Hello
Hello, it's Joh here.
Welcome to the first issue of The Marketing Muster for 2021.
I'm still on holidays (whoop), so it's a short newsletter this week coming to you from the beautiful Clare Valley, South Australia.
I don't have a standing ovation in this issue, but I have an awesome brand lined up to showcase next week (I can't wait to tell you this story).
I hope you're getting back into the swing of things... this list of inspirational quotes for January is helping bring my focus slowly back to work while I enjoy the last lazy days of summer break with my babes.
I hope you find some back-to-work inspiration in this issue.
P.S. If you're new to The Marketing Muster, you can read our previous issues in the archives.
Breaking News
What is Clubhouse?
Have you heard about Clubhouse? It's a new social media platform that hosts audio voice chats. (Kinda like Zoom, but without the video?)
It seems to be all anyone is talking about in online business groups lately.
Part of me is super interested as I am such an auditory learner (love me a good podcast).
But part of me is rolling my eyes at the thought of another social media platform. Especially one that may have issues with content moderation and the potential for online abuse.
But many people I like and trust seem to love it.
At the moment, you can only get in by invitation. And you have to be an iPhone user. As an Android girl, I'm happy to wait to see how I feel if and when it becomes available to me.
Are you using Clubhouse? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Insights
A one-day-per-week content machine (that you can replicate)
A step-by-step look into how Luk Smeyers consistently creates relevant content using his well-oiled content machine.
Website Wisdom
6 ways to measure your Core Web Vitals (before they become ranking signals)
Google recently confirmed Core Web Vitals will become ranking signals in May. Have you measured your Core Web Vitals? Read this article to see how.
Tools
The most comprehensive (FREE) landing page analysis tool ever
Do you have a landing page that's not converting well for you? This landing page analyzer from Unbounce might help.
My News
How's your summer break been? Is it all over too soon?
Despite my best intentions, I have yet to finish a book or clean my house (don't judge, but my Christmas tree is still up... well half up).
But I have spent a lot of time swimming in the ocean, catching up on podcasts and playing with my kids (which were the real goals of this break).
I have one more week of summer fun planned, then it's time to kiss my sleep-ins goodbye and get ready for the return of the school/work routine.
How about you? Are you back at work or enjoying a few final days of summer fun?
I'm taking bookings for website copywriting and brand voice strategy work for February and March 2021 (spaces are limited). To discuss your website needs, book in your FREE, no-obligation chat with me today.
Just For Fun
Behind the scenes of Cuba Gooding Jr winning an Oscar
I love this clip of Cuba Gooding Jr's Oscar win and seeing how the control room director goes with his on-stage energy to call the camera cues.
Warning: gets a bit sweary at the end ðŸ¤
(Once you've seen the behind the scenes, you can watch the full segment to see it as it went to air.)
See you next week, Musterers.