A client recently asked, “Does LinkedIn deprioritize posts with external links, or does it just prioritize native content?” It’s a sharp question that speaks to a common challenge in B2B marketing: how to balance content designed to drive website traffic with content that builds authority and engagement on LinkedIn. For marketing leaders looking to optimize […]
Do you ever stare at your computer waiting for a moment of pure genius to strike? Does it take hours or days to come up with one piece of good content? You’re not alone. If we could snap our fingers and make quality content appear, we’d be millionaires. Unfortunately, we don’t have any magical tricks […]
The importance of content creation cannot be overstated. It’s a key component for search engine optimization (SEO) success. It often forms the offer strategy in successful paid search marketing efforts. And it’s a core component of successful social media engagement. At the end of the day, however, to make it work as hard as it […]
Blogging isn’t just a passing trend – it’s a universe of intriguing information, relevant news, and content that gets today’s customers talking. If you don’t currently have a company blog, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to reach your target audience. Blogs are a main source of information to today’s buyers and consumers. They […]
It’s one thing to write a blog post and another to make it readable and shareable. As everyone who has ever written a good blog post can attest… it’s not easy. There’s a lot that goes into a decent post in terms of content alone, but it goes beyond that. Attention spans are short and […]
When we started Digital C4 back in early 2010 we just offered search engine optimization (SEO) and paid search marketing – mainly Google Ads. Writing blog posts and developing content for clients was on our radar, but it wasn’t something we really considered as a service offering. Fast forward to 2025 and today blog management […]
Mobile users are shopping and searching for information on their phones more than ever. In fact, according to eMarketer, the average US adult will spend 3 hours and 43 minutes each day on mobile devices. While not all of this time is spent online, 49 percent of consumers use their smartphone for shopping, and in […]
I speak with prospective clients nearly every day about SEO, paid search, and certainly content. In fact, the importance of content creation for marketing departments cannot be overstated and often dominates these conversations. Content is critical for our clients as it most-assuredly strengthens all our SEO efforts and plays a role in PPC and paid […]
Every marketing department out there wishes for a bottomless budget but that just isn’t realistic. More often than not, marketing has too many goals and not enough funds to meet them. That said, a great marketing strategy doesn’t need an endless supply of funds to be successful. When it comes to creating content – in […]
Anyone responsible for creating blog content has been there (frankly anyone responsible for content period). Writer’s block. Let me take you back to when I was working client-side. I’m sure it’s a story that you can relate to. I refreshed the company website. It looked great! I needed to improve my online visibility to I […]