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Establishing a solid content strategy
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Hieke Hulzebosch
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03 June 2024
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3 minute read
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It's never a bad idea to reanalyze your company's content strategy. Some companies lack a strategy altogether, risking falling behind competitors. A content strategy should keep content engaging and innovative for current and potential customers. Here's how to develop a distinctive content strategy:
What is a content strategy?
A content strategy centers on business goals, using content as a tool to achieve them. For instance, increasing brand awareness might involve a strategy incorporating social media, SEO, and brand awareness efforts. While some companies overlook the need for a content strategy, quality content is crucial for building trust with current and potential customers.
Step-by-step guide
Here's a step-by-step approach to crafting an effective content strategy:
- Define your goal: Determine why you're developing content and for whom before planning.
- Identify your audience: Understand your company's target audience to create content that addresses their needs. Conduct audience analyses through interviews to understand customer needs better.
- Define your company's identity: Every company has unique selling points (USPs) and a distinct identity. Consider factors such as website design, communication style, and offered products or services to stand out from competitors.
- Establish your message: Determine the focus of your content and its central message, aligning with your goals, audience, and company identity. Storytelling can help convey your company's values and goals effectively.
- Choose your medium: Decide which communication channels—text, video, podcasts, or infographics—best suit your goals and audience preferences.
- Select distribution channels: Ensure your content reaches your audience by understanding their social media habits and preferences. Focus on platforms where your audience is active and ensure your website is optimized for search engines.
- Execution: Put your content into practice based on the steps outlined above. Consider using a content calendar to organize content creation and publication schedules effectively.
Content marketing
A content strategy is part of content marketing, which helps generate new leads and website traffic. A strong content strategy forms the foundation of the initial stages of the customer journey, driving brand awareness, traffic, leads, conversions, and more.
About Hieke Hulzebosch
Energiek en vrolijk, zo zou je mij kunnen omschrijven. Met mijn twintigjarige leeftijd ben ik de jongste van het stel, maar zeker niet de stilste. Zo ben ik begonnen bij Popi als stagiair en bleef ik plakken tijdens mijn studententijd. Na mijn opleiding Mediaredactiemedewerker was de keuze voor Popi al snel gemaakt om vast te komen werken. Elke dag ben ik bezig om de leukste teksten te schrijven en dit doe ik dan ook met veel plezier en energie van achter mijn bureau aan de Willemskade.
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