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In the ever-growing space of advertising, Google and Microsoft have recently released new updates to enable AI-run campaigns on their platforms. Check the newsletter to find out more about it.

Internal linking strategies are a must if you want to capitalize on traffic. These strategies will push your content further up in search engines and keep customers on your site longer.

Using Urchin Tracking Module (otherwise known as UTM) is a great way to track the effectiveness of online campaigns across traffic sources. UTM works by tagging your URLs which allows you to understand how visitors interact with your website. Read on to learn how to use UTM Parameters effectively.

Want to grow your e-commerce sales using Facebook Ads? These are the strategies that you need to try…

If you are struggling to compose killer headlines that get people clicking, check out these 7 simple steps to writing click-worthy headlines.

Good advertising makes for business success. Here are 11 tips to writing an excellent ad for your company.

Are you looking to build your portfolio, online presence and build your credibility?

Become a writer at Furlough! You will be able to showcase your work on Furlough and control your profile information for potential clients to view.

Furough’s team is running full steam ahead since adopting the sprints up by operations last week.

Keeping things simple seems to always be one of the best strategy. But blockers are inevitable, so we actively encourage our community to speak about their blockers so we can all learn and overcome them together.

When it comes down to social media most people gravitate to the popular platforms but does that mean that most popular platform is the best option for your business or brand?

Twitter has huge potential to drive brand engagement. Here’s how you should increase your brand’s Twitter engagement with this 5 strategies.

Google may be the king of search engines. However, as a small business owner, you should diversify your campaign by adding Bing ads. Here’s 6 reason why you should pay more attention to Bing.

Your title is the first thing that readers see in Google or read at the top of your article which makes it of utmost importance for content marketing. Here’s the ultimate guide to writing SEO friendly headline to rank higher at Google.

Is affiliate marketing legit? Can I really make money in my sleep? Let’s debunk some of the most common affiliate marketing myths.

When your website isn’t optimized for the best user experience, your customers fail to complete the customer journey map which is bad for business. This newsletter explains why you need to optimize your content according to your customer.

Jeffrey Friedland is CEO of US-based FC Global Strategies, a firm that provides advisory and consulting services to start-up, early-stage, growing, and middle market companies.
He is an author, speaker at conferences and events throughout North America, Europe and Asia, focusing primarily on entrepreneurship, corporate strategies, the global economy, and the medical, pharma, healthcare, technology, telecom, and cannabis industries.

With the improvement and use of AI in marketing, this question comes to mind: Will SEO be obsolete in the future? Here’s what John Muller has to say about it.

Born on September 12, 1993,  Renee Estella, a full-time Model and Fashion Designer takes some time out of her busy schedule to sit down with Furlough for an Interview. Check out what she has to say about her fighting spirit, the reasons behind her success, and her entrepreneurial journey towards building her own Clothing Line.

Furlough sits down with Super-Mum Kathy Picos. Take a deep dive into her daily life as a Mother and Social Media Influencer. Kathy Picos sheds some light on how she manages these roles, her plans for the future and how she aspires to inspire women all over the world.

Dynamic Singer-Songwriter Twins Julian & Jovani Jara take some time out of their busy schedule for an interview. Take a sneak peek into what makes the Twins unique from the rest, their aspirations, struggles along the way as we take you on a journey of reflection and positivity.

Social Media Singer Alahna Ly sits down with Furlough for an interview about her Influencer Career. Take a look at Alahna’s love for music, dreams & aspirations, and struggles with overcoming negativity from online abuse, and find out what advice Alahna Ly wants to share with all of her Fans!

Thalia Dominguez (@xothal) took us behind the scenes to show us the woman behind the photos.  

Ohio raised we get to really know the girl from Ohio State who risked it all to chase her dreams out west in sunny Los Angeles, California. Calling Gabrielle an influencer would be an understatement as there is so much more to her. Get to learn more with our exclusive Furlough interview.

We had the privilege of getting a bit more information on the one and only Kaitlyn Plowman but you might know her on Instagram as @kaitlynplowman. Want to learn more about her story? Find out here.

