March 2020

Sheetal Pinto - 3/26/2020 06:12

Public Statements, Emails, Employee Newsletters, Social Posts, and More…

Even as the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge our lives all around, our team here at MintCopy, like our peers, customers and associates, remains positive. We want to assure you that whether you are an existing customer sourcing content regularly through our content agency, or a new customer seeking our assistance with your content strategy and content marketing plan, we are here to serve you. Our team is busier than ever, working on company statements, customer and staff emails, employee newsletters, social media updates, and more, for a variety of clients. Work from home is not our “new normal”; it is our “normal”. Our SEO writers have been creating high quality content working from their virtual offices for the past 12 years…and counting.

Sheetal Pinto - 3/19/2020 06:00

Public Memory is Short; and Long-form Content Isn't the Magic Bullet!

Long-form content has been promoted by many as a solution to getting SEO rankings. One study showed that longer content, which is often defined as more than 2,000 words, led to higher search engine rankings. Yes, it’s true, (quality) content that is longer tends to be more in-depth, which often demonstrates authority on a subject. However, long-form content is much harder to produce. It doesn’t fit every topic. Longer articles aren’t necessarily always high quality. Neither search engines nor human audiences respond well to fillers or fluff. There’s a misconception that shorter articles can’t be effective, but with over 200 elements that go into ranking content, long-form content isn’t the only answer to your SEO strategy.

Sheetal Pinto - 3/12/2020 06:00

Here's How to Perform a Content Audit

Search engine algorithms have continually adapted since the start of the internet. What worked on your website a few years ago may not have the same intensity today. Conversely, some pieces of content may be popular and revisited by customers. Many website owners get busy creating new content while forgetting about the past. Good SEO isn’t only about keywords and titles. It’s about the customer experience. That includes what is already on your site. An annual content audit gives you insights into what’s working and what’s not, in your content marketing strategy.

Sheetal Pinto - 3/5/2020 06:00

Using Topic-Based Content for SEO Success 

Just when you think you think you’ve got a good handle on Google’s search algorithm the company rolls out another update that makes you go back to the drawing board. Pillar content is a newer aspect of SEO that needs to become part of your content strategy. Organizing content by topic helps users find the information they need and presents your website up as an authority on a particular subject. Start with a broad topic, then include complementary topics.