Melanie Kross

Content Writer & SEO/AI Search Strategist

United States

I create, optimize, and refine content that improves search visibility across traditional SEO and AI-powered search experiences.

I’m a content writer and SEO/AI search strategist focused on creating content that gets found and delivers value. I write and optimize content that supports visibility across search engines and AI-powered discovery, combining strong messaging with search strategy, audience insight, and performance-driven execution.

My background includes content writing, content optimization, keyword research, SEO strategy, and content planning—all centered on helping brands build authority and reach the audiences that matter most. I believe good content should do two things well: serve the reader and support business goals. That is the standard I bring to every project.

Portfolio

Educational Presentations

Cybersecurity

Palo Alto Networks
What Is a Cyber Attack?

Cyber attacks are evolving fast. This exhaustive guide explores the latest threats, attacker methods, and defense strategies to help cybersecurity leaders prevent modern intrusions.

Palo Alto Networks
What is SIEM?

Enhance security with SIEM: detect threats in real-time, streamline incident response, and ensure compliance by aggregating data from across your network.

Various Blog Articles

Southlake Style - Southlake's Premiere Lifestyle Resource
09/17/2021
A New Medical Drama Series That Will Get Your Pulse Pumping

I don't know many people who have watched "The Queen's Gambit" and expressed disappointment. The same is true for "Grey's Anatomy." Both are exhilarating for those who enjoy medical dramas. Long before "The Queen's Gambit" was born, however, author Judy Walters was writing chess into the backdrop of a medical drama titled " Pulse."

Tourtexas
4 Family Adventures You Will Only Discover in Frisco

Frisco is the best vacation place for family fun excursions that never cease, with diverse museums, scenic parks, and lazy rivers. This fast-growing community, located just north of Dallas, is one of Texas' most family-friendly places.

Article I wrote for Passen & Powell PI Attorneys
02/12/2014
Trenching Injuries on Excavation Sites | Passen & Powell | Chicago Injury Trial Lawyers

Excavation is considered one of the most hazardous construction operations that exist. Recently, on January 8th in San Antonio Texas, The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited DNT Construction of Round Rock, Texas, with several violations and safety hazards after a worker was injured from a trench collapsing.

Passen & Powell | Chicago Injury Trial Lawyers
07/01/2013
Texting While Driving Epidemic | Passen & Powell | Chicago Injury Trial Lawyers

Although many states, including Illinois,distracted driving chart 300×224 Texting While Driving Epidemic have made texting while driving illegal, in 2011, 23% of automobile accidents were a result of distraction by cell phone usage. That is 1.3 million automobile collisions. Driving while texting makes an accident 23% more likely.

Van Wey, Metzler & Williams
07/03/2018
Pedestrian Fatalities and Serious Injuries Rising

Pedestrian injuries and fatalities are nothing new. Unfortunately, there have long been cases of people being hurt or killed by inattentive drivers. But drivers today are more distracted than ever - nearly 6,000 pedestrians died in the U.S. last year.

Van Wey, Metzler & Williams
03/20/2018
Infant Brain Damage: How a Doctor's Negligence Could Cripple a New Life

The birth of a child is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After you've spent nine months of anticipation and sleepless nights wondering who your child will be and whether you'll be a good mother or father, the doctor finally places that perfect baby in your arms. Tragically, some families' joy turns to sorrow within months of their babies' births.

Passen & Powell | Chicago Injury Trial Lawyers
12/24/2013
Holiday Safety Tips | Passen & Powell | Chicago Injury Trial Lawyers

Passen Powell Jenkins would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Please keep in mind the following safety tips offered by the National Safety Council especially for the holidays: DECORATING SAFETY Never place lighted candles near trees, curtains, or near any flammable material Keep small children away from holiday plants,...

Van Wey, Metzler & Williams
03/18/2019
Life After A Traumatic Brain Injury

More than a year after suffering a traumatic brain injury, Arizona Representative Gabby Giffords resigned from her U.S. House seat January 25, 2012. Despite the great strides she has made in her recovery, she is an example of how those who survive traumatic brain injuries can be debilitated for years following the injury.

Website and Landing Page Content

Protect It First Aid and Safety
08/20/2020
Website Page Content

I wrote website content for each page of the Protectitnow.com website

Social Media Ads | Marketing Collateral | Infographics

Unpublished
01/14/2020
Ingredient Standards

Marketing Collateral piece designed for sales reps to use in the field.

Burninjuryfirm
09/10/2013
Workplace Explosions Infographic

Article I wrote and turned into an infographic that receives many more clicks than a regular text article.

Videos | Powerpoints

Published eBooks & Memoirs

Private Client
09/03/2018
Dangers of Xarelto eBook

Consulted with attorneys at PI firm and created this eBook as a website giveaway.

Van Wey Law, PI Attorney
01/05/2017
Prescription Drug Safety

Consulted with PI attorney to write eBook for firm website resource

Thebookpatch
08/19/2015
The Old Flight Jacket

I turned a handwritten manuscript into a published memoir about the life and times of Cecil E. "Ike" Bell, a WWII vet who was the lone survivor when his plane was shot down over Germany occupied France. I was able to complete this before he passed.

Email Campaigns