It can be hard to dive into content marketing’s nuances and complexities without understanding the basic principles, techniques, and tactics. Our glossary for content marketing-related terms can help. Continue reading
Are Inbound Marketing and Content Marketing Still Different in 2021?
CMI’s Robert Rose was recently asked a question he hadn’t heard in a while. Unsure if his answer from 10 years ago was still valid, he did some digging. Here’s what he realized. Continue reading
How to Create a Flexible Content Plan That Gets Results
An editorial content plan documents the policies, processes, guidelines, and standards that govern who does what, when, how, and with which tools. Try this handy tutorial to create a tactical plan for making easier and better content decisions. Continue reading
4 Pitfalls That Can Kill Your Content Marketing (And How to Avoid Them)
Lots of brands are guilty of doing content marketing the wrong way. Let’s take a journey to look at those pitfalls that can kill your brand and how you can walk your content marketing the other way. Continue reading
This SEO Refresher Can Make Your Content More Attractive to Google
While no magic bullet exists to rise to the top of Google rankings, you can always work harder to improve your content’s position. Here’s a refresher so you can move forward today. Continue reading
Discover the Secrets to Successful Content Creation
Every content marketer knows there’s so much more to content creation than thinking up ideas and writing them down. This guide will help you gather the resources and skills you need to create content that delivers for your audience and your brand every time. Continue reading
How to Set Content Marketing Goals That Matter to Business Leaders
Ever had a sales leader or business exec disparage content marketing as “arts and crafts?” You know content marketing isn’t some nebulous, feel-good, unmeasured thing. Here’s how to change the minds of critics Continue reading
Is Proving Content Marketing ROI an Impossible Dream?
Traditional ROI formulas aren’t a great fit for showing content marketing’s value to the business. But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook when it comes to showing results. These ideas will help you express your program’s value in the language of business. Continue reading
How to Measure Content Marketing: The (Updated) Essential Guide
Your content marketing program will be judged by the impact it makes on your business’s bottom line. Try the tips, templates, and techniques in this post to make sure you’re measuring (and acting on) things that make a difference. Continue reading
Know the Basics of Link-Building to Boost Your SEO
Almost 60% of SEO pros say backlinks have a big impact on search engine rankings, according to a recent uSERP survey. Make sure to know the basics, from the terms of art to the types of content that will get you traction. Continue reading
