Posts Tagged ‘better content marketing’
SEO to Know: 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete With Giants
Small businesses are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to competing in a crowded marketplace—and no marketplace is more crowded than the Web. That’s a lot of competition for those precious few spots on the first page of search engine results. In almost every industry, there are giants. You know them; everyone does. They’ve…
Read MoreRomancing the Customer: 5 Ways to Keep Long-Term Customer Relationships Alive
The purpose of content marketing is to attract and retain customers by giving them exactly what they want—when they want it. You romance your prospects by providing the information they need, then building trust over time, so they’re inspired to do business with you. You win them over with your expertise, knowledge and helpfulness. After…
Read MoreYour Content Marketing IS Your Brand: Here’s Why…
Back in 2009-2010, Toyota spiraled into what was the largest car recall in United States history, eventually recalling a total of 9 million vehicles worldwide. The recalls were the result of mechanical problems that caused unintended acceleration, leading to a number of preventable accidents and even several deaths. But by 2014, Toyota had regained its…
Read More4 Ways Small B2B Businesses Can Nab More Sales
Small B2B businesses face complex problems in today’s marketplace. You’re dealing with stiff competition from global importers who drive down prices and, at the same time, trying to get a foothold in an industry full of well-established and anchored domestic competitors. If you can’t offer the lowest prices or the lightning-fast service of big, high-volume…
Read More4 Key Ways a Blog Boosts Your Marketing Strategy
A recent study showed that more than 75% of B2B marketers use blogging as part of their marketing strategy, and best in class marketers rank it as “most effective.” While other tactics continue to work their way into successful marketing strategies, blogging remains a vital piece of the content puzzle. Here are 4 key ways…
Read MoreAn Integrated Transition to Enterprise Content Marketing
Content marketing is not new — but it’s so effective, it’s here to stay. The advantage over traditional advertising is direct communication with consumers. Content answers questions, sparks imagination, and shows off your knowledge and expertise. Heading up a content strategy within your organization is no easy task. So many departments will be impacted by…
Read MoreWalking Dead Tips for Content Marketing Strategy Buy-In
When you’re trying to get buy-in for a new content marketing strategy, the landscape can appear bleak. Perhaps your company doesn’t understand that a great content marketing strategy is the path to not just surviving in a competitive market—but thriving. How can you pull together a great team, then get everyone working together so your…
Read More5 Content Marketing Tips: How to Add *ZING* to Dull Subjects
Some topics seem SO inherently boring. Content marketing is all well and good if you’re working in an exciting field with endless subjects to explore, but what if you sell life insurance or manufacture Teflon? Jazzing up a seemingly dull subject isn’t as hard as it sounds. Stop boring your target audience by following these…
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