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		<title>Following a Flexible Content Marketing Strategy in 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kat Quintana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the fast-paced world of content marketing, adaptability is often the key to success. Recently, I had a game-changing video call with a client that highlighted the importance of maintaining a flexible content marketing strategy for her business. A unique time in her business journey brought forth a need to deviate from the original plan [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/flexible-content-marketing-strategy/">Following a Flexible Content Marketing Strategy in 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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<p>In the fast-paced world of content marketing, adaptability is often the key to success. Recently, I had a game-changing video call with a client that highlighted the importance of maintaining a flexible content marketing strategy for her business. A unique time in her business journey brought forth a need to deviate from the original plan and take a more dynamic approach to her email marketing and overall online presence.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Understanding the Seasonal Shift</h2>



<p>Late spring felt good for this client, bringing in the desired revenue. However, as we ventured into the summer months, things started to feel a bit awkward. To address this challenge, we took a closer look at what had transpired during the spring season.</p>



<p>We delved into several critical aspects:</p>



<p><strong>Content Strategy:</strong> How and how much content should be produced?</p>



<p><strong>Exclusive Discounts:</strong> What percentage of discounts would resonate with the audience?</p>



<p><strong>Holidays and Seasonality:</strong> How did the season affect the audience&#8217;s responsiveness?</p>



<p>Our analysis laid the groundwork for a new plan aimed at maintaining the momentum from spring while navigating the uncertainties of the summer season.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Embracing Flexibility to Drive Success</h2>



<p>Rather than confining ourselves to a rigid content strategy, we opted to go with the flow. The objective was clear – to ensure that the client&#8217;s website content, email broadcasts, and social media posts continued to deliver results.</p>



<p>Our ultimate goal? To not only replicate the springtime revenue but also surpass it.</p>



<p>If you find yourself in a bit of a financial plateau, there are multiple ways you can reinvigorate your content marketing strategy. I’ll touch on three for now.</p>



<p>Keep in mind, my preference is to incorporate all three approaches at once. I believe this mix gives you room to stay flexible, creative, and strategic with your content marketing. Let’s take a quick look:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meeting Content Quotas</h2>



<p>To get yourself out of a content slump and start selling your offers consistently, you might consider content quotas. These could be weekly or monthly goals that define the number of posts you intend to share on each of your digital platforms.</p>



<p>The key is to show up consistently and maintain a strong online presence to engage with your audience.</p>



<p><strong>Warning:</strong> If you sense that these content quotas might give you an excuse to just post – but not post <strong>well</strong> – then perhaps you should steer away from huge content quotas.</p>



<p>For example, if 7 TikToks and 7 Instagram posts per week sound magical, but it’s not realistic for your available time and energy, then you will undoubtedly end up sacrificing quality. Your messaging will be off-brand and you won’t be proud of the result (both artistically and financially).</p>



<p>On the flip side, once you evaluate your realistic posting schedule, let’s say 4 TikToks and 3 Instagram posts per week, you can make sure that each of these 7 posts represent your brand well and help you meet your revenue goals.</p>



<p>As you take the next step, it might be tempting to just do what seemingly “everyone else” is doing online…</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Learning from Competitors Without Copying</h2>



<p>While it&#8217;s tempting to replicate successful strategies used by competitors, it&#8217;s vital to differentiate between research and plagiarism. Copying someone else&#8217;s work not only hampers your creativity but also risks legal disputes.</p>



<p>Instead, view competitors&#8217; content as inspiration, learning from their tactics and adapting them to create a unique message for your audience.</p>



<p>Keyword: “adapting.”</p>



<p>Although you’re pulling inspiration from someone else’s content format, you want to give yourself space to break some rules and create content that stands out from your industry peers. When you view your content marketing strategy as one big experiment, you allow yourself to have more fun with the creative process that ultimately leads to the substantial revenue you’ve been aiming for.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analyzing and Enhancing Creativity</h2>



<p>The real game-changer lies in analyzing your past metrics. Dive into Google Analytics and social media insights to uncover patterns and develop hypotheses about what engages your audience and drives conversions. However, don&#8217;t simply repeat past successes – add a creative and timely twist to keep your content fresh and appealing.</p>



<p>Even if this means deviating from your original monthly content plan, it&#8217;s worth it to reach the right audience effectively.</p>



<p>I guess our mantra for the day could be: “Be flexible, and stay true to your brand.”</p>



<p>Having a flexible content marketing strategy can lead to several benefits:</p>



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<li>Going live on social media even when it&#8217;s not in your plan can result in unexpected conversions.</li>



<li>Generating more revenue during slow weeks.</li>



<li>Gaining confidence in your ability to think creatively.</li>
</ul>



<p>However, certain aspects of your content should remain consistent:</p>



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<li><strong>Brand voice:</strong> Maintain a consistent tone and style in your messaging.</li>



<li><strong>Brand values:</strong> Align your content with your brand&#8217;s core values.</li>



<li><strong>Brand personality:</strong> Infuse your personality into your content, whether it&#8217;s through emails, blog posts, or social media posts.</li>
</ul>



<p>For further guidance on staying true to your brand, explore the widely known <a href="https://iconicfox.com.au/brand-archetypes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">12 Brand Archetypes</a> that can help establish and grow your online presence, ensuring that your brand remains true to its identity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What We Covered</h2>



<p>Adaptability is the cornerstone of successful content marketing. By embracing flexibility while staying true to your brand&#8217;s core elements, you can navigate through uncertain seasons and achieve remarkable results, just as my client did.</p>



<p>Remember, it&#8217;s not about rigidly adhering to a plan; it&#8217;s about holding yourself accountable <strong>and</strong> responding effectively to the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing.</p>



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<p><strong>Further Reading on KatQuintana.com:</strong> Excited to develop flexible content marketing strategy? Read these <a href="https://katquintana.com/category/digital-marketing/">digital marketing blog posts</a> for some extra guidance.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/flexible-content-marketing-strategy/">Following a Flexible Content Marketing Strategy in 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Problem With Posting Behind-the-Scenes Content</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kat Quintana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Have you been considering posting personal content on your business account? Here&#8217;s the problem with that&#8230; Never mind! No problem at all! I mean, use your best judgment, and stay on-brand, but… Sometimes a personal story or a “just because” post is exactly what your audience needs to further understand and trust your brand. This [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/behind-the-scenes-content/">The Problem With Posting Behind-the-Scenes Content</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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<p>Have you been considering posting personal content on your business account? Here&#8217;s the problem with that&#8230;</p>



<p>Never mind! No problem at all! I mean, use your best judgment, and stay on-brand, but…</p>



<p>Sometimes a personal story or a “just because” post is exactly what your audience needs to further understand and trust your brand.</p>



<p>This approach certainly worked back in November, when I posted an impromptu skit I created about people not believing I’m Puerto Rican.</p>



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<p>True, in terms of business my ethnicity doesn’t matter 99% of the time. After all, I am a content <em>ghost</em>writer. I specialize in going unnoticed.</p>



<p>…But this awkward and humorous skit (inspired by real-life events) was super relatable, motivating people to continue to hang out with me online.</p>



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<p>After seeing how well that reel performed, I decided to post it again five months later. This breaks up the monotony of my typical posts about digital marketing and entrepreneurship.</p>



<p>Moving forward, if a potential KQ Writing Studio client is lacking a personal connection with me, they have another way of feeling like my buddy.</p>



<p>Plus, the OGs who saw it back in November will get a second laugh!</p>



<p>Of course, sharing personal information and anecdotes is done differently if you have a collective brand (like Apple), as opposed to a personal brand (like Alicia Keys).</p>



<p>But I trust you’ll find a creative way to give your audience some funny and relatable content along the way.</p>



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<p><strong>Further Reading on KatQuintana.com</strong>: Are you working on filling your social media channels with more on-brand content? Download my <a href="https://katquintana.com/on-brand-content-pillars-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On-Brand Content Pillars Guide</a>. It&#8217;s free!</p>
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		<title>Lead Acquisition (2025 Beginner&#8217;s Guide)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kat Quintana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Whether you realize it or not, lead acquisition is already taking place within your business. The question now is how is it happening, and does this align with your sales and marketing goals?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/lead-acquisition/">Lead Acquisition (2025 Beginner&#8217;s Guide)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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<p class="">Lead acquisition – sometimes referred to as <a href="https://www.drift.com/learn/demand-generation/">lead generation</a> – is an ongoing process of finding individuals or businesses that your business can serve. If you’re a business-to-consumer (B2C) company, then you’re helping an individual become your customer. If you’re a business-to-business company (B2B) company, then you’re helping another business become your customer.</p>



<p class="">In both cases, you are looking for people who have a specific question or challenge that can be addressed by your product or service. The process of acquiring leads is key for selling your products or services. No leads means no business means no money.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is the Lead Acquisition Journey?</h2>



<p class="">Simply put, lead acquisition is the set of activities you practice to get new people “in the door.”</p>



<p class="">The goal of the lead acquisition journey is to generate revenue from each lead. Your goal amount of revenue needs to make sense for the amount of time and money it takes to provide your product or service in the first place.</p>



