Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 1) How long should a blog post be? Today the average blog post is 1151 words. hours to write.”.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificia l Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. One of the top challenges marketers ask us about at Marketing AI institute is how to use artificial intelligence (AI) for blogging. AI can help.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Here are three big names to take a look at for content marketing inspiration: BuzzFeed. This Internet media company has been making waves for almost a decade, focusing on churning out content that spreads. This company succeeds by evolving with the digital world as it changes, not as an afterthought.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Should you put dates on your blog posts and content? Those that advocate removing dates from content, tend to say they do this to improve the traffic they earn from organic search. For example, in my search queries for “should you put a date on content,” just two among the top 10 results did not have a date. Minimalism.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2013

I’ve been a web marketer for a long, long time. Having built my first web site ( DVD Verdict ) in April 1999 and managed one of the larger SEO teams in the country from 2006 to 2009, it’s safe to say I’ve seen many changes in web marketing over time. That’s a blog post for another day. Let’s dig right in.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

If you’re looking for a short and easy answer to blogging questions, here you go: How long should a blog post be? How long should it take to write a blog post? How often should I publish blog posts? In corporate blogging and more broadly, in B2B content marketing , it’s not so simple.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The company provides the combination of a talent marketplace and content marketing software to manage projects and campaigns.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With that kind of search volume, how is a business supposed to get its content to rank high, let alone rank on page one? Since search is one of the most common ways for customers to find relevant answers to their problems or to find products, you must write your content with people’s search intent in mind. Stay informed!

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. That means you need to write messaging that’s completely client-concentric. Write like you talk.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 2, 2018

I sought her out on a visit to the city after reading her blog, and seeing her work at HubSpot on the Inbound PR model. I’m a long-time fan of Iliyana’s blog. She’s earned a reputation as a forward thinking practitioner in marketing and public relations. Iliyana has used her blog to help develop her thinking.

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Blogging Agency Meeting Web 61

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. The metaverse, Web 3.0, David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers .

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Barokas

MAY 31, 2019

Content must be on-brand and consistent, without being overtly promotional or repetitive. Half of B2B marketers say producing content consistently is a top marketing challenge (Content Marketing Institute) and 65 percent have trouble producing engaging content (Zazzle Media). It’s a tall order.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 12, 2019

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute's blog. The Marketing AI Institute was created and is powered by PR 20/20. No matter what content you write or what stories your brand tells, there’s a good chance a machine can help you do it better. What Is AI for Content Marketing?

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

Matt Cutts’ infamous blog post advised “sticking a fork in it” because guest posting for links was done. Methodology After compiling our list based on the sites’ guest post lists, we also added our own sites by using Ahref’s Content Explorer. So, you’ll also need to judge the quality of the writing itself.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. LinkedIn Pulse takes your ability to promote your company’s content to a new level by sharing your knowledge in highly targeted way s. 5) Reach a different type of audience than your company blog.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 9, 2016

As a content marketer, I’m always on the lookout for whatever edge will improve my content’s reach. But with so many other brands also using content marketing, the task can seem Sisyphean at times. And the benefits go beyond building awareness for your content. Full-Text Syndication.

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Content Marketing Marketing SEO Web 40

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A content marketer’s job is to create quality content that gets in front of readers organically. After all, what is content worth if you don’t access the readers who would most benefit from your writing? Google continuously updates its algorithms to rank blog posts and web pages.

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Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. Pay attention to these 12 things when writing a press release for your demand gen content.

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Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. Owned media, aka content, is content you produce that lives on your website or blog. Shared Media. Shared media is also known as social media.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

They write quality posts. That’s according to the results of a survey of 1,377 bloggers conducted by Orbit Media a web design agency. These habits are applicable to corporate blogging where a blog is a central platform in a content marketing strategy. 1) How long does it take to write a blog post?

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Cision

JANUARY 13, 2016

Eighty-three percent of B2C marketers and 84 percent of B2B marketers say sales is an important content marketing goal, according to an annual report by the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs. But generating revenue from your content is easier said than done. Step Six: Start Selling.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. The moral of the story for marketers: SEO, PPC, social media – it’s all tied together. Clint is co-founder of ThinkSEM , a Roseville, Minn.-based

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PR 20/20

APRIL 29, 2023

Content production, such as blogging, is an effective way for associations to communicate with members, build authority, increase visibility, and drive traffic to their website. Additionally, as the experts in their field, and creating blog content can help associations like yours establish authority and thought leadership.

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Engineering Google Tools Blogging 77

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

ChatGPT and Playground are among the first artificial intelligence (AI) applications using a text-based web interface that uses the GPT-3 language model. Public relations applications: analysis, editing, research and writing The promise of GPT-3 is that it will automate and eliminate administrative tasks.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Creating good content is just half the content marketing equation. The other half is content distribution. First, for many marketers, so much effort is poured into the creation that distribution becomes an afterthought. What’s the open rate in email marketing? On and on the lists go….

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PR Breakfast Club

JANUARY 11, 2015

Let’s talk for a moment about better content marketing through simple theft. I’m not talking about lifting Joe Pulizzi’s last blog and posting it as your own. I’m talking about taking from web developers processes to make lean content. Writing a press release? Eliminate waste.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Social media existed back then, as did blogs. How many PRs write blogs and truly understand how to optimise them for Search? There’s a hell of a lot more to writing and promoting a blog post than bunging in a few buzzwords. Incidentally, for journalists, content marketing is, in many respects, the new PR.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

For all those still complaining about search and social, now a decade beyond the advent of the so-called Web 2.0, It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. Comment: Content marketers should borrow this hint from reporters in their own work.

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Cision

AUGUST 22, 2016

One of the biggest developments for content marketing may have been hidden in plain sight for the last year. From a communications and marketing perspective, it’s important to understand what AMP is, how it works and how you can implement it in your content marketing.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 14, 2021

Although press releases may seem like they have nothing to do with online marketing, they actually have more overlap than you initially realize. Not only will you pique the interest of journalists who may want to write a story on your business, but you’ll also be able to attract the attention of qualified leads. Gain Backlinks.

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Polaris

MARCH 20, 2015

And it would have been an even bigger mistake if my business relied on web traffic to pay the bills. In April 2012, Google introduced its Penguin algorithm update as part of its on-going effort to combat web spam and improve search results for users. I enjoy writing. Having a blog has also led to new business.

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PR 20/20

JUNE 30, 2022

It provides a thorough overview of the why and how of utilizing Instagram to market products and services, while also linking out to countless subtopic pages like how to gain Instagram followers and tips for taking great photos with your smartphone. But isn’t a pillar page just a really long blog post?”. Improved SEO.

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Engineering SEO Instagram Writing 80

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

Content marketing will be more than just a trend to watch in 2016. Creating and distributing consistent and relevant content is considered a proven strategic marketing approach that attracts and retains an audience and drives customers to action. Here is my Q&A with Lisa Davis, Director, Marketing, at Marketwired.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

There’s something similar at play in those B2B organizations facing challenges in content marketing. Certainly, the most successful content marketing is very deliberate. 1) Random Acts of Content. 1) Random Acts of Content. Why does content marketing fail? Customer questions are deliberate.

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