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About Me
Hi!
I’m Simona, a writer, content creator, and digital marketer based in the Netherlands.
Since 2019, I’ve been writing on Medium, an online publishing platform with over a hundred million monthly visits.
My articles have been featured in the most popular Medium publications, including Better Marketing, The Writing Cooperative, The Startup, or Curious, accumulated over a million views and covered topics from marketing, SEO, and online business to psychology, productivity, and personal growth.
In 2021, after two years of gaining new skills and refining my draft, I turned my hobby into a full-time job.
Currently, I create content for companies and clients, focusing on:
- digital marketing niches (content strategy, content optimization, SEO, email marketing)
- online business (strategies, growth hacking, audience building)
- psychology
- personal development
What helps me to write engaging content?
> My work experience
- Seven months as a Search Engine Analyst at DCP Global: I’ve learned to evaluate and optimize content, making it suitable for search engines and readers while reaching the best possible results.
- Six months as a Research Analyst at AskWonder: I’ve gained expertise in advanced research (e.g., deductive and inductive reasoning or qualitative analysis) and learned where & how to obtain relevant and highly-reliable data.
> Writing courses
- Essay Writing, The University of California, Berkeley
- Academic and Business Writing, The University of California, Berkeley
- The Art of Persuasive Writing, Harvard University
> Digital marketing courses
- Digital Marketing Training, Neil Patel
- Digital Marketing Course, HubSpot Academy
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google Skillshop
Besides client work and Medium, I regularly share my best insights on (copy)writing and freelancing in my newsletter with over 1,000 subscribers. I also create digital products and build niche websites.
Industries I Write About
Business
- Digital marketing
- SEO
- Content marketing
- Site optimization
- Personal Branding
- Content strategy
- Inbound marketing
Lifestyle
Health & Wellness
- Mental Health
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
Pop Culture
My Writing Samples
How Red Bull’s Unique Marketing Can Help You Reach a Wider Audience
Learn how your brand can stand out from the competition
https://bettermarketing.pub/how-red-bulls-unique-marketing-can-help-you-reach-a-wider-audience-bb3defa47401?sk=3eb8b073c18569be1590ace7a2442a23
These 4 Types of Content Are Slowly Killing Your Blog’s Organic Traffic
How to protect your site from low rankings and penalties
https://bettermarketing.pub/these-4-types-of-content-are-slowly-killing-your-blogs-organic-traffic-ff9048013f39?sk=0bb34a66a5a4db70cf25aa2fd3740532
How to Create High-Priced Products That People Are Happy to Pay For
Key lessons from the book “How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No”
https://bettermarketing.pub/how-to-create-high-priced-products-that-people-are-happy-to-pay-for-7529944ec99c?sk=a8ba5916ecedd2d9e3899f70d1639a27
Beginner Writer’s Guide to Digital Marketing: Everything You Need to Know About Promoting Your Conte
How to get ahead in the writing game if you’re just starting out
https://bettermarketing.pub/beginner-writers-guide-to-digital-marketing-everything-you-need-to-know-about-promoting-your-6140fe62799c?sk=37e4929a8e0832c27240fc58efbc4537
Tony’s Chocolonely Bold Move Proved We’re Still Not Ready for Social Marketing Messaging
When marketing calling for social awareness fails
https://bettermarketing.pub/tonys-chocolonely-bold-move-proved-we-re-still-not-ready-for-social-marketing-messaging-a338050f427?sk=5c6d7122aa215d6d25e723d2cbf53673
Insights From Twitter on How Pandemic Changed Our Holiday Shopping Behavior This Year
What tweets revealed about our shopping habits in 2021
https://bettermarketing.pub/insights-from-twitter-on-how-pandemic-changed-our-holiday-shopping-behavior-this-year-4959de04a7ac?sk=0d726f470ac32cca49e7d7dba9fcdeac
Why AI-Generated Content Shouldn’t Be a Part of Your Content Strategy in 2022
Relying solely on AI content comes with many downfalls
https://bettermarketing.pub/why-ai-generated-content-shouldnt-be-a-part-of-your-content-strategy-in-2022-91b816e79da5?sk=90549e1e24b2313de91927a741f991d0
How to Use One of the Most Hated Marketing Tools to Grow Your Email List Fast
Pop-ups can help you grow your email lists quickly—if you understand how to use them
https://bettermarketing.pub/how-to-use-one-of-the-most-hated-marketing-tools-to-grow-your-email-list-fast-b8ef98e2ba6f?sk=ced33ecefa2cc5f5cf911dc8165439e9
Google’s E-E-A-T Principle Describes All You Need to Know About Being a Successful Writer
Learn the four most important aspects of quality content and the person behind it
https://bettermarketing.pub/googles-e-e-a-t-principle-describes-all-you-need-to-know-about-being-a-successful-writer-50cc5635b177?sk=05ee7267ff0b82fd5b068bedbee76a3e
These 6 Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion Can Teach You Marketing Fundamentals Instantly
Boost your sales, improve conversions, and reach more people following 6 simple techniques.
