Marketing has drastically changed over the past several decades in terms of the delivery methods but no matter how you look it, it is still content driven and always will be. It used to be solely about print media and ad space but now it is more about vying for attention from your online audience. This can be the biggest constraint but with the right content, geared toward the right market, you have an opportunity to be seen and heard.

Consumers consume content: Feed them a healthy rich diet.

“The single most significant trend is the continued emergence of content marketing as a standalone discipline. Content, in all its shapes and forms, is core to everything we do as marketers.” Econsultancy.

You need remarkable content. Just what is that?

Remarkable content is written for your buyers and their needs. You are here to provide solutions to their questions and problems. When you can do this, you will see a higher conversion rate. You have the opportunity to attract your audience with compelling content and images through your blog posts, website, e-newsletters and online discussions.

How will these statistics influence your content marketing strategy? (courtesy of WSI)

1. 79% of marketers report that content is more effective than paid advertising.
2. Blogs have 434% more indexed pages
3. 90% of consumers find content useful

Research:

• Your audience, your buyers and their key drivers of what makes them tick.
• Where do they hang out?
• What interests them most?

When creating your content, think about some of the common questions you have been asked.

• What problems does your product or service solve?
• How will your product or service help them improve their career, their daily lives?
• What makes it difficult for them to do what they need to do on a daily basis?
• What are their obstacles to success?

Your solution based content can produce reactions and needs to your offerings. Help your readers thrive and flourish.

Feed their hunger.

Invest in your content: 60% of the sales cycle is over before the buyer speaks with your sales team says HubSpot. This means it is up to your content to drive the message home with your blogs, ebooks, webinars and any other online content.  “People don’t need to be told how awesome you are, let them come to you.” @sbedrick #BDNMaineWhatsNext

Content is more than text:  Use images. They capture attention, invoke emotion, are more widely shared and help to simplify your message. Share the images on your social networks like Facebook and Pinterest. Articles with images receive 94% more views.

“Harnessing the power of images and visuals will make your marketing more powerful and more memorable.” Anita Campbell.

In a 2012 study by ROI Research, they found that 44% of respondents were more likely to engage with brands who shared pictures. This is a pretty big number that shouldn’t be overlooked. Visual content is fast becoming an important force for online communications.  Pictures communicate your message quickly and succinctly.  Consider the rise of infographics! This is a huge market to disseminate a variety of information, share data and statistics. Fav 5 Infographics

Here is an informative overview about the tools and benefits of visual marketing: How to Optimize Your Marketing for the Visual Marketing Revolution

“Blog posts became Facebook updates and Tumblr posts, which shrunk to Tweets and finally to Instagram or Pinterest. Here’s how smart brands are navigating the new visual social-media era.” Ekaterina Walter.

Share your “remarkable” content on your social media channels. Make sure it is a mix of third party articles which are industry specific and rich, some of your content and blog posts that are solving problems and answering questions and finally your company’s landing pages which is for the final lead conversion process.  Your goal is for your audience to not only read and visit your site but to also share your content and materials.

Is your content:

• Sticky
• Useful
• Engaging
• Educational
• Problem-solving
• Insightful
• Branding
• Experiential

When you post poor content, you don’t get visitors.
When you don’t get visitors, you lose money.
When you lose money,
You close your doors.
Don’t close your doors, write rich compelling content.