Category: content marketing strategy

6 questions you must ask before writing anything to promote your business

It doesn’t matter whether you are writing for your website, social media, ads, articles or other outlets, you must plan first, write second. To that end, always ask yourself these 6 key questions to ensure your content will be effective at helping you achieve your goals and promote your business. (more…)

6 types of content you must share on LinkedIn to help your business

When you join a networking group, you know you have to go to meetings regularly and talk to people. LinkedIn is another form of networking with the same rules. You have to show up consistently and communicate with others. The primary way to do that is to post content. But what type of content should you post that will be interesting to your audience and help your business? (more…)

Don’t make these marketing mistakes

Finding the best way to market your business involves hard work and trial and error. While there is no easy path to effective marketing, avoiding some common mistakes can put you on the right track to marketing success. (more…)

How to start a successful blog in 2021

A blog is a proven way to attract and retain clients. It provides a platform for regularly sharing helpful information that your audience wants to know about. When done effectively, it drives traffic to your website, enhances your credibility, and helps you stay top of mind with referral sources. The good news is that blogging gives you significant flexibility in creating something that will help you get more business. If you are considering a blog or you already have one, but it isn’t meeting your expectations, check out these tips: (more…)

How to get more clients with “owned, earned and paid” media

The most successful marketing incorporates multiple channels to get a message across. Yet, many professionals will focus all of their efforts on one or two things missing great opportunities to develop new business and stay in touch with potential referral sources. This is a big mistake because it often doesn’t cost that much more time or money to push out your marketing piece through other outlets. Before you limit your marketing, consider these options: (more…)

8 ways to promote your virtual event

Have you developed a strategic plan for public speaking as discussed in our last post? Now you are ready for the next step. While as part of your plan you should have thought generally about how you will market your virtual event, you need to go into more specifics once you have developed a program. Here are some tactics you should use to build interest in your virtual event: (more…)

What does Google say about you? 6 tips to help beef up your online presence

When was the last time you googled your name? If you haven’t in a while, do it now and regularly hereafter. Studies show that over 70% of people research someone online before hiring or doing business with them. They may google you before or after contacting you to verify your credentials, learn more about you, and/or compare you to competitors. That’s why it’s essential to pay attention to what shows up in your Google results and think about how you can beef up your online presence. (more…)

Podcasting tips to build your business and your brand

Do you listen to podcasts? According to Edison Research, podcasting is the fastest growing type of media and the business world is taking notice. Whether you want to start your own podcast or get attention on someone else’s, there are tremendous opportunities to maximize podcasting. Recently, I heard 2 educational programs on podcasting. With thanks to the speakers on both panels, I am sharing some of their great insights to help others interested in leveraging podcasting to build their business. (more…)

5 ways video can jumpstart your digital marketing

Many professional service firms are far behind other industries in adopting video marketing, but it is slowly changing. Why? Because video is effective across every marketing communication touchpoint. (more…)