We kept this interview quick, sweet and to the point so that we can get a behind the scene looks of what made Lindsay Demyan who she is today.

Chelsea Walsh comes from north Florida but has since grown beyond a small city. She now lives in Miami, FL chasing her dream. What is her dream you ask? Read more to learn about the story that makes her who she is today.

We had a deep dive down into the life of Chris Diaz and a little bit about his story, all the ups and downs, that come with entrepreneurship and building his agency. His passion is helping businesses and brands make money online and he goes a little in what makes him tick.

Let’s take a journey with Taylor Belle and the story that got her to be where she is today. Taking a deeper look beyond the content on social media, story and decisions that makes her special.

Get to know the Florida native Meghan Bischoff. We had the chance to sit down with her and get to know a little bit more about her beyond her social media. Even though she’s private on Instagram, she opened up for the public with Furlough.

We had a deep dive down into the life of Christie Baumgartner. The ups and the downs but most importantly the story that comes with it.

If you want to learn about tarot cards that will take time. In this guide, we’ll show you what tarot cards are all about, what makes a tarot card reading accurate, and a beginner’s guide to learn how to read the cards.

With parents from Cuba and Puerto Rico, this Florida girl took her diverse upbringing and did some amazing things. She has worked with world-famous brands such as Nike and now has dreams of being a partner in a large law firm and buying a home for her parents!

Figure out how a girl born in Peru came to America with big dreams and how she wants to use her influence on social media to empower others and make an impact.

This Miami-born photographer went from working a boring 9-5 job, to running his own Marketing agency managing over 25 accounts and doing work with Nike, Miller Lite, and some of Instagram’s most popular models.

Making natural bar soap at home can be very simple. It requires some kind of equipment and set up, and there are recipes that are safe and easy to execute.  In this article, we’ll cover what different kinds of soap-making, and easy steps on to help you learn how to make soap yourself.

This article is about when I realized that modeling was not predominantly based on one’s experience or even one’s look, it was based on how much they were paying for followers!

One of the things to do when you are in New York City is taking beautiful pictures and visiting the most iconic places in the world. We have collected the list of top Instagrammable spots in New York to help you find some of the most photogenic locations.

Find out how this Miami-based photographer went from almost setting down his camera for good and working at Best Buy to working with famous brands like BoutineLA and Warner Brothers.

This influencer went from living in a very small town in central Italy to graduating with a degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida. Elisabetta Di Virgilio tells Furlough about her biggest passions and how she paid her own way to fulfill her dream of coming to America.

This influencer went from graduating high school without knowing what she wanted to do to now modeling for one of Instagram’s most notable brands ever. 

Essential oils are extracted from plants. There are two main methods of extraction. Distillation through steam or water, or cold pressing. This article will help you learn about the health benefits and simple changes you can make to live a healthier life!

Nowadays when it comes to posting on Instagram, a simple setup using your phone’s camera could achieve almost professional-like results. In this article, we are going to talk about some essential tips that will help take your photography game to the next level!

Influencer marketing is quite a new concept in real estate, but this doesn’t mean you should ignore it. In fact, it provides a more effective way of reaching a broader audience beyond your usual target, and paves way for establishing your online presence as a brand at a larger scale. This can not only give your business a boost, but also set you apart as the go-to real estate authority in your space.

Hotels using influencer marketing as part of their digital marketing strategy is the latest trend for top brands. The hotels have taken advantage of the social, tech-savvy and somewhat star-struck generation of travelers to come up with truly effective influencer marketing campaigns. Below you will find the top 3 hotel brands using influencer marketing to effectively leverage their brands.

This self-proclaimed “dorky” influencer from West Palm Beach Florida never expected to become a successful Instagram model. Yet, her work on the platform has led her to work with some high-level brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch while also teaching her to become more accepting of herself more than she’d ever imagined. 

Bethany Rianna, known on Instagram as @b_rmxx was born on November 29, 1996 in Sunderland. Although she is involved in several niches, her primary industry on Instagram is Fashion & Style. 

