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Al Gibson

https://www.countdowncreative.co.uk
Alistair Gibson is the founder of Countdown Creative and editor of Devon Business News. A journalist and communications specialist, he combines traditional storytelling with digital media to help businesses communicate clearly and get noticed. He has lived and worked in Devon since 2007, building strong connections with businesses and organisations across Plymouth, Exeter and the wider South West.
From Zero To 10K Web Traffic Per Month, Plus 2,000 Likes Within 12 Months
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When lockdown hit in March 2020 I decided to start a new blog to see whether I could duplicate all I’d learned about digital publishing […]

The extraordinary story of Nzambi Matee who learned to make something out of nothing
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The extraordinary story of Nzambi Matee who learned to make something out of nothing

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Nzambi Matee is considered one of the young champions of the earth due to her contribution to conservation in Kenya. She has discovered a way […]

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Why do I need a Wikipedia page? And why monitor it?

Al Gibson Al Gibson 5 years ago

Wikipedia is the Internet’s foremost encyclopedia. It has countless pages, each called a wiki and written by a myriad of voluntary writers. So why would you […]

5 things I’ve learned about writing an effective press release
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5 things I’ve learned about writing an effective press release

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In a world inundated with information, it’s getting harder to get the attention of journalists just by providing a press release. However, the humble press […]

How I finally got Google AdSense approval to monetise my website
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How I finally got Google AdSense approval to monetise my website

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Are you struggling to gain AdSense Approval? After several rejections, I was beginning to think it was impossible, but it’s not. It can be accomplished […]

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