May
To gate or not to gate? That is the question. The sales team screams yes, while the content marketing team begs no. It’s a common battle in all types of organizations: the decision to require specific information from users, usually via a form, in exchange for access to a piece of content. Content g…
Apr
Creating content that appeals to a diverse audience is not just a question of being fair or equitable; it actually makes good business sense. According to the U.S. Census, more than 50 percent of the American population is expected to be composed of minority groups by the year 2042. Your customers l…
Apr
Measurement is a part of any content strategy that simply can’t be overlooked. There’s no question about that. But if measurement isn’t accompanied by analysis, you’ve missed the mark. Sure, measurement can tell you how many people viewed your content, how they found it and how quickly they ditched…
Apr
It’s easy to think of search engine optimization (SEO) as a one-time exercise. When you create web content, you probably think carefully about how to craft meta tags and include keywords in page titles, headers, etc. But do you think beyond that? SEO is not just about placing keywords in key places.…
Mar
You’ve probably noticed that the search results page on Google often includes an information box that quickly provides a succinct response to your question or a brief description of the search term. Welcome to the Google Rich Answer Box. It’s now being used more frequently to rapidly deliver relevan…
Mar
When consumers have questions, they flock to Google in droves. “How do I change a recessed light bulb?” “What is Coachella?” “Who is the richest man in the world?” Several years ago, Google rolled out featured snippets — essentially answer boxes that appear above the first search result. Google is i…
Jan
As healthcare has evolved so, too, have healthcare consumers. Healthcare marketers who don’t follow suit are missing out on prime opportunities. Greystone.Net and Klein & Partners recently released their 3rd Annual State of Digital Healthcare Marketing Report to offer insight into healthcare mar…
Nov
If you’re not yet sold on the idea of incorporating podcasts into your content mix, consider the latest stats from Convince and Convert: 116 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly, up 14 percent in a year. 80 million Americans listen to podcasts weekly. Weekly podcast listeners consume an aver…
Jul
No doubt you’ve been urged by marketing leadership, your communications agency or both to develop user personas that represent who your buyers are and what their journey looks like. Maybe you’ve heeded their advice, and dedicated resources to carefully research and flesh out half a dozen personas th…
Nov
Increasing search traffic and attracting new audiences are key for any successful content marketing program. With so many outlets and opportunities for audiences to consume content, developing a loyal and engaged audience is tougher than ever. Here are five ways to captivate your audience and keep t…