I worked with Blue Ivory Creative to produce a pillar article relating to WordPress comments for Jetpack.com. The piece was designed to be the 'go-to' resource for any questions relating to comments in WordPress.
The piece also incorporated a series of product (plugin) reviews, incorporating several of the end client's products.
I wrote this piece for a 'beginner' target audience and optimised this article for the provided keywords. I also provided all screenshots to support various elements of the article.
In addition to this piece, I have regular written content for Blue Ivory Creative which has been published on WordPress.com/go and Jetpack.com
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As part of my wider work with Exponent Partners, I refreshed a technical overview relating to key changes to HMIS data requirements (relating to non-profit housing data reporting in the USA.)
I worked to understand the complex subject matter and to take their original technical overview and re-write it, so it appealed to their key audience of decision-makers in non-profits providing housing services. I weaved the benefits of the client's product throughout this piece which has led to an increase in enquiries.
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I worked with Beliefnet.com to create a Christian faith-based article which focused on prayers for the topic provided by the client.
I have also written several other articles for Beliefnet, including an article that explored the question 'Is Hell a Curse Word?'. This article balanced a number of key Christian viewpoints and had a clear biblical basis.
All my Beliefnet.com articles have performed well, and you can view the prayer article here and the discussion article here.
I created a client case study for a leading SAAS company that serves non-profits, helping them demonstrate the power and impact of their solution.
I took a video and turned it into an optimised case study, which the client reported is performing well on their new site.
Click here to read the full case study (note the highlights section was added by the client)
I worked with Blue Ivory Creative to produce a tutorial article about the WordPress file block element that was published on the official WordPress.com start page and blog- wordpress.com/go.
This piece was written for a 'beginner' target audience, and I worked to ensure this article was optimised for the provided keywords. I also provided all screenshots to support the tutorial steps.
In addition to this piece, I have regular written content for Blue Ivory Creative which has been published on WordPress.com/go and Jetpack.com
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Life doesn't always go as planned, and no matter what we do, or how strong we feel our faith in God is, we can sometimes be left feeling hopeless. It can sometimes be challenging to know what to do in these situations, after all , most people find panicking doesn't help, and worrying seems to make the problem worse.
So what can we do when we feel hopeless? We can pray. In all situations, we can reach out to God in prayer, knowing that nothing is too big (or small) for him, even those situations that feel to us, with our earthly perspective, as truly hopeless.
Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed". When we are hurting, God hurts with us.
Here are 5 prayers to turn to if you are feeling hopeless. If you'd like someone to pray with you, reach out to us and one of our trained volunteers would count it as their privilege to pray for you.
A Prayer for Hope.
Hope is the bold expectation that something good is going to happen, even when it might not immediately seem that way. Hope is closely related to our faith, and we often find that when we dare to hope, it floods our life with joy and peace. Why not pray this prayer for hope today?
Heavenly Father, I'm running to you today in a situation that feels hopeless. I pray that you fill me up with hope and give me a reminder today that hope is an anchor for my soul and that it holds me firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know the things in my heart that I dare not hope for, and I give them to you today. I trust you, God, and know that You can do more than I can and ask that you because I know that you can do immeasurably more than I could ever imagine (Eph 3:20). Almighty God, you are my hope, and I place my trust in you. Amen.
A Prayer to Bring our Burdens to Jesus.
When you are in a situation that feels hopeless, it can often feel like you have the burdens of of the world on your shoulders. The amazing thing is that we can cast all our anxiety and Burdens on Jeuss as he cares so much for us. 1 Peter 5:7 says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for us". So why not use this prayer below to throw your burdens on Jesus and let Him carry your burdens with you?
Lord Jesus, I bring my burdens to You, knowing You will take care of me, just like you have taken care of me throughout my life. I know you will not allow me to fall. I know that you will save me from this predicament that feel so hopeless. O Jesus, have mercy on me, for the troubles feels relentless. But almighty Jesus, I put my trust in You. I praise You and thank You for delivering me from my sins. I trust in You Jesus, Thankyou for carrying my burdens. Amen
A Prayer to God, our Rescuer.
Psalm 91:4 tells us that God can be our rescuer, "He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler." So why not pray this prayer to God our rescuer today?
God of Rescue, please do not ignore my cry. I know that you will listen and answer me in this moment when I am feeling overwhelmed by my troubles. I know that, no matter how hopeless it may seem to us on earth, You can turn this situation around,. I know, in time, that you will deliver me from my troubles and help me triumph. Throughout the day I call on You, Lord, and I thank You that You hear me. Amen
Thomas à Kempis's Prayer for Refuge and Hope.
Thomas à Kempis was a German-Dutch canon in the late medieval period, and he authored The Initiation of Christ, which was is one of the most popular and best known medieval Christian Devontioan Books. Within this book, Thomas included a prayer for Hope and Refuge, so why not pray it today?
