PageLines- iStock_62567404_MEDIUM.jpgAs marketers, we’d like to think that the content we create is always carefully crafted and well received. However, the truth is that in the midst of pressing deadlines and never enough hours in the day, it’s easy to publish work riddled with misspellings, misused words and worse – the snooze factor. But take heart! The good news is that as marketers, when it comes to writing effectively, most of us aren’t strangers in a strange land. Instead, we’re more likely to suffer from “repetitive use injuries” to our creativity, caused by the prolific communications we produce every day, resulting in careless prose and – gasp! – writing without passion. So, let’s refresh ourselves on the basics of developing a story that people actually want to read!

In this module, you will learn the mechanics of high-impact storytelling and creating content that engages, educates and empathizes with your audience.

Lesson 1

Lesson 1

Create Compelling Copy
Objective: In this lesson, you will learn why compelling content is a critical asset to your marketing strategies.

Lesson 2

Lesson 2

Grab and Keep Attention
Objective: In this lesson, you will learn about crafting clever, eye-catching and high-impact headlines that help your content standout from the crowd.

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Be Specific and Meaningful
Objective: In this lesson, you will learn about using content to engage with customers based on where they are within the buying journey.

Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Communicate Concisely
Objective: In this lesson, you will learn how to restructure MarkLogic-centric marketing content to be more effective while using less words.

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

Measure and Respond
Objective: In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of measuring and responding to content marketing analytics and setting a strategy for success. 

What Have You Learned?

Test Yourself on Module 2