Monday 27 February 2012

Taking Content Marketing to the Next Level in Your Online Business

By Katheleen Hall


Content marketing is something that a lot of people out there simply do not get. Internet Marketers know the phrase but they usually think it means something super complicated. The truth is that it's actually pretty easy. Think about it. What makes up pretty much everything you do as an Internet Marketer?

You've probably noticed how prevalent video has become on the internet. With services like YouTube and Vimeo becoming more popular all of the time, people are turning to video for all sorts of content needs. Vlogs are sites dedicated to video, and these are now all over the place. Many educational courses are done in video. Video has become very popular on sales pages, often used in addition to written content. Whether you want to create a vlog or simply upload videos to sites like YouTube, it can definitely boost your business. This gives you a platform where you can share your views to a growing audience. Whether your videos are Powerpoint presentations, Animoto videos or you in front of a webcam, they can help you brand yourself and even sell some of your products. If you're looking for a way to describe your product to prospects and website visitors, a buying guide can be the solution. Focus on the unique selling point of your product and how it helps solve a problem. If you are offering a service, compare how what you are offering is better than others in your field and how your service is more able to help them out. These product and service guides do not need to be long; they only need to be a few pages. Whether its a PDF file, a video or a link to an online location, make these guides easy for people to access. These make it clear that you're knowledgeable about your topic and products.

Learn to write white papers. White papers are technical documents that can explain products and services. In the beginning they seem completely informative. When you look more closely, though, you will see some definite marketing in the document.

When you want to market your business and bring in extra money there are lots of ways to do this. Content marketing is perhaps the best way to prove to others that you are an expert while building both your brand and your business. The real trick is to figure out just which kind of content marketing will do the most for you. This article has explained just a few of them. Try using them now and see if you like the results.

There are many reasons to focus on content marketing when looking at ways to grow your business. You don't have to limit yourself to just one type of content, as your options are many. Whether you prefer to write articles or make videos or podcasts, you can do whatever appeals to you. Don't spend too much time wondering what's best, though -just focus on something and see how it works for you. The above suggestions can guide you as you begin your journey into the world of content marketing.




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