<p class="">Getting new people in the door involves a collection of touchpoints or communications, whether these touchpoints happen traditionally (e.g. in-person events and direct mail-outs) or digitally (e.g. phone calls and social media content).</p>



<p class="">On top of that, acquiring quality leads – as opposed to the people who <strong>don’t</strong> believe in your product or service – requires you to build a memorable brand. When your branding is well-planned, you can communicate in a way that consistently builds trust and pleasantly surprises your audience. A well-served audience ends up realizing that your business can meet their needs in a way that other competitors cannot or have not done already.</p>



<p class="">If we focus on digital marketing, then the lead acquisition process takes place on the internet. Specifically, businesses create content that lives on their websites, social media channels, and search engines. Although they serve distinct purposes, both copywriting and content writing (like SEO-friendly blogging) play a part in this.</p>



<p class="">Digital lead acquisition is also supported by proper website design, high-quality customer service, and other business operations.</p>



<p class="">Once a business identifies a productive method of finding leads online, it sticks with that method and eventually scales it (or increases its capacity) by building a team of employees or freelancers. Another way to scale your online lead acquisition is by investing in software or other technical support to speed up the processes that find potential customers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Does a Business Know Their Lead Acquisition Strategy Is Working?</h2>



<p class="">By measuring cost per acquisition (CPA) and cost per lead (CPL), you can tell if your lead acquisition strategy is helping you reach your goals.</p>



<p class="">If the limits of your budget are being pushed, but you’re not really getting as many paying clients or customers as you think you could, then it’s worth pivoting your strategy. You may find a more cost-efficient and time-efficient way to make your brand visible online and build relationships with your audience.</p>



<p class="">How do you compare how many leads you’re getting to the amount you *could* be getting?</p>



<p class="">It comes down to “did you choose a target audience that actually exists and that actually could be interested in your product or service?” If you took time to conduct market research and competitor research as you were planning out your business, then you’ve probably chosen a target audience with tons of potential.</p>



<p class="">So with that in mind, move forward in confidence, knowing that there is room for you to grow and there are still more people out there waiting to find someone just like you.</p>



<p class="">On a more practical level, you can understand what’s working and what’s not by setting time-oriented goals and tracking your actual results.</p>



<p class="">Between qualitative data (human feedback, thoughts, feelings, experiences) and quantitative data (numbers, percentages, rates, graphs) you’ll be able to paint a picture of the sort of messages and processes you want to hold onto and which ones no longer serve your brand.</p>



<p class="">By collecting and interpreting the data, you can understand whether you’re finding more unqualified leads or qualified leads. When it’s time to interpret your data, you can answer questions like these:</p>



<p class=""><em>“What is it about our online messaging that attracts demographic A, when really our goal is to attract demographic B?”</em></p>



<p class=""><em>“If we notice that demographic A signs up for our email list but doesn’t end up buying our product/service, then how can we find more people within demographic B?”</em></p>



<p class="">Next, let’s put this idea of acquiring leads online into specific terms.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Acquiring Leads Through Social Media and Website Traffic</h2>



<p class="">Earlier, we talked about writing copy and content to draw more attention online. A great way to do this is by integrating your social media strategy with your website content strategy.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">As opposed to only focusing on social media, connecting the two will give you a higher chance of driving traffic (i.e. internet users) toward a concrete decision of buying from you (or not).</p>



<p class="">In terms of social media, some channels are going to be more effective for converting leads, or getting them to make a decision. On the other hand, some social media channels are more useful for building brand awareness. With this in mind, if you were to only create content for two social media platforms, be sure to pick one for conversion and the other for awareness.</p>



<p class="">Another distinction to pay attention to is this: Your brand and target audience are going to align with certain content formats over others.</p>



<p class="">Let’s break down these ideas a bit further.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Website First</h3>



<p class="">When you prioritize your website as your home base for content, you adopt the advantage of search engines. Every day, <a href="https://www.oberlo.com/blog/google-search-statistics#:~:text=The%20latest%20data%20shows%20that,Internet%20Live%20Stats%2C%202022).">8.5 billion searches</a> are being conducted online – and that’s only on Google!</p>



<p class="">Since there are massive amounts of humans out there waiting to learn about your brand, you might as well start writing long-form blog content that aligns with search engines like Google.&nbsp;</p>



<p class=""><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> Use a keyword research tool like Moz to identify blog post topics that Google users will enjoy.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Social Second</h3>



<p class="">You’re never going to catch me claiming that social media is irrelevant to your digital marketing strategy. Between Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter, there’s great potential to acquire qualified leads each and every day.</p>



<p class="">The reason I place social media after website content is for logistical purposes. Converting long-form blog posts into short-form social media content is simpler than trying to piece five different Instagram posts together. When you already have one blog post that’s organized into five different sections, creating five new pieces of short-form content is a no-brainer.</p>



<p class="">This sort of reverse engineering can be done for both your conversion channel and your awareness channel.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Conversion Channel</h3>



<p class="">I won’t pretend like I know what’s absolutely best for your business. Instead, I’ll just tell you what I’ve done for mine.</p>



<p class="">Instagram has become my conversion channel. I can say this because I’ve intentionally marketed my services and digital products there <em>and</em> because I’ve gained the most clients there, as opposed to Facebook or TikTok.</p>



<p class="">When you choose your main social media channel for conversion, make it a point to post content that reflects the way you show off your products or services throughout your website.</p>



<p class="">This concept becomes even clearer once we talk about the awareness channel.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Awareness Channel</h3>



<p class="">Again, do not necessarily take this as advice. This just happens to be my jam at the moment.</p>



<p class="">TikTok has become my primary awareness channel. Yes, the content I post on TikTok sometimes overlaps with that of Instagram. (Sometimes, I’ll post the exact same face-to-camera videos and carousels.)</p>



<p class="">However, I give my TikTok audience tons of personal stories, casual conversations, and unplanned reflections on entrepreneurship and life in your thirties. The accounts that only follow me on Instagram won’t see that side of my brand.</p>



<p class="">But that’s okay because I want my awareness channel to entertain a relatively large group of people. Of that group, I want a select few to become curious about my services and digital products, which they can learn more about on Instagram.</p>



<p class="">I’ll wrap this up by saying: Choose your main social media channel for awareness, and don’t be afraid to veer away from the messaging that’s found on your website.</p>



<p class="">If you’re still with me, I’d like to chat about using various content formats to acquire leads.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Content Formats</h3>



<p class="">Of all the possible ways leads could interact with your brand online, they all come down to three formats: written word, audio, and video. I encourage you to choose your favorite of the three and post that consistently.</p>



<p class="">This doesn’t mean just choose the one that’s easiest for you because you’re “not that creative.” (Everyone’s creative. Give yourself a little more credit.)</p>



<p class="">Instead, tap into the specific format that is best received by your target audience. After all, these are the folks who will someday become your paying customers, clients, or students.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Written Word</h4>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class="">Blog posts</li>



<li class="">Social media captions</li>



<li class="">Typography-based carousel posts</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Audio</h4>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class="">Podcasts</li>



<li class="">Voiceovers</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Video</h4>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class="">Reels</li>



<li class="">YouTube Shorts</li>



<li class="">TikTok</li>



<li class="">Videos uploaded to other social media platforms</li>
</ul>



<p class="">Of course, I’m gonna vouch for blog posts, big time! But strategically combining the three formats is even better.</p>



<p class="">Inevitably, all of these formats begin with writing down your ideas anyway. So you’ve already knocked out writing. Now you can start thinking about audio and video some more.</p>



<p class="">Regardless of your content channels or formats, you’ll want to make sure you are staying on-brand when you show up online.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stay On-Brand</h3>



<p class="">When you were developing your business you should have spent time designing your brand. You probably spent time not just creating the visual elements, but your brand voice, personality, and behaviors.</p>



<p class="">As you’re preparing to reach more leads through your digital marketing, make sure that you’re consistently and accurately representing your brand on all of your online platforms.</p>



<p class="">The caveat here is that you should be shifting your presentation and style just a bit for each social media platform. Let’s face it, each app has a different vibe and purpose, even though they all work toward the common goals of lead generation, brand awareness, and relationship building.</p>



<p class="">When you stay on-brand you can efficiently move cold, warm, and hot leads along the customer journey (this is referred to as lead generation).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Creating Different Types of Content for Cold, Warm, and Hot Leads</h2>



<p class="">In addition to the questions of <strong>where </strong>and <strong>which formats</strong> to post, you want to answer this question:</p>



<p class="">“How can my content meet people exactly where they are?”</p>



<p class="">Here’s a super simple place to start: Each week, post one piece of content for cold leads, one for warm leads, and one for hot leads.</p>



<p class="">In the world of marketing and sales, we qualify leads by temperature to categorize how close they are to becoming a paying customer. The desired sequence goes from cold to warm to hot. The ultimate goal is to develop a pool of hot leads that become repeat customers and tell their friends, family, and peers about your business.</p>



<p class="">You can think of it this way:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cold Leads Content</h3>



<p class="">Cold leads barely know your brand exists – or they might not know at all. They require content that makes them say, “Oh! We have a couple things in common.”</p>



