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July 28, 2014

What To Do When Your Content Marketing Consistently Flops

It’s the painful truth. Your content marketing is more likely to fail than it is to succeed.

As disappointing as that may be, developing content marketing is still a necessary part of your business’s success. But why is no one reading your content even when you pour your heart and soul into creating it?

When it comes to content marketing, an “If you build it, they will come” mentality doesn’t apply. Just because you put out something that you think is great doesn’t mean that it’s going to get you tons of page views and sales.

Because content marketing is more of an art than a science, there’s no precise formula for success. But there’s no need to get discouraged. These tips can help you get back on your feet after your content marketing flops:

- It’s about quality AND quantity. It’s impossible to establish yourself or your brand as a thought leader if you only have one great thought. The more awesome content you put out there, the more likely you are to develop a larger readership.

- Get above the noise with your message. If a tree falls in the forest when no one is around, does it still make a sound? Well if that tree is content marketing, it really doesn’t matter if no one is going to hear it anyway. The Content Marketing Forest is filled with countless trees all falling down at the same time. Figure out a way to get above that noise and make a different and bigger impact with your tree’s tumble.

- Remember that it’s not all about you. A hard sell has no place in content marketing. Stop talking about what your company does and start offering content that is relevant and useful to your potential customers’ lives.

- Develop a strategy that goes beyond the content. Again, this isn’t Field of Dreams. Putting content up on your blog just isn’t enough. You need to develop a solid content distribution plan that gets your stuff to the right audience.

- Learn from your mistakes. It’s easy to get caught up in content creation without ever stepping back to examine your success (or lack thereof). Pay attention to analytics and note what does and doesn’t work for your audience so you can adjust your strategy accordingly.

- Emulate content marketing geniuses. What content do you find yourself reading? Who dominates content marketing in your industry? Invest time in observing fantastic content and figuring out how to adapt successful tactics for yourself. But don’t mistake imitation for emulation. You won’t succeed if you don’t carve out a unique niche for your business.

- Don’t give up. Content marketing is tricky. You’re going to strike out frequently, but that’s okay. The most important thing is to keep producing content and use smart strategies to improve it as you go.

Ready to get bold? Explore the possibilities with us.

In today’s fast-paced world, perception is reality. On average, you only have a mere 7 seconds to capture someone’s attention through any marketing tactic. According to the Harvard Business Review, your long-term success depends on winning the attention of others. What sets most successful businesses apart is an ability to capture others’ attention visually and through the written word. These businesses understand that if no one is paying attention to them in a meaningful way, no one will invest in their products or services. Steve Rubel, chief content strategist at Edelman (one of the world’s leading global communications firms), says it best. “Attention is the most important currency that anybody can give you,” he says. “It’s worth more than money, possessions or things.”

So, we ask, what perception are you giving your clients or customers? Are you taking your marketing seriously? Have you paid real attention to your message and look? Does your marketing make an impact?

Lucky for you, Minute Print is here to help. Through our “Be Bold” campaign, our talented staff is committed to bringing your company’s brand to life through exceptional customer service, impeccable design, and the highest quality printing services.

Wondering what this means exactly? It means we’re here to get the job done no matter what it takes. We’re asking you to trust our bold approach to your marketing. Whether it be a flyer or brochure, or a simple business card, we believe every element of your company’s identity is critical in the eyes of your audience. Our experienced design and print team will work directly with you to make sure every aspect of a project is handled with a strategy that aligns with your business goals.

The amazing part is that our talents and abilities are matched with unparalleled efficiency. We have the manpower and ability to be detail-oriented while still delivering a flawless product. Armed with a vision for our customers, along with the most advanced technology in the printing industry, our team thrives on a pure boldness for innovation that prevails in everything we do.  

Are you ready to get bold with your marketing? Explore the possibilities with Minute Print and let our team bring your brand to a whole new level.   

 

July 28, 2014

What To Do When Your Content Marketing Consistently Flops

It’s the painful truth. Your content marketing is more likely to fail than it is to succeed.

As disappointing as that may be, developing content marketing is still a necessary part of your business’s success. But why is no one reading your content even when you pour your heart and soul into creating it?

When it comes to content marketing, an “If you build it, they will come” mentality doesn’t apply. Just because you put out something that you think is great doesn’t mean that it’s going to get you tons of page views and sales.

Because content marketing is more of an art than a science, there’s no precise formula for success. But there’s no need to get discouraged. These tips can help you get back on your feet after your content marketing flops:

- It’s about quality AND quantity. It’s impossible to establish yourself or your brand as a thought leader if you only have one great thought. The more awesome content you put out there, the more likely you are to develop a larger readership.

- Get above the noise with your message. If a tree falls in the forest when no one is around, does it still make a sound? Well if that tree is content marketing, it really doesn’t matter if no one is going to hear it anyway. The Content Marketing Forest is filled with countless trees all falling down at the same time. Figure out a way to get above that noise and make a different and bigger impact with your tree’s tumble.

- Remember that it’s not all about you. A hard sell has no place in content marketing. Stop talking about what your company does and start offering content that is relevant and useful to your potential customers’ lives.

- Develop a strategy that goes beyond the content. Again, this isn’t Field of Dreams. Putting content up on your blog just isn’t enough. You need to develop a solid content distribution plan that gets your stuff to the right audience.

- Learn from your mistakes. It’s easy to get caught up in content creation without ever stepping back to examine your success (or lack thereof). Pay attention to analytics and note what does and doesn’t work for your audience so you can adjust your strategy accordingly.

- Emulate content marketing geniuses. What content do you find yourself reading? Who dominates content marketing in your industry? Invest time in observing fantastic content and figuring out how to adapt successful tactics for yourself. But don’t mistake imitation for emulation. You won’t succeed if you don’t carve out a unique niche for your business.

- Don’t give up. Content marketing is tricky. You’re going to strike out frequently, but that’s okay. The most important thing is to keep producing content and use smart strategies to improve it as you go.

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