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5 More Exercises to Make Your Writing Powerful

It’s time to get back to the writing gym. Don’t worry if you haven’t worked out in a while, now is a great time to start. Check out these five exercises (before-and-after looks, tips, and even a couple videos to help shape your work).
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Try These 5 Agile Marketing Values to Sharpen Your Content Process

Want your content marketing program to be more successful? Don’t be oblivious to process. Get your hands dirty by exploring and optimizing the process of content marketing. And here’s how to begin – with some Agile thoughts.
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How to Stand Out in an Overpopulated World of Content Marketing Experts

A lot of people live in Expertville. Too few live in the Land of the Visionary. To truly stand out and make a bigger impact, make the move to the visionary world – and be inspired by these real-life examples.
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Can’t Get That Click? 5 Simple Strategies for CTAs That Convert [Examples]

Your site sees a lot of traffic, but conversions are apathetic. Could your call to action be the blame? Look at these four before-and-after CTA examples to see what you could do better and improve your conversion rates.
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Get Rid of These 25 Phrases and Words From Your Content

Cutting filler words bloating your online writing sharpens your point. It’s how you ratchet up your words’ value for readers. Clearer content is easier to understand. Here’s a list of common culprits you should get rid of.
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The Struggle Is Real for Content Management and Technology [New Research]

New Content Marketing Institute research highlights that the struggle with content management strategy lies in the unused junk drawer of once bright and shiny technology. Learn why marketers are awash and using brute force.
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Why You Shouldn't Ignore Search Intent Optimization

Too often, marketers speak about search intent from an e-commerce perspective. But where does it fit in content marketing? It’s critical if you want an audience to find your content through search.
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Get a Plan: How to Make the Most of Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing campaigns can be tricky and time consuming without the right plan. If you want today’s social tastemakers to amplify your content’s reach and power of persuasion, here are some key considerations to keep in mind.
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22 Things You Wish Marketers Would Stop Doing on Social Media

Scrolling through social media platforms can be an irritating experience. Too many brands and individuals don’t use their digital megaphones effectively. What are they doing wrong? Read on for 22 of the biggest social media pet peeves.
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Content + Tech: How to Create Better Audience Experiences

Better is a simple word. But the path to better isn’t simple. At ContentTECH Summit, experts united to help content pros figure out the processes and technology to provide audiences with better experiences. Here’s how to get better.
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Could a Study About 912 Million Blog Posts Be Wrong? We Put It to the Test

Should we follow the research and best practices about content marketing? Maybe. But before you do, verify the data for your audience. CMI took a few findings from the recent Backlinko/BuzzSumo study and tested them with our data.
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Make Your Blog More Attractive With These 12 Visuals

Images attract more people to your content. People also are likely to retain content with visuals longer. But marketers, particularly text-focused marketers, struggle to create or find the best visuals. Here’s some help.