Some weeks feel like the internet is tossing updates at us faster than a Kansas storm blowing across I-70. This week was a little calmer, which gave me time to pick out the good stuff without needing a helmet. I rounded up guides that help you tighten up workflows, improve your marketing, and maybe even learn a trick that shaves a few minutes off your day. Grab a warm drink, settle in, and let us dig into this week’s News You Can Use.
What Is a Dofollow Link? And Why It Matters for SEO
A “dofollow” link is your everyday hyperlink, but it carries real SEO weight. It tells Google, “Hey, this site is worth checking out,” and it passes value that can boost your rankings. The guide breaks down how dofollow links work, when to use them, and why most backlinks do nothing at all unless they are dofollow.
Read the full guide on SEO links
Implementing a Social Media Newsroom Model
A social media newsroom acts as a centralized hub for your most important updates. It improves visibility, strengthens media relationships, and keeps messaging consistent. This model can also help cross-department teams stay aligned and reduce those “Who approved this?” moments.
Setting up the newsroom model
Build a 12-Month Marketing Plan That Actually Grows With You
A good marketing plan should support your growth, not box you into a corner. This guide shows how to build a flexible 12-month plan that adapts as your business evolves. Stay consistent, track what works, and adjust as needed.
Read the marketing plan how-to
Overhaul Your To-Do List With the ABCDE Method
If the Eisenhower Matrix is not your favorite productivity friend, the ABCDE method might be. Straight from Brian Tracy’s Eat That Frog, it helps you decide what deserves your time and what can wait. Tackling your biggest task first is still the key, but ABCDE gives structure to everything else that follows.
Learn the ABCDE method
New WordPress Plugin Connects to the Internet Archive
There is a new plugin that taps into the Wayback Machine. From what reviewers say, it goes beyond checking broken links and offers some interesting archival insights. Still early to tell, but with only 5-star reviews so far, it might be worth a look.
Details on the Wayback plugin
ChatGPT Plus vs ChatGPT Free
A straightforward video explaining whether ChatGPT Plus is worth it now that GPT-5 is out. If you have been wondering whether to upgrade, this gives you a quick rundown of what you gain and what stays the same./
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