1 - Strategic Content Planning
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Understanding Content Types
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Today, we’re going to learn about different types of content. Can anyone tell me what 'evergreen content' means?
Isn't it content that remains relevant over time?
Exactly, Student_1! Evergreen content boosts SEO and serves as a long-term educational resource. What about topical content?
That’s content related to current events or trends?
Correct! It helps drive immediate engagement. Can someone share what 'product-led' content is?
It’s focused on promoting products and increasing their awareness?
Great job, Student_3! Finally, what’s the purpose of thought leadership content?
To establish authority in the industry?
Exactly! Remember the types: **E**vergreen, **T**opical, **P**roduct-led, and **T**hought Leadership can be remembered with the acronym **ETPT**.
To summarize, we discussed the importance of various content types and how they serve different purposes in strategic content planning.
Using Content Calendars
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Next, let’s talk about content calendars. Why do we need to use them?
To organize and plan our content, right?
Exactly! A content calendar helps to keep track of what content needs to be produced and when it will be published. Can anyone think of why this is beneficial?
It makes sure everything is aligned with our goals and timelines.
Correct! It also ensures that content is cohesive and consistently reaches our target audience. Now, how does this tie into the buyer's journey?
Maybe we can create different content for each stage of the funnel?
Absolutely! By aligning content with ToFu, MoFu, and BoFu, we can effectively guide potential customers through their decision-making process. Let's recap: content calendars enhance organization and alignment with business goals and customer journeys.
Aligning Content with the Funnel
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Finally, let's discuss how to align content with ToFu, MoFu, and BoFu. Who can tell me what ToFu content focuses on?
ToFu is for creating awareness.
Correct! And MoFu content is meant for?
Consideration; it helps guide the audience to explore their options.
Exactly! And what about BoFu?
It focuses on conversion, helping to make the final decision.
Great! To summarize, aligning content with the buyer’s journey ensures that we meet customer needs and guide them through each stage effectively.
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Strategic content planning is crucial for developing effective marketing strategies. This section highlights different content types, the importance of using content calendars for planning, and how to align content with the various stages of the buyer's journey (ToFu, MoFu, BoFu).
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Strategic Content Planning
Strategic content planning refers to the process of aligning content creation and distribution with overall business goals and the customer journey. This section focuses on understanding different types of content:
- Evergreen: Content that remains relevant over time and can improve SEO and education.
- Topical/News-based: Content focused on current trends or happenings to drive immediate engagement.
- Product-led: Content designed to promote products, increasing awareness and usage.
- Thought Leadership: Content aimed at establishing authority within the industry.
Additionally, the use of content calendars is emphasized for systematic planning. Learning to align content with the three stages of the funnel is essential: Top of Funnel (ToFu) for awareness, Middle of Funnel (MoFu) for consideration, and Bottom of Funnel (BoFu) for decision-making. By structuring content with these frameworks, businesses can more effectively engage their target audiences and achieve their marketing goals.
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Content Types and Their Purposes
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Content Type Purpose
- Evergreen Long-term SEO and education
- Topical / Timely relevance and trends
- News-based
- Product-led Drive awareness or usage of offerings
- Thought Leadership Build authority in the industry
Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses various content types and their respective purposes. Each type of content serves a unique function. For example, evergreen content is intended for long-term use, contributing to SEO and providing education over time. In contrast, topical or timely content addresses current events or trends, making it relevant only for a short period. News-based content focuses on recent happenings, while product-led content aims to create awareness about offerings or usage. Lastly, thought leadership content is crafted to establish a brand's authority or credibility in its industry.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a garden where evergreen plants (such as perennials) represent evergreen content; they bloom every season, providing consistent beauty and stability. In contrast, annual flowers (representing topical content) thrive for one growing season, bringing vibrant colors but fading afterward. Just as a gardener plants both types for a well-rounded garden, businesses must also use different content types to address varying audience needs.
Utilizing Content Calendars
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- Use content calendars for planning
- Align content with ToFu, MoFu, and BoFu (Top, Middle, Bottom of Funnel)
Detailed Explanation
Content calendars are essential tools used for organizing and scheduling content creation and publication. They help marketers plan their content strategy effectively over time, ensuring that all content aligns with business goals and buyer journeys. Additionally, aligning content with the stages of the funnel—Top of Funnel (ToFu), Middle of Funnel (MoFu), and Bottom of Funnel (BoFu)—is crucial. ToFu content is designed to attract an audience and raise awareness, MoFu content aims to engage and nurture potential leads, and BoFu content is focused on conversion and final decision-making.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine planning a family gathering where you need to ensure all meals and activities align with the guests’ preferences and dietary restrictions. You would use a calendar to schedule when to prepare each dish and what time activities would take place, making sure everything flows smoothly. Similarly, content calendars help marketers plan their content strategy to engage audiences at every stage of their buying journey.
Key Concepts
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Content Types: Different genres of content that serve varied marketing purposes.
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Content Calendar: A scheduling tool for systematic content planning and publication.
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Buyer’s Journey: The process a customer goes through, often categorized into ToFu, MoFu, and BoFu.
Examples & Applications
An evergreen blog post that provides timeless tips about content marketing.
A topical article discussing the latest trends in social media marketing.
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Rhymes
Evergreen stays green, for SEO it’s a dream; while topical is hot, engaging a lot!
Stories
Imagine a garden - the evergreen plants keep growing and thriving all year round, while the topical flowers bloom in the sun for a season, capturing everyone's eyes.
Memory Tools
To remember the content types: ETPT - Evergreen, Topical, Product-led, Thought Leadership.
Acronyms
Funnel stages
ToFu
MoFu
BoFu - just think of each as a step in the customer journey!
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Glossary
- Evergreen Content
Content that remains relevant and valuable over time.
- Topical Content
Content focused on current events or trends.
- Productled Content
Content designed to promote specific products or services.
- Thought Leadership
Content aimed at establishing authority and expertise in a field.
- Content Calendar
A tool for organizing and scheduling content creation and publication.
- ToFu, MoFu, BoFu
A framework representing the three stages of the buyer's journey: Top of Funnel, Middle of Funnel, Bottom of Funnel.
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