<p class="">This definitely isn’t the time to sell through your content. Focus instead on serving these leads with educational, inspirational, and entertaining content.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="">(It’s worth noting that you should seek to educate, inspire, and entertain <strong>all types of leads</strong>.)</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Warm Leads Content</h3>



<p class="">Warm leads are aware of your brand, and they’re starting to warm up to you. Still, they might not fully grasp how you can help them solve their problems or make their lives better.</p>



<p class="">You can start to “push” these folks by getting more specific about their challenges and life experiences, as well as possible solutions.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hot Leads Content</h3>



<p class="">If these folks won’t buy from you, no one will! Hot leads have been through the journey of discovering your brand, learning from you, checking out your products and services, and identifying you with a positive life transformation.</p>



<p class="">To start creating content that speaks to cold, warm, and hot leads, answer the following questions:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class="">Where do these leads exist? (Email list? Instagram audience? Sales call calendar?)</li>



<li class="">How do these leads feel about my brand? (Are they learning about us? Are they unsure if they need us? Are they considering whether or not they can afford us?)</li>



<li class="">What gets these leads to the next step? (Hint: For all three groups, you’ll want to invest time and energy into them before expecting any commitment in return.)</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are Some Useful Tools for Lead Acquisition?</h2>



<p class="">When it comes to acquiring and managing your leads, the list of software and automation tools goes on and on. Here are just a few that you might find helpful:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Content Management System</h3>



<p class="">Your blog is made possible with a content management system (CMS). Your CMS first requires a web hosting company.</p>



<p class="">My top recommendation is to <a href="http://bluehost.sjv.io/jWxZob">host your website with Bluehost</a> and manage your content with WordPress. (I’ve used both over the years, and they’re super user-friendly.)</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Email Marketing System</h3>



<p class="">Email is your primary way of taking your written content out of the public eye and interacting with your leads on an exclusive platform. The cool thing is these interactions take place without the videos, sounds, and distractions of social media.</p>



<p class=""><a href="https://convertkit.com/?lmref=2tGeig">ConvertKit</a> has got to be the best email marketing system for small businesses, as well as businesses with huge teams and audiences.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Social Media</h3>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class="">Business-to-Business (B2B): LinkedIn and Twitter</li>



<li class="">Business-to-Consumer (B2C): Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tools for Staying Organized as You Acquire Leads</h3>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Customer Relationship Management (CRM)</h3>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class="">Salesforce</li>



<li class="">Hubspot</li>



<li class="">Cognism</li>



<li class="">Callrail</li>



<li class="">Notion</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FAQ: Lead Acquisition</h2>



<div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1679519837430"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>How much do leads cost?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Your cost per lead changes depending on your industry, as well as your methods for acquiring leads online or in person.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1679519847286"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What kinds of businesses need leads?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">All companies need leads. It’s not a question of whether or not you get them. If you’ve made any amount of money in your business, then, yes, you have successfully converted leads. The question is more so how to find them consistently and in a way that doesn’t drain your resources.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1679519854552"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>How does SEO play a role in lead acquisition?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Whether you run a digital business or you have a brick-and-mortar location, you can invest more energy into your digital marketing strategy in order to connect with leads that represent your ideal client/customer. It’s recommended that you use local SEO for your physical presence and on-page SEO no matter what type of business you run. On-page SEO, off-page SEO, plus technical SEO is an awesome combination. <strong>BONUS:</strong> You can <a href="http://katquintana.com/writing-studio">hire a content writer</a> to create SEO-friendly blog posts that move leads along the journey of being your brand’s biggest fan!</p> </div> </div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wrap-Up: Lead Acquisition</h2>



<p class="">Whether you realize it or not, lead acquisition is already taking place within your business. The question now is how is it happening, and does this align with your sales and marketing goals?</p>



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<p class=""><strong>Further Reading on KatQuintana.com:</strong> If you enjoy posts like this, check out my guides on <a href="http://katquintana.com/lead-generation">lead generation</a> and <a href="https://katquintana.com/how-to-grow-your-business-blog/">how to grow your business blog in 2025</a>.</p>



<p class=""><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> KQ Writing Studio may receive affiliate compensation for purchases through the links on this page, at no extra cost to you. You can read our affiliate disclosure in our <a href="http://katquintana.com/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">privacy policy</a>. This website is not intended to provide financial advice. This is for entertainment only.</p>



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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The truth is after being laid off from my brand manager job in April of 2022, I had been listening to a voice full of self-doubt, regret, and embarrassment. </p>
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<p>Seven months ago, I made a promise to myself that would cost me everything.</p>



<p>I promised myself I would get uncomfortable and start putting myself out there as a business owner, well before I felt fully ready.</p>



<p>At the moment, I knew this promise would cost the entire way I saw my time, my intelligence, and my professional capabilities. Today, I&#8217;m so grateful I paid up!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stop Sitting</h2>



<p>In the summer of 2022, I started managing a restaurant. Loved the leadership role, loved the hustle, but I quickly knew it was time to go. I told myself, <strong>&#8220;If I leave this job, I won&#8217;t have any money, so I must act on this idea I&#8217;ve been sitting on.&#8221;</strong></p>



<p>What was that idea?</p>



<p>Well, earlier that year I considered offering a copywriting service to small businesses. I wanted to help business owners spend less time on their websites, programs, and social media&#8230;and more time doing the things that only they could do.</p>



<p>That vision had since turned into blog content ghostwriting, which saves entrepreneurs time by giving them an endless source of social media content repurposing.</p>



<p>Plus, strategically written blog posts are great for SEO &#8212; and most entrepreneurs aren&#8217;t interested in studying SEO when they could be focusing on their specialties.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">100% Facts</h2>



<p>After leaving my restaurant job in August of 2022, I was pumped to develop a business plan for my new ghostwriting service, however&#8230;</p>



<p>A standard 9-to-5 job still sounded appealing, because of the financial stability associated with it.</p>



<p>So, one night I wrote a note to myself (well past my bedtime) and I made it my iPhone background.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="320" height="693" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-facts.jpg?resize=320%2C693&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-6474" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-facts.jpg?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/100-facts.jpg?resize=139%2C300&amp;ssl=1 139w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">&#8220;<strong>100% facts&#8221; to help me remain confident, and cute emojis just for fun</strong></figcaption></figure>



<div style="height:25px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>



<p>The note reads:</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
<p>Using my time to gain experience and create tangible results will get me a worthy job more quickly than spending 7 days a week on job boards. By giving myself mini projects to work on and share with the world, I&#8217;ll walk away with experience, but also an impressive LinkedIn profile and a network of people who align with me and my goals. All I need is 2 months! August 22 &#8211; October 22.</p>
</blockquote>



<p>Why was this note pivotal for me?</p>



<p>First, it served as a visual reminder that I had something to work on, in addition to applying for jobs on LinkedIn and Indeed.</p>



<p>Plus, the two-month timeline was the kick in the buns I needed to &#8220;just do it&#8221; because I didn&#8217;t want October 22 to find me totally unprepared.</p>



<p>The truth is after being laid off from my brand manager job in April of 2022, I had been listening to a voice full of self-doubt, regret, and embarrassment. My new motivational iPhone background was a small but powerful step toward turning the volume down on that negative voice.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get Out There</h2>



<p>If you were hanging out with me on Instagram, then you know that ready or not, on October 22 I started posting on social media again. No more hiding behind the scenes. KQ Writing Studio was out in the open.</p>



<p>And for the past five months, I&#8217;ve been committed to starting each &#8220;thing&#8221; before I feel completely ready. In turn, this has helped me develop an approachable brand that supports fellow entrepreneurs wherever they are in their business journeys.</p>



<p>Dang, dude &#8212; what a time! Let&#8217;s get into my five business statistics I&#8217;m happy to celebrate after five months in business.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">KQ Writing Studio: 5 Months In</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">12 Clients Served</h3>



<p>Between consulting and ghostwriting (plus some VIP monthly packages), I&#8217;ve had the pleasure of serving 12 businesses (mostly women-owned).</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">8 Industries Grown</h3>



<p>I&#8217;ve learned a ton writing for brands within these fields:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li>home improvement</li>



<li>mental health</li>



<li>religious &amp; spiritual</li>



<li>law</li>



<li>beauty</li>



<li>environmentalism</li>



<li>medicine</li>



<li>mentorship &amp; coaching</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">50 Blog Posts Outsourced</h3>



<p>Busy entrepreneurs have outsourced their blog post writing (x50), and I&#8217;m sure they&#8217;d tell you it was well worth the investment. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">32,000+ Words Written</h3>



<p>Okay, wow. That&#8217;s a lot of words!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">200+ Hours Saved</h3>



<p>Who knows how long each business would have spent conducting keyword research, outlining, and writing their blog posts?! I estimate 200 hours have been saved, at least.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Infinite Social Media Posts Repurposed</h3>



<p>Thanks to the ghostwriting model of my business, each client has the freedom to repurpose my blog posts to their heart&#8217;s desire. This means an unlimited number of reels, TikToks, emails, carousels, etc. </p>



