Marieke van de Rakt

  • Stop measuring the wrong marketing outcomes

    Stop measuring the wrong marketing outcomes

    Marieke challenges the obsession with performance metrics and reminds us that the most meaningful parts of marketing, like trust, resonance and brand, often can’t be tracked. Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted, counts.

  • Create valuable content: what it is and how to actually do it

    Create valuable content: what it is and how to actually do it

    Publishing content just because you feel like you should? That’s not a strategy: it’s a waste of time. In this post, you’ll learn what makes content truly valuable for your audience and your business. Plus, we’ll walk you through how to create content with purpose, without burning out.

  • Gen Z, marketing and WordPress: unexpected lessons from my classroom

    Gen Z, marketing and WordPress: unexpected lessons from my classroom

    In my previous post in this Progress for WordPress series, I shared my experiences as a teacher at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences. Since January, I’ve been teaching marketing to first-year students—an international group of 18-year-olds. These are the marketers of tomorrow. They’re the ones who will build, optimize, and market websites. They’re the…

  • Why WordPress is a tough sell for marketing students

    Why WordPress is a tough sell for marketing students

    We’re kicking off Progress for WordPress, a new series where we explore WordPress trends and challenges. In this first post, Marieke shares a surprising discovery: marketing students struggle with WordPress and often choose Wix instead. What does this mean for WordPress onboarding and how can we fix it?

  • Neglecting your website? ‘Hello world!’ might be the first sign

    Neglecting your website? ‘Hello world!’ might be the first sign

    Still have the ‘Hello World!’ post on your site? It’s a small detail with a big impact. Learn why removing it—and other overlooked fixes—helps boost trust, SEO, and professionalism. Keep your site polished with Progress Planner!

  • Progress Planner Pro: Elevate your website in 2025

    Progress Planner Pro: Elevate your website in 2025

    Progress Planner Pro is here! Secure your early bird subscription for just €99/year starting now!. Get exclusive challenges, expert advice, and in-context courses to level up your website maintenance.

  • Ready, set, progress: what’s coming to Progress Planner in 2025

    Ready, set, progress: what’s coming to Progress Planner in 2025

    2025 is set to be an incredible year for Progress Planner! We’re kicking things off with the launch of Progress Planner Pro, new challenges, more of Ravi’s Recommendations, and monthly badges to keep you motivated. Plus, we’re planning exciting updates for agencies and tool integrations. Here’s to progress and success in the year ahead!

  • Reflecting on 2024: Progress Planner’s fantastic year

    Reflecting on 2024: Progress Planner’s fantastic year

    2024 was the year Progress Planner came to life! From launching the plugin to growing our talented team and introducing Ravi the Rooster, it’s been an incredible journey. Here’s a look back at our highlights, challenges, and the progress we’re so proud of.

  • Breaking the cycle: ADHD, procrastination and planning for success

    Breaking the cycle: ADHD, procrastination and planning for success

    Do you find yourself procrastinating, especially with ADHD? It’s not just you—ADHD impacts focus, organization, and task management. Discover how small changes and tools like Progress Planner can help you stay on track and turn procrastination into progress.

  • Meet Ravi’s Recommendations: Your website maintenance assistant!

    Meet Ravi’s Recommendations: Your website maintenance assistant!

    Ravi’s Recommendations is here to transform how you manage your website! This new feature provides personalized task suggestions, helping you stay on track with maintenance. From updating pages to optimizing plugins, Ravi will guide you every step of the way. Plus, earn rewards as you complete tasks. Ready to get started?

  • 8 steps to keep your blog growing

    8 steps to keep your blog growing

    Running a blog isn’t just about writing posts—it’s about planning. With tips like building an editorial calendar, mixing up content, and staying consistent, you can keep your blog organized and engaging. Let’s dive into strategies to make your blog thrive!

  • Avoid keyword cannibalization!

    Avoid keyword cannibalization!

    Are your own posts competing against each other in search results? Keyword cannibalization can quietly undermine your rankings and limit your site’s visibility. Discover how to spot, prevent, and resolve cannibalization to strengthen your SEO!

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