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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
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