Made you look. I am stepping into the age-old debate on press releases where everyone wants to add his 2 cents. Last April 2012 in an article called 4 Ways to Rethink the Press Release, Jonathan Rick said, “Every year, for the last ten years, someone has proclaimed that the press release is dying. While the rumors of its demise are exaggerated, they are not totally unfounded.”
Topics: business blogs, content marketing, Corporate blog, Business Blogging, inbound marketing, SEO, business blog, SERP, blogging strategy
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
Content Writing 101: Why Your Words Matter
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Wed, Mar 06, 2019 @ 04:27 PM
Your written content does not have to be Pulitzer Prize quality stuff. But what you say and how you say it on your website and blog is critical.
Topics: content marketing, Keywords, Writing, content creation, featured snippets
3 Steps To Achieving Your Marketing Objectives
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Wed, Feb 27, 2019 @ 12:30 PM
There is more to marketing objectives than simply increasing sales, and the key to achieving your objectives is to have a plan or three!
Topics: content marketing, Marketing Objectives, Marketing Plan, Goal setting, sample marketing plan
Using Case Studies To Boost Your Inbound Marketing
Posted by Jaco Grobbelaar on Wed, Feb 13, 2019 @ 01:01 PM
Showcasing your clients before, during, and after they have benefited from your product or service is a powerful way to communicate your offering to prospects. Why? Because everyone loves stories!
Topics: content marketing, Branding Case Study, content creation, digital marketing, case studies
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
Okay, so that title might seem a bit esoteric. But, the truth is, marketing at its core is a primal activity. And it really has great deal in common with your grandfather's tackle box.
Topics: content marketing, conversion, lead generation strategy, Marketing strategy, AIDA
Content marketing is alive and well going into 2019. While the tools and tactics continue to evolve as they always have, the core value of content marketing remains the same: providing relevant value to your target audience with the goal of long-term engagement.
Topics: content marketing, SEO, Social Media, video, marketing trends
Marketing Plans: If It's Not Documented, It Won't Work
Posted by Jon Sooy on Wed, Nov 07, 2018 @ 01:00 PM
There is an old saying that goes, "Plan your work and work your plan." That's a truism and a clever phrase. But the deeper truth is that if you don't document your plan, it's not likely going to go well - if at all.
Topics: content marketing, inbound marketing, Marketing Plan, Marketing strategy, lead generation