<p>&#8220;Yes, take my authorship. And yes, post these words everywhere!&#8221; is essentially what I&#8217;m telling my clients.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead</h2>



<p>I&#8217;m grateful for every business owner who has trusted me enough to invite me into their world! And it won&#8217;t stop there.</p>



<p>I&#8217;m excited to see what the next five months bring. If you&#8217;d like to be a part of it, there are multiple ways for you to tap in:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://katquintana.com/free-resource-library/">Free Resource Library</a></li>



<li><a href="https://katquintana.com/writing-studio/consulting/">Blog SEO Power Hour</a></li>



<li><a href="https://katquintana.com/writing-studio/">Monthly Ghostwriting</a></li>



<li><a href="https://katquintana.com/course/">Sustainable Content Marketing Course</a></li>
</ul>



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<p>Thanks for walking down memory lane with me! My challenge for you today is this:</p>



<p><strong>Take five minutes to reflect on the past five months and all the ways you&#8217;ve evolved personally and professionally.</strong></p>



<p>Cheers to our growth!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learning how to write more efficiently – and in a way that properly reflects your brand – is key to turning leads into paying customers.</p>
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<p class="">Your blog and social media channels are core pieces of your digital marketing strategy. Learning how to write more efficiently – and in a way that properly reflects your brand – is key to turning leads into paying customers. This guide will give you fifteen ways to improve your writing process for your blog and social media.</p>



<p class="">You keep hearing that you should be sharing more content than you currently do. This leaves you frustrated because you don’t want to sit at your computer all day just to get out a few sentences that don’t even sound like your brand. But you also don’t want your blog, Instagram, Facebook, and all the other places you show up online to stay empty.</p>



<p class="">I promise you there’s a way to make this entire process easier. First, let’s look at the purpose behind writing more often for your online platforms.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Does My Blog Help Me Get Customers?</h2>



<p class="">Your blog is a powerful relationship-builder. It acts as another branch of your business, in addition to the products or services that your business is most known for.</p>



<p class="">By sharing educational, inspirational, and entertaining blog posts with the internet, you’re able to add readers to your audience. (Hopefully, you’re capturing these readers in your email list.)</p>



<p class="">Over time these readers become more invested in your brand’s personality and worldview, eventually buying whatever you’re selling.</p>



<p class="">A blog written with search engine optimization (SEO) in mind will organically help your business become more searchable online. This allows you to have a constant flow of new eyes on your website.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Do My Social Media Channels Help Me Get Customers?</h2>



<p class="">Social media allows you to engage with other people in creative and personable ways. Whether it’s ideal customers, influencers, or industry peers, social media helps you demonstrate to these people why you’re a top choice within your niche.</p>



<p class="">As you combine written word, audio, and video, you convince your ideal customers to opt into your email list, visit your website, or follow whichever call to action is present.</p>



<p class="">Regardless of the final form of your content – written word, audio, or video – it all starts with writing. If you want to start sharing higher-quality content on a more consistent basis, then it’s time to improve your writing process.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tools and Resources That Will Help Your Writing Process</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Outsourcing</h3>



<p class="">Investing money into this area of your business, so you have time to focus on your specialty – and the areas of your business you don’t want anyone else touching.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Proofreader</strong></h4>



<p class="">A proofreader helps you toward the backend of your writing process, by finetuning what you’ve already written. They check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as a general sense of readability.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Contributing Writer</strong></h4>



<p class="">If you’re looking for help earlier on in the writing process you can hire a writer who has a unique perspective on your specific field of work. Their name will show up in the byline, meaning they keep the authorship rights.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ghostwriter</strong></h4>



<p class="">As opposed to a contributing writer, a ghostwriter does not keep authorship rights. Their identity remains hidden (hence, “ghost”). For this reason, they tend to charge premium rates, as opposed to other types of writers.</p>



<p class="">Outsourcing is the most hands-off option when it comes to creating content on a more frequent basis than you currently do. The content practically gets handed to you without you having to do keyword research or planning.</p>



<p class="">In the case of KQ Writing Studio, we provide video calls with our <a href="http://katquintana.com/writing-studio/">monthly ghostwriting packages</a>, to make sure our clients are on the same page as us, creatively speaking.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Artificial Intelligence (AI)</h3>



<p class="">I consider using artificial intelligence (AI) as a midpoint between outsourcing and doing it yourself. Since AI lacks the human heart and mind, you’ll still want to edit and add your personal touches after AI writes your content.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ChatGPT</strong></h4>



<p class=""><a href="https://chat.openai.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT</a> is a chatbot that collects information all over the internet to provide focused responses to your requests. When you type scripts (or directions) into the chat box, the bot starts generating content based on those directions. You can continue to tweak the chatbot’s first piece of content by adding new requests or prompts to the chat box.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Grammarly</strong></h4>



<p class=""><a href="https://grammarly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grammarly</a> is a typing assistant that optimizes content of all lengths and styles. You can either copy and paste what you’ve written in a Google Doc or begin typing within Grammarly itself. Once the entire piece is there, you can check Grammarly’s scoreboard, which indicates how well your writing turned out, in terms of delivery, engagement, and tone of voice.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Text to Speech Reader</strong></h4>



<p class=""><a href="http://ttsreader.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Text to Speech Reader</a> is a digital reader that helps you hear your writing spoken out loud at various speeds. Reviewing your content audibly adds another layer of proofreading that might be missed while you’re reading your work. This text-to-speech app allows you to simply listen for any possible errors or awkward moments within your content.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WordCounter</strong></h4>



<p class=""><a href="http://wordcounter.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WordCounter</a> is an online editor that keeps track of key numbers related to your written content. This helps a ton if you’re trying to meet certain quotas, like character count, word count, paragraph count, and keyword density.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dictionaries and Thesauri</h3>



<p class="">Sometimes a particular word is on the tip of your tongue, and you need extra help communicating the idea in your head. When you keep a dictionary or thesaurus handy, you can quickly find the right words to use in your blog posts and social media captions.</p>



<p class="">When I was growing up, we had hard copy dictionaries and thesauri, but now we have plenty of digital options with additional functions. Beyond defining words and listing synonyms, these tools demonstrate how to use each word in the right context.</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class=""><a href="http://YourDictionary.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YourDictionary.com</a></li>



<li class=""><a href="http://WordsInASentence.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WordsInASentence.com</a></li>



<li class=""><a href="http://WordHippo.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WordHippo.com</a></li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://katquintana.com/product/52-marketing-hooks/">52 Marketing Hook Templates: One for every week of the year!</a></h3>



<p class="">Speed up your creative process with <a href="https://katquintana.com/product/52-marketing-hooks/">my fully customizable guide, designed to help you create genuine connections with your audience.</a></p>



<p class="">With this digital download, you&#8217;ll get instant access to:</p>



<p class="">✓ <strong>Ready-to-Use Hooks:</strong> Access 52 powerful hooks in Google Doc and PDF formats, complete with a video tutorial for seamless customization.</p>



<p class="">✓ <strong>Interactive Learning:</strong> Participate in a hook-writing exercise based on successful strategies from my award-winning esthetics client, along with two proven hooks that drive results.</p>



<p class="">✓ <strong>Flexible Navigation:</strong> Easily explore each hook by week, brand voice, or format (question vs. statement) for quick reference.</p>



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<p class="">Whether you’re enhancing your social media, email campaigns, or website content, these hooks will keep your marketing dynamic, relevant, and captivating!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Improving Your Writing Process On Your Own</h2>



<p class="">If you’re not quite at the point of hiring a writer to do the work for you, it’s time to add writing sessions to your calendar. If you’re about ready to give up writing content, please don’t. I have good news! You’re not a bad writer. You just haven’t energized your writing process with these twelve key elements:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class="">Search engine optimization (SEO)</li>



<li class="">Incubation</li>



<li class="">Signature</li>



<li class="">Imagery</li>



<li class="">Deadlines</li>



<li class="">Flow</li>



<li class="">Contrast</li>



<li class="">Hyperbole</li>



<li class="">In medias res</li>



<li class="">Breath</li>



<li class="">Mirroring</li>



<li class="">Teasers</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Search Engine Optimization (SEO)</h3>



<p class="">Writing from the perspective of search engine optimization allows you to touch on the ideas that matter to both the algorithm and humans. Do this by conducting keyword research and putting your reader&#8217;s needs first.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Incubation</h3>



<p class="">Remove yourself from your rough draft instead of forcing words onto the page. Give yourself time to walk around or work on another project. Afterward, you can edit and proofread your writing with a fresh pair of eyes.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Signature</h3>



<p class="">Give yourself permission to go against the grain in order to demonstrate your unique writing style. Remember that you will attract your ideal audience when you let your distinct personality and perspective shine.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Imagery</h3>



<p class="">How vibrant is your language? Can your reader imagine what you’re writing without having to try too hard? Are you supporting your words with graphs, images, or infographics when appropriate?</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Deadlines</h3>



<p class="">You might be frustrated by your writing pace simply because you haven&#8217;t given yourself any deadlines. Fill in your calendar with due dates so that you know what you need to complete on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Flow</h3>



<p class="">Yes, your writing might be technically sound, but does it come from an inspired place within you? This is when I tell you to dump the rules and listen to your intuition.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Contrast</h3>



