Tom Read is a Content Manager for Website Planet.

Tom specializes in meaningful and insightful content that delivers value to readers. He’s researched, edited, and written numerous articles for Website Planet, including a comprehensive guide to NFTs, a guide to email’s effect on mental health, and several stat-packed breakdowns of topics like content marketing and blogging.

Before joining WebsitePlanet in 2020, Tom managed his personal blog for several years, and he translates that experience into the articles he writes and edits. Tom’s love for content spans over a decade and was a key reason he chose to major in English Literature.

Tom’s interests extend beyond the content space, however. A keen sports fan, foodie, and cinephile – enjoying a meal, movie, or game with good company are among Tom’s favorite things to do.

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Blog Posts

NFTs for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know About The Latest Crypto Craze

NFTs (non-fungible tokens) might be the most confusing commodity on the internet right now. At its most basic, an NFT is computer code that represents ownership of digital items. But what does that actually mean? And why are they suddenly exploding in value? How did global NFT sales rise by 30,000% from 2020 to a total of $13 billion in 2021? And are you missing out (or...

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Full List of Companies That Have Stayed in Russia – And The Ones That Decided to Leave [Updated Weekly]

Multinational companies can no longer ignore social and political issues. Their actions and policies must stay true to their stated branding, and reflect the values of their customers. With this in mind, how are companies responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? We’ve compiled the internet’s most extensive list of multinational companies and their responses to the...

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93 Sales Statistics To Help You Sell Better

The sales profession is varied, ever-changing, and undeniably important to any business. Ever since the early days of snake-oil salesmen, salespeople have received a bad rap of sorts. But you’d be hard-pressed to find a business owner who doesn’t see the value of a fully-functioning sales department. To help you stay up-to-speed with sales in 2022, we’ve compiled a list...

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18 Websites To Download The Best Free Icons For Commercial Use

Look around you. You’re surrounded by icons. And I'm not talking about Hollywood pop stars or ancient Byzantine paintings… I’m talking about the little graphic of a person on your coffee cup or the LOL face emojis you just sent to a friend. Icons are everywhere. These simplistic little graphics are an integral source of communication in modern-day society. Thankfully, you...

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95+ Blogging Statistics to Help You Create The Best Blog in The World

Welcome to our extensive list of 90+ blogging statistics. Stick around to learn everything you need to know about the current blogging trends, benefits, strategies, and best practices for researching, writing, and publishing blog content. This guide isn’t just about business bloggers, either. We’ll be breaking down stats on niche bloggers and different blogging topics — not...

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How Email Can Negatively Impact Your Mental Health (and What To Do About It)

Email is stressful. That could be a baffling statement to some, but millions of people experience the scourge of email first-hand. This article will teach you everything you need to know about email and mental health. The needy client that demands round-the-clock attention. The boss who’s still organizing reports at 11 pm. The “one-up” company culture that expects employees...

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75+ Content Marketing Statistics Every Marketer Needs to Know

Content marketing is a practice that’s as old as America itself. Believe it or not, Benjamin Franklin leveraged content to promote his printing business in 1739. Today, some 300 years later, technology allows us to access more content than ever. Content marketing is hugely popular and extremely effective, which is why we’ve put together this huge list of 80+ content...

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50+ Business Blogging Stats in 2024

Business blogging has been an important part of marketing campaigns for years. Based on this list of 50+ business blogging statistics, blog content shows no signs of slowing down in . We’ve gathered some of the latest research, compiling a selection of statistics on everything from the impact blogging can have on your business to marketing trends and the crucial...

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60+ Personalization Statistics Every Digital Marketer Must Keep in Mind

Personalization is an excellent, data-driven tactic that can push marketing results through the roof while providing benefits for years to come. Not only is personalization an essential part of the customer’s journey, it is now an essential component of any marketer’s strategy. For this reason, we’ve put together a list of 60+ personalization statistics that every marketer...

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55+ Instagram Marketing Statistics You Need to Know

Instagram is one of the most effective marketing channels in 2021, with super-high user engagement and a range of benefits for influencers, businesses, and marketers who learn to harness the power of the platform.  With this in mind, we’re bringing you over 55 Instagram marketing statistics for 2021. We’ve left no stone unturned in our search for the latest trends and...

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50+ Visual Marketing Stats You Need to Know in 2024

Visual content marketing is becoming really important as we continue into the digital age. For that very reason, we’ve put together a list of 50+ visual marketing statistics that you need to know in 2021. Why do you need to know them, I hear you ask? Because great visual content drives viewer engagement with your marketing materials, elevates your brand image, and...

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55+ Video Marketing Facts, Stats & Trends in 2024

Negotiating a video marketing campaign during a global pandemic is a difficult yet crucial task. COVID-19 has shaken up the business world and, indeed, has changed the way many of us live our everyday lives. Amidst such troubling times, gauging a sensitive public mood to reaffirm your brand’s message has never been more important. So, what better time to present 55+ facts,...

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