Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2022

It seems simple at first—at least that’s what most brands think when it comes to SEO strategy. Then, you create similar content by following the “10 ways to do X” format if the first page is littered with that approach. But does this confined approach to SEO still get results today? So what’s the outcome?

SEO 118

SEO Strategy Brand Branding 118

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2020

There’s an opportunity for content marketing as audiences become fatigued with Coronavirus news and marketers reallocate live event funding One of the goals of content marketing is attracting an audience of likely buyers to your web properties and giving them a reason – and the means – to return regularly.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Content Marketing Conference Marketing 119

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

They say the only thing constant is change, and that’s certainly true in the world of content marketing. Every month, or so it seems, there’s a new must-do-or-you’re-toast trend in content marketing. So, how do you keep up, or better yet keep ahead, with your content marketing strategy?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Engineering 120

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Are you focusing on writing quality content? Or focusing on creating content for SEO purposes? The post Writing for SEO – How Important Is It For Your Small Business? And can you balance both? appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

Small Business 168

Small Business SEO Writing Publicity 168

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When I started as an editorial intern at Contently, the first thing I realized was that I had a lot to learn about content marketing. In college, I majored in mass communication with a media studies concentration. To help all the new and aspiring content marketing interns out there, I decided to create this syllabus.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Video 86

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Eight years ago I oversaw the worldwide media launch of a Glasgow SME. Social media existed back then, as did blogs. “Do you realise the SEO juice that gives our company Dave?” SEO had nothing to do with me as a PR man and it was my intention to keep it that way. Do PRs Need to Know About SEO?

SEO 120

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. If you didn’t believe it can drive sales, amplify brand awareness, build brand credibility and supercharge your SEO, then you wouldn’t be reading this would you? So, how do you get it right when it comes to content marketing?

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Anne Carton is a small business consultant, digital marketing expert and blogger working with Designhill , the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace. Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. Want to deliver valuable content in 2016?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Trends Marketing Storytelling 120

Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

Without great content, you lessen your chance of generating leads and conversions. Simply put, content marketing is an effective way to generate and nurture leads, as well as keep your brand relevant in today’s digital world. What is content marketing? Research the types of content marketing that sell.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing Crisis Communications SEO 75

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Using SEO to court Google’s algorithm should be at the top of the list for your 2019 marketing strategy. According to HubSpot, in 2018, 61 percent of marketers say improving SEO and growing their organic presence was their top inbound marketing priority. Optimize your content. Use social media.

SEO 71

SEO Strategy Guidelines Social Media 71

PR 20/20

MARCH 2, 2023

Do you need more blog subscribers? Subscribers are loyal contacts that raised their hands, saying they want to read your content. They help gauge what the industry wants to read and determine if your content is getting readership ROI. Of course, you do. The problem is that it takes time. You need some quick wins.

Blogging 79

Blogging SEO Trade Shows Pinterest 79

Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

All content marketers run into problems every now and then. Maybe you’re not getting enough traffic to your blog or you’re not ranking well on Google. At his recent presentation at Content Marketing World , marketing technology expert Ian Cleary shared how the right tools can help solve your biggest content marketing problems.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Tools Marketing Google 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2016

To me, this liking phenomenon is a gimmick and gimmicks on Twitter are about as old as Twitter itself (Google faces a similar challenge in SEO). Again, there are tools that will automate some aspects of this game, which enable anyone to completely remove the “social” from social media. j4V1meSZ4B.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 68

Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. It refers to any content created by users themselves, rather than by a brand or business. What is user generated content? User content gives your brand a chance to engage and connect with customers online.

Social Media 62

Social Media Strategy Media B2C 62

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. PR drives SEO. PR’s role goes beyond earned media coverage, but it’s still an essential piece of many PR campaigns.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Content marketing is all the rage, and for good reason: it works. With 70% of internet users saying they’d prefer to learn through content rather than ads , content marketing makes perfect sense. Still, there’s a lot more that goes into content marketing than simply writing a blog about a new product.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Google 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 23, 2018

According to Content Marketing Institute Research Director Lisa Beets ( @LisaBeets ), “Nearly all top-performing B2B content marketers—90%—put their audience’s informational needs ahead of their company’s sales/promotional message.”. Today, more B2B marketers than ever rely on a content marketing approach.

