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Committing to A Long-Term Content Marketing Plan

If you asked the average person about digital content marketing 10 years ago, they might have shrugged and written it off. Content marketing used to be reserved for big companies trying to appeal to a new generation online. Today the online landscape is very different: companies big and small have websites, blogs and social media channels. Having a presence isn’t enough: to be successful online, you need a sound content marketing plan with measurable return on investment.

Your FAQ Page Can Boost SEO and Customer Satisfaction

There are few acronyms as well-known as FAQ. The FAQ page, or Frequently Asked Questions, is an important section of a website, where customers can seek answers to the most pressing general questions. Whether it’s a company’s shipping policy or an important piece of instruction, FAQs make a customer’s life easier. The page can be found on all of the most visited websites in the world. Your business, whether big or small, can benefit from having one too.

Content Writing Tips That Work  

Let’s admit it: everyone thinks they can write well. However, the truth is a little harder to swallow. Writing is difficult, and perfecting the craft takes work like any other. Good writers have that balance of talent and effort nailed down to a tee. However, it can be overwhelming to account for another factor: marketing your writing online.

Get Your Audience to Stop Searching and Start Looking (At YOUR Content!)  

The internet is a wonderful, but inevitably addictive place. It’s common to spend hours scrolling from post to post on your smartphone, as different pieces of content fight for your attention. As content consumers, it’s interesting to take a step back and take note of what content draws us in, and what turns us away. Regardless of our reactions, all that content is vying for our attention.

Do (Lots!) More with Content Marketing

There’s no feeling like writing that first blog post. It’s not easy putting down thoughts about something specific – whether it’s your professional expertise or a personal insight. Writing a blog can be a great tool to learn and grow as a marketer and content publisher online.

More Expert Content Optimization Techniques

Last week, we covered part one of our tips on Strong Rankings for your Digital Content. As mentioned, SEO and the page ranking system are cornerstones of effective digital marketing. This week, we continue exploring some of the most important signals to consider when it comes to Google search engine optimization.

Digital marketing has become an essential avenue to achieve visibility and success for your business, online and offline.

Take a Page Out of Award-winning Songwriting Techniques

Writer Richard Bach once said, “A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” When it comes to writing and creating content, there are times when the most established writers among us feel like amateurs. While we may be experts in our fields, sharing our expertise in an engaging way requires a whole new set of copywriting skills.

What Works, What Doesn't

For those of you still unfamiliar with digital marketing, it’s important to understand that SEO is more than just a passing trend or an online buzz word. It’s actually one of the most efficient ways to improve website visibility across the board. Not only have we delved into the algorithms responsible for recognizing quantitative value, we’ve also discovered metrics that can do more than just measure site popularity.

One of the most popular SEO tools to date is SEM Rush, a full-service platform that offers a holistic view of UX. But, like any other tool, it does very little good if you don’t know how to use it. Even the most complete data set won’t help with content optimization if you aren’t aware of best practices for implementation. Keep reading to learn more.

Content Marketing Stands to Benefit!   

Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who is widely regarded as one of the best thinkers in human history. It’s worth doing a little research to find out more about how he contributed to modern philosophy. Although the contributions of Socrates have been largely applied to psychology and critical thinking, they can also strengthen your content marketing strategy in surprising ways.