Marketers with a documented blog strategy are on average more effective, and less challenged with attracting an online audience.

 

Yet only 44% of marketers have a documented content strategy! (Source: Content Marketing Institute) [Tweet This Stat]

 

So what is stopping more of us from putting a strategy down on paper?

One of the things stopping us may be a lack of knowledge for the elements a high quality blog strategy should include. The infographic below shows a helpful checklist of things that you should be aware of when constructing your blog strategy. Here is a brief summary;

  • Know why your blog exists in the first place
  • Know your audience and what makes them tick. Including the challenges they face every day.
  • Pick your topics and keywords based on those challenges
  • Optimize your site for the reader, search engines and conversions
  • Encourage social engagement

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