Digital Marketing
Content Strategy & Creation
In This Section, You Will Learn:
- • Content pillars strategy
- • The 70/20/10 content rule
- • Creating content calendars
- • Writing compelling copy
- • Visual content basics
Content Pillars Strategy
- What Are Content Pillars?
- Main topics/themes your content revolves around.
- Why Pillars Matter:
- • Consistency in messaging
- • Easier content planning
- • Establishes expertise
- • Algorithm likes focus
- Example for Fitness Coach:
- • Pillar 1: Workout tips
- • Pillar 2: Nutrition advice
- • Pillar 3: Motivation/mindset
- • Pillar 4: Client success stories
- Creating Pillars:
- 1. What topics matter to your audience?
- 2. What are you expert at?
- 3. What drives sales?
- 4. Choose 3-5 pillars maximum
The 70/20/10 Content Rule
- Don't Just Sell!
- Balance your content strategically.
- 70% Value Content:
- • Educational tips and how-tos
- • Entertainment and inspiration
- • Solve problems for free
- • Build trust and authority
- 20% Trust Content:
- • Behind-the-scenes
- • Customer testimonials
- • Personal stories
- • Proof of results
- 10% Sales Content:
- • Direct offers and promotions
- • Product showcases
- • Limited time deals
- Why It Works:
- Give value first, then ask for sale
Creating Content Calendars
- What is a Content Calendar?
- Planned schedule of what to post and when.
- Benefits:
- • Consistent posting
- • Reduced daily stress
- • Strategic content mix
- • Better results tracking
- Creating Your Calendar:
- 1. Choose posting frequency (3-7x/week)
- 2. Assign pillars to days
- 3. Plan content types
- 4. Batch create content
- Simple Weekly Template:
- • Monday: Educational (Value)
- • Wednesday: Behind-scenes (Trust)
- • Friday: Tips/Hacks (Value)
- • Sunday: Testimonial or Offer
Writing Compelling Copy
- Copywriting Basics:
- • Hook in first line
- • Speak to one person
- • Focus on benefits, not features
- • Use simple language
- • Include call-to-action
- Caption Formula:
- 1. Hook: Stop the scroll
- 2. Story/Value: Deliver content
- 3. CTA: What to do next
- Hook Examples:
- • 'Nobody talks about this…'
- • 'I made $X in Y weeks. Here's how:'
- • 'Stop doing [wrong thing]. Do this instead:'
- • 'The secret to [result] is simpler than you think'
- Read it aloud: Good copy sounds natural
Visual Content Creation
- Visual Content Types:
- • Static images/graphics
- • Carousel posts
- • Short-form videos
- • Stories and Reels
- Design Tools:
- • Canva: Best for beginners (free)
- • Photoshop, Figma (advanced)
- • CapCut for videos
- Design Principles:
- • Consistent brand colors
- • Readable fonts
- • Clear focal point
- • Less is more
- AI Visual Tools:
- • Canva Magic Design
- • DALL-E, Midjourney
- • Quick, professional results