In the past few years, I’ve seen an emerging keyword research process that simplifies keyword research. However, this approach kills results. This approach is what I like to call the “Minimum Search Volume Threshold Approach.” The core of this approach is the desire to target search terms with a minimum threshold of 1,000 organic searches/month. […]
A content strategist’s responsibilities vary from company to company. If you work for a large corporation, your entire job might be to develop the editorial calendar. If you work for an SMB, you may be responsible for a wide range of tasks, some of which don’t even involve strategy. The job title means different things […]
Surely you’ve heard the phrase “content is king.” And while it may be a terribly overused expression, the fact remains that it’s true. Everyone knows that creating strong content is the best way to connect with your audience, increase brand awareness, drive sales, and boost ROI and profitability. But who exactly is pumping out all […]
After all, you don’t just want people to read one blog post then bounce from your site forever. You want them to share it with their network, follow you on social media, and read every new post you put out. It’s kind of like being a musician. You don’t want to be a one-hit-wonder — […]
Regardless of the type of business you work in, it’s safe to assume that you already know what a CEO and CFO are. If you’re a little more in-the-know, you’re probably already aware of what a CTO does. But do you know what a CCO is? A CCO is a chief content officer. Now many […]
How to Build Your 2021 Marketing Strategy (from an Agency Owner Who Helps Construct Dozens Every Year) With 2020 coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about how we should be spending our marketing dollars in 2021. That’s right: it’s time to start thinking about your 2021 marketing plan. I know, it’s a […]
With Google driving 57.8% of all referral traffic on the internet, it’s no secret that SEO is a powerful marketing tactic for any business. Sure, some successful businesses ignore SEO. Some successful businesses still send me snail mail, hoping that I’ll take out a $10,000 loan from them on a whim. That doesn’t mean you […]
We can all agree that investing in marketing is important. But how should you invest in your digital marketing efforts? Sure, you can take the do-it-yourself approach and run your own marketing campaigns for as long as you want. However, building and implementing a strategic marketing plan is time-consuming. As your business grows, doesn’t it […]
Perhaps you’ve heard that “content is king.” Maybe you’ve even heard of inbound marketing. But what does it all even mean? You’re aware that change is afoot when it comes to how people make purchase decisions. Authenticity is everything. People don’t want to be sold to. They are wary of over-inflated promised and outright lies. […]
Content marketing is one of the smartest investments that you can make in your business. Unfortunately, far too many businesses get it wrong. They get too salesy. Or they ignore SEO. Today, we’re going to walk through the seven most common content marketing mistakes that cost businesses thousands of dollars per year.