<p class="">When you present an opposing view of a single subject, you help your reader think critically about where they stand and whether or not they relate to your point of view.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hyperbole</h3>



<p class="">Using exaggerated and unreasonable statements can capture your reader&#8217;s attention and create a million moments of laughter, which inspires further connection.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">In Medias Res</h3>



<p class="">This element automatically builds your reader&#8217;s curiosity and willingness to continue reading. Instead of starting with a typical introduction, I began in the middle of my story or statement. Here you are. I think it worked.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Breath</h3>



<p class="">When you speak out loud, you naturally pause to breathe. Do this in your writing by adding extra dashes. Line breaks. Shortened sentences. Ellipses and&#8230;parentheses.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mirroring</h3>



<p class="">As you&#8217;re figuring out your unique writing style, look at other pieces of content that you find appealing and easy to read. Apply that style or flow to your specific subject matter.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Teasers</h3>



<p class="">You don&#8217;t have to fit all of your ideas into a single piece of content. When you want to wrap up your current topic, promise your reader you’ll expand on it or create a part two in the future.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://katquintana.com/product/52-marketing-hooks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="1024" height="264" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52-Hooks-Horizontal-WordPress-Ad.png?resize=1024%2C264&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-9482" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52-Hooks-Horizontal-WordPress-Ad.png?resize=1024%2C264&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52-Hooks-Horizontal-WordPress-Ad.png?resize=300%2C77&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52-Hooks-Horizontal-WordPress-Ad.png?resize=768%2C198&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52-Hooks-Horizontal-WordPress-Ad.png?resize=860%2C222&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52-Hooks-Horizontal-WordPress-Ad.png?resize=760%2C196&amp;ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52-Hooks-Horizontal-WordPress-Ad.png?w=1455&amp;ssl=1 1455w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wrap-Up: 15 Ways to Improve Your Writing Process</h2>



<p class="">There’s no such thing as a perfect writing process, but these fifteen ideas will certainly help:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li class="">Outsourcing</li>



<li class="">Artificial intelligence (AI)</li>



<li class="">Dictionaries and thesauri</li>



<li class="">Search engine optimization (SEO)</li>



<li class="">Incubation</li>



<li class="">Signature</li>



<li class="">Imagery</li>



<li class="">Deadlines</li>



<li class="">Flow</li>



<li class="">Contrast</li>



<li class="">Hyperbole</li>



<li class="">In medias res</li>



<li class="">Breath</li>



<li class="">Mirroring</li>



<li class="">Teasers</li>
</ul>



<p class="">It&#8217;s time to dump your fear of doing things the wrong way. Go with your gut.</p>



<p class="">If you feel an internal nudge to share a heartfelt message, respond to it by grabbing a pen and paper or hopping in front of your laptop. Allow what’s coming out to simply be. Drop the self-criticism.</p>



<p class="">Someone out there might be waiting to hear exactly what you have to say.</p>



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<p class=""><strong>Further Reading on KatQuintana.com:</strong> If you’re looking for more ways to improve your blog writing process, check out my post on <a href="https://katquintana.com/how-to-quickly-write-blog-posts/">how to quickly write blog posts using templates</a>.</p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/writing-process/">15 Ways to Improve Your Writing Process for Your Blog and Social Media</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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<p>While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to making your business more visible online, there are some basic digital marketing steps you don’t want to skip. Keep reading to see how my Notion template can help.</p>



<p>Coming up with a marketing plan is not a one-time task. It’s a constant cycle of:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li>testing out methods you think will work</li>



<li>gathering and evaluating the results</li>



<li>eliminating what doesn’t align with your goals</li>



<li>staying persistent with the methods that yield positive results</li>
</ul>



<p>As a creator, freelancer, or entrepreneur, you have to be willing to stick to a plan but also change with the times. This means staying up-to-date with trends happening within your niche or industry. It also means breaking up your larger marketing strategy into smaller, time-oriented milestones.&nbsp;</p>



<p>A successful digital marketing strategy requires flexibility, as well as structure.</p>



<p><strong>In this guide, I explain how to plan and organize your digital content for a year full of growth for your personal or collective brand.</strong> And I explain how to use my Notion template to make it all happen.</p>



<p>Let’s get started!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Do Entrepreneurs Go Wrong With Marketing?</h2>



<p>As a business owner, the way your products and services are portrayed online in 2024 is completely up to you. Your branding, copywriting, and customer service play a huge part in this. So do content writing and marketing. Before I share one of the best ways to keep your content organized throughout the year, let’s look at what not to do.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Marketing Mistake #1: Paid Content Only</h3>



<p>You rely on paid content/ads without gathering valuable information from your organic content performance. An effective paid advertising campaign requires an understanding of the types of content that get audience members engaged in the first place. This means starting with unpaid advertising AKA organic marketing.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Marketing Mistake #2: <strong>No Content Calendar</strong></h3>



<p>You don’t write down the majority of your content ideas because you expect them to live in your head until you’re ready to bring them to life. All of a sudden you realize your social media accounts look like a ghost town, but you don’t have any posts in the roster. Then what happens? Social media users who aren’t yet familiar with your brand may choose to spend time with other accounts that are more up-to-date, even if you offer higher-quality products and services.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Marketing Mistake #3: Single-Use Content</h3>



<p>You&#8217;re afraid of being repetitive. You use each content idea only once, instead of repurposing content between your blog and social media channels. You end up spending more time coming up with new ideas, rather than tweaking existing ideas and formatting them to fit the culture of each social media platform.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Marketing Mistake #4: Empty Website</h3>



<p>You don’t have a blog within your website. Instead, you rely solely on social media, which leaves your fate in the hands of the Instagram gods, as I like to say. Your website isn&#8217;t full enough to help search engines understand why your website exists and, therefore, which search engine users to connect you with. Another way to put it: You&#8217;re giving Google no reason to move your website closer to page one in Google Search.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Marketing Mistake #5: Too Many Apps</h3>



<p>You house your digital content ideas in too many places at once (i.e. the notes app on your phone, Google Docs, Instagram drafts, TikTok drafts, etc.). What you could do instead is use a single organizational tool that stores all of your content information in one place. Prime example: Notion.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="1500" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5-marketing-mistakes-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="5 marketing mistakes entrepreneurs make" class="wp-image-5231" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5-marketing-mistakes-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5-marketing-mistakes-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5-marketing-mistakes-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5-marketing-mistakes-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5-marketing-mistakes-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=860%2C1290&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/5-marketing-mistakes-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=760%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 760w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Using Notion for Your Content Marketing</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="410" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?resize=1024%2C410&#038;ssl=1" alt="Notion organizational software Notion.com" class="wp-image-5165" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?resize=1024%2C410&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?resize=300%2C120&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?resize=768%2C308&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?resize=1536%2C616&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?resize=860%2C345&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?resize=1320%2C529&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?resize=760%2C305&amp;ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.38.32-PM.png?w=1919&amp;ssl=1 1919w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>One of the best ways to keep your content organized throughout the year is with Notion. <a href="http://notion.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Notion</a> is an organizational software that allows you to build pages, tables, and databases from scratch. </p>



<p>Entrepreneurs find Notion helpful for planning their business systems, storing contact information, and managing projects, among other functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>In this case, I’m showing you how to use Notion to plan and organize content so you can continue to build your audience. Using Notion – the free or paid version – is a great way to lay out your content ideas before you need to post them.</p>



<p>You can download Notion as an app on your phone, tablet, or computer, as it’s available for iOS and Android.</p>



<p>Notion is:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li>free</li>



<li>highly customizable</li>



<li>easy to use at home, in the office, or on the go</li>
</ul>



<p>This is exactly why I created a template for you to download today. It’s called <a href="https://katquintana.com/product/2023-content-cafe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Content Cafe</a>, and it’s a one-stop shop for creating SEO-friendly content.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="2023-content-cafe">2024 Content Cafe Notion Template</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="510" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-21-11.11.11-AM.png?resize=1024%2C510&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-7383" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-21-11.11.11-AM.png?resize=1024%2C510&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-21-11.11.11-AM.png?resize=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-21-11.11.11-AM.png?resize=768%2C382&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-21-11.11.11-AM.png?resize=1536%2C765&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-21-11.11.11-AM.png?resize=860%2C428&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-21-11.11.11-AM.png?resize=760%2C378&amp;ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-21-11.11.11-AM.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p><strong>Why did I create this <a href="https://katquintana.com/product/2023-content-cafe/">awesome Notion template</a>? </strong>Because digital marketing is changing in 2024.</p>



<p>It’s becoming more competitive, as the power of the internet continues to rise. Our world is becoming more modernized and internet-centric each day.</p>



<p>With this in mind, here’s what I suggest you prioritize: Place long-form blogging at the center of your content marketing strategy. I like to think of blog posts as skimmable thought processes that live on your website. You own your website, hence, you can remove, edit, and lengthen those thought processes at any point in time.</p>



