Do you own a small business? Does any part of your profit margin depend on local sales? If the answer to either of those was “yes,” then you need to consider optimizing your website for local search results. Local SEO content uses localized keywords, landmarks, and location specific language to make your business more visible to people living in a close physical proximity. This creates a local link that results in more on-site sales, and that’s always a good thing, right?

Craft Your Online Content Optimized for Voice Search 

The digital world isn’t made up of the same old typed DOS language that it was when many of us were just starting out. Now, the newest and most effective method of digital communication has returned to the spoken word. Our fascination with vocal commands has brought us full circle, and voice-controlled computers, phones, and the Internet of Things have become common-place in many of our lives.

Last week, we covered the first part of the Content Marketing Institute’s 2019 B2B Report. Staying on top of the latest trends and techniques is the cornerstone of effective B2B marketing; and this is a fantastic resource for both marketers and business owners alike. Keep reading for more valuable information you can use. Let your content marketing dollars go further and bring you greater ROI.

Content marketing has undergone a serious transformation since the concept was first introduced to the digital marketplace. Now, we know that the majority of successful marketers focus on using online content to add value rather than pushing sales. This is increasingly important in B2B marketing that targets professionals and industry insiders.

It’s true, bad grapes make poor wine; BUT good vintners only use the very best grapes. The same concept applies to your web content. The quality of copywriting is directly affected by the quality of the brief that directs the content. When savvy content marketers provide a brief, they are trying to figure out the best strategy for their writers. They are finding the best grapes to make the best possible wine.

No one wants to spend hours designing and writing content that’s rejected. Content writing or copywriting and digital marketing are all based on strategy and value. When copywriters don’t receive enough information about a company’s goals, audience, and purpose, they are left trying to fill in the blanks. This leaves both the client and the writer frustrated and losing time and money.