Want a More Productive Content Team? Show (Don’t Tell) Your Strategy
February 7, 2022
Nadya Khoja
Lengthy presentations, text-heavy documents, and drip-by-drip conversations aren’t the best ways to help your team learn and retain your brand’s content marketing strategy. Think visually. Even better? Create the visuals.
Steer Clear of Overused Stock Photos With These Planning Tips and Resources
February 3, 2022
Ann Gynn
Sourcing and organizing images take time, and it’s tempting to rely on popular stock photography sites. But with a bit of planning, you can build your own image library – and find less stereotypical options when you do need a stock image.
You’re Not Ready for a DAM (Unless You Do This First)
February 2, 2022
Jodi Harris
Marketers spend a lot of time on repeated and low-level tasks. A digital asset management system can help minimize that. But don’t shop for a DAM solution before you do this exercise.
How To Get More From Existing Content With Historical Optimization
February 1, 2022
Tony Patrick
Breathe new life into old content with historical optimization. Check out a successful example, then follow the three steps to make it happen.
17 Books Perfect for Content Marketers (That Aren't About Content or Marketing)
January 27, 2022
Ann Gynn
You won't find marketing tips or content creation advice in the books on this list. But you will find a wealth of ideas to sharpen your thinking, master the art of persuasion, understand the science of organizing your work, and more.
10 Tips To Write Engaging Content Previews for Social Media
January 24, 2022
Lesley Vos
Social media can be a good place to promote your full-length content. But don’t expect great images to do all the work. Here are some text tips to prompt scrollers to stop, read, click, and read some more.
3 Email Design Trends for Content Marketers To Use in 2022
January 18, 2022
Kevin George
Impeccable email design will contribute to a winning email engagement strategy in 2022. So, let's check out three design trends that will rule this year.
Is There Such a Thing as the Best Word Count for SEO?
January 10, 2022
Ann Smarty
Does word count matter? It doesn’t really. But content quality certainly does. Here are five ways to improve the quality, from structure to fresh sources, and more that will make your content more attractive to search engines and users.
7 Steps to a More Strategic Editorial Calendar
January 6, 2022
Kelsey Raymond
Don’t think of your editorial calendar as merely a publishing schedule. Treat it as the evolving implementation plan for your content marketing strategy. Here’s a seven-step guide to help.
Why Typewriter-Like Linear Thinking Works Better Than Tools for Content Creation
January 4, 2022
Jonathan Crossfield
Treating creativity as the product of tools is like discussing the art of the novel by analyzing the brand of typewriter George Orwell used. Before investing in one, ask whether the tool will add distractions or remove them.
How To Do Less and Get More in Every Facet of Content Marketing
January 3, 2022
Jodi Harris
You may not get a content marketing budget increase in 2022, but you can up your efficiency to more from your content marketing. From strategy and promotion to creation and workflow, find out how to get more value in this go-to guide.
Alone at Work? Use Quiet Days To Set Up for Personal Growth and Content Success
December 16, 2021
Ann Gynn
If you’re one of the few at work around the holidays, it’s easy to feel stuck. No one’s around to return emails or make revisions. Try these ideas for using the time to reflect, reorganize, and reorient your outlook and your content programs for the new year.
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