Digital Identity is Under Attack: FIDO Paris Seminar.pptx
Blogging 101 for Brands
1. nick westergaard | branddrivendigital.com | 2015
social spotlight
BRAND DRIVEN digital
Blogging 101
Building an Online Content Hub to
Position Your Brand’s Expertise
10. 61%of u.s. online consumers have made a purchase
based on recommendations from a blog
Source: BlogHer
11. 81%of u.s. online consumers trust information and
advice from blogs
Source: BlogHer
12. 82%of marketers who blog daily acquired a customer
using their blog, as opposed to 57% of marketers
who blog monthly — which, by itself, is still an
impressive result.
Source: Hubspot
13. B2B Blogsb2b companies with blogs generate 67% more leads
per month than non-blogging firms
Source: Social B2B
14. 13xMarketers who have prioritized blogging are 13x
more likely to enjoy positive roi
Source: Hubspot
24. Blogging Benefits for Businesses
‣ SEO — Google loves new content
‣ Positioning — Your Brand as a thought leader
‣ Customer Focus — Place for engaging, providing
feedback, & creating evangelists
‣ Market Research — Inform product development
‣ Sales — Platform for info relevant to the sales process
‣ Public Relations — Trusted resource by news media
‣ BONUS! Puts Faces with Your Business
61. Things to Remember
‣ Web Analytics (Google)
‣ Time & Resources
‣ Communicate Value Internally
‣ Blog = Your Brand’s Digital Hub
‣ Think Like a Publisher
‣ “Just Push Publish!”