The 10 do’s and don’ts of FAQ pages
The modern FAQ has evolved to become one of the most important pages of your site—both for new visitors and for returning customers. But if you’ve never created an FAQ page before, or if you…
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Each of your employees should be a writer: here’s why
Once a company grows beyond its initial team, it almost always hires a dedicated writer to handle various responsibilities. For example, technical writers specialize in writing manuals and other technical documents to be read and understood…
Read More6 secrets of viral content
Whatever type of online business you are engaged in, you should understand the importance of content marketing. 87% of buyers say that content affects their choice. And now imagine, what will happen if everybody from…
Read More6 photography tips to bring your content marketing strategy to life
It’s no secret that one of the key factors in running a successful content marketing strategy is to feature exceptional visuals that draw in the reader and evoke certain emotions and actions. And since custom…
Read MoreContent intelligence insights: the hottest content marketing trends for 2018
Content marketing has been one of digital marketing’s hottest topics for years. Here is the proof – you can see by yourself that, according to Google Trends, the interest in the term “content marketing” hasn’t…
Read MoreIs less more in content marketing? A data-driven answer
If you read content marketing blogs, many of them will recommend to focus on quality and not on quantity. The mantra is: less is more. Focus on doing a few great pieces of content rather…
Read More4 major content distribution pitfalls to avoid in 2018
According to the Content Marketing Institute’s annual research on content marketing trends, 53% of marketers attribute the success of their content marketing campaign last year to their content distribution efforts. They had figured out their…
Read MoreContent intelligence insights: a look at the most popular social media tools
What are the most popular social media tools? If you think of social media software, you’ll probably have a bunch of names in mind. And with a quick Google search, you’ll find countless of blog…
Read MoreFour components of an excellent inbound marketing strategy
Ever since HubSpot CEO Brian Halligan coined the term “inbound marketing,” it has been all the rage. And for good reason. Unlike its counterpart outbound marketing, inbound marketing does not shove products or services into people’s…
Read More7 content marketing tactics to help you engage your target audience in 2018
Businesses that want to be competitive in today’s marketplace must invest in content. However, many brands fail to see a return on investment and, therefore, grow weary of putting more time and money into what…
Read MoreHow research and outreach can massively improve your content marketing results
Do you want to get more reach to your content? You publish content You get some shares But it’s disappointing. Because… Your content is great We’ve all been there before. But if you change your…
Read MoreWhat is the ROI of a knowledge sharing platform?
In a previous article, I gave you a few tips on how and why you should implement a knowledge sharing solution in your company. This represents a significant investment, and we’re fully aware of it….
Read MoreShare of voice: what it is and how to increase yours
There are a lot of marketing metrics tossed around these days. LTV… CPC… ROI. Even LOL (which measures how you respond to your publishing calendar). But share of voice means more to us than any…
Read MoreUpcoming changes to Scoop.it plans and pricing for individuals
At the end of last year, we conducted a significant research on the way our Pro and Business plans were used alongside our free version and on the value perceived by our users and customers….
Read MoreChoosing which CMS is best for you
Which CMS is best for you? Nearly half of all websites use an established CMS to help better manage the content on their sites. It’s little wonder: content management systems (CMS) can make having a portfolio,…
Read MoreContent curation: the complete guide to leverage third-party content
Curated content. The term has been used to cover many different things. Most marketers are familiar with the practice of sharing other people’s content on social networks, what we’ll refer to as social curated content. Curated content actually covers much more than just social sharing, and can help your content marketing results in ways you don’t imagine.
Read More5 content marketing mistakes that scream amateur
Everyone starts somewhere. I want you to be super successful. There are so many pitfalls in content marketing, but if you follow the advice below, you’ll enjoy a smoother start than I did! 1. Starting…
Read More5 ways content intelligence can make you a smarter marketer
Does your content marketing need an upgrade? If you’re like most content marketers, it does. Because many content marketers still struggle to get a positive return from their content marketing. And even the marketers who…
Read MoreIs print the missing piece to your 2018 content marketing strategy?
When someone mentions the term content marketing, you immediately think about blog posts and infographics, but what about good old-fashioned print media? Could it be that print is actually the missing piece to your 2018…
Read More3 easily overlooked tips for producing effective webinars
According to the 2017 Content Marketing Benchmark report, 58% of marketers use webinars as a content marketing tactic. And this isn’t putting into consideration other studies that show webinars are effective, especially for business-to-business (B2B) marketers. Webinars…
Read MoreContent 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 MoreHow to integrate Scoop.it with Sociabble
A few months ago, we had the pleasure to host a webinar with our friends at Sociabble (If you missed it, you can catch up here). At that time, we announced our exciting partnership to make…
Read More3 ways content can light a fire under your list building strategy
Virtually every marketer has heard the phrase – “the money is in your list.” So why aren’t your email marketing campaigns gaining momentum? The two biggest reasons are: The leads you attract aren’t very interested…
Read MoreFive automated tools to make your business more effective
Since being introduced decades ago, automation has become a staple in the manufacturing industries as well as marketing. With the advancement of recent technologies, that same tool can now be applied to more menial tasks….
Read MoreHow to avoid 5 big mistakes in content curation
Content curation has so much going for it. Less content creation time. More authority. SEO benefits. Leads. The list goes on.And while we urge you to do more curation this year, we want you to…
Read More5 ways to get your readers to actually finish your articles
When was the last time you read an article online from start to finish – no skimming or skipping paragraphs? For most of us, consuming an entire piece of content – especially of the long-form…
Read MoreGetting started with content marketing: 3 different frameworks for SMBs to set the right expectations
So you finally decided to embrace content marketing for 2018. That’s great news! But do you really know what to expect in terms of investment? As we stated in a previous post, content marketing works… success is proven, but some upfront investment is required. Of course, it will depend on what you’re trying to achieve with content marketing (get better rankings, get more traffic etc.)
Read MoreLearn to leverage clever headlines involving power brands to generate buzzworthy content
A healthy blog is the cornerstone of a successful content marketing campaign. Each article needs to speak to your target audience with a consistent brand voice. The articles you choose to publish must solve a…
Read MoreContent intelligence: a new step in the Scoop.it journey
Everyday, there are 4 million blog posts, 100,000 news articles and 500,000 hours of video published on the Internet. A wealth of information and knowledge. A wealth of information and knowledge that is lost for…
Read MoreHow the right content strategy can allow you to charge more
Are you looking for ways to increase prices and drive higher profits? Believe it or not, the answer might be as simple as enhancing your content strategy. If you’ve never explored this relationship, now’s the…
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