Ashley Hernandez, better known as @xolilpoison on Instagram, was born and raised in Miami, FL on January 24, 1997. Her niche on Instagram is in fitness and she is currently a Miami Marlins Dancer.

In our exclusive interview with Luisa Pinheiro (@luisapiou) she tells us about her goals of starting her own clothing line, increasing her YouTube following, and the most rewarding thing about her experience as an influencer.

Influencer Merrie Cox (@merriecox_96) talks to Furlough about how her success on Instagram is something she never planned on happening. She explains her aspirations to work with big brands such as Adidas and how some simple wise words from her Grandpa impact the way she lives her life today.

In our interview with Deanna Coriano, she gives us an inside glimpse into how she went from life as a small-town girl in Virginia to living in the big city of Miami, Florida and what her big dreams are for the future.

In our interview with Lily Rose, we learn a little about what happens behind the camera that most people don’t understand about influencers and models. She gives us an inside look at her challenges and what has brought her to work around the world as a professional model.

Kiersten Hollerback (@kiersten.hollerback) an influencer in the Business niches is quite the busy college student. She has been attending the University of Florida for the past three years while taking an internship in Tampa, running her social media, and finding time for her clothing line.

In our interview with Mia, she explains how much she loves LA, yet she’s not a fan of the traffic. She plans to stay in Hollywood for a while but would love spending some time in Miami and Australia.

Olivia Pascale, also known as @Oliviapw on Instagram was born in Manhattan, New York on November 6th, 1995. Even though she was born in NYC she is raised in South Florida. Currently living in Miami, FL, her favorite thing about the city is the beach, the weather, and most importantly, the culture. She can’t think of anything that she doesn’t like. When we asked where she sees herself living next she told us wherever life takes us.

Know as @rigo_gimenez on Instagram, artist Rigo Gimenez was born in Sucre, Bolivia. His time there was short-lived. At the age of 6 months, he moved to Brazil where he spent the next 11 years of his life. In 1995, he moved to Miami, which has been his home ever since. Creativity has always followed him and his family ever since he was a little kid.

There are many amazing restaurants around the world and anyone who follows even a single major popular travel or foodie Instagram influencer account knows just how true this is. The hardest part isn’t finding an already discovered restaurant but finding a hidden gem of a restaurant that hasn’t reached full exposure yet.

Posting photos of your vehicles can be valuable, but you will be limited in your reach unless you find a way to attract new customers to follow you on social media. To expand that reach quickly, businesses in the automotive industry are increasingly turning to influencers to get the word out about their offerings.

Travel influencers are making an incredible mark on hospitality and travel industries. From Hong Kong to Paris, travel social media influencers from all over the world are publishing incredible content, and are building a large following along the way. And as the value of influencers continue to grow and evolve, so are the ways in which travel brands can partner with influencers to plug their products and services. 

Social media is taking the world by storm, and most people are trying to be influencers. Well, the benefits of being one are attractive since it is an opportunity to get away from the daily jobs that people have always had to do. All the lavish trips, free products and public exposure are things that many would die for but being one is not that easy. People are watching what you wear, and your sense of fashion should be appealing to many. It is easy to look at an influencer’s Instagram profile and imagine that they are living the perfect life, but there is a lot of work that is done behind the scenes for you to get this impression.

Over the past several years, the gaming industry has experienced tremendous growth. The evolution was in many ways sparked by bloggers, YouTubers and other content creators online known as influencers. The role of influencers is critical to the growth of the industry and is now a key marketing strategy for both game marketers and developers.

What is time management? It’s managing our time well; It’s about simplifying the way we work; it’s about reducing stress and working more effectively. But why it becomes such a norm these days to feel like we are all stuck with our never-ending to-do list.  I would like to share some time management tips and tricks that have helped me make better use of my time. Implementing these tips into my everyday activities helped me clear up space for people and hobbies, and some rest as well.

