IGNITE YOURcontent online

@markwschaefer

10 ways to

There is no economicvalue in simply producing

content.

For value to occur, the content must be seen, shared and connected to an audience.

It must ignite!

That’s what this short guide is for.

Here are 10 ways to help you ignite your content online.

PUSH THE

RIGHT BUTTONS

1

Add social sharing buttons to your site.

Add social sharing buttons to your site.

Obvious? Yes! But you'd be surprised by the number of sites that don’t have them.

A recent study showed thatcontent with sharing buttons

is 700 percent more likelyto be shared.

This free tool works great:

It’s mobile-friendly and completely customizable.

BE VISUAL

2

Add visuals to your blog posts.

Read something and you’ll remember 10% of it three days later.

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Add a picture and you’ll remember 65%.

According to research, adding a photo or illustration doubles

the probability that your content will be shared.

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ENCOURAGE COMMENTS

3

People who care enough to comment on your content are also highly

likely to share it with their network.

There are a few ways you canencourage comments on your content.

Mention influencersin your post.

End your post with a question.

Mention influencersin your post.

End your post with a question.

Mention influencersin your post.

Ask a few friends to leave a comment.

BE INSPIRING

4

Research into the most-shared articles on the web uncovers

3 primary emotions in the content:

laughter

laughter

entertainment

laughter

entertainment

awe

Joy is a driver of social action.

So keep things positive!

MAKE IT LOOK GOOD

5

How your site looks is an important indicator of whether your content is share-worthy.

If your site is classy, people will feel classy sharing your content.

Be responsive

Your site design should also…

Make sharing content easy

Amplify great content

Focus on readers

The great news is, it’s never beeneasier to have a well-designed website.

REMIX CONTENT

6

Every piece of evergreen content you produce can be transformed

into new content.

Popular blog posts canbecome SlideShares.

149K views

Helping you find a new audience for your content

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List posts make great infographics too.

Here are a few more ideas…

Combine themed blog posts into an ebook

Add audio to slides & upload to YouTube

Take the audio from video & podcast it

FOCUS ON NEW

RESEARCH

7

Research is a great resourcefor rich content creation ideas.

The key is putting your ownspin on it.

What did you learn from this new research?

Here are some questions toask yourself as you create…

What surprised you? What doesn't make sense?

How can the research be applied to your industry?

What new ideas does this enable?

GO LONG

8

According to an analysis of 100 million web articles, long-form content gets shared more than

short-form content.

Yet short-form content abounds on the web.

This is your opportunityto do what few dare to do.

This is your opportunityto do what few dare to do.

Go long!

Here are a few things to helpyou write long-form content:

Use a list structure

Break up text with sub-headings & bullet points

Write short, easy-to-read paragraphs

DETERMINE THE BEST

TIME TO POST

9

Don’t fall for blog posts like this.

SocialMediaNinjaTips&Tricks

The Absolute Best Times To Post Content Online

We surveyed the top self-proclaimed social media gurus for their advice on when to post online. Here it is.

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Don’t fall for blog posts like this.

SocialMediaNinjaTips&Tricks

The Absolute Best Times To Post Content Online

We surveyed the top self-proclaimed social media gurus for their advice on when to post online. Here it is.

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(despite the convincing photo)

The truth is that the ultimate best time to post is based on a

number of factors.

And sharing peaks on different days for every industry.

And sharing peaks on different days for every industry.(Whether you’re blogging about the latest in workplace fashion or the history of space travel)

And sharing peaks on different days for every industry.(Whether you’re blogging about the latest in workplace fashion or the history of space travel)

It's up to you to figure out the best posting schedule for your business and customers.

ADD YOUR PERSONALITY

10

To stand out on the web today, you have to make your mark.

Share your unique experiences.

Don’t write for machines.

Write for humans.

Phew. That’s a lot to digest.

1. PUSH THE RIGHT BUTTONS. 2. BE VISUAL. 3. ENCOURAGE COMMENTS. 4. BE INSPIRING. 5. MAKE IT LOOK GOOD. 6. REMIX CONTENT. 7. FOCUS ON NEW RESEARCH. 8. GO LONG. 9. DETERMINE THE BEST POSTING TIME. 10. ADD YOUR PERSONALITY.

HERE’S A QUICK RECAP

I hope you’re inspiredto create content that ignites.

The good news isyou don’t have to

do it alone.

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