Vicki Thomas

Content Writer and Strategist
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Vicki is a storyteller. She helps companies, not-for-profits, and organizations tell their stories. Vicki has over 25 years of professional writing experience and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Leading brands in health and wellness, supplements, technology, aviation, retail and construction management, and digital marketing trust Vicki with their stories and content.
As an independent writer with her own business, Good Words Work, Vicki specializes in writing people-to-people content that engages, educates, connects, and supports people. Using her deep experience with Google Search, SEO, AI and LLMs, and research skills, Vicki is an expert at identifying information gaps and writing content that people want to read and share. Vicki writes the content you’re looking for when you have questions and challenges.
In her spare time, Vicki is the co-founder and past president of the Ottawa Women’s Cycling Club, a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Team at the Ottawa Hospital, and an avid cyclist, swimmer, hockey player, reader, and gardener.
Vicki’s Tip for New SEO’s
“Trust in your ideas, and don’t be afraid to speak up. And remember everyone starts at the same place, there will be days when you’re just not sure-this is normal, everyone feels this. Don’t be shy about asking questions. The more you ask the more you learn.”
Posts by Vicki Thomas
Creating a Digital Marketing Career Growth Plan
Digital Marketing is super wide. While It can be highly rewarding, breaking into the industry can feel like standing at the…
Hiring and onboarding SEO interns
A couple of years ago, I started an online store selling houseplants. From the very first day, the idea was…
What I learned from the Women in Tech SEO Mentorship
One of the most impactful steps I’ve taken in my career is seeking out professional communities. The Women in Tech…
Bouncing back better: How to readjust after a layoff
Three years after I founded a startup, things went sideways. Long story short, the other three founders ganged up and…
Project Management for Marketers Who Hate Project Management
I must begin with a confession: I am a project management hater. Ever since college, when I really began encountering…
The Green Personality
The Heart of Every Team Do you naturally focus on others’ well-being? Are you the one your friends and colleagues turn…