Alyssa Ast

 As I get back to doing what I love, journalism, I've accepted a Citizen Journalist position for [your]NEWS, covering all Mohave County. Based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, yourNEWS is an online social site and advertising platform that provides local news for every zip code in the U.S. Here are some of the top recent stories throughout the county:  KPD Searching for Shooting Suspect and Gunshot Victim June 29, 2022, Kingman, AZ – Kingman Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in an aggravated assault and a gunshot victim after a shooting that occurred on June 29th around 7:00 pm.  READ MORE Local Business Owner Killed in Double Homicide in Kingman June 28, 2022, Kingman, AZ –  On Tuesday, June 28, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office located two deceased subjects after responding to a residence on the 9200 block of Dilligaf Road, just east of Kingman.  READ MORE Missing Kingman Woman’s Vehicle Found in Wikieup, AZ June 14, 2022, Kingman, AZ–  The

In recent years, the secret to a successful online presence relied on a strategic blogging strategy. Nowadays, when you turn on your computer or look at your cellphone, you see fewer articles pop up on your newsfeeds. Instead, you’re ambushed by videos, images, and graphics. It’s natural to wonder-- is blogging still relevant? Although the outlets used to connect with your customer base have diversified, it’s not time to discredit blogging quite yet. In fact, with Google’s push to deliver relevant content, it’s more important than ever to provide fresh material. Here are 5 reasons blogging isn’t dead, and why you need to revamp your content strategy in 2020.  

Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by Voyage Phoenix Magazine to be featured as one of their Trailblazers. I am humbled by the opportunity. Meet Trailblazer Alyssa Ast Today we’d like to introduce you to Alyssa Ast.   Alyssa, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?  I’ve always had a passion for writing, particularly journalism. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a writer; however... READ MORE .

Voyage Phoenix Magazine has featured me in their recent series, The Influencers . The magazine's roots began in Los Angeles. After reaching more than 1 million views, it has expanded to several cities, including the Phoenix Metro area. Unlike other media outlets, they take a unique approach when covering topics and people of interest in and around the community. They strive to find and feature the most Voyage Phoenix June 28, 2018 interesting and diverse collection of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and risk takers who make the city a fun and exciting place to call home. I am honored and humbled to be included among some of Arizona's most inspirational and gifted women.

Since 2004, Facebook has transformed our lives. It provided us with a platform to connect with anyone in the world at any time. Long lost friendships were rekindled, and distant family members became just a simple search away. For marketers and business owners, it created a new playing field to reach customers and to turn profits at an astounding rate based on audience connections. While Facebook has remained front and center for more than 14 years, all good things must come to an end. You can only reign king for so long before someone else swoops in to take your place. Although there have been many social media outlets to compete against the giant over the last decade, the demise of Facebook will be their own doing.

April 29 th to May 5 th , 2018 is National Small Business Week. Every year, a week is dedicated to over 50% of Americans who own or work for a small business. As the very backbone to our country, small businesses account for more than 99.7% of U.S. businesses according to SBA Gov. While 52% of those are home-based, they contribute to more than 55% of all new jobs. That’s roughly 56.8 million employees. As part of the infrastructure for a thriving economy, our country relies on the small business success rate.   Will My Business Survive? If you are among those who own a business, it is more than just a company to you. It is your livelihood. It is your dream that you have turned into a tangible vision. Your success is critical, not just to you, but to your loved ones as well. If it fails, there are homes, college funds, and retirement plans on the line. Despite 75% of small business owners feeling confident in their achievement, only 50% will survive for 5 years or more. Tha