{"id":10962,"date":"2015-09-29T21:29:32","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T21:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdcontent.com\/blog\/?p=10962"},"modified":"2023-07-18T10:52:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T14:52:57","slug":"content-marketing-fake-it-til-you-make-it-with-these-5-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdcontent.com\/blog\/content-marketing\/content-marketing-fake-it-til-you-make-it-with-these-5-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Content Marketing Blogs That Will Not Disappoint"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone wants content that\u2019s meaty. You never go in and ask for the smallest burger with the driest piece of meat. You want all the fixins\u2019. When content is meaty, meaning when it has the right amount of links, sharable information, tips, pointers and ideas, it\u2019s viable.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s like that hot new emoji everyone is using, or that funny meme that becomes instantly sharable, likeable, clickable, and tweetable. But how do you make your content perfect every time especially with the internet changing so much if you\u2019re not a content strategist?<\/p>\n

One key way is through the top content blogs and marketing advice sites from the pros. Because you want your landing pages to be filled with happy customers, check out these informative sites that you should be following. They are loaded with tools and tips to help you get the right approach and reach your specific target market \u2013 every time.<\/p>\n

1. Moz Blog<\/h2>\n

Most in marketing know about Moz Blog<\/a> and Rand Fishkin. Content marketers contribute fresh approaches to SEO tools and top marketing pointers to take your business to the next level. You\u2019ll find everything from keyword marketing strategies to conversions through audience analysis.<\/p>\n

2. Content Marketing Institute<\/h2>\n

Founded by Joe Pulizzi, Content Marketing Institute, or\u00a0CMI<\/a>, has everything content marketing: research, resources, SEO, strategy, social media, and ways to measure return on investment. Make this your go-to source for information, updates, training and consulting.<\/p>\n

3. Quick Sprout<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t know the name Quick Sprout<\/a>, then you\u2019re sure to know Neil Patel. His blog is famous for its conversion methods to drive traffic to your business and increase your ROI. What makes his blogs stand out from the rest are his best practices and insightful tips and tools. He\u2019s worked with Amazon, GM, HP, Viacom and NBC. He also co-founded Crazy Egg and is one of the top influencers according to the Wall Street Journal.<\/p>\n

4. ClickZ<\/h2>\n

Considered one of the best resources for content marketing, ClickZ<\/a> has up-to-date news, strategies, commentary, marketing automation and other crucial information marketing professionals need. Look for great articles about ways to offer online freemiums,<\/a> tips for mapping a customer\u2019s journey<\/a> to increase engagement across various platforms, and CRM integration mistakes<\/a> in marketing automation.<\/p>\n

5. The Content Strategist<\/h2>\n

No time to keep up with marketing trends? Check out The Content Strategist<\/a>. With its unique approach to content marketing developments, brand publishing and storytelling, the advice is not only engaging, but will help to keep your writing informative and focused. Look for blogs like: How Guardian Life Uses Content to Reach Millennials<\/a>, Study: Not All Millennials Use Social Media the Same Way<\/a> or the Gore-Tex Brand\u2019s Gorgeous Adventure Mag.<\/a><\/p>\n

With great blogs to subscribe to, you\u2019ll have all the content marketing tools and resources you need. Let us know which are your new favorites!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone wants content that\u2019s meaty. You never go in and ask for the smallest burger with the driest piece of meat. You want all the fixins\u2019. When content is meaty, meaning when it has the right amount of links, sharable information, tips, pointers and ideas, it\u2019s viable. 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