Content Marketing 81

Content Marketing B2B Trends Marketing 81

The Proactive Report

JULY 4, 2017

Without that you don’t have a site or a blog. But you also need great quality content. Google has said that the two most important factors in search viability are quality content and the number of inbound links from other relevant websites. Would you expect to see this content in a magazine or book?

SEO 113

SEO Google Analysis Guidelines 113

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Blogs are purposeful, succinct and educational.

Blogging 92

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

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. How did the ThinkSEM agency come to focus on search engine marketing and landing pages? Well, I was sorely mistaken.

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 21, 2018

It’s easy to fall behind rapidly evolving SEO trends, which include optimizing your website with the right keywords, using paid online marketing and using structured data—but there are five strategies that many PR pros miss when incorporating SEO into their campaigns: Back in the 90s, how did mom and pop stores grow their businesses?

SEO 74

SEO Strategy Engineering Local 74

Onclusive

JUNE 17, 2020

Their statistics show that branded websites and other forms of owned media are the second-most trusted form of marketing, with 70% of global respondents saying they completely or somewhat trust these sources. Savvy brands are focusing on owned media and content marketing.

Strategy 273

Strategy Media Television Content Marketing 273

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

Video 108

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

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 It’s important for readers to keep in mind my world view is heavily filtered from the perspective of B2B marketing and PR.

Blogging 104

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 104

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Are you focusing on writing quality content? Or focusing on content for SEO purposes? The post Writing for SEO – How Important Is It For Your Small Business? And can you balance both? appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

Small Business 78

Small Business SEO Writing Publicity 78

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog? Is it truly a terrible pitch from an inept PR pro, or is a backlink ploy from an SEO programmer?

SEO 100

SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 19, 2020

Many advocates have developed sizable followings on social media. Accessing this new audience (through things like product reviews and sponsored posts) can be highly effective and much more cost effective than trying to target new customers through other marketing channels.

Healthcare 110

Healthcare Content Marketing Marketing Instagram 110

PR Fuel

MARCH 14, 2021

Do you need to boost your SEO as well as your brand’s authority at the same time? Although press releases may seem like they have nothing to do with online marketing, they actually have more overlap than you initially realize. In simple terms, SEO makes your site look better to Google or Bing algorithms.

SEO 52

SEO Engineering Web Trade Shows 52

Tribe Builder Media

APRIL 9, 2019

Why is it that content marketing is touted as one of the best online marketing strategies for business exposure? OK, that’s great, but exactly how do you go about perfecting the art of content marketing ? Content marketing resources… lots and lots of resources —that’s how!

Resources 65

Resources Content Marketing Marketing Leadership 65

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 16, 2015

From a brand perspective, social media is the gift of a brand platform ; a place to step up to the podium and let your voice ring out. There’s no better place to share content and be heard. With a tiny bit of basic SEO knowledge, you have the ability to control the copy in your snippets. Makes sense, right?

Social Media 100

Social Media How To SEO Media 100

Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

If you consider yourself a subject matter expert, there are three main reasons why you should be incorporating podcast guesting into your content marketing mix, along with some considerations for once you get started with this strategy. This could be a personal website, LinkedIn page or author bio on an outlet or blog.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I was disheartened to read an article implying that the PR industry is not focusing on SEO , based on pretty cast-iron statistics from the PRCA. I consider myself fortunate that the last two agencies I’ve worked at have placed SEO high up the list of skills that PRs should know about. Is SEO hard? Show me the margin.

SEO 76

SEO Engineering Google Content Marketing 76

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Social media livestreams will become acceptable as mainstream ‘news.’.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

PRSay

JUNE 20, 2019

In the content marketing world of flash and pizazz, it’s easy for your brand to get lost among the masses. It seems like everyone has snappy social platforms and visual content that’s brand-forward and engaging. Be a PR team for your content. Focus on SEO. An easy way to do this? Ramp up the visuals.

SEO 146

SEO Content Marketing Video Strategy 146

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. Well yes and no.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

PR Fuel

JULY 7, 2021

Search engine optimization (SEO) can help your website rank higher on search engine results pages (SERPs). In fact, SEO drives 1,000% more traffic than organic social media. Leads from SEO have a 14.6% Leads from SEO have a 14.6% Why Creating SEO-Friendly Press Releases Matters. close rate, too.

SEO 52

SEO Engineering How To Google 52