<p>When you plan a simple, yet, value-packed blog post within 2024 Content Cafe, you can then repurpose it into short-form content for your various social media platforms.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="635" height="645" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-25-5.57.06-PM.png?resize=635%2C645&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-5222" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-25-5.57.06-PM.png?w=635&amp;ssl=1 635w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-25-5.57.06-PM.png?resize=295%2C300&amp;ssl=1 295w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">via Jake Ward on LinkedIn</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>*Remember, focusing solely on social media is risky, because at the end of the day you do not own your social media platform; the app does.*</strong></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Use the 2024 Content Cafe Notion Template</h2>



<p>After (1) <a href="https://katquintana.com/product/2023-content-cafe/">visiting the shop</a> and (2) clicking the &#8220;duplicate&#8221; button at the top right corner of the template, you&#8217;ll be able to customize 8 separate pages:</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>ICEE Soup</li>



<li>Competitors</li>



<li>Targeted Keywords</li>



<li>Content Calendar</li>



<li>Content Templates</li>



<li>Brand Bank</li>



<li>SEO Tasks</li>



<li>Engagement Tasks</li>
</ol>



<p>Let&#8217;s break down what each of these pages involves!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ICEE Soup</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="438" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726-1024x438.png?resize=1024%2C438&#038;ssl=1" alt="2023 content cafe notion template - ICEE soup" class="wp-image-5175" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726.png?resize=1024%2C438&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726.png?resize=300%2C128&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726.png?resize=768%2C328&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726.png?resize=1536%2C656&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726.png?resize=860%2C367&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726.png?resize=1320%2C564&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726.png?resize=760%2C325&amp;ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.21-PM-e1672186991726.png?w=1919&amp;ssl=1 1919w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>ICEE Soup is honestly just a chance for me to create a silly pun. No one likes the thought of icy soup. The idea is polarizing, because soup is supposed to be hot. (I guess technically it would be a Playa Bowl, right?)</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICEE Soup is polarizing</strong></h4>



<p>This is the first concept I want you to consider when planning your content for 2024. <strong>Don&#8217;t be afraid to be polarizing.</strong> This means allowing your brand to stand out from the crowd by boldly demonstrating your opinions within your niche/industry, as well as your broader worldview.</p>



<p>Don&#8217;t be controversial just for attention&#8217;s sake, but do be clear about what your brand represents and why you offer your specific products or services. Inevitably, some people on the internet won&#8217;t like what you have to say, but don&#8217;t take that as discouragement. Instead, take it as a sign that you are clearly communicating yourself through your blog and social media channels.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICEE Soup has variety</strong></h4>



<p>ICEE Soup is a pun, but it&#8217;s also an acronym. It stands for <strong>inspire, create, educate, and entertain</strong>. This sums up the second objective your content should be achieving. Posting only one type of content all the time would be boring for you and your audience. You&#8217;ll avoid this by posting a mix of content that does the following:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li>inspires your audience to take action</li>



<li>creates brand loyalty</li>



<li>educates your audience on a problem and solution</li>



<li>entertains your audience through authenticity</li>
</ul>



<p>Continually cycling through these four categories prevents your online presence from feeling overly sales-y. The key is focusing on what you can offer your audience members, instead of assuming they should hand over their credit cards right away.</p>



<p>Each of the four ICEE Soup ingredients has its own tone and angle, but they all work towards the common goal of building familiarity and trust.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="1500" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICEE-soup-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="ICEE soup content formula helps you create content that keeps your audience engaged with your blog and social media platforms" class="wp-image-5233" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICEE-soup-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICEE-soup-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICEE-soup-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICEE-soup-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICEE-soup-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=860%2C1290&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ICEE-soup-infographic-pinterest-pin.png?resize=760%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 760w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Competitors</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1" alt="2023 content cafe notion template - competitors" class="wp-image-5174" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?resize=860%2C484&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?resize=1320%2C743&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?resize=760%2C428&amp;ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.33-PM.png?w=1919&amp;ssl=1 1919w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>After identifying what you want your brand to put out into the world, you&#8217;re one step closer to adding ideas to your content calendar. But first, take some time to research your competitors.</p>



<p>Competitor research is an important project to take on when you&#8217;re first building your brand and content strategy. But it&#8217;s also an ongoing project, no matter where you are in your business.</p>



<p>Reading what your competitors write, watching the videos they create, and listening to what they have to say is going to help you create your polarizing ICEE Soup content. It&#8217;s also going to keep you up-to-date with important conversations and trends within your industry.</p>



<p>An <strong>added bonus</strong> of tracking and researching your competitors is that you&#8217;ll have a go-to place for you to engage with other accounts on social media. We&#8217;ll touch on that in the &#8220;engagement tasks&#8221; section of this post.</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s where you&#8217;ll go to familiarize yourself with your competitors&#8217; content marketing strategies:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li>Blog</li>



<li>Instagram</li>



<li>TikTok</li>



<li>Pinterest</li>



<li>Facebook</li>



<li>LinkedIn</li>



<li>YouTube</li>



<li>Email newsletters</li>
</ul>



<p>Yes, keep a close eye on your competitors, but do not plagiarize or steal their content under any circumstance. But you already knew that!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Targeted Keywords</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1" alt="2023 content cafe notion template - targeted keywords" class="wp-image-5173" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?resize=860%2C484&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?resize=1320%2C743&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?resize=760%2C428&amp;ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.44.46-PM.png?w=1919&amp;ssl=1 1919w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>In 2024, you&#8217;re gonna want to get on Google&#8217;s good side. Specifically, start writing long-form (500+ words) blog posts about keywords people are already searching for.</p>



<p>Targeting or pinpointing keywords is the perfect way to create content with intention. Conducting keyword research helps you understand what search engine users are looking for and what kind of questions they want your blog and social media posts to answer.</p>



<p>Keyword research tools save you from having to come up with content ideas off the top of your head, since what your ideal audience wants is already laid out for you.</p>



<p>I&#8217;d say creating meaningful and SEO-friendly content <strong>isn&#8217;t impossible</strong> without keyword research tools like Ahrefs, Moz, Answer The Public, etc. However, it&#8217;s a heck of a lot easier with them.</p>



<p>Another way I like to explain this is: Your blog content needs to be both robotic and human.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>how to create robotic and human content</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Robotic Content:</strong> SEO-based, so it&#8217;s easy to plan and aligns with real-time web data</p>



<p><strong>Human Content:</strong> Covers topics that people care about and that represent your brand well</p>



<p>With both elements in play, you get to build a blog that keeps you competitive, visible, and trustworthy within your niche.</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s the reality of marketing <strong>without</strong> SEO-friendly content: Google might not understand what to do about your website.</p>



<p>When your website doesn&#8217;t contain the keywords and topics that reflect the needs of your ideal customer or client, Google has little reason to bump you closer to page one.</p>



<p>Another way of saying this: Google decides not to show the reader your website within the results page, because your website doesn&#8217;t seem to match the search intent.</p>



<p>Think about this.</p>



<p>People have to learn, discover, or memorize your web address. But they don&#8217;t have to learn the questions they already have in their minds. They&#8217;re already asking specific questions because they&#8217;re a part of their reality.</p>



<p>This is why for every blog post you write, you should have one targeted keyword.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Content Calendar</h3>



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<p>Hey, entrepreneur, riddle me this: Are you happy with the amount of content you&#8217;re posting on a regular basis?</p>



<p>You might be frustrated by your writing pace simply because you haven&#8217;t given yourself any deadlines.</p>



<p>So, no, you&#8217;re not a bad writer. You just need a content calendar to stay organized throughout 2024.</p>



<p>You can look at what you want your content to accomplish throughout the entire year, but you don’t have to put pressure on yourself to have all the details planned out. Split up your content plan by quarters. At first, you focus on January through March (quarter 1), then you move on to April through June (quarter 2), and so on.</p>



<p>If you feel like certain pieces of content are going to take longer to complete, then write down short-term due dates so that you know what you need to accomplish on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.</p>



<p>When filling in your content calendar, keep in mind events, holidays, and launches that are relevant to your business.</p>



<p>A full content calendar informs the order in which you&#8217;ll write your posts. This prevents you from jumping around randomly from project to project.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>how your content calendar helps your audience</strong></h4>



<p>You&#8217;re not the only one who benefits from using a content calendar. Your audience does, too.</p>



<p>The familiarity established through regularly scheduled blog posts allows the reader to eventually make a decision:  &#8220;Should I invest my time, energy, and money into XYZ business or not?&#8221;</p>



<p>When a reader understands that you&#8217;re actively involved in their same thought processes and conversations, they&#8217;re more likely to become first-time and repeat customers. On the other hand, when you don&#8217;t keep yourself accountable with a content calendar, the relationship-building process can potentially slow down.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Content Templates</h3>



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<p>The upfront work of creating templates is like writing an instructional manual for yourself. Over time, sticking to your own rules and standards becomes a no-brainer. Templatized writing elevates your brand, as it supports consistent communication.</p>



<p>Consistency and repetition are good for everyone involved.</p>



<p>Get this: It takes the average mind 7 — some say 14 — times to memorize a single message, so don’t be afraid to repeat yourself or create some overlap within your content.</p>



