In the race for new business, content marketing has long been championed as a strategy for attracting and gaining new clients. But what happens when the race is over? Too often marketers mistakenly think that once a sale closes, so does their content. This could not...
According to Forrester, 87% of B2B marketers say that they struggle to produce content that truly engages their buyers. I’d argue that could very well be because they are still thinking like marketers—not like editors. Marketers are typically tasked with promoting a...
Content marketing has proven its worth, bringing in three times more leads and costing 62% less than traditional outbound marketing (Hubspot). Despite these stats, a recent NetProspex and Content Marketing Institute whitepaper found that 85% of B2B marketers said they...
The Stats on Content Marketing Don't Lie Thoughtful marketers have embraced content marketing. In fact, 88% of B2B marketers use this effective strategy (source) and most companies spend up 20-40% of their budget on content marketing (source). Over half of business...
Digital marketing remains one of the best ways for both B2C and B2B companies to reach customers. A recent We Are Social study showed that 71% of internet users in the US searched online for a product or service in the last 30 days, and 66% made an online purchase...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]According to a recent Content Marketing Institute Survey, 88 percent of businesses surveyed are engaged in content marketing. Unfortunately, this data does not show how many of these businesses are producing quality...
As part one of our Content Marketing Strategy series, we’re discussing one of the most important tools in a content marketer’s pocket: the buyer persona. A buyer persona is a tool that all reputable content marketers use. It is the driving force behind your campaign,...
To be purposeful, a content marketing strategy must include relevant information about your campaign, like the goals and KPIs. But to be effective, it must also be documented. Not just discussed. Not just a draft. But a written, finalized, and approved content...
It’s that time of year again—time for haunted houses, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin spice everything. It’s also a great time to talk about content marketing. Content marketing is a proven strategy for growing business, which is why 69% of the most effective B2B...
Are you considering re-writing your business’ website copy? You’re not alone. A lot of websites are born quickly and out of necessity, so they often have a TON of excellent information, but don’t necessarily have web-optimized copy.
Many companies copy straight from sales papers, brochures, and other print collateral because there isn’t enough time or expertise on-hand to write website content. Other sites were originally written by the machine operators, engineers, or other subject matter experts who had primary responsibilities beyond website writing.
So, if you’re looking for a place to start, we’ve outlined basic steps and information for you to consider as you begin.
