If you’ve been blogging for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of an editorial calendar. Editorial calendars are incredibly valuable for several reasons. They do the following: Organize the blogging process. Keep you on a schedule. Keep you focused on topics you wish to cover. Help you plan out weeks (and even months) in
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When it comes to content marketing, construction project success stories are one of the best ways to showcase your craftsmanship, design skills and problem-solving abilities. They help paint the picture of your full depth of capabilities in story form. First, what is a construction project success story? The best way to describe a construction project
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Are you a contractor who wants to get started with blogging but just doesn’t know how? Here are some quick tips for getting your blog up and running. How to Start a Construction Blog 1. A dedicated place to publish Most of you have a website, but many of you don’t have a “blog” –
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If you are going to dedicate time to write, you want things to blog about that are actually going to yield results. The last thing you want to do is clutter the internet with more puff-pieces that don’t drive traffic back to your website. Think of blogging in this way: It is like holding
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While the term, “content marketing” is used quite regularly, there is still much question about “What is content marketing?” Basically, it is any marketing that involves the creating, sharing and publishing of content for the purposes of attracting and retaining customers. In short, content marketing uses information to advertise the business.
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Now more than ever, contractors understand the real benefits of blogging about their businesses and are dedicating resources to the effort. Not only do they get SEO love from search engines, but fresh content gives them something new to share on social media that drives traffic back to their website. Once people visit their website,
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As more voices compete in the crowded digital space, there are a few businesses who are stepping away from the “content machine” and reassessing their digital marketing approach. Instead of overwhelming their audience with more content, they are thoughtfully choosing to separate from the competition with the stories they tell. Storytelling Marketing is different. Storytelling
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Many AEC companies struggle with the idea of integrating blogging to their marketing mix for a variety of reasons: 1) It is hard to measure the return on investment (ROI), 2) It takes resources – often 18 or more months to see any results and 3) Firms are unsure where to begin – and what
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Our oldest dog, Aura, is 13 years old and is hard of hearing. Actually, to say that she’s hard of hearing is an understatement. She is practically deaf. I can be standing inches away from her, and if the direction of my voice comes from behind, she won’t hear me. This has forced Jason
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Last week, I attended the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. The Builders’ Show is part of Design & Construction Week™ – co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the International Window Coverings Expo, Las Vegas Market and The International Surface Event. All shows are centered around the construction, home improvement and
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