Teach Content Marketers 1: 5 Things Your Freelance Writing Portfolio Should Include 2020) This post contains a detailed overview […]


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What is the Future of Content Marketing?

August 30, 2021

Consumers see content in various forms daily—from the time they log into their social media accounts to when they surf for answers to questions; brands target them with ads, blogs, memes, and more. Because of this proliferation of information, marketers must deliver value-driven content to attract, engage, and retain members of their target audience. Remember, […]


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Content Writing: Expectation vs. Reality

August 16, 2021

The world of content writing, copywriting, and digital marketing can be incredibly overwhelming. Often, when you see a peer’s success on Instagram, LinkedIn, or other platforms – it may cause complicated (and understandable) feelings of inadequacy and envy. Disruptive thoughts like ‘well, what’s wrong with me?’ and ‘How can I get where they are, and fast?’ run rampant in […]


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Are Marketers Running Out of Ideas?

August 5, 2021

More often than not, marketers might start running out of ideas – even when they have a solid content marketing strategy in place. You’ve crossed all your t’s, dotted all your i’s, and conducted keyword research. So, why are you feeling burned out from turning this research and strategy into production? How does this happen? […]


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Freelancers: How COVID Shifted Payment Structures

July 22, 2021

COVID has changed the landscape for many industries—the freelance writing industry is no exception. While some businesses have seen a shift from brick and mortar to supporting ecommerce sales, others have struggled with adapting to meet those demands. What does this say about the freelance world? Has COVID shifted payment structures for freelancers? Statistics reveal […]


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