Category: Content

If You Write It, Will They Come? 7 Content Formats That Get Noticed.

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We all want to create content that gets attention for many reasons. For one thing, who wants to spend time writing, editing, revising, proofing, designing for no one to see it? But beyond ego, creating attention-grabbing content is important because it can increase your reach as people share it with their friends and colleagues.

With the constant onslaught of content we’re all exposed to every day, achieving that goal is getting harder and harder, even when you know you’ve created something really good. Experts note that the type of content that “goes viral” is emotional, is easy to digest, has great visuals and is mobile friendly, among other things. I’d add the type of content you create is important. Some formats simply appeal to people more quickly than others. 

Here are seven types of content that grab people’s attention:

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The Do’s and Don’ts of E-newsletters

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E-newsletters are highly-used and highly-useful tool in the content marketing toolbox. And with good reason, e-newsletters can be great vehicles for delivering brand messages, connecting and engaging with target audiences and sharing the brand story. The success of e-newsletter effort comes down to a few simple dos and don’ts. Whether you have an established e-newsletter or are weighing the value of starting one, read these rules and examples of strong e-newsletters in order to produce an effective content marketing tool. Continue reading “The Do’s and Don’ts of E-newsletters” →

How to Purge Excess Content from Your Website

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The ideal website is easy for users to navigate intuitively through the content they need. And while many websites start out simple, it doesn’t take long for well-intentioned content to build up and become cumbersome, ultimately clogging up the well-planned, beautifully-designed navigation.

While a lot of content can be evergreen, it’s important to make sure less valuable content isn’t getting in the way of users’ attempts to find what they need. A new website design is a great time to undergo the process of weeding out unnecessary content, but you can also implement an annual or bi-annual website content audit to examine what’s on your site and identify what needs to go.

View this infographic for the right questions to ask yourself when determining which content to purge:

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Why Writing and Travel Go Hand in Hand

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Many of the world’s most famous writers, such as Ernest Hemingway, J.K Rowlings and F. Scott Fitzgerald, traveled the world and wrote timeless, memorable tales based on their experiences. It’s no secret that travel provides inspiration and not just for writers of fiction. Marketing copywriters who travel see the world from a variety of perspectives. And while world travel offers a host of opportunities for personal growth, I would argue that you don’t need to leave the U.S. to experience and understand many different ways of life.

Whether it’s near or far, if your copywriter is taking a vacation, whether it’s sightseeing, adventuring or relaxing on the beach you should jump for joy! Your bound to get better writing and here’s why:

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Are You Using Content Curation to Elevate Your Content Marketing Strategy?

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Other people’s expertise is important! Research shows curated content should make up 25% of your organization’s content marketing. Does your content strategy include this essential tactic? If not, read on to learn how implement it right away.

When you curate content, you gather relevant content from the third-party sources (influencers in your industry) and share it with your audience. I’ll use this post as an example of one method of content curation; lists of resources that further delve into the topic you’re posting on.

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