We are living in an age of information overload. You don’t have to take my word for it; you can feel it. There are seemingly limitless blogs and publications churning out content on a daily basis. If you’re in charge of running a blog (either brand or personal), how can you possibly stand out amongst the crowd?The short answer is that it all boils down to your content. If you have good content, people will read. If you have bad content, people will mute you out. So what makes for good content?
It’s fresh and original
One of the first things you should consider when compiling content is how you can give audiences something fresh and original. Playing copycat might get people to stop by once, but it will not slot you in as an ongoing must-read. If it’s a topic that has been discussed, look for ways to provide a fresh perspective, something that will get readers thinking beyond what they’ve already heard before. There may be a lot of other blogs out there, but the ones that are actually providing something new and unique are few and far between.If you’re struggling to come up with original content, try tapping some of your internal resources. Talk with your company’s leadership team, people who naturally spend their time thinking outside the box.
It’s educational
Each time you write, your readers should walk away with something of value that they can apply to their everyday lives. Whether it’s how to use Google Analytics in PR or how to use social media as a healthcare brand, your readers should have something actionable to take with them. It can be styled as a how-to or a tips post; the format doesn’t necessarily matter as long as it’s providing value. If your audience knows they’re learning something that will empower them to be better at their job, you’ll have lifelong readers.
It caters to your audience’s needs
In other words: give the people what they want. One of the best ways to create great content is to tap into the questions your audience is asking on a regular basis. Some of the best content ideas rest within your audience. Keep your ears peeled during calls or meetings for questions your clients are asking. And don’t be afraid to directly ask your social media followers what they’d like to see covered on your blog. This will give you a wealth of ideas that won’t leave you guessing what your audience wants to read about.These three components will help create a better blog process that features great content. Remember: Keep it fresh. Keep it smart. And give the people what they want.
What’s a Rich Text element?
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
Static and dynamic content editing
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
How to customize formatting for each rich text
Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.
