This week, we will focus in on another popular type of online review: that of a particular place. Restaurants are the most popular types of places to review, and we have a whole guide dedicated to that type of review that will run later this week, but we think it is important to start by…
Read MoreProduct Review Tips from a Pro
When I think of great product reviews, I think of Outbound Dan. He is one of the best reviewers I know of- not just on HubPages, but on the Internet at large. His review Hubs, mostly covering outdoor gear, are succinct, useful, honest, well-written, and very well-illustrated. His great insights and clear photos demonstrate that…
Read MoreTips on Writing a Great Product Review
As product reviews are amongst the most popular forms of online reviews, we want to be sure to share some product Hubbing tips that will give you an edge in this super-competitive space. In addition to straying away from product keywords as we mentioned in our post on using Exclusive titles for review inspiration, we…
Read MoreReview Photo Inspiration from ktrapp
Earlier this month, we encouraged you to use original images in your Hubs and share them with us to give the community some ideas on how to best incorporate original images into excellent reviews. Ktrapp stepped up to the plate with an excellent set of images used in her review of the Bissell Deep Cleaner,…
Read MoreTip: Use Exclusive Titles When Writing Online Reviews
We strongly encourage you to use Exclusive titles when writing review Hubs (be they for this month’s contest or any old review). You might find this idea somewhat counterintuitive, because most Exclusive titles do not reference specific product names. That actual products are not named is actually a good thing. You heard us- reviews that…
Read MoreAn Image Is Worth 1,000 Stars – Share Your Review Images With Us!
While star ratings can make a review stand out in search results and add professional polish to the reviews themselves, they mean little if they are not paired with useful analysis and great images. Original images of products, places, and services in a review make a huge difference. In addition to providing visual information about…
Read MoreHow to Write a Winning Review
As our Rigorous Review contest launches today, you may be interested in knowing what it takes to write a winning review- not just one that has a better shot at winning a contest prize, but one that has good chances of seeing long-term success via search engines and social media. Throughout the month of November,…
Read MoreSidewalk Chalk Art for Hub Graphics
Earlier this month, aethelthryth wrote in to share a deliciously playful method of creating custom Hub graphics. This method requires very little: just some chalk, smooth sidewalk, and a camera! Aethelthryth came upon this solution when trying to find an alternate source of custom illustrations. Her explanation: Though I have access to an artist for Hubs of…
Read MoreGetting Collaborative with Custom Hub Graphics
We love it when Hubbers collaborate with their friends and family when creating Hubs and have been delighted to see how many Hubbers collaborate when creating custom graphics for their Hubs as well. MobyWho, for example, collaborated with her husband on her Hub Your imagination – it can kill you. Here is her backstory on the image’s…
Read MoreThe Beautiful Illustrations of Rochelle Frank
Early on this month, Rochelle Frank wrote in to share some of her beautiful Hub images with me. Says Rochelle: This drawing (pen and color pencil) was for my homophone Hub. I needed something to represent an eager “be” and a reluctant “flower”. I couldn’t find any free clipart that expressed that thought. The ABC…
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