The better part of valor might be discretion. (Western society certainly has been debating that since the 17th century.) But I am here to tell you that the better part of quality content is an accuracy check. That’s because inaccuracies in your content can derail your customers’ trust in you, your content, and – by association – your business.
Read moreCreating Online Content for Your Customers: Clarity
In a previous blog post I wrote about need for relevance in your online content – matching your presentation to the customer’s need and the purpose of the content piece. I added that an approachable style can underscore your content’s relevance. But what steps can you take to achieve that style?
Read moreCreating Online Content for Your Customers: Relevance
If you are wise enough to have realized that online content is strategic to the growth of your business, then you’ve probably also realized that one key to successful content is relevancy.
Why? Because a customer who finds one piece of content helpful in their current situation is likely to come back to the same source looking for more.
Read moreCreating Online Content for Your Customers: Scannability
Even as the current crisis recedes, offering quality content still remains a crucial way for businesses to attract and retain customers. According to a 2020 survey by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI), 72% of content professionals agree that their organization views content as a core business strategy.
Most of this new content will go online. So how do you do online content well? This blog series can help.
Read moreMy Journey to Content Strategy
I answered the question “How Did You Become a Content Strategist?” recently on the Content Strategy Community Forum and was surprised at the number of comments it generated. Here, then, is the story of my journey to the profession of content strategy.
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