Stephan Marais
The science of content marketing is much bigger than publishing an occasional blog. Custom content has grown into a 43.9 billion dollar industry, and even skeptics have to admit that it's serious business. The best content marketers are wizards who are able to blend writing, multi-media content, PR, social media, and networking into a comprehensive online presence.
Are you looking to create content that engages? Does your content connect with people and encourage them to engage? In this article I'll show you 26 ways to make content that engages people , in an A-Z guide of tips. #1: Authors Matter Written content doesn't exist without authors, whether constructing 140-character posts or 1000-word articles.
In my last column, I discussed how to create linkbait by writing about other people. Shari Thurow made a comment that fits in perfectly with an idea I had about finding ways to expand existing content and better market the byproducts of your business: "Instead of linking to the link-bait article, I'll write my own POV [...]
Within the realm of B2B marketing, it's stories, not "features and benefits" that allow brands to create relevant and engaging connections with prospective customers. Successful digital marketers use a variety of content marketing tactics to tell stories according to the goals of both brand and customer.
As more marketing moves from off-line to online distribution channels, there are a number of outlets that can help generate traffic to a company's website and increase brand awareness. In order to get the most benefit from their online efforts, companies need to understand where their customers look for information about their services or products and then provide valuable content on those sites.
An effective content marketing title can make all the difference to your campaigns. Whether it's the number of social shares, Click through Rate, traffic or conversions, a well-researched and strategically planned title can massively help your efforts. Check out these top tips to see how. A lot can be said for a good headline.
