Your call to action directs your audience as to what you want them to do in each piece of content. It provides consumers with clear next steps and direction, which can reduce friction for customers, prevent decision fatigue or overwhelm, and generate more conversions.
Unfortunately, these calls to action are also often misunderstood, which can make them frustrating.
Here are some examples of the common issues I see with CTAs and how to fix them.
Read MoreIf you've ever wondered whether there's an ideal length for a blog post, this is for you. You can read a hundred different answers and none of them will give you a definitive answer that works for you because they aren't you!
For the most part, there's no need to get caught up in these kinds of questions. What's more important is to confirm that you're helping your audience with an actual problem, or giving them a perspective with information that's useful.
Read MoreYou need to approach all of your content, particularly your sales pages, thinking about how what you’re writing is going to serve the reader, and plant the seed that working with you or purchasing your product is potentially their next step.
Good content is about more than simply being well-written. It’s about providing your readers with the answers to the questions they’re searching for.
Here are 3 critical questions your content needs to answer.
Read MoreIf you’ve heard that blogs are outdated and there’s no point in starting one, or that you should abandon your blogging efforts in pursuit of a social media strategy, I’m sorry to say that unfortunately you’ve likely been given bad advice.
Now granted, blogging practices have changed. And, yes, social media can be a great way to grow your business. But blogging is far from dead. In fact, blogging can be an integral element of a larger content marketing plan if executed properly.
Here are some of the top reasons you still need a blog on your website if you’re looking to grow your business.
Read MoreCreating content for your marketing strategy is a never-ending process. That’s essentially the name of the game! Continue to show up, continue to serve, continue to add value to your audience, and you’ll see tangible results over time in the form of sales and community growth.
Knowing that content curation is beneficial and showing up across platforms, though, are two very different things.
If you’re struggling to know what to post, content prompts can help to fuel new ideas and inspiration around telling your story, providing value, and sharing your offers to better engage your audience.
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