Uncommon "Word Crimes" You Don't Want to Make in Your Best Business Blogs {Infographic}
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Thu, Oct 22, 2020 @ 08:47 AM
Topics: Online Communities, Social Media, Content Marketing Strategy, content distribution, distribution channels, trust building, blogging strategy, short form video
When it comes to inbound marketing, content is said to be King. If that is true, then content distribution is the Royal Chariot! So what works best to get seen?
One of the often misguided bits of content marketing advice that get passed around is that if you simply create good content, you can drive traffic to your website. While it is true that creating good content is absolutely essential for content marketing, it is only the first part of the equation.
Topics: content marketing, Guest Blogging, inbound marketing, Content Marketing Strategy, email marketing, content distribution, distribution channels
Your Blog As The Heart Of Your Content Marketing
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Wed, Jan 30, 2019 @ 07:59 AM
There are many strategies you can employ to promote your brand. And every strategy has tactics you can use to reach your goals. But the beauty of content marketing is the simplicity and power of a blog post at the heart of your marketing efforts.
Topics: content marketing, website traffic, Blogging, business blog, Content Marketing Strategy
Content Marketing Is More Important In 2019 Than Ever
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Wed, Jan 16, 2019 @ 01:52 PM
We always strive to ensure that our marketing efforts are effective and successful - and that our strategy is relevant and up-to-date. Therefore, in a world where marketing fads come and go it's fair to ask if content marketing is still a valid strategy?
Topics: inbound marketing strategy, content marketing, Content Marketing Strategy, digital marketing, marketing trends
Content marketing can be exciting and challenging. It can also be frustrating when your marketing objectives aren't clear cut or are conflicting. Knowing what goals are best suited for content marketing and for you business should be the first step in any content marketing strategy.
Topics: digital marketing objectives, Marketing Objectives, Marketing Plan, Goal setting, Content Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing Trends To Watch For In 2019
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Thu, Dec 27, 2018 @ 02:09 PM
Every year the gurus, experts, marketing pros and other prognosticators offer up their take on what the trends and changes will be in the digital marketing universe. Here's a high-level round up of some these to help you shift your own tactics accordingly.
Topics: inbound marketing strategy, Marketing strategy, Content Marketing Strategy, digital marketing, marketing trends
Call-To-Action Best Practices For Your Inbound Marketing
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Fri, Dec 14, 2018 @ 09:59 AM
As all marketers know, the first job of any marketing effort is to gain the attention of your ideal audience. But the main job of any marketing effort is to get your audience to do something! And this is mainly done with a call-to-action, or CTA.
Topics: CTA, call-to-action, inbound marketing tips, Landing pages, Content Marketing Strategy
Video Marketing: Should Your Brand Go There?
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Wed, Oct 24, 2018 @ 12:53 PM
Business owners and marketers all know that trends come and go. Investing too far into a new channel may be a bust. But the numbers say that video marketing is only going to get bigger.
Topics: Video Marketing, Marketing Plan, video, Content Marketing Strategy, content distribution
AIDA (Not The Opera) For Your Content Marketing Strategy
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Thu, Oct 04, 2018 @ 01:16 AM
One of the problems business owners and marketers are facing today with the full-press advent of content marketing is what some are calling "content overload." Another is boring content.
Topics: website traffic, Content Marketing Strategy, content distribution, lead magnet, AIDA
Every operation of a business rests on fundamentals. This includes marketing, and especially content marketing. However, unlike functions such as bookkeeping, content marketing changes. So what are the "must-have" components of a good strategy?
Topics: Business Blogging, SEO, Social Media, Content Marketing Strategy, content distribution