In the 1990’s, blogs started as a platform for individuals to share their thoughts and opinions online. Today, blogging has evolved into a marketing strategy for large and small businesses to drive traffic to their websites, create more leads, and build trust with their audience. In fact, a consumer behavior study by Technorati revealed consumers […]
The blogosphere isn’t just a passing trend – it’s a universe of intriguing information, relevant news, and content that gets today’s customers talking. If your brand isn’t on the map in the blogosphere, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to reach your target audience. Blogs are a main source of information to today’s consumers. […]
Poignant, share-worthy content starts with knowing your audience. Different consumers have varying expectations when it comes to your brand’s content. Tailoring your efforts to fit your ideal target audience helps your message resonate, striking a chord with the right people at the right time. It’s critical to know what type of content speaks volumes to […]
Almost anyone can create decent content. But exceptional content? Now, that takes more effort and planning. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Content is King,” which is true. But if you send out lots of mediocre content, it creates extra noise in an already saturated market. And frankly, it doesn’t do you or your business any […]
These days it’s all about content, content, content. Companies everywhere are using content to improve their SEO, connect with customers, add value, and offer great information. But what does this really mean? What the heck is good content anyway? You’re not alone. This is the cry of many business owners as they realize they have […]
Establishing a successful blog is more than spinning up a WordPress site. Managing a blog is about well-written blog posts that engage your audience, offer relevant information, and promote your brand. If done right and sustained over time, it can also go a long way toward establishing thought-leadership, but there’s more to writing a great […]
There’s a lot of competition on the web for readership. If you have a blog or website, chances are you’re competing with many other sites for readers, and every day there are challenges in keeping your loyal readers around. Whether your articles have interesting subject matter or not, there are things you may be doing […]
Before diving in here I want to take a brief moment to define (in my mind) what dynamic content is. Websites are made up mostly of static content; static because it’s likely been there a while without change. Most websites are made up of mostly static content, which isn’t necessarily a good thing, but it […]
In the words of the A-Team’s John “Hannibal” Smith: “I love it when a plan comes together!” In this case “the plan” was more of a general aggravation and fear that lingered over four months and ended with a simple answer for saving Content Marketing from itself before it’s too late. Does it need saving, […]
Up late. Frantic. Staring at the television looking for something … anything … to hold my attention and keep it. Minute to minute. Episode to episode. Season to Season. A journey worthy of Binge Watching to get caught up, and the impulsive purchase of the newest DVD or singular episode online to keep the fix […]