Happy Monday!

It’s a gorgeous, but cool spring day here in Central Ontario. Our taste of summer from last week has definitely done a disappearing act for the time being! I’m kind of okay with that though, because with my health issues, I don’t do so well in high heat and humidity.

I started the day behind, and so have been playing catch up over what I didn’t get done on the weekend. I’m pretty proud of myself now though, because I’m all caught up with what I had planned to do, and now I can start tackling this week’s to do list. Which – insert another proud moment here – is completely planned out and all laid out on a weekly spread in my journal and set up in a spreadsheet so that I know exactly what I’m doing when this week! Go me!

Today’s Read: 8 of the Many Faces of Content Marketing

It’s a well-known fact that content marketing is the king AND queen of internet business. If you’re not creating content to serve your audience, you don’t really have a business. But, it seems to me, that many people only equate content marketing with writing blog posts, and that leads to the (mistaken) belief that content marketing might just be dead after all.

In truth, there are many faces of content marketing. If you pay attention to what you see online every day, you will see content marketing in action all around you. It is used to grab attention (ads), qualify an audience (opt-ins and surveys), and build a customer base (blogs and newsletters) and drive brand advocates (social media) just to name a few. When it comes to marketing, almost anything you want to accomplish can be done with content marketing.

There are several types of effective content marketing that you can incorporate into your marketing efforts. You might even be doing it already without realizing that it’s content marketing that you’re doing. Of course, it goes without saying, that to use content marketing successfully, you need to figure out your goals, understand your audience and your products, and act consistently. In other words, it’s just like any other undertaking in your business and you need to plan and act accordingly.

Read the full article


Current Updates and Offers from Me…

spring pattern pack sale promo 600

There are 10 packs to choose from, and these were all from the original Coloring Patterns Monthly membership, so if you were in that last year make sure you check to see whether you already have them before you buy.

Each pack has 25 patterns, and they come in JPG, PNG, and transparent PNG formats. They are done as standard 12” x 12” digital papers, and are print-ready 300 d.p.i.

This is the first time they’ve been offered for sale outside the membership, and I’m excited for you to see them because I think they’re some of the best patterns I’ve ever created!

Use coupon code CPFLASH7 to save 72% on each pack – that makes them $7 each instead of the regular $25.

Check out the patterns here!


Today’s Featured Partner Picks

Wellness Content on Sale from Tools for Motivation. Justin and his team have put a huge collection of titles on sale for 70% off this week, when you use coupon code WELL2023 through April 21. There are 16 titles to choose from that cover:

  • Physical Well-Being
  • Mental Well-Being
  • Spiritual Well-Being
  • Social Well-Being

Discover My Inner Me Journal from Sue at Createful Journals is on sale this week. Save $5 with coupon code INNERME through April 21. The pack includes:

  • 8.5  x 11 inch size, 8 x 10 & 6 x 9 inches
  • 38 page layouts
  • 2 Full Color Designs and a Minimalist Greyscale Version
  • Canva and Powerpoint Template
  • Commercial Use License

Deals Ending Today

Mega Productivity & Time Management Bundle from Trish at Publish for Prosperity. This is an amazing sale, and you can save 84% on this huge bundle of content when you use coupon code PTM84 through Monday, April 17.

Check out what you get for under $30:

  • Boost Your Productivity to Get More Done with Less Stress 4-Part eCourse
  • Time Management for Better Productivity 4-Part eCourse
  • Effective Daily Planning for Greater Productivity Report + Planner Pack
  • Dealing with Daily Distractions Report + Planner Pack
  • 36-Page Canva Report/Lead Magnet Template Kit
  • Awesome Bonuses….

Mother’s Day Quotes & Craftsfrom Rayven at Color Monthly are on sale this week. You can grab this 33-page package for only $27 through Monday, April 17 – no coupon required. The package includes 27 coloring pages of Mother’s Day quotes and 6 coloring pages of crafts.


Graphics Deals This Week

Dollar Deals from Creative Fabrica

Dollar Deals from The Hungry Jpeg

Ending Soon! The Adventurous Creator’s Playful Collection from Design Cuts is available and on sale this week. It includes 21 gorgeous graphics packs including one of Everdrifter’s Mandala Creators!

NEW!! The Cute Character Drawing Class from Design Cuts

NEW!! Pattern Bundle – 265 in 1 from The Hungry Jpeg


A Few Freebies for You

NEW!! 6 Free Canva Templates from Kate Danielle

NEW!! Free Event: Done-for-You Printables Secrets: 5 Ways to Grow Your Business AND Help Your Customers from Ekit Hub! Register now for the April 19 live class.

NEW!! Free Daily Habits Articles from Jennifer at Health & Wellness PLR.

NEW!! Free Self-Employment PLR from Cheri at Grow Your Blog with PLR includes 3 articles and 3 emails.

Freebie of the Week from The Hungry Jpeg (changes each Wednesday)

Free Design of the Week from Design Bundles (changes each Friday)

Free Font of the Week from Font Bundles (changes each week)

Daily Freebies from Creative Fabrica


That’s it for me this afternoon. I’m off to make some dinner, and then work a bit more this evening.

Have an amazing day! Create what makes your heart happy.

About the author, Ruth Bowers

I'm a self-styled creative soulpreneur who loves that she gets to play with words and pictures for a living. My friends call me the "Repurposing Queen" because I'm always coming up with new ways to use and reuse DFY Content. And I love sharing what I find with you too!

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