You might be wondering, how can this “blast from the past” marketing tool still make some noise in the world of social media posts and decreased attention spans? Well, it turns out, blogging may be just the tool you need to see your business gain more online foot traffic, resulting in more money in your bank! Blogs are like a secret superpower that you can utilize on your website, giving you the ability to have a wider reach on the internet. If you’re still confused about how this works or how you can use it for your business, I’m going to break it down for you below!
SEO = Your Blog’s Secret Superpower
Search engine optimization, known as “SEO” for short, improves your website’s visibility in search engine results pages, like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. This process optimizes your online presence by making sure your website has keywords in it that are easily searchable and findable by online users. One of the ways you can increase your SEO online is through blogging; by researching the most popular topics in your niche and writing a blog focused on that topic, your website now contains keywords that are currently going viral on the internet, driving more traffic to your platform. Even if many people don’t read your blogs, your keywords (and thus your website) are still popping up on search engine results, giving you a chance to reach a larger audience than before!
Content Repurposing
If you’re ever experiencing “content-block” (aka, the “writer’s block” of social media), then you know how difficult it can be to come up with ideas for content on your social media pages. Well, have no fear! The content that’s in your blogs can be repurposed for your social media pages; as I like to say, you don’t need to create more content, you just need to create smarter! One blog’s content can turn into several social media posts, short-form videos, and a newsletter. Blogs are like the recycling station of social media; you can keep repurposing your content in several different types of media, which gives you the ability to link between your different social media pages, and ultimately drives more traffic to your business.
Building Personality
If you’re new to social media marketing, it can feel impossible to build a personable and competitive social media page that shines through all the noise, trends, and perfectly curated feeds, especially when you're still figuring out what your brand voice even sounds like. You might be second-guessing every post, trying to determine which color palette and caption connect to your audience. But the truth is, your blog can fill this role by providing you a personal and trustworthy voice that gives you the space to connect on a deeper level. Let’s be honest, how many of us actually read social media captions longer than two sentences? We usually don’t, meaning valuable information in your captions is just being skimmed over. Audience members who want to connect with your brand or find out more information about your business will seek out your blog to learn more about you as a person and your business as a whole.
Concluding Thoughts
At first glance, blogging might feel a little outdated, like something from the early 2000s internet era. But the truth is, it’s one of the most underrated tools you can use to grow your online presence today. And no, you don’t have to be a professional writer or marketing expert to make it work for you! Think of your blog as your space to be real, to be relatable, and to show the world the “heart” of your business. Whether you’re trying to get more clicks on Google, struggling with what content to post next on social media, or just looking for a way to connect with more of your audience, your blog can do this for you.
At Newton Peach Marketing, we specialize in optimizing your online presence through many different tools, including blogs. If you’re ready to take the leap and start your blog, contact us today!
