Content Planning / 28 posts found
What Is Digital Content? I Asked Experts What to Expect From It in 2025 — Here’s What They Said
Ok, this has to be one of the most meta projects I’ve worked on: a piece of digital content about digital content — but, hey, it’s an important one. From toddlers to senior citizens, everyone today wields a mobile device. So much of our lives are spent staring at screens that very few can say they don’t consume digital content, whether they call it that or not. No one knows this better than modern marketers, but for those of you new to the field or looking for a refresher on what actually falls under the umbrella of digital content, I’m […]
12 Editorial Skills You Need to Become a More Efficient Editor
I consider myself to be a good editor, but I only got to where I am today by practicing my editorial skills. Being a good editor is a muscle you have to practice. In this piece, I’ll go over how to improve your editing skills with 12 strategies I used (and still use) to edit more efficiently while maintaining the integrity of the original author’s words. I self-edit everything I write for the HubSpot Blog. I also run Breaking the Blueprint, a blog column that primarily publishes content by external contributors whose writing I have to edit. The editing skills […]
12 Benefits of Content Marketing [+ Examples]
As a seasoned content marketer, I can assure you that content marketing has vast benefits for any business. It is one of the most effective methods of growing audience engagement, developing brand presence, and driving sales. If you‘re curious about content marketing and a little skeptical of its rewards, you’ve come to the right blog. I’ll explain its importance and the kind of perks it can provide your business. According to our 2024 State of Marketing Report, 50% of marketers set their sights on increasing their investment in content marketing this year. Consistent, high-quality, and engaging content impacts audience decision-making […]
How to Humanize AI Content So It Will Rank, Engage, and Get Shared in 2025
I still remember my first taste of artificial intelligence (AI).It was “SmarterChild,” a chatbot available on AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and Windows Live Messenger in the early 2000s that you could have a “conversation” with when your real friends weren’t online. But honestly, even as a preteen, I could see that it needed a lesson in humanizing AI content. While SmarterChild could ask how I was and tell jokes, the exchanges felt, well, robotic. It couldn’t learn or remember information over time, and it had trouble navigating human quirks like slang and shorthand. It also seemed to always throw out […]
What Are Content Managers, and How Do You Become One?
Content managers build a company’s content strategy, create targeted and relevant content, and distribute marketing communications to audiences online. They are organized, well-versed in fostering a brand voice, and often know their way around a blog post. You might just be learning about the content management role and want to know the basics. Or, maybe you know this is the job for you, but want to make sure you’re prepared to be successful. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about content managers, from what they do to how to become one. Let’s take a look. Skip to: What […]
What Is Content Intelligence?
The way businesses collect data is changing. But data is essential to great content strategy. That’s why content intelligence is coming into the conversation. 2022 HubSpot research says that over a third of marketers believe that data has a major impact on strategy by helping them: Reach their target audience Create more powerful marketing content Understand which marketing strategies are most effective But access to data is changing rapidly, due to privacy concerns, technology changes, and more. This means that businesses need to find new ways to collect and analyze data for marketing strategy. Keep reading to discover what content […]
How to (Easily) Make Perfect Content Calendars in Google Sheets
What do you use spreadsheets for? If you’re anything like me, you likely use them to collect data, track campaign or blog post analytics, or keep track of weekly assignments. But have you ever thought about using spreadsheets to make a calendar? If not, let me tell you why Google Sheets is the perfect tool for your content calendar. If you often work on campaigns for a few different clients, creating individual calendars in Google Sheets could be uniquely useful for ensuring the client understands when certain content will go live. Alternatively, perhaps you need to create an internal Google […]
How to Create a Comprehensive How to Guide [+Examples]
The irony doesn’t escape me that I’m currently writing a how-to guide on … how-to guides. Fortunately, I’ve had my fair share of experiences writing how-to guides for HubSpot over the years — some of my favorites include How to Give a Persuasive Presentation, How to Develop a Content Strategy: A Start-to-Finish Guide, and How to Write a Request for Proposal. Here, we’ll explore the right structure to use when making a how-to guide and how to write a comprehensive how-to guide. We’ll also take a look at some impressive examples of how-to guides for inspiration. Let’s dive in. You […]
How Often You Should Publish Blog, Video, and Social Media Content
As a marketer, you know digital content like blogs, videos, and social media are integral to your marketing strategy, but figuring out the frequency you should post digital content can be tricky. Fortunately, HubSpot surveyed over 1,200 marketers to determine how often you should publish content across various channels. Here’s what you need to know. How often do marketers publish content? Our survey found that 34% of marketers publish content multiple times a week, and 33% publish content once a day. Only 13% reported publishing content multiple times a day, 10% said weekly, 6% said multiple times per month, and […]
Scheduling Instagram Posts: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
Posting Instagram content when your audience is most active on the app increases chances of engagement, brand awareness, referral traffic, and conversions. However, it’s not always efficient to hover over your phone or laptop to post on Instagram at the perfect moment — so you’ll need a way to schedule Instagram posts ahead of time. This is where Instagram scheduling software comes into play. Can you schedule Instagram posts? Why You Should Schedule Your Instagram Posts Instagram Scheduling Best Practices Best Way to Schedule Instagram Posts Tools for Scheduling Instagram Posts HubSpot Social Media Management Software Later Tailwind Buffer Sked […]