You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Content is king.” But let’s be honest β not all content wears the crown. The real king? Strategic content.
If you’re ready to move beyond random posts and start publishing with purpose, then welcome to your masterclass on content marketing strategy.
π‘ Unique Fact of the Day:
Companies that prioritize content marketing generate 3x more leads than those that donβt β and spend 62% less doing it.
Thatβs right. Smart content isnβt just creative β itβs cost-effective.
π§© What Is Content Marketing?
Content marketing is the art (and science) of creating valuable, relevant content to attract, engage, and convert your audience β without the hard sell.
Think:
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Blog posts
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Videos
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Infographics
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Podcasts
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Carousels
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Newsletters
If it teaches, entertains, or inspires β it sells.
π― The Core Pillars of a Solid Strategy
1. Audience Clarity
Know who you’re talking to better than they know themselves.
Use personas to define:
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Pain points
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Desires
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Language
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Platforms they hang out on
π― Ask: βWhat keeps my audience up at night?β
2. Content Goals
Every piece of content should have a mission.
Examples:
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Educate = Blog articles
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Entertain = Reels or memes
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Nurture = Email sequences
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Convert = Case studies or testimonials
π¬ Pro tip: Create content that connects emotionally before trying to sell logically.
3. Content Types by Funnel Stage
Funnel Stage | Content Type |
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Awareness | Short-form videos, viral memes, blog teasers |
Consideration | How-to posts, listicles, YouTube tutorials |
Decision | Testimonials, comparison posts, demos |
Loyalty | Case studies, behind-the-scenes, community shoutouts |
Make the right content for the right moment.
4. Content Calendar
No more βWhat should I post today?β syndrome.
Build a calendar around:
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Monthly themes
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Product/offer launches
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Seasonal trends
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Repurposing strategy
π Use tools like Notion, Trello, or Google Sheets.
5. Repurposing = Maximum ROI
Turn one blog post into:
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3 carousels
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1 YouTube video
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5 tweets
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A lead magnet
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A podcast script
π‘ Create once. Distribute everywhere. You’re not a content machine β you’re a content magician.
π Tools for Smarter Content Marketing
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AnswerThePublic β See what your audience is asking.
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BuzzSumo β Find high-performing content ideas.
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Grammarly β Keep it sharp.
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Canva β Design like a pro.
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Notion β Plan your content universe.
π Metrics That Actually Matter
Don’t obsess over vanity. Focus on:
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Traffic sources (from Google, socials, etc.)
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Time on page
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Click-through rates (CTRs)
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Conversion from content to lead/sale
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Engagement quality (comments, shares, DMs)
Content isn’t about going viral. It’s about going valuable.
π§ Content Ideas You Can Steal (and Tweak)
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β3 Mistakes I Made When Starting [Your Niche]β
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βThe Exact Tools I Use for Xβ
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βWhat Iβd Do Differently If I Started Todayβ
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βX Truths Nobody Tells You About [Topic]β
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βFree vs Paid: Which is Right for You?β
π₯ These build trust, show your personality, and position you as a go-to expert.
π The Golden Loop: Content β Engagement β Email List β Offer
The ultimate strategy?
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Content draws them in
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Engagement builds trust
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Email collects leads
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Offer solves the problem
Then? Repeat with better insight every time.
π Wrap-Up
You don’t need to go viral. You need to go valuable, consistent, and strategic.
If content is the engine, strategy is the fuel. Without it, you’re just spinning wheels.