Look at your screen right now. You probably have multiple tabs open, emails flooding your inbox, LinkedIn and Twitter updates constantly appearing, and you’re reading this post.
The internet is a crowded, cluttered space — and somehow your content marketing needs to make an impact.
The trouble is, many marketing teams don’t have a definition of “impact.”
Remember the slogan “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?” It was originally coined in reference to paper and plastic products, but it also can be applied to your content marketing strategy. Not only can repurposing content save you time, but it also can help you generate way more results.
The strategy of repurposing existing content has been oiling the HubSpot content engine for years, and this Thursday, we’ll be hosting a webinar with Likeable Local to give away our secrets.
On the web, there are few things more discouraging than a big block of text. That’s because humans are visual creatures — we tend to gravitate toward content that is pleasing to the eye, and we’re especially drawn to visuals that capture (and keep) our attention.
It’s no wonder that 70% of marketers planned to increase their use of visuals in their content marketing this year. Sometimes visuals are just a more effective and creative way to present information, data, or difficult-to-understand concepts. After all, they don’t say “a picture is worth a thousand words” for nothing.
Did you know that just 3% of people generate 90% of the impact online
Considering this alarming statistic, it should come as no surprise that leveraging the power of this select group of influencers serves as a highly valuable strategy for businesses looking to expand their reach.
To help you get familiar with the concept of influencer marketing, HubSpot teamed up with with influencer marketing platform, Traackr, to create The Content Marketer’s Guide to Influencer Marketing. This free guide has everything you need to help you identify the right influencers, perform outreach, and leverage these relationships to grow your business.
While many marketers are drawn to the visual nature of SlideShare (it is a popular platform for sharing visual content, after all), it’s important to remember that SlideShare marketing is both an art and a science.
The art side of the equation, no doubt, is obvious: Creating a SlideShare presentation requires that you craft a compelling story, and then bring that story to life through the careful selection and arrangement of typefaces, colors, illustrations, photographs, and other elements.
I’ve written my share of blog posts about content marketing. I’ve also written a few ultimate guides in my time. But I’ve never combined the two — maybe because the prospect of trying to produce an in-depth version of the thing I do for a living seems too daunting. I mean, where do I start? And more importantly … where do I stop?
It’s no secret that infographics serve as an interesting way to serve up information in a visually appealing way. But for those of us that lack design skills, the creation process can seem a little intimidating.
Where do you start? What data should be represented? Which colors work best? How should it be formatted?
97% of marketers believe in the power of content marketing, according to our recent study of content marketing trends in Europe. With 71% of European marketers creating more content this year than in 2014, it’s clear that content as a strategy to reach audiences remains powerful and continues to grow.
However, with marketers increasing their publishing volume, it’s likely that your target audience is starting to feel bombarded with content.
At HubSpot, our marketers are outstanding teachers.
Not to toot our own horn, but they have a ton of tips, tricks, and hacks that can be used to help other marketers meet and exceed their goals. So in an effort to spread this knowledge, we’ve decided to start a weekly video tutorial series called #HubSpotHowTo.
So, you’ve read dozens — if not hundreds — of SEO articles on the web. You’ve digested countless tips and tricks for improving your website’s SEO. You’ve even (over)paid that self-proclaimed “expert” to help you develop an SEO strategy that aligns with your business’ goals.
But after all of the reading and learning and strategizing, it dawns on you: You haven’t actually done anything yet.
Infographics that really stand out are far more than just a smattering of pictures and charts. They might tell an engaging story — one built around compelling data, graphics, or illustrations. Or perhaps they serve as a really helpful visual resource.Continue Reading
No matter the format, message, or style of online content, everyone’s striving to reach the largest possible audience. Making that a reality depends on creating something that answers an audience’s most pertinent questions, is presented in an engaging way, and maybe even offers some new ideas no one’s hit on before.
As content marketers aim for these goals, one ingredient can distinguish popular content from something that barely gets noticed: the input of a subject matter expert (SME). Partnering with an SME can strengthen content’s credibility and value, yet knowing how to connect with such an expert requires skills that aren’t inherently part of a marketer’s usual wheelhouse.
Locating the right people, getting prepared for an interview, and drawing vital information from them depends on accessing your inner journalist and sharpening up your outreach and interviewing skills.
The best content marketers aren’t afraid to share. Share content. Share links. Share ideas. Share data.
The thing is, sometimes marketers get a little protective of their stuff because there are less-than-scrupulous people out there who take content and then try to pass it off as their own. All that hard work, and none of the credit. Not cool, less-than-scrupulous people. Not cool.
For marketers, tracking meaningful data is key to understanding how to generate leads. Of this data, pointed feedback from prospects and customers is especially valuable.
The best way to collect it?
Surveys.