<p>In addition to the templates included in 2024 Content Cafe, here are more smart ways to templatize your blog content writing process.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>7 ways to use templates for writing blog posts</strong></h4>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li> Choose your minimum requirements for keyword metrics like monthly search volume, keyword difficulty (competition), and click-through rate (CTR).</li>



<li>Conduct keyword research on a monthly or quarterly basis. Record your preferred keywords in a Notion table or Google Sheet.</li>



<li>Design blog post formats that match the search intent of your chosen keywords. Prioritize the listicle (&#8220;best&#8221;) and instructional (&#8220;how to&#8221;) formats.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Someone searching for a product rankings will click a post named “best xyz products.”</li>



<li>Someone searching for ideas or instructions will click a post named “how to “ or “easy steps to.”</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Convert your chosen keywords into blog post titles, aligning with the listicle or instructional formats. Include numbers, scroll-stopping language, and concise formatting.</li>



<li>Organize your titles in a marketing calendar, alongside complementary social media posts. Keep in mind events, holidays, launches, etc.</li>



<li>Batch write the posts in date order, according to your marketing calendar. Plan to add internal links over time, as you publish more related blog posts.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Batch writing is dedicating a day or a few hours to writing, instead of switching between different types of tasks.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Analyze your website traffic and keyword data over time to identify ways to improve your blog content strategy. Incorporate outsourcing, as needed.</li>
</ol>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Brand Bank</h3>



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<p>Branding should 100% be completed before moving on to content creation. This brand bank is a representation of a creative process that’s already been completed. It&#8217;s a place for you to quickly copy and paste elements of your messaging that show up frequently in your content.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4 Elements of Your Brand Bank</strong></h4>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li><strong>emojis:</strong> emoticons that add imagery to your tone of voice</li>



<li><strong>headlines:</strong> frequently used phrases containing 3-10 words each</li>



<li><strong>statements:</strong> key points comprised of 1-2 sentences each</li>



<li><strong>hashtags:</strong> improve searchability on social media platforms</li>
</ul>



<p>The four elements above are not the main event; they&#8217;re meant to complement and energize your writing. </p>



<p>Staying on-brand within your written words includes what you say and how you say it (i.e.&nbsp; tone of voice). I’ll use some of my favorite small business owners as examples.</p>



<p>If I sold organic superfood desserts out of San Diego, I’m likely not going to research the keyword &#8220;Dallas brunch spots.&#8221; I&#8217;m also not going to write a blog post titled “How to Start a Cattle Farm.”</p>



<p>If I taught private drum lessons, I could write &#8220;5 Easy Steps to Assemble Your First Drum Kit,&#8221; instead of</p>



<p>“5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Play the Drums.”</p>



<p>If I owned a window repair business, I could research keywords like &#8220;home maintenance&#8221; and &#8220;energy efficient windows.&#8221; If I&#8217;m known for my approachable and funny tone of voice, I could use the blog post title</p>



<p>&#8220;3 Quick Ways to Clean Your Windows When You&#8217;d Rather be Watching Lord of the Rings,&#8221; instead of &#8220;How to Clean Your Windows.&#8221;</p>



<p>Each of the above blog posts or social media posts should come with their own emojis, headlines, statements, or hashtags (wherever it&#8217;s appropriate). </p>



<p>So before you hit publish, refer to your brand bank to ensure that you show up in front of your audience without confusing or repelling them.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">SEO Tasks</h3>



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<p>The practice of search engine optimization (SEO) goes beyond creating Googleable content. There are many ways to improve your SEO outside of using keyword research tools to select important topics.</p>



<p>You might not have known that SEO requires frequent checkups on the back-end of your website. (I could have listed this as marketing mistake #1.)</p>



<p>Now you know you can give your website the best possible chance of being found by your ideal audience by managing on-page SEO, off-page SEO, and technical SEO.</p>



<p>Here are just a few examples to get you started:&nbsp;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SEO tasks to add to your marketing strategy</strong></h4>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li>Remove or replace broken links.</li>



<li>Add your business address to your website footer.</li>



<li>Update your Google Business Profile.</li>



<li>Add alt descriptions to images throughout your website.</li>



<li>Add your business mission and a call to action (CTA) to your Instagram bio.</li>



<li>Contact blog owners for link building.</li>



<li>Install the Yoast SEO plugin onto your website.</li>



<li> Add internal links between related blog posts.</li>



<li>Place relevant keywords within your homepage copy.</li>



<li>Work with an SEO-friendly ghostwriter.</li>



<li>Check Google Analytics and Google Search Console frequently.</li>
</ul>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Engagement Tasks</h3>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1" alt="2023 content cafe notion template - engagement tasks" class="wp-image-5169" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?resize=860%2C484&amp;ssl=1 860w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?resize=1320%2C743&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?resize=760%2C428&amp;ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/katquintana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-27-2.45.58-PM.png?w=1919&amp;ssl=1 1919w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>When you&#8217;re creating content on social media, do not post and ghost! Engage with your audience and other brands through social media, before and after publishing your content.</p>



<p>There&#8217;s no right way to do this, but let&#8217;s take a look at my approach.</p>



<p>I believe that one of the best ways to come up with blog post topics is to conduct research while you&#8217;re engaging with other accounts on social media. Let&#8217;s take Instagram for example.</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s how I gather blog post topic ideas while leaving a good impression on other Instagram accounts.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>conducting blog post research through instagram comments</strong></h4>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>I create my graphic or video.</li>



<li>I write my caption. (Alternatively, my caption was pre-written during a batch writing session.)</li>



<li>I open Instagram on my laptop, since it&#8217;s easier to type on my computer than my phone. </li>



<li>I set a 15-minute timer, and I leave value-packed comments on as many relevant posts as possible.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>If a comment is more than a few words or emojis, and it reflects my brand&#8217;s personality, then it&#8217;s value packed.</li>



<li>If a post is somehow related to my audience&#8217;s thoughts or questions, then it&#8217;s relevant.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Each time I leave a comment, I copy and paste it into my Google Doc called &#8220;Instagram Comments.&#8221;</li>



<li>Next to each comment I write myself a note, basically a summary of the message being shared in the post.</li>



<li>After the 15 minutes are up, I close Instagram and my Google Doc, knowing I&#8217;ve interacted with ~10 accounts. (Ten is the typical amount I&#8217;m able to complete in 15 minutes.) This means I have ~10 comments and ~10 ideas for new pieces of content, whether it&#8217;s for my blog, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.</li>
</ol>



<p>As a result, my comments have been getting plenty of likes and responses. They&#8217;ve even been getting pinned by the original poster, so that my comment shows up at the very top of the comment section, right below the caption.</p>



<p>And a step further&#8230;it&#8217;s helping me get more follows.</p>



<p>The point of this process is to engage with your industry peers and ideal audience on an ongoing basis.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Instead of your business being an island of one, you&#8217;re learning what real people are having conversations about in real time. You&#8217;re building your business through social connection.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Access the 2024 Content Cafe Notion Template</strong></h2>



<p>Ready to see what all the hype is about? Downloading my Notion template could not be easier.</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>Click the button below.</li>



<li>Tell me which email address to send the template to.</li>



<li>Once you open up Notion, click the &#8220;duplicate&#8221; button at the top right-hand corner.</li>



<li>Edit the template to your heart&#8217;s desire!</li>
</ol>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024 Content Cafe v. Marketing Mistakes</h2>



<p>Remember the 5 marketing mistakes we looked at earlier? Good news — the <a href="https://katquintana.com/product/2023-content-cafe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Content Cafe Notion template</a> helps you avoid them all!</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Paid Content Only</strong></li>
</ol>



<p>The <strong>targeted keywords</strong> page reminds you to use relevant keywords. The <strong>brand bank</strong> page helps you incorporate hashtags. The <strong>content templates</strong> page reminds you to use engaging graphics, images, and audio. All of these combined will increase the reach of any given post.</p>



<p><strong>2. No Content Calendar</strong></p>



<p>The <strong>content calendar</strong> page has multiple views, allowing you to filter the calendar by different types of content, as well as publishing status.</p>



<p><strong>3. Single-Use Content</strong></p>



<p>Use the <strong>content templates</strong> page to plan out social media video scripts and/or captions that relate to each blog post.</p>



<p><strong>4. Empty Website</strong></p>



<p>Instead of having a website that only has a homepage, about page, and contact page, you’ll have a blog that keeps your audience learning, growing, and subconsciously preparing to become a hot lead.</p>



<p><strong>5. Too Many Apps&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>You can use the 2024 Content Cafe Notion template as is, or you can add more pages to accommodate the specific needs of your business. No more scrambling to put the pieces of your content together!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wrap-up: Planning Content With a Notion Template</h2>



<p>Whether you&#8217;re just starting your blog for the first time or you want to build upon your current content strategy, KQ Writing Studio is here to help your small business build an audience that&#8217;s excited to pay you.</p>



<p>This is why I&#8217;m sharing this Notion template and the other resources throughout this blog. It&#8217;s all about taking a  long-game approach to marketing by writing content that&#8217;s on-brand, Googleable, and reader-focused.</p>



