The Content Strategist
Here’s our weekly roundup of stuff to pay attention to if you care about content strategy! How Google’s Panda Update Changed SEO Best Practices Forever In February, the Google Panda update made clear what a lot of content marketers have known for some time: things are changing. Low-quality content, built primarily for search engines, is no…
I recently received an email from a student studying communication. She was assigned to ask an independent blogger his or her secrets to blogging success. She asked, “What does it take to be a successful blogger,” and, “What do you wish you would have known [when you started blogging]?” I thought I’d share my reply…
Why do companies start blogs, and then, as quickly as they started, stop updating them? In almost all cases, it has to do with a lack of planning. Developing a content strategy, setting clear goals, and creating an editorial calendar are all things that need to be done in order to get the most value…
Congratulations! Really. You not only managed to land a job in this sour-faced economy, but you’ve managed to secure a job as a WRITER for your company blog. We writers know that to be paid by the electronic pen these days is to truly hit gold. More importantly, I’ll be sure to look your way…
One of the most common questions about blogging is, “What’s going to be the return on my investment?” That question is the basis for our upcoming Content ROI Series, starting next week. But as far as businesses who publish branded content are concerned, according to a study by inbound marketing firm, Hubspot, the more content…
Producing great content as a marketing tool for brands is no longer just trendy; it’s essential. Social media and ubiquitous publishing tools have made the ability to create, spread, and weigh in on content incredibly easy. It means that having content isn’t enough. Someone with better content will beat you, and the social media democracy…
In the increasingly real-time ecosystem of the web, relevance is about exposure, and exposure is all about timing. A blogger might spend three hours crafting a thoughtful post, even more if he’s interviewing someone. Those three hours can pay immense dividends – especially if the post is part of a consistent editorial strategy – in…
I had a conversation with a stranger on a boat when I was out living the Internet lifestyle a little bit ago (you know, cruising to Bermuda). We were at the bar and started by chatting about how rough the ride was, and other small talk. Eventually, the man asked me what I did for…
An editorial calendar will save you time and help you keep your blog going when you get busy or run out of ideas. Here are 8 steps to creating yours.