"In You, O Lord God, I place all my hope and my refuge. On You I cast all my troubles and anguish because whatever I have outside of You I find to be weak and unstable. It will not serve me to have many friends, nor will powerful helpers be able to assist me, nor prudent advisers to give useful answers, nor the books of learned men to console, nor any precious substance to win my freedom, nor any place, secret and beautiful though it be, to shelter me, if You Yourself do not assist, comfort, console, instruct and guard me. For all things which seem to be for our peace and happiness are nothing when You are absent and truly confer no happiness.
You, indeed, are the fountain of all good, the height of life, the depth of all that can be spoken. To trust in You above all things is the strongest comfort of Your servants.
My God, the Father of mercies, to You I look, in You I trust. Bless and sanctify my soul with heavenly benediction so that it may become Your holy dwelling and the seat of Your eternal glory." Source The Initiation of Christ 208-210.
A Prayer to God for Redemption
Scripture is clear that God can redeem, restore, and make all things new (2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:5). So, why not pray this prayer to remind you of the redeeming power of our almighty God?
Almighty God, Your Word says You cause all things to work together for good to those who love You and are called according to Your purposes (Romans 8:28). I know that this is true for even the unexpected and unwanted things, and that whilst you may not have caused my situation, you will work it for my ultimate good. I know that you will grow me through this situation. In your almighty name, Amen.
We hope these prayers have given you some comfort in your situation today. Remember, If you'd like someone to pray with you, reach out to us and one of our trained volunteers would count it as their privilege to pray for you.
As a lot of my work has been behind NDA's, this is a sample blog post to showcase how I can write great copy for a range of purposes. Check out my full portfolio for more examples of my writing.
The fictitious brief for this article was:- To write an article for a mobile phone focused site comparing the key specifications of the S22 Ultra and S21 Ultra, targeting keywords including 'S22 Ultra vs S21 Ultra' and the key search question 'Should I upgrade my S21 Ultra to am##n S22 Ultra'. The client wanted the article to be localised for UK English and to have sub-headings written in sentence case. I have produced some sample graphics and bold text has been added to show where links would have been added to other articles on the site.
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Over many years I worked as a key consultant and resource author for a leading ed-tech company, helping them envisage, plan and create a large set of complementary resources to provide to schools and colleges in addition to their main ed-tech product.
Over 3 years, more than 30 different resources were planned, developed and published, all aligned to the UK curriculum and qualification specifications (Primary, Secondary and Post-16). Resources were wide ranging and included:
All resources were very well received and widely used in UK schools and colleges.
Samsung has just released the latest version of their flagship Galaxy 'S' phones with the usual 3 models- the S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra.
But if you already have an S21 Ultra, should you upgrade to the new S22 Ultra? Here's our first look at the S22 Ultra, where we'll compare the key specs to the S21 Ultra and let you know if you should upgrade to a brand new S22 Ultra or not.
In this article, we'll consider:-
(Got an S21 or S21+ and want to know if you should upgrade? Then check out our article comparing the S22 and S22+ with the S21)
One of the first things you notice about a phone is the screen, and for those who like a decent sized phone, the S22 Ultra doesn't disappoint. The Samsung S22 Ultra has a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a Quad HD+ resolution. In addition, it has a variable refresh rate of 1Hz - 120Hz with support for HDR10+ as well.
The Samsung S21 Ultra has a similar screen, with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a Quad HD+ resolution and a variable refresh rate of 10Hz-12Hz with support for HDR10. Therefore on the face of specs alone, there appears to be little difference in the screen on the S22 Ultra compared to the S21 Ultra, although the HDR10+ will create slighter crisper images when displaying HD content.
However, the S22 Ultra has several additional screen features either not present on the S21 Ultra or which have undergone a significant improvement. These include 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode and Vision Booster, which will significantly increase your game playing experience on the S22 Ultra. The S22 Ultra also offers an improved Eye Comfort Shield with AI-based blue light control, making the S22 Ultra kinder to your eyes and meaning that that pesky blue light shouldn't impact your sleep as much.
Samsung has made some changes to the design of the S22 Ultra when compared to the S21 Ultra. The S22 Ultra comes in 6 colours, all but one of which (black) aren't available for the S21 Ultra. Some of these new colours look amazing (we particularly like the Burgundy version) so you may have a tough time choosing which colour to have your new S22 Ultra in! Here are the colours for each model:-
Away from the colours, Samsung has made other fairly large design changes, including making space for a S-Pen silo on the base of the phone (more on the S-Pen later).
Turn the S22 Ultra over you'll notice there is no camera island or 'bulge' in the traditional sense on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Instead, each camera's sensor and lens combination are in their separate silo, with just their lens rings protruding ever-so-slightly from the back. This makes the S22 Ultra easier to hold and less 'bumpy' in your pocket than the S21 Ultra.
