The content marketing game is hard. Having to consistently publish valuable, relevant and high-quality content over the long haul, finding the perfect managing editor who is equal parts project manager and keeper of your brand’s voice, scaling a team of writers, designers and video editors to communicate your stories, and getting your stories in front […]
I’m working with one of our creative/techie teams to imagine a new brand for a software client. This is from-the-ground-up work that keeps our creative minds happy – branding, identity and digital marketing with a big splash of SEO. We recently started to develop the company’s website – the future beating heart of its digital […]
Tried-and-true content marketing tactics are all over the internet. “Top 10 best practices …”, “Amazing tips and tricks from the pros …”, “Winning marketing strategies …” Generally, the advice works. Things go wonky, however, when common sense leaves the building. Let’s break down six of these techniques: Tactic #1: Build an insanely great website You […]
If you thought corporate blogs had their moment, you might be surprised to learn that what’s old is new again. Blogging is not only alive and well – it’s thriving. For the third consecutive year, Fortune 500 companies reported increased use of blogs to reach current and prospective customers, according to a September 2018 study […]
Whether you’re constantly working on your website or it’s running on autopilot, it can be easy to forget about routine website maintenance. Just like a car needs its tires rotated and fluids checked, your website needs a regular tune-up in order to perform at its best. True, it’s not as sexy as a design revamp […]
It’s that time of year again. With a new year on the horizon, businesses are setting sales goals and solidifying their budgets for pursuing said objectives. Oftentimes, leaders of business-to-business (B2B) companies have difficulty differentiating the many marketing tactics out there. While I would never claim there to be a one-size-fits-all plan, I can say […]
A five-year time frame is an eternity in digital marketing. In 2012, content marketing was uncharted territory for many businesses. They were investing heavily in social media, but the idea of a holistic content marketing plan was relatively new. Fast-forward to 2017, and nearly 90 percent of B2B marketers use content marketing as a foundational […]
Your industry keeps getting more crowded, and search engine algorithms are constantly evolving. So how do you snag a prime spot in the search rankings and stay there? While there’s no magic formula, optimized content is a big part of the battle. Try these strategies to give your site an SEO boost. Don’t worry about […]