<p>Remember — keeping yourself organized and ahead of schedule with <a href="https://katquintana.com/product/2023-content-cafe/">2024 Content Cafe</a> will boost your:</p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li>brand awareness</li>



<li>lead acquisition</li>



<li>audience building</li>
</ul>



<p>Your competitors aren’t slowing down in 2024. Why should you?</p>



<p>P.S. Feel free to <strong>share this blog post</strong> with a freelancer, entrepreneur, or content creator who might need it.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/notion-template/">2024 Content Cafe: Planning Content With a Notion Template</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Filling your blog with SEO-friendly content is an ongoing, deeply involved process. There are may pieces to the puzzle, including: Not to worry! Hiring a writer (specifically, an SEO-friendly ghostwriter) is a great way to stay on top of all the puzzle pieces without getting overwhelmed. Businesses easily find ghostwriters on LinkedIn, freelance websites, and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Filling your blog with SEO-friendly content is an ongoing, deeply involved process. There are may pieces to the puzzle, including:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>link building to boost your domain authority (DA)</li>



<li>analyzing your web data</li>



<li>repurposing your content across social media platforms</li>



<li>updating old content to remain indexed on Google</li>



<li>using email marketing as an extension of your blog</li>



<li class="rb-list">collaborating with your industry peers</li>
</ul>



<p>Not to worry! Hiring a writer (specifically, an SEO-friendly ghostwriter) is a great way to stay on top of all the puzzle pieces without getting overwhelmed. Businesses easily find ghostwriters on LinkedIn, freelance websites, and social media.</p>



<p>Or if you don&#8217;t want to go digging, just stay right here. I&#8217;ve got your back!</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
<p>KQ Writing Studio offers monthly blog content packages, which provide you with SEO-friendly blog posts that save you time and grow your audience.</p>
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<p>By booking one of these packages you are hiring me (Kat) as your ghostwriter. <a href="http://katquintana.com/ghostwriting">Let&#8217;s work together</a> to make your digital marketing strategy sustainable.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/how-to-grow-your-business-blog/">How to Grow Your Business Blog in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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		<title>Creating Authentic Social Media Content in 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kat Quintana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[authenticity]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello, fellow entrepreneur! Have you been creating authentic social media content? When your social media growth impacts your financial and professional success, how do you remain true to your values? How do you keep yourself from copying trends, taking shortcuts, and manipulating people’s consumption habits? On a similar note – how do you differentiate plagiarism [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/creating-authentic-social-media-content/">Creating Authentic Social Media Content in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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<p>Hello, fellow entrepreneur! Have you been creating authentic social media content?</p>



<p>When your social media growth impacts your financial and professional success, how do you remain true to your values?</p>



<p>How do you keep yourself from copying trends, taking shortcuts, and manipulating people’s consumption habits?</p>



<p>On a similar note – how do you differentiate plagiarism v. purely drawing inspiration from other creators?</p>



<p><strong>The simple answer – have a moral compass.</strong></p>



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<p><strong>More specifically, I think you have to examine these questions:</strong></p>



<ul class="rb-list wp-block-list">
<li>Do I see my original ideas as valuable?</li>



<li>Do I feel pressured to attain success within a specific timeline?</li>



<li>Does [fill in the blank]’s content/marketing strategy actually fit mine?</li>



<li class="rb-list">Am I okay with failing?</li>



<li>How attached am I to current trends?</li>



<li>Do I explicitly credit other people when I share/quote their words, images, and designs?</li>



<li>How do I put my unique spin on content that inspires me?</li>
</ul>



<p>The more familiar you are with your answers to these questions, the more likely you are to approach social media content in a way that you’ll be proud of 10 years from now.</p>



<p>Are you happy with the way social media has impacted your creative process? What would you like to stop – or start – doing <a href="https://katquintana.com/new-year/">in 2023</a>?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/creating-authentic-social-media-content/">Creating Authentic Social Media Content in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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		<title>Use SEO-Friendly Blog Content to Keep Your Customers Coming Back For More</title>
		<link>https://katquintana.com/seo-friendly-blog-content/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kat Quintana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you want to compete with your…uhhh… competitors, then you must always give your audience something to do. This means you&#8217;ll provide them with interesting content to consume, even during the moments they&#8217;re not spending money with you. You might say, “I’m not their babysitter.” Yeah well, you’re also not that horrid headmistress from Matilda. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://katquintana.com/seo-friendly-blog-content/">Use SEO-Friendly Blog Content to Keep Your Customers Coming Back For More</a> appeared first on <a href="https://katquintana.com">Kat Quintana</a>.</p>
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<p>If you want to compete with your…uhhh… competitors, then you must always give your audience something to do. This means you&#8217;ll provide them with interesting content to consume, even during the moments they&#8217;re not spending money with you.</p>



<p>You might say, “I’m not their babysitter.”</p>



<p>Yeah well, you’re also not that horrid headmistress from Matilda. What was her name?</p>



<p>Oh, yeah. Miss Trunchbull!</p>



<p>(Suddenly, I’m craving chocolate cake.)</p>



<p>Moving right along…</p>



<p>The same way Instagram isn’t all about quizzes, polls, and question stickers…</p>



<p>Your business website isn’t all about blog posts.</p>



<p>But, golly, do they <strong>boost engagement and build trust!</strong></p>



<p>What we’re talking about is combining copy with content.</p>



<p>As they say:</p>



<figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>“Copywriting without content is a waste of good copy, and content without copywriting is a waste of good content.”</p><cite>COPYBLOGGER</cite></blockquote></figure>



<p>But what does this mean for your business?</p>



<p>If you have a homepage, about page, and contact page, then you already have a website filled with copy.</p>



<p>As the amazingly proactive business owner that you are, you’re bound to get your hands on long-form, SEO-friendly blog content.</p>



<p>(<a href="http://katquintana.com/writing-studio">Wink, wink!</a>)</p>



<p>Whether you hire a ghostwriter or do it yourself, you’re going to give your audience something to read, and it’s going to be sweet.</p>



<p>When your audience members aren’t paying you, they should be thinking about you, reading about you, conversing with you, hoping you show up more in their lives…</p>



<p>Because you’re not Miss Trunchbull.<br>You’re Miss Honey.</p>
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		<title>Robotic and Human Content Marketing Model</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kat Quintana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Unless growth isn’t on your radar, you’re probably asking these 2 questions: “How can my business gain exposure?” “How do I get in front of my ideal customer or client?” Marketing your business digitally is where it’s at in 2023 and beyond. In the digital world, you’re gonna want to get on Google’s good side. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Unless growth isn’t on your radar, you’re probably asking these 2 questions:</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
<p>“How can my business gain exposure?”</p>
</blockquote>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
<p>“How do I get in front of my ideal customer or client?”</p>
</blockquote>



<p>Marketing your business digitally is where it’s at in 2023 and beyond.</p>



<p>In the digital world, you’re gonna want to get on Google’s good side. Specifically, start writing long-form blog content and posting it to your website.</p>



<p>But wait – this isn’t “hobby blogging” without a strategy. Your blog content needs to be both robotic and human.</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s a quick breakdown of the Robotic and Human Content Marketing Model:</p>



<p><strong>Robotic content</strong>: SEO-based, so it’s easy to plan and aligns with real-time web data.</p>



<p><strong>Human content</strong>: Covers topics that people care about and represent your brand well.</p>



<p>With both elements in play, you get to build a blog that keeps you competitive, visible, and trustworthy within your niche.</p>



<p>Here’s the reality of marketing without SEO-friendly content: Google might not understand what to do about your website.</p>



<p>When your website doesn’t contain the keywords and topics that reflect the needs of your ideal customer/client, Google has little reason to bump you closer to page one.</p>



<p>Another way of saying this: Google decides not to show the reader your website within the search results page, because your website doesn’t seem to match the search intent.</p>



<p>Think about this.</p>



<p>People have to learn or discover your web address, but they don’t have to learn the questions they already have. They’re already asking them because they’re a part of their reality.</p>



<p>This is why we write blog content that speaks to our audiences’ minds.</p>



<p><strong>Side Note: </strong>Over time, this pays off, and your reader will have your website domain memorized. For example, each time you visit my website you get a bit closer to memorizing &#8220;katquintana.com.&#8221;</p>



<p>Want another (yummier) example?</p>



<p>Kat needs to bring dessert to a Christmas party, so she intuitively types “Puerto Rican flan recipe” into Google Search. She quickly discovers SalimasKitchen.com, because that website ranks on page one for the keyphrase “Puerto Rican flan recipe.&#8221;</p>



<p>Next time she has a related inquiry, Kat will go directly to SalimasKitchen.com. She might even follow the brand on Instagram and subscribe to their email list.</p>



<p>The brand is officially on her radar, leaving potential for more website visits in the future.</p>



<p>Search intent. Keywords. Link architecture&#8230;</p>



<p>It’s a <em><strong>lot</strong></em> of nerdy fun! Ok, maybe not for you. That’s why I’m offering <a href="http://katquintana.com/writing-studio">consulting and ghostwriting services</a>.</p>



<p>P.S. Respectfully — My mom has the best flan recipe in her brain, So I will not be asking Google how to make flan.</p>
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