{"id":13367,"date":"2022-01-24T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T05:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=13367"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:27:45","slug":"what-is-a-content-marketing-matrix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/what-is-a-content-marketing-matrix\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Content Marketing Matrix?"},"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=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_218804932-e1642765401665.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing - content marketing matrix\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_218804932-e1642765401665.jpg 700w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_218804932-e1642765401665-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_218804932-e1642765401665-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_218804932-e1642765401665-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>As a tried and tested idea, the content marketing matrix isn\u2019t a new idea is still a reliable tool to assist with directing your content marketing actions. Phenomenal marketing begins with great content. Great content requires purpose, direction and <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/how-to-set-up-google-analytics-goals\/\">goals<\/a>. The content marketing matrix is a framework to assist with directing your marketing based on your particular content goals, whether you want\/need to entertain, inspire, educate or convince your audience. It\u2019s a technique that guides customers along their path to purchase in the most direct as well as effective way.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Do You Use The Content Marketing Matrix?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Begin by considering if your product, service, or subscription is an emotional or rationally driven purchase. This is a very important categorisation because it will determine how your content will work in the marketing matrix.<\/p>\n<p>The next thing you must consider is what outcome you would like from the content that you are producing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you promoting a novel product, or influencing consumers to purchase a product?<\/li>\n<li>Are you looking to disseminate informative content?<\/li>\n<li>Are your target audiences experts or newbies in your industry?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The kind of content which you produce will be based on which section of the content marketing matrix which you think the answers to these questions fit.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Do You Want Your Content To Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><em>Entertain<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Making content fun, engaging as well as even viral is by far the best way of creating a buzz and creating awareness. Content such as competitions, quizzes, games, and <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/why-are-facebook-videos-outperforming-youtube-videos\/\">videos<\/a> gets individuals talking, actively engaging with your brand and affords you data for follow up content.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Inspire<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Inspirational content is fantastic in connecting with emotional decision makers particularly in the later stages of the buying process. Make it about people and then relate to them. Show them reviews and ratings regarding how other individuals felt or let them tell it for themselves in a public forum. In addition, endorsements associate your brand with an inspiring person, bringing their following to your business as well as.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Educate<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you have quite a lot of fact-based content or technical information to share, you really need to make this clear and simple to understand for your customers so they are able to continue to the conversion stage without wavering. Guides and infographics are often simple to follow and add a visual impact. Reports, articles as well as press releases work well for giving more information and detail.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Convince<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Demonstrate that your product or service works. Showcase your product features, allow people to try things via interactive demos and make calculations and guides easily available and understandable for all people. Convincing content has a massive influence on buying decisions and is frequently one of the last considerations before a customer converts.<\/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\/323441267?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>What Are The Benefits Of The Content Marketing Matrix?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably thought long and hard about a content marketing piece. You\u2019ve written it expertly, received editorial feedback and tweaked it to perfection. However, after pressing publish you might be surprised to find that your article has fallen flat and hasn\u2019t received the amazing conversions which you thought it would. This could be because \u2018content types fall within defined scopes of purpose, and using one outside of its designated scope could be the reason the piece didn\u2019t work. You can mind-map future content concepts and review how your competitors use these types of content too.<\/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 become an expert content marketer? If you do then you need to do our Digital Copywriting and Content Marketing Course. Follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/courses\/digital-copywriting-and-content-marketing-course\/\">link<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/courses\/digital-copywriting-and-content-marketing-course\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11371 size-shop_single\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Digital-Copy-Writing-and-Content-Marketing-600x96.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Digital-Copy-Writing-and-Content-Marketing-600x96.jpg 600w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Digital-Copy-Writing-and-Content-Marketing-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Digital-Copy-Writing-and-Content-Marketing-1024x164.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Digital-Copy-Writing-and-Content-Marketing-768x123.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Digital-Copy-Writing-and-Content-Marketing.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_justify\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2\" href=\"#enquiry\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Enquire Today<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_6caa4608 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Blog Categories<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_5cd26a65\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-1\"><a href=\"\/blog\/content-marketing\/\">Content Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-2\"><a href=\"\/blog\/digital-marketing\/\">Digital Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-2\"><a href=\"\/blog\/cyber-security-blog\/\">Cyber Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-2\"><a href=\"\/blog\/graphic-design-blog\/\">Graphic Design<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-3\"><a href=\"\/blog\/public-relations\/\">Public Relations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-4\"><a href=\"\/blog\/seo\/\">SEO<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-5\"><a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-marketing\/\">Social Media Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-5\"><a href=\"\/blog\/web-design-blog\/\">Web Design<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_6caa4608 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">You might also like<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"w-html\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/social-media-marketing-blog\/zero-moment-of-truth-benefit-social-media-marketing\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Use the Zero Moment of Truth to Benefit your Social Media Marketing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/digital-marketing-blog\/your-complete-guide-to-ppc-marketing-basic\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Your Complete Guide to PPC Marketing Basics. 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