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The No. 1 Reason Your Customers are Avoiding You

shutterstock_223060006Like many people, I hate, loathe, detest when my inbox is full of emails from companies that I’ve never even heard of, or visited only once. So, I’ve admittedly resorted to giving away my dear friend’s email address (whose name I will not mentioned for fear she will disown me) to avoid being flooded by spam messages. Call me a bad friend, a creative genius or what have you, but I simply can’t stand junk email.

Apparently, I’m not alone. Continue reading “The No. 1 Reason Your Customers are Avoiding You”

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Long-Form vs. Short-Form Content: Which is Better?

shutterstock_251549524There’s been a long-standing debate in the content marketing industry about whether long-form or short-form content is more effective. One side argues that long-form content, which typically runs over 2,000 words in length, makes for a more in-depth and compelling read, while the other side contends that short-form copy, or blogs that are less than 1,000 words, is more easily digestible and sharable. Let’s take a deeper look into the pros and cons of each: Continue reading “Long-Form vs. Short-Form Content: Which is Better?”

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Top Dos and Don’ts of Content Syndication

shutterstock_249028792Do you have a group of rock star bloggers writing valuable, interesting and share-worthy content for your company blog, but you still can’t seem to get the traffic you deserve? If you answered yes, then you might want to consider content syndication.

Let’s face it: Developing killer content is just half the battle. The other—more difficult and time consuming—half is getting people to actually read and engage with your content. Content syndication, or the process of republishing content that already exists on your site to a third-party site, is a great way to earn more visibility and expand your reach.   Continue reading “Top Dos and Don’ts of Content Syndication”

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5 Simple Social Media Strategy Tips to Implement Today

897px-Facebook_like_thumbThere’s no doubt that social media has forever changed the way brands interact and engage with consumers. Through social, businesses are able to spread brand awareness, generate leads and create meaningful relationships with buyers. Despite the various benefits and popularity of social, however, many businesses still seem to struggle with implementing a successful strategy. Continue reading “5 Simple Social Media Strategy Tips to Implement Today”

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eTechHelp Talks Technology at Content Boost’s Content Marketing Crash Course

shutterstock_237634126Investing in technology for your small business can be overwhelming—and that’s an understatement. From computers to phone systems to Internet applications, it can be difficult to determine what technologies best fit your company’s needs and budget.

Luckily, there’s eTechHelp, a global technology consulting and Internet services company that provides a wide range of technology services for business of all sizes. Continue reading “eTechHelp Talks Technology at Content Boost’s Content Marketing Crash Course”

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3 Ways to Keep Your Content Marketing Strategy on Track During the Holidays

shutterstock_233551051The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year—unless you’re a content marketer. For most, the month of December is spent shopping for gifts, attending holiday parties and hitting the slopes. But for content marketers, the holiday season is spent wrapping up end of year projects, drafting content and launching last-minute campaigns—all while short staffed.

Let’s face it: managing your content marketing strategy is stressful enough without having to deal with all of the distractions the holiday season brings. To avoid feeling overwhelmed and ensure your strategy continues to run smoothly, here are some helpful tips to consider: Continue reading “3 Ways to Keep Your Content Marketing Strategy on Track During the Holidays”

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Are You New to Content Marketing? Stop By Our Content Marketing Crash Course, Dec. 4th

shutterstock_231918973Chances are you’ve heard or read about the term “content marketing.” After all, almost every major news publication from Forbes to The Huffington Post has written about it and companies are increasingly investing in it. According to research from the Content Marketing Institute, 46 percent of businesses plan to increase their spend on content marketing, while 32 percent have already made a commitment to keep their budgets the same.

But what exactly is content marketing and how does it work? Continue reading “Are You New to Content Marketing? Stop By Our Content Marketing Crash Course, Dec. 4th”

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Three Reasons Why Your Content Isn’t Going Viral

shutterstock_225896623You’ve just spent weeks creating the best piece of content that’s ever been written. The headline is insanely witty, the graphics are great, the content is rich and you’re 100 percent sure that it’s going to go viral.

But it doesn’t…sigh.

Unfortunately, we all know how this feels—it stinks (to put it nicely). You put your blood, sweat and tears into creating an awesome piece of content only to have it fall flat. So, what gives? Well, it may be due to the fact that your content is lacking the following three things: Continue reading “Three Reasons Why Your Content Isn’t Going Viral”

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How Not to Fail at Content Marketing: Advice Backed by Research

shutterstock_187281707There’s no shortage of advice on the Web. Heck, you can Google just about anything from how to dress your cat to how to raise a chicken farm. At times, however, it can be hard to sift through all the noise to find real, applicable advice— especially when it comes to content marketing.

Let’s do a quick exercise. Open up a browser and navigate to your preferred search engine, then type in the phrase “how to be successful at content marketing.” How many search results did you get? Chances are you got around 6,240,000 results—or 6,240,000 different opinions. Continue reading “How Not to Fail at Content Marketing: Advice Backed by Research”