How to free up your content creation workflow
How long does it take to write a blog post? If you’re an average blogger writing the average blog post, it’s 3 hours and 20 minutes. But writing that post is just one step of…
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Content Curation Strategy: A Comprehensive Hands-On Guide
When businesses decide to give content curation a shot, they usually take one of the two paths: they jump in head-first with no strategy at all, or they overthink they strategy and rarely do anything.
You can see the first scenario quite often, and it’s no surprise.
Content curation feels like a simple thing to do—you find the content you like, you share it along with your thoughts on it, and you move on. Your content calendar is full and your boss is happy. But this approach means you’re investing your time into something you can’t quite measure the results of.
Read MoreIs your employee advocacy program failing? Here’s how to fix it
“Why the hell don’t my co-workers share any of my content”? As a marketer, you probably asked yourself that question at least once. Get your colleagues to share corporate content is indeed tricky. Last year,…
Read More3 content strategy articles you should not miss
Every week, I consume content. Actually, lots of content 😉 And I found some amazing, very insightful pieces – I thought I must share them with you folks. So here we go, here are my…
Read MoreHow to set up a high-performance editorial calendar
You know you need an editorial calendar. Maybe you know because you read our earlier post about it, or you know because you’re already using one… or you know because you’ve just had it with…
Read More5 tips for crafting compelling testimonial pages
When it comes to reaching customers online and convincing them to purchase your products and services, trust is a major factor. Customers aren’t going to do business with a company they don’t trust. And while…
Read More4 ways to diversify your content strategy
It’s 2017. And what that means is that there’s no excuse for bad content. Gone are the days when you could publish fluff listicles with vaguely related stock photos and expect to drive great traffic….
Read More5 proven benefits of editorial calendars
Ever heard of “random acts of content”? It’s an activity many content marketers fall prey to when they don’t have a coherent content strategy – or they have a content strategy, but they don’t follow…
Read MoreTeach a man to fish: moving from facts to wisdom in marketing
In the world of SEO, tips posts are your bread and butter – people love it when you tell them exactly what strategies to use in order to build professional success. The problem with these…
Read More3 ways to get the most out of your blog content
A recent study from HubSpot.com reported that 60% of marketers say blog content creation is their top inbound marketing priority. And yet, for those of us just starting out, the goals of blog content remain nebulous….
Read MoreWhat’s the secret to developing content that stands out?
There’s more to being successful in online marketing than creating and publishing content. These are important steps in the process, but they don’t guarantee results. Everyone is publishing content these days and you have to…
Read MoreHow to maximize content exposure without watering down your message
It’s not always easy to create a piece of content that reflects well on your brand and resonates with your target audience. So when you’re able to create content like this, you want to make…
Read MoreHow to organize a workflow that keeps content marketing on track
A well-planned workflow is crucial to keeping your content marketing efforts on track and ensuring that you meet your goals. You may often find that you are receiving content late from your team, that it’s…
Read More6 surprisingly simple ways to become a more confident writer
There’s an epidemic sweeping through the content writing industry. People are spending more time curating other people’s content than crafting their own original pieces. In a world where it’s easy to simply grab something from…
Read MoreThis is what to do before and after you hit “Publish”
A blogger’s job is much more than just writing. If you only write and post, there’s a chance nobody will see your content. Your blog is a tool to help you accomplish a goal. Whether…
Read MoreHow to design a content strategy that generates leads from day one
If you are just getting started with content marketing, rebuilding your strategy, or simply having a hard time generating results from lead generation, this is for you. Too many marketers still believe it’s impossible to create content…
Read MoreHeadlines matter. Here’s how to get yours right.
How much time do you put into the headlines of your content? 30 minutes? 10 minutes? Less than two minutes? For most of us, it’s probably far too little. Especially if you were to ask…
Read More3 strategies for making your website’s content easier to consume
If you’re spending thousands of dollars on content each year, you have to carefully consider the return you’re getting on that investment. There are a number of factors that impact ROI, but one of the…
Read MoreThis week in content marketing: tips, AI & video marketing
What’s better than a bit of content marketing inspiration to start the week? Here are 3 content marketing posts that I absolutely loved, and I thought it would be good to share them with you guys. Let’s go!…
Read More4 unique ways to connect with customers through content
The concept of engaging and wowing customers has never been more important than it is today. The internet – and specifically social media and blogging – has given every brand an opportunity to reach out…
Read More5 signs your digital marketing strategy just isn’t working
You’ve been pouring money into your brand’s new digital marketing strategy for three months, six months, maybe even nine months…but where are the results? Are you seeing any tangible rewards? Just because you have a…
Read More5 reasons you need to consider hiring a content marketing consultant
Has your content marketing strategy gone by the wayside? Do you lack a formal strategy altogether? If you feel like your content marketing isn’t where it needs to be, then now’s the time to get…
Read MoreWant to be a successful content marketer? Do these 10 things
You want to do content marketing. Profitably. Efficiently. Without having to study it for months first. No problem. We’ve got your to-do list. These are the data-backed best practices of the most successful content marketers:…
Read MoreYour target is not on social media? You should still consider content marketing
Social networks are trendy and a lot of companies see them as a good way to gain online visibility, but some of them still limit their actions on the internet. The reason for that? “My…
Read More3 reasons why you should include content marketing in your 2017 budget
Dear marketers, the end of the year is just around the corner. It’s time to take a deeper look into 2017 and start thinking about which marketing actions to deploy for 2017. Why not launching a content marketing…
Read More6 unexpected ways you’ll benefit from writing content
Content marketing is one of the most effective marketing strategies you can employ, and the benefits are overwhelming—you’ll see higher traffic, higher customer retention, growth in other marketing areas like SEO and social media, and…
Read MoreYou just hit publish. What happens next is up to you
It takes a lot of work to create a piece of high-quality content. By the time we’ve hit the “Publish” button, most of us let go a sigh of relief. “Glad that’s done,” we…
Read MoreHow to let visual content lead the way
When content marketing comes to mind, most people think about blog posts, news articles, press releases, and eBooks. And while these are all key components of an effective content marketing strategy, you can’t generate the…
Read MoreHow to be a one-person marketing machine
Feeling lonely? If you’re a content marketer, there’s a reason: Most of us are one-person teams. And while going solo might make happy hour kinda dull, it doesn’t mean you can’t get lots done –…
Read MoreMarketing automation and content marketing: 5 steps to success
Marketing automation and content marketing: 5 steps to success. These five steps help take the mystery out of one of digital marketing’s mos
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