I was browsing my Facebook groups the other day when I came across a post that particularly stuck out to me. In it, this person asked about what are some great investing ideas that yield a high return on your investment, but don’t put you at risk to lose your money.

WhatsApp is planning to introduce a new feature for its iPhone users which will allow them to listen to voice messages from their notification bar. While this feature is still it’s in development mode it might be quite convenient for the iPhone users.

Who should we trust online nowadays when we have all of these so-called “gurus” talking about these get-rich-quick methods and supposedly guaranteeing that if you aren’t satisfied you will get your money back?

In the current world of advertising and promotion, there are a lot of ways accessible that can help to know what’s customer is doing during a day. Furthermore, it does not matter whether you talk about offline activity or online activity. With the help of regulations regarding privacy and data protection, in recent years, this same objective has become even clear and the simple.  According to some news, it is believed that someone has hacked the code and raised the findings.

There are many people out there assuming someone has to be a professional athlete to be a sports influencer on social media – wrong! While starting out with a big name can help, just like in sports broadcasting some athletes thrive online and in the social media world and others, well, even their fans don’t care much to follow them. 

Some views are just so spectacular that no matter how many times the picture pops up worldwide as a screensaver, the background to inspirational Facebook & Instagram picture quotes, or in picture searches across the web, that they remain popular. Think of the famous shot of Banff National Park in Canada or the many incredible pictures of rock formations of fjords in the country of Norway. However, even most great places don’t have the effect they once did. The Eiffel Tower and Pyramids are amazing in person, but there’s no new photos to be taken in these locations, either.

Want to learn about photography from the very best? Furlough gives its viewers an opportunity to be a part of one of the biggest influencer content creation journey that one can ever imagine. This is one of the websites that pay more attention to social media influencers because they believe that enthusiastic photographers will listen to their idols and follow the tips that they offer.

If you did not Instagram it, did it even happen? This is the question most millennials will ask you today, and the answer is definite-nope. The power of images on social media platforms where influencers with millions of viewers highlight various things has never been more crucial. Brands try to engage with these people when marketing their items, and it is no surprise seeing the competition among them rising. Well, being an influencer is not just about having millions of followers, but the art of photography as well. Curating a breathtaking picture takes skill, and we could all use some of the tips from seasoned experts who have been at it for a long time. Here are the tips;

Social media is playing a crucial role in almost everyone’s life these days. Millions of people follow their icons, idols, brands, and what not! This has given many companies an opportunity to collaborate with social media influencers to promote their brand. Many of these influencers also look for a space where they can share their story of how they became influencers in the virtual and real world. 

Social media influencers have won the Internet over by their presence and impressive work. Their opinions are highly respected by people and have a massive impact. Social media users are increasingly following such influencers to avoid missing out on their content. Brands, on the other hand, turn to influencers for reviews, mentions, and recommendations. Below are the top 7 social media influencers.

Influencer marketing has now become more than just a buzzword. Today, marketers are increasingly developing their strategies around influencers and spending thousands of dollars on them. Why? Well, trust in business among consumers is declining. Nowadays, people don’t trust what the company tells them; they’d rather have someone they trust recommend products and services.

Social media has had a positive influence on hundreds of companies. Established brands are using various social media marketing techniques to make sure they stay ahead of their competitors. One of the best ways to reach out to millions of potential customers is by hiring social media influencers. These influencers have a massive fan base that helps businesses in setting up campaigns events that generate laser-targeted traffic. Among all this humdrum, Furlough does its job of collaborating with some of the most popular social media influencers so that they can share their inside story of business events with their followers.

The best way to market your product or service is to pay for a celebrity endorsement. Right? Wrong! The truth is that while that was the case in the past, today things are done more differently with a new breed of celebrity emerging known as a social media influencer. It has led to the emergence of a new concept referred to as influencer marketing.

Who has time to “get discovered?” Unfortunately for most of history that is exactly what artists of all kinds had to deal with. They had to create amazing art, make a living some other way, and hope someone (or a large group of people) would come along and “find” them and support them on a level to allow them to make a living this way.