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Most people will not think about insurance as the most exciting topic when it comes to content, but Progressive made insurance more personal with their mascot, Flo. Geico brought in a gecko as an unconventional way to discuss insurance with customers. Liberty Mutual introduced LiMu Emu and Doug to spread the word that you can get customized coverage. These insurance businesses found a way to create interest and a narrative around insurance that makes people pay attention. Your insurance agency can take your content strategy up a notch through these tested and proven techniques that serve your customers.

Think of content marketing like a first date. If all you do is talk about yourself, you’re unlikely to get a second date. People aren’t primarily reading your content to get to know your company. Your audience is trying to solve a problem or get insights into a subject that is of genuine interest to them. The conundrum is that to ensure your content is consumed and appreciated, you must have a well-planned SEO strategy. To get content that meets your SEO needs, you need a content strategy and a way to convey that plan and its objectives to the copywriter. 

When you started your business, you may have begun with a business plan. Over time, your business plan may have changed and adapted as you learned more, and the marketplace changed. The current pandemic has definitely required many businesses to pivot on their strategies. Your content strategy must be dynamic, just like your business plan. Whether you’ve been creating content for many years or are just starting to invest in content marketing, you need to start with a solid foundation.

Key Considerations and How to Decide 

Creating quality content to keep your SEO strategy on target and to provide relevant information to your audience can get overwhelming. Content is vital to your overall marketing plan. You need content as much as you need customers. At some point, you may think that you need to outsource your content creation. Do you hire an in-house copywriter? Should you sign on with a content agency? Both options have pros and cons. Let’s take a look at some of the considerations to think about to make the decision that is right for your business.

The digital world has diversified marketing, breaking it into more areas of expertise than we could’ve ever imagined. Now, everyone has a webpage—and getting yours to the top of the list matters.

Being a strong copywriter is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to taking your place on the first page of Google’s search results. Knowing how to apply SEO is the key to unlocking your website’s potential.

SEO can seem like a completely different language to the layman. Even experienced content writers are still baffled by the rapid-fire changes taking place in the content optimization industry. It doesn’t have to be this intimidating. We have put together this 3-part series dedicated to decoding the mysteries of SEO and offering simple tactics to improve your technique.

When the internet first started, most of us turned our noses up at the prospect of advertising online. As a business owner, you felt that you needed to go with proven marketing. This meant radio ads, billboards, paper advertising, and even the occasional TV ad when things were going well. Most of us have been around long enough to know how the Internet evolved.

When the other advertising methods weren’t as effective, many of us made the decision to focus on digital marketing. At first it started out with the quick pop-up ads that we could get placed conveniently on related sites. Then, we made the choice to really invest in online advertising. Content marketing was still fairly young, and getting your own website wasn’t exactly cheap.

Understanding Content Marketing vs Advertising
Getting the word out about your brand or product involves a careful balance between advertising and content marketing. To do this properly, you need to know the difference between the two.  Both practices are vital for brand awareness, and they each offer various advantages. If you wish to leverage your copywriting and other marketing materials to get the best results possible, your advertising efforts should be only one part of your overall campaign.  

How to Identify Readers and Why You Must
You might create the most compelling, readable, shareable content in your industry, but it is virtually useless if it does not reach the right individuals. To market your business successfully, you must know how to identify and speak to your target audience. Without a clear idea of the demographics you are selling your products or services to, you cannot form a truly effective digital marketing strategy. Instead, you will waste valuable time and money that could be put to good use elsewhere. 

Content Marketing Goals That Stand the Test of Time 
Digital marketing involves a wide range of tasks, including auditing your content and making changes when necessary. While you should certainly update your copy and other materials on a regular basis, you should also be aware that some objectives are timeless. Goals such as creating quality material and reaching your target audience will never go out of style.

We have been talking about how it is important to deliver customized content in order to increase engagement and improve conversion online. While it is true that bite-sized chunks of interesting and unique online content work very well, one cannot undermine the value of more detailed, intense copywriting seen in pieces such as white papers, e-books and presentations.