https://bettermarketing.pub/these-6-cialdinis-principles-of-persuasion-can-teach-you-marketing-fundamentals-instantly-a5f094852dc8?sk=55ed045b8c56706be03fff10ac0a40ba
These 9 Tips Will Help You Create High Converting Landing Pages for Every Business
Short tips on how to make your landing page more effective
https://bettermarketing.pub/these-9-tips-will-help-you-create-highly-converting-landing-pages-for-every-business-e7a10a438c66?sk=ef14231f0ea1691b49bda4cdf57a0898
6 Reasons Why Long-Tail Keywords Can Turn Your Dying Website Into a Steady Income Stream
6 amazing benefits of long-tail keywords you shouldn’t overlook
https://bettermarketing.pub/6-reasons-why-long-tail-keywords-can-turn-your-dying-website-into-a-steady-income-stream-5a455c032cc0?sk=fc02f7e2fd1dedd118273146b1f5029b
If You Want to Start Affiliate Marketing Side Hustle in 2022, Begin With One of These Niches
5 less competitive niches for beginners
https://bettermarketing.pub/if-you-want-to-start-affiliate-marketing-side-hustle-in-2022-begin-with-one-of-these-niches-38b2b616bc60?sk=29274f7738c43640fee219e7d295d89c
To Live a Long, Meaningful Life, Aim for This Little Achievement Every Day
A lesson from ‘the island where people forget to die’
https://medium.com/curious/to-live-a-long-meaningful-life-aim-for-this-little-achievement-every-day-f6cf97a2d58e?sk=9e292c78d77c6da345883be870243151
4 Simple Buddhist Methods for Better Sleep and Restful Mornings
How to apply the Buddhist approach to your sleep routine
https://medium.com/better-advice/4-simple-buddhist-methods-for-better-sleep-and-restful-mornings-95eaa5a9519e?sk=bb0154cc22ab3d442dde8226d2cb6f95
4 Effective Ways You Can Beat Workload Overwhelm and Get Things Done
Get through a stressful workday while keeping your productivity and mental clarity balanced
https://medium.com/better-advice/4-effective-ways-you-can-beat-workload-overwhelm-and-get-things-done-a5e8646fe005?sk=49007ec05fa8f3ca73a7caac1b4344dc
Why Reading Self-Help Books Might Make You Feel Helpless
The harsh truth behind well-meant advice
https://medium.com/the-ascent/why-reading-self-help-books-might-make-you-feel-helpless-3f73dc286eec?sk=0080f8bdf58c4bfe04c65bbfafde4eb1
How to Make Your Writing ‘Easier to Read Than to Skip’
5 copywriting tips from a 60-year old book every writer can still profit from today
https://writingcooperative.com/how-to-make-your-writing-easier-to-read-than-to-skip-c3e4a467115f?sk=80d122a1dd78859d03bb0c5fc57144c1
Want More Traffic to Your Blog? Focus on These 4 Content Types
Do what others don’t
https://bettermarketing.pub/want-more-traffic-to-your-blog-focus-on-these-4-content-types-b1ab6025ff0b?sk=fe9774dc14e6183338eb92b2c0094627
One of the Easiest Ways to Grow Your Blog Traffic You Might Not Know About
A free and fast method that brings in proven results
https://bettermarketing.pub/one-of-the-easiest-ways-to-grow-your-blog-traffic-you-might-not-know-about-cedff24cc8b0?sk=b92d034a5a39d7bfc8389849916d662b
Experience
Blogger
Writing about digital marketing, SEO, personal development, psychology, and more.
Company: Medium.com
I worked there from 5/2019 until now
Freelance Writer
Digital marketing & Content creation
Company: simonahostakova.com
I worked there from 3/2021 until now
Research Analyst
Researching topics & creating content based on the requirements of the company or client.
Company: AskWonder
I worked there from 1/2019 until 1/2020
Search Engine Analyst
Search Engine Ranking, Research & Optimization
Company: DCP Global
I worked there from 12/ until 6/
Languages I Write In
Content I Write
- Article
- Blog Post
- Whitepaper
- Email/Newsletter
- Website Copy