Given the power of visual content (it’s more memorable and more engaging than text-based content), many marketers have turned to DIY graphic design software or contracted with graphic artists. With more traditionally text-focused people entering the world of visuals, it’s time for a brief refresher on the essential principles of design. It’s time for a […]
Editor’s note: You may have missed the original version of this post a couple years ago. We’re sharing Aaron’s updated version today, as more efficient teamwork is a constant need for content marketers. As content marketers, we have our work cut out for us. Getting original ideas off the ground is hard enough. Unfortunately, when
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Want a shortcut to creating content that will convert, resonate with your customers, and save you time? Enter third-party review websites. For content marketers, reviews are like an unending recipe book. They are your golden ticket to efficient content that converts. (A 2017 study by the Spiegel Research Center reports that displaying reviews can increase conversion rates
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Monitoring your brand’s mentions is not an option these days. It’s a must. The web is open and public. Someone is discussing your brand and you better be there to listen and participate. But is there any way to get more out of a necessary task? Yes. Consider these three ways to turn those brand
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To produce reliable and scalable results, think beyond the content you write. Look at the structure and targeting of your content. Here’s a crash course on three advanced SEO techniques to help you get more conversions and better ranking from content you’re creating. You won’t need the help of your IT department to use these
Video options abound, particularly given its growing influence on content marketing success. If you’re thinking video is best done on social media channels, you may not reap the biggest benefits. You need to create videos for your website. To make that pitch to your brand’s executives, read on and grab some stats to support your
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Google’s recent rollout of mobile-first indexing proves brands willing to (once again) put users first will look better in the eyes of the search giant. But search users have high expectations – they expect the exact information they seek to be immediately available in an easy-to-comprehend way in a format they prefer. How can you
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Editor’s note: You may have missed this article when CMI published it a couple years ago. We’re sharing it now – and we’ve added a new tool – because improving your productivity is a never-ending battle and these tools can help. Are you struggling with too much content marketing work? Looking for ways to improve
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Want to know how to predict and forecast your followers’ behavior? Wonder what modeling techniques can help you predict the lifetime value of your customers? Tracking the pulse of social media allows your company to gain feedback and draw insights to market better. Analyzing data and interpreting it through modeling can help make your brand’s
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If your business is committed to content, you’re probably sitting on a pile of e-books, white papers, and maybe even videos. And chances are, you’re struggling to get people to download them. Often, their promotion makes you anxious. You write more blog posts and social content to promote the original content and hope for small,
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