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Content Writing & Management Solutions

Rick is an experienced SEO Content Writer and Content Manager helping brands grow through strategic, data-driven content. Specializing in Sports, Gambling & Sports Betting, Health & Fitness, and Travel. With proven results across hundreds of competitive niches.

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Creating targeted content, leading editorial teams, and managing online platforms that grow audiences and strengthen brands.

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For more than two decades, I’ve built my career at the intersection of writing, content strategy, and online publishing. What began as a passion for storytelling quickly evolved into a full-scale career in content creation, editorial leadership, and website management.

Since 2001, I’ve written and published more than 15,000 articles across a wide range of formats — including news, long-form features, reviews, interviews, research pieces, sports columns, SEO-driven articles, and conversion-focused web copy. My experience spans multiple industries, from sports and fitness to technology, travel, entertainment, and online marketing. Whether the goal is traffic growth, brand authority, or revenue generation, I create content that serves a purpose.

Over the years, I’ve held leadership roles as a site manager and editor, overseeing editorial teams, shaping content direction, and managing day-to-day operations. 

In 2014, I launched CalExplornia.com — a California travel and history site that allows me to combine writing, photography, and research. As the owner and operator, I handle everything from content creation and SEO to social media campaigns and digital advertising. Building and growing a brand from the ground up has strengthened my understanding of analytics, audience behavior, and long-term content strategy.

My background also includes work with major platforms such as LiveStrong.com, where I published nearly 1,000 articles, and Examiner.com, where I served as a National Fight Sports Columnist for seven years. During that time, I was credentialed media for MMA, boxing, and professional wrestling events, conducted hundreds of interviews, and published thousands of articles as part of a Google News-approved publication.

Beyond writing, I bring over a decade of experience in SEO, keyword research, WordPress management, and Google Analytics (including GA4). I’ve collaborated with more than 300 clients since 2009, providing web copy, product marketing, content strategy, and social media management. From startups to established companies, I focus on delivering reliable, professional work that meets deadlines and drives measurable results.

At the core of my career is a simple principle: strong content builds trust. Whether I’m managing a website, leading a team, or crafting a single article, my goal is always the same — create value, build authority, and help brands connect with their audience in meaningful ways.

If you’re looking for experience, consistency, and a long-term content partner, contact me today.

Featured Work Experience

Calexplornia.com: Owner

2014-Current

Own and operate Calexplornia, leading brand strategy and content development as a photographer, travel writer, and historian; drive audience growth through strategic networking and data-informed social media management, including targeted Facebook ad campaigns, content optimization, and active community engagement.

Sports Hub: Content Manager

2024-2026

Developed and executed a comprehensive content strategy and editorial calendar for ScoresandStats.com. Led and managed a team of writers, oversaw content publishing workflows, and produced high-quality, data-driven sports betting content that engages and informs readers.

BarBend: Health & Fitness Writer

2024

As a health and fitness writer for BarBend, I created research-backed, engaging content that educated and inspired readers on strength training, performance, overall wellness, and exercise equipment.

Bigfoot: Dynamic Content Manager

2022-2024

Served as Content Manager for TSG and BUSC, leading strategic content planning and execution while implementing advanced SEO best practices; leveraged GA4 Analytics and SEMrush insights to drive measurable growth, managed and trained staff. Produced high-performing blog and static website content aligned with brand and business objectives.

Streamline Media: Dynamic Lead

2018-2022

Served as a dynamic content lead for GamblingSites.org and TheSportsGeek, overseeing editorial strategy and content planning while producing and editing articles, and hosting a branded YouTube podcast to expand audience reach and strengthen digital engagement.

Apppicker.com: Site Manager

2012-2020

Led and scaled a team of 10+ writers while driving strategic content planning and PR initiatives, including press releases and media outreach; personally tested and reviewed 1,000+ iOS apps and produced high-performing news and “best of” features that strengthened audience growth and brand authority.

Fitnessjockey.com: Health & Fitness Writer

2017-2018

Produced authoritative, research-driven content on complex health and fitness topics, translating technical information into accessible content that enhanced audience engagement and strengthened brand credibility.

BetFirm: Football Betting Writer

2017-2018

Wrote in-depth NFL and NCAAF sports betting previews and data-driven predictions, leveraging analytics, matchup analysis, and market insights to deliver authoritative content that engaged bettors and strengthened brand credibility.

Rem-Fit: Copy Writer

2017-2018

As a copywriter for REM-Fit, I wrote engaging product descriptions, sleep guides, and landing page copy with the goal of helping customers make informed purchases.

LiveStrong.com: Health & Fitness Writer

2009-2017

Served as a health and fitness writer for LiveStrong.com, producing hundreds of research-backed articles as a certified personal trainer and translating evidence-based training principles into authoritative, high-performing content.

CBS Local: Writer

2012-2014

Crafted lively, engaging content that featured the region’s best food, entertainment, and outdoor experiences,

Examiner.com: National Fight Sports Examiner

2009-2014

Created thousands of sports articles spanning breaking news, in-depth blogs, event recaps, and exclusive interviews; leveraged press credentials at MMA events to secure firsthand coverage, enhance editorial authority, and deliver timely content to a dedicated sports audience.

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