Year in review: our key achievements in 2016
As we’re entering 2017, we wanted to share with you a recap of what we did last year and share some thoughts on what we’ll be working on this year. 2016 was another busy year…
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5 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 common but easily fixed SEO mistakes
Whether you’re publishing content to generate leads, or to raise awareness of your brand, you need to get traffic to your pages. Quality traffic. Social media is good for traffic, but it actually makes up…
Read MoreMake 2017 the year of user-generated content
The demands of content marketing can be brutal. As soon as you end one campaign, another one starts. The pressure of continually coming up with fresh ideas and then actually finding the time to write…
Read More8 ways to use social media for SEO
Search engine optimization (SEO) is still one of the best ways to reach customers, regardless of a business’s target customer base. With 69 percent of customers researching online before making a purchase, it’s essential that…
Read MoreYou should not underrate the power of email newsletters in 2017
Content Marketing Institute Founder Joe Pulizzi says recent news illustrates five trends for content marketing in 2017.
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 More4 examples of how brands schedule social media posts
If you want more customers, you have to find them. The simple truth is that customers won’t discover your business near as often as you want them to, so if you want to grow your…
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 MoreWhat to expect from content marketing in the first 90, 180 and 365 days
So you want to do content marketing. You’re going to put up a blog, start publishing once a week, and the new customers will just start pouring in. Alas, no. Alright… I suppose it is…
Read MoreAll content should convert: how to align content marketing and lead generation
Every day, every week, I meet marketers who tell me they can’t be expected to create content that will generate leads. They always have good reasons: my industry is specific, decision-making takes time, I focus…
Read MoreWhat will you ask Santa this year? The best content marketing tools for 2017 – free eBook
The holiday season is here! Yes, you are probably under pressure with all the christmas shopping. Or you still might be working on your marketing wish list. But the end of the year is also…
Read MoreDo you make any of these 10 content marketing mistakes?
The principle of content marketing is simple: Content attracts an audience and builds trust. Trust, over time, becomes sales. Making that work in the real world is harder than it sounds. That doesn’t mean it…
Read More6 tips for writing high converting SMS marketing copy
If you’ve yet to include SMS in your content marketing strategy, then it’s imperative that your reconsider your priorities. SMS marketing will yield tremendous value in 2017 and you’ll want to be a part of…
Read MoreThe 8 content marketing resources that made me a better marketer in 2016
Many, many things happened in 2016. Jimmy Butler broke Michael Jordan‘s Chicago Bulls record for points in a half on January 3rd. We certified the world’s largest ever blue star sapphire at 1404.49 carats on January 4…
Read MoreHere’s what successful bloggers are doing behind the scenes
So much blogging advice is centered on writing quality content, sharing on the right channels, and using the right visuals to complement your topics. But the reality is that these are just the things that…
Read MoreHow to measure content marketing success in 2017
How are people finding your content, and what are they doing once they’re on your pages? What are your most effective audience acquisition channels, and which of these are driving the most significant business performance?…
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 MoreSocial media & lead generation: the missing links
After speaking with hundreds of marketers on the topic of lead generation from social media over the last year, we’ve noticed several key gaps in many of the current methodologies and practices shared by prospects….
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 MoreHow to get started with content marketing – and succeed
If you’ve been on the fence about trying content marketing for your business, but are finally ready to give it a try, this is the post to read. It’s written for you bootstrappers. We assume…
Read More7 tips to make your content SEO friendly
Writing high quality articles for any reason can be difficult and stressful. You need to be coherent, grammatically correct, and get your message across to your audience in a convincing manner, which is no easy…
Read More11 effective lead magnets you should use in 2017
If I just had some good leads, I know I could [insert action]. How many times have you thought some variation of this statement? Having a bunch of email subscribers, website members, or social media…
Read More5 ways to build a blog from scratch
You don’t need to make excuses. There are lots of legitimate reasons why you haven’t prioritized your blog. Maybe you are a one-person marketing team and need to focus your attention on paid promotion and…
Read MoreYou should not stop content marketing during a website redesign
Have your ever seen a successful and well-ranked website just because it was beautifully designed? Certainly not. A website without great content is simply useless. Your website is the face of your business – it educates your audience…
Read MoreHow intelligence helps you extend the life of your content
Leverage these three techniques to extend your top-performing content’s life from 18 minutes to forever Read the full article at: contentmarketinginstitute.com Most marketers would be tempted to believe that it’s ok to publish a piece…
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 MoreLess than 10 minutes to build your newsletter with Scoop.it Content Director
How do you measure if your content marketing strategy is successful or not? For most marketers, the answer is: traffic, leads, revenue. We all know now that creating great content on a regular basis is not…
Read MoreHow content gives birth to leads
How does content marketing generate leads? In the first few years of content marketing, there wasn’t much clarity on the answer to this question. ROI-driven marketers didn’t have any other measurement system other than Google Analytics,…
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