Content Strategy
Content Types and Formats
Written Content
- •Blog Posts: Long-form articles (800-2000 words) for SEO and thought leadership
- •Articles: Medium-form content (500-800 words) for newsletters and publications
- •Case Studies: Problem-solution stories showcasing customer success
- •White Papers: In-depth research reports for lead generation
- •E-books: Comprehensive guides for download and lead capture
Visual Content
- •Infographics: Data visualization for complex information
- •Social Graphics: Platform-specific visual posts (1080x1080 for Instagram, 1200x628 for Facebook)
- •Videos: Short-form (15-60s) for TikTok/Reels, long-form for YouTube
- •Carousels: Multi-slide content for LinkedIn and Instagram
Interactive Content
- •Quizzes: Engagement tools for lead capture
- •Calculators: Value-based tools for utility
- •Assessments: Self-evaluation tools for prospects
- •Webinars: Live and recorded educational sessions
Content Calendar Planning
Planning Horizons
- •Monthly: High-level themes and campaign alignment
- •Weekly: Specific topics, formats, and distribution channels
- •Daily: Social media posts and engagement activities
Content Pillars
Define 3-5 core themes that align with:
- •Brand values and mission
- •Audience interests and pain points
- •Business goals and KPIs
- •SEO keyword opportunities
Editorial Calendar Elements
- •Content title/topic
- •Content type and format
- •Target audience segment
- •Primary keywords
- •Distribution channels
- •Publication date/time
- •Responsible team member
- •Promotion plan
- •Performance metrics
Distribution Channels
Owned Channels
- •Website/Blog: Primary content hub for SEO
- •Email Newsletter: Direct audience engagement
- •Mobile App: In-app content and notifications
Earned Channels
- •Social Media: Organic reach and engagement
- •PR/Media: Press releases and media coverage
- •SEO: Organic search traffic
Paid Channels
- •Social Ads: Targeted promotion
- •Display Ads: Visual advertising
- •Native Ads: Sponsored content
- •PPC: Search engine advertising
Performance Metrics
Awareness Metrics
- •Page Views: Total content consumption
- •Unique Visitors: Reach and audience size
- •Social Shares: Viral potential and engagement
- •Impressions: Content visibility
Engagement Metrics
- •Time on Page: Content quality and relevance
- •Bounce Rate: Content-match effectiveness
- •Comments: Audience interaction level
- •Scroll Depth: Content completion rates
Conversion Metrics
- •Lead Generation: Form submissions and downloads
- •Click-Through Rate: CTA effectiveness
- •Conversion Rate: Goal completion
- •Revenue Attribution: Business impact
SEO Metrics
- •Keyword Rankings: Search visibility
- •Organic Traffic: SEO performance
- •Backlinks: Authority building
- •Domain Authority: Site credibility