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Content Who needs it? Why bother?
By Suzanne McDonald
Suzanne McDonald • Launched Designated Editor in 2008 • Founded Newport Interactive Marketers • Master’s degree in Mass Communications and Journalism • Decades of newspaper experience, 6 years at The Boston Globe • Best practices and developments in:
Why bother?
We are in an era of information consumption
Our current culture requests information when needed
What’s it to you? Or me?
Today’s consumers say
You can take this billboard and … erase it
Today’s consumer s say ‌
Stop killing trees and cluttering my house
What’s a business owner to do?
Embrace this era of new opportunities 1. Get ahead of your competitors 2. Identify with your audience
What is content? Opportunity to initiate a conversation with those who truly want to hear your expertise
Where does content live? Social Media
Blog
Website
How can content co-exist?
What are folks hearing? • Outdated or old websites • Unattractive design • Too much information • Expired information
How can we get there from here?
Tools that respect your time & preserve your budget
Maximize your ROI Step 1 Business development Identify your best growth areas
Maximize your ROI Step 1 Business development Identify your best growth areas Step 2 Keyword research What vocabulary are people
Maximize your ROI Step 1 Business development Identify your best growth areas Step 2 Keyword research What vocabulary are people Step 3 Build topics from Steps 1 & 2 Discuss topics that best serve your growth markets & use
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