Ctrl Alt Ask
Episodes
8 essential tips for web creators
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What actually works for web creators right now? Across this season of Ctrl Alt Ask, we spoke with SEO experts, ad strategists, branding pros, creator ...
How do I optimize for Google Discover?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a part of Google quietly driving millions of clicks to websites every day–and a lot of creators don’t even realize they’re publishing ...
The discoverability hack for small entertainment sites
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How can smaller news and entertainment creators compete with giant publishers? Should creators chase breaking news, or focus on evergreen content? And...
How do I grow my Substack?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Substack is no longer just an email platform, it has grown into a fully fledged social media site. But does that mean you need to start one? Best-sell...
How do I keep creating when I’m burnt out?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of 2025, so many creators are telling us they’re feeling burnt out. And this phenomenon is more than tiredness or overwhelm: it’s a sta...
LIVE: How do I stand out? Brand-building secrets from the Hollywood playbook
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a crowded digital landscape, how do you get your brand to stand out? In our first-ever live episode, host Stephanie Woodin gets the lowdown from Em...
Should creators fight back against AI crawlers?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI crawlers are coming for your content: Should you block them, or let them in? In this episode of Ctrl Alt Ask, Raptive’s Chief Growth Officer, Mar...
Am I too niche to attract advertisers?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a creator, your niche is your superpower for finding and retaining an audience. But is honing a super-specific category leaving advertising dollars...
How do I win on YouTube?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does YouTube really want? For years, it was long-form content, where more minutes meant more revenue. But after the TikTok takeover, YouTube abru...
How do I get my traffic back?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where did all my clicks go? This is a common question we’ve been hearing over the last few years as traffic has plummeted for creators across the bo...
Should I break up with Google?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between Google and creators has hit a rough patch. What was a match made in heaven–Google provided the platform, and creators provi...
Introducing Ctrl Alt Ask: The creator advice show
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The advice show for web creators who are going through it. Each week, host Stephanie Woodin and an expert guest take calls from creators who are up ag...