The physical dimensions of the S22 Ultra and S21 Ultra are pretty similar, with the S22 Ultra being slightly smaller (due to reduced bevels) and 2g heavier- so you shouldn't notice much of a difference in size between the S22 Ultra and S21 Ultra. The full dimensions of both phones are:-
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra runs on either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US ) or the Exynos 2200 with AMD (rest of the world). Like on the S21 Ultra, there are various models available, with the base S22 Ultra model offering 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and the top-of-the-range model offering a whopping 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage- more than most laptops!
Like the S21 Ultra, the S22 Ultra doesn't offer expandable storage, so if you think 128GB storage won't be enough, it'll be worthwhile considering one of the higher specification versions.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra runs on either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor (US) or the Exynos 2100 (rest of the world). The version of the S21 Ultra range has either 12GB or 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage.
As you would expect, the improved processor means that the S22 runs slightly faster and snappier than the S21 Ultra, and it also performs better in benchmark tests. This increase in speed will be particularly useful if you run high-end games, edit videos, or use Samsung DeX.
Both models sport massive 5000mHa batteries in terms of battery, and with the S21 Ultra already having one of the longest battery lives of top-end phones, it's reassuring to know that the faster processors don't impact the S22 Ultra's battery life for day-to-day use. In fact, a combination of different features means the S22 Ultra will last nearly twice as long as the S21 Ultra when playing high-resolution 3D games. Check out our battery benchmark post for more details.
The S22 Ultra brings 45W fast charging to the Samsung Galaxy range for the first time, meaning the S22 Ultra charges slightly quicker than the S21 Ultra. In addition, both phones feature reverse wireless charging, so you can charge your Galzy Buds, Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Watch Active from your phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra runs on either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US ) or the Exynos 2200 with AMD (rest of the world). Just like on the S21 Ultra there are various models available, with the base S22 Ultra model offering 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and the top-of-the-range model offering a whopping 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage- more than most laptops! Just like with the S21 Ultra, the S22 Ultra doesn't offer expandable storage, so if you think 128GB storage won't be enough, then it'll be worthwhile considering one of the higher specification versions.
At first look, the camera specs between the S22 Ultra and S21 Ultra look pretty similar - both phones offer quad rear cameras (108MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP) and a 40-megapixel front camera.
However, as they say, the devil is in the detail, and this is certainly the case with camera specifications as the pixel count can be misleading. When looking deeper at the camera specifications, Samsung has given the S22 Ultra an improved 108MP main camera that has a wider aperture and brighter lens, meaning it can collect more light. In addition, Samsung has also improved the image processing algorithms, giving the S22 better low-light sensitivity. These tweaks mean the S22 Ultra produces better quality images, with slightly enhanced definition and more realistic colours than the S21 Ultra, as seen in our real-world image test.
The S21 Ultra was the first Galaxy phone to add S-Pen compatibility, but to many people's disappointment, it didn't include anywhere to store the S-Pen.
Samsung seems to have listened to this feedback, and one of the biggest differences between the S22 Ultra and S21 Ultra is that the S22 Ultra includes an S-Pen, which has its own silo on the design (in a similar vein to the Samsung Galaxy Note), meaning your S-Pen is always at hand. This ultimately means you will likely to use the S-Pen far more than you would have done on the S21 Ultra. Why not check out our article on what you can achieve with an S-Pen to find more out about why this could be a life-changing feature for you?
If you have survived your year or so with the S21 Ultra and have survived without an S- Pen so far, you might think that upgrading to the S22 Ultra won't bring you much apart from fun new colours.
However, look closer, and you'll see that the camera improvements mean you will experience clearer night shots and steadier video capture than the S21 Ultra. The physical design of the S22 Ultra is also a significant improvement on the S21 Ultra, meaning it'll fit better in your pocket and feel better in your hand. The processor improvements mean the S22 Ultra is faster and has an overall smoother operating experience than the S21 Ultra.
So, considering all the different features, an upgrade to the S22 Ultra from the S21 Ultra might just be worth it, especially as the best Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra deals that we have found will make the upgrade virtually painless.
So, the result of the Galaxy S22 Ultra vs S21 Ultra comparison is clear- the newer the model, the better the phone, and this is certainly the case with the S22 Ultra. Of course, there are many factors for each person to consider, but if you want the pinnacle of the Samsung range, then the clear winner is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
As a lot of my work has been behind NDA's, this is a sample blog post to showcase how I can write great copy for a range of purposes. Check out my full portfolio for more examples of my writing.
The fictitious brief for this article was: To create a tutorial article for OxyPowerPack, a set of add-ons for Oxygen Builder, focusing on OxyPowerPack's maintenance page feature. The article was to be optimised for search terms relating to maintenance pages and coming soon pages in WordPress, with particular optimisation for those terms in relation to Oxygen Builder.
