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By Guillaume Deschamps<\/a> February 15, 2022<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Content marketing is one of the best ways to establish your company as a thought leader and build relationships with your audience. Follow these best practices to create a content marketing strategy that drives measurable results.<\/p>\n

As consumers shift their attention and spending online, a content marketing strategy is no longer an option. It\u2019s a requirement.<\/p>\n

By delivering valuable content that resonates with your target audience, you can improve your reputation online and turn more visitors into customers. But as with any marketing strategy, you can\u2019t simply dive in and hope for the best.<\/p>\n

We put together these content marketing best practices that will help get your business noticed online and stand out from the competition.<\/p>\n

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  1. Identify your target audience<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Use different content formats<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Map your content to the customer journey<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Optimize your content for SEO<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Write more inclusive content<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Identify the most relevant channels<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Update and refresh outdated content<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    But first\u2026<\/p>\n

    Why is content marketing important?<\/h2>\n

    Think about a recent purchase you\u2019ve made.<\/p>\n

    Chances are you did some research online. You might\u2019ve read a few articles or product reviews before making that purchase.<\/p>\n

    The example above describes a typical buyer\u2019s journey \u2014 the stages that prospects go through as they research a problem, find potential solutions, and make a purchasing decision.<\/p>\n

    Consumers rarely make purchases on a whim. They\u2019re looking for informative content that helps them solve a pain point or fix a problem they\u2019re facing.<\/p>\n

    An effective content marketing strategy can help your company:<\/p>\n