{"id":11581,"date":"2021-05-28T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T05:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=11581"},"modified":"2022-09-05T19:25:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T17:25:00","slug":"how-to-make-digital-marketing-content-work-for-your-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/how-to-make-digital-marketing-content-work-for-your-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Digital Marketing Content Work For Your Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSM_Infographic_ContentMarketing13-e1622106722749.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing - content\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSM_Infographic_ContentMarketing13-e1622106722749.jpg 700w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSM_Infographic_ContentMarketing13-e1622106722749-600x423.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The marketing world as we know today has a substantial history. It started a long time ago as an as simple method for sellers in order to set themselves apart in a crowded marketplace. The rest is history.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the years which have passed, the aim of all marketing teams and agencies remains the same: spreading the right message across the right audience. Even in the world of digital marketing. However, things aren\u2019t easy these days. The level of complexity as well as competition in the market is higher than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Today, having a good <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/what-is-product-life-cycle-management\/\">product<\/a> \u2013 as well as a productive team &#8211; is not sufficient. If you want to see yourself at the top, you\u2019ve got to conquer the virtual world. And digital marketing is an essential component of every business in today\u2019s virtual business world.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Write Relevant And Actionable Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In order to be a great digital marketer as well as business owner, you first need to understand your customer. Regardless of the niche which you are in, you should know your customer\u2019s problems as well as pain points like the back of your hand.<\/p>\n<p>In order to truly develop a piece of content around your customer\u2019s pain point, ensure that it is actionable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you giving them the particular steps and tools they need?<\/li>\n<li>Would you be able to take this piece of content and then replicate the steps?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don\u2019t think you would be able to carry out the advice in the article, you haven\u2019t finished it yet.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Provide FREE Value Through Your Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Do you know what many of today\u2019s consumers would like? They would like to hear the word \u201cfree.\u201d Think about the number of your friends who like to brag about the great bargain that they just got. The same is true for your customers. While most digital marketers and brands are asking for money in return, you are able to offer free tools and high-quality information to build your <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/what-is-the-real-value-of-your-brand-community\/\">brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-video align_none ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Vimeo video player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/312910550?autoplay=0&loop=0&autopause=0&color=00adef&portrait=0&byline=1&title=1&controls=1&muted=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"w-video-icon\" style=\"font-size:1.5rem;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);color:#fff\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong>Utilise Content To Drive Leads Into Your Sales Funnel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Content marketing is one of the most vital parts of a sales funnel. From drawing customers into that initial stage (TOFU) with particular content pieces to getting them to click the \u201cbuy\u201d button on the sales page, content is the whole thing.<\/p>\n<p>Begin by creating amazing content which drives awareness, whether that is a video, blog post or infographic. Within this content, ensure that you are inviting the reader to go into the next stage of the funnel (MOFU). This might be by asking for an email address before giving access to gated content. Continue to be aware of how your prospect is feeling at each stage in your marketing funnel and adjust your copy to reflect that.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with the Digital School of Marketing<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to discover more about digital marketing? If you do then you should do our Advanced Digital Marketing Course. 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