The Content 10x Blog
Over 100 blog posts on content repurposing. Discover a new post every Thursday
In the 4 years I’ve been running Content 10x, I’ve learned a LOT. I could probably write another book on everything I’ve learned about what it takes to run a business – I’ve already written one on how to repurpose every type of content! When I was recording this podcast episode, it was exactly 4 years since
In May 2017, I secured the first client for my brand-new content repurposing agency, Content 10x. As any business owner knows, securing your first client is a monumental moment – and I consider it the birth of my business. Fast forward four years and a LOT has changed in that time. My business looks very different today to
Is Twitter a part of your content marketing strategy? While many other social media platforms are increasingly focused on video and image elements, Twitter still reigns supreme as the king of micro-text content. Making it a more unique platform than ever before. Twitter’s USP has always been this restricted text-based format. For some of us, this might
Whether you’re a writer or not, learning how to write better content is crucial to a great content marketing strategy. Writing is a vital part of your content. It’s your podcast show notes, your YouTube video descriptions, your social media…and that’s before we even get into long-form written content like blog posts, eBooks, lead magnets, etc. So
What is it about creative work, more so than any other type of work, that people undervalue so much? I launched Content 10x four years ago and in that time, this age-old problem has come up consistently. Now, I think I’ve been pretty lucky with Content 10x. We work with a lot of incredible clients who really
What is the biggest mistake you see people making in your industry? When it comes to content, a mistake that really annoys me is when people don’t repurpose livestream video properly! Why? I believe that livestream video is the most versatile content you can create…but more on that later. So often I see attempts at repurposing livestream video
Having an email newsletter is a powerful part of any content strategy. But is it enough to grow an entire business? Keep reading to find out. Any seasoned content creator will tell you that it’s best to master creating one content type before diversifying the content that you create. However, few realize how refining your skills
If you think repurposing content is limited to the online world only…think again. You might be surprised at just how much potential to repurpose digital content into physical products there is… Food for thought, isn’t it? I always speak to people about the power of content when it comes to reaching an online audience. However, do
Would you like to find out how to validate your content ideas with a content MVP? Now, you might be wondering what is a content MVP, and how can it help you create content that your audience is guaranteed to love? No, I’m not talking about your most valuable player (although, I’d argue that content is exactly
Insights into audience preferences are powerful for content creators and business owners. Knowing where your audience is online, what they like to consume, and how they prefer to access content are the key first steps to creating a winning content strategy. But where can you find this information? There are plenty of consumer behavior reports out there
We are often asked if we do one-off content repurposing jobs. The request usually goes along the lines of “I’ve got this video that I’d like turning into xyz, can you do it for me?” or “Please can you turn my blog post into an infographic?” While we love helping people maximize the value of their content,
Do you ever look at a successful content creator and think – how did they achieve that? How did they get started and make that leap from creating their original content to where they are today? How can I replicate their success? We can learn some fantastic lessons from content creators that have worked their way from
We often get asked, “do you offer white labeling services?” White labeling is a service where one company creates a product or service, and it is then rebranded by another business – basically making the product or service like it’s theirs. It’s pretty common within the marketing and digital world, so we get asked about it
How realistic are your expectations when it comes to your content strategy? You might dream about your content making you a leader in your industry…with thousands of loyal followers hanging on your every word…and a booming business to boot… While these goals are ambitious (but certainly possible), they don’t come easy. It’s highly unlikely that you’ll become a
In late 2020, we were incredibly excited and proud to launch our LinkedIn 10x service. It was a strategic move for us, shifting towards services that focus on one social media platform, starting with LinkedIn, and we consider this be to be our flagship service. I want to take a moment to explain why… After 3
Does your content attract people or repel people to you and your business? Spoiler alert…it should do both. The ‘know, like and trust’ principle is thrown around a lot in content marketing. This is the idea that you get people to know you, then like you, and finally trust you, so that they go onto buy your
Are we right for you and your content repurposing needs? We love working with businesses and brands from all over the world – repurposing content and giving it new life, to help our clients reach more people, establish connections, and have an impact. However, we’re definitely not a “one-size-fits-all” type of business. The truth is, there are businesses
We understand that when you’ve decided to look for support with your content, you want to weigh-up what the various options are to ensure you make the right choice and investment for you. We love working with our clients to increase their visibility and help them build authority in their industry. We’ve worked with some fantastic
I’m a big promoter of having slick processes for creating original content, repurposing it, and delivering it to your audience. If you do this, you’ve probably built up a comprehensive content library and are now thinking about ways to further optimize your repurposing. Your process for creating content probably goes a little something like this…Create great
Someone recently said to me that blogging is dead…they said that visual, video and audio content are the way forward and blogging is “old school”. While I agree that rich media formats are powerful, I disagree that blogging is dead. I believe that blogging should be a fundamental part of your content marketing strategy. Here’s why… 93%
One type of content sits at the very top of the content pyramid. It gives you the most repurposing opportunities, can keep you accountable, and can build rapport with your audience like no other…livestream video. I’ve talked before about why video is the best kind of content to repurpose. There are just so many things you
How can a thought leadership strategy put you head and shoulders above your competition? Putting yourself out there is scary – trust me, I know! When I first started sharing my opinions in podcasts and then videos, I felt nervous. But I knew that if I wanted to stand out and be seen as a content repurposing
How can you repurpose content on Clubhouse? This is a question I’m being asked more and more often, and it’s easy to see why. Clubhouse is a new, audio-only, real-time networking app. It’s a fast-growing platform with everyone from high-profile celebrities to start-up business owners jostling for an invite. That’s right, at the moment, it’s super exclusive
How can content repurposing help underperforming content reach its full potential? You can’t predict what might happen when you first publish your content. It might not perform as well as you’d expected (it happens to the best of us), it could launch you to viral fame…or anything in between! Sometimes, that first version of content you publish
What’s more crucial to a winning content strategy, quantity or quality? In an ideal world, of course you’d have both! You’d have high-quality content, consistently delivered to your audience every week (minimum) without fail – that’s a winning content strategy. But how do you get that balance right, nailing consistency and quantity, with quality content highly targeted
How could an episodic content strategy benefit your business? If you have a consistent, driven approach to creating content, then you’re likely seeing results, in many shapes and forms, build steadily over time. But if you have no strategy at all, or if your approach is to create content only when you’re inspired, that’s a bit like
How can you successfully repurpose a podcast to YouTube? This is a question that we get asked all the time. Podcast = audio. YouTube = video. Are they really a match made in heaven? The short answer is – yes! It can work, and it can work really well…but there are different approaches, and it depends on your
How did a down on his luck personal trainer become the best-paid person in the fitness industry? I doubt Joe Wicks knew, when he first posted a 15-second recipe video on Instagram, that one day he’d be on the cover of magazines, the author of several books, and receive recognition from the Queen of England… but
How can you build your personal brand to grow your business? It takes a lot of hard work to build your personal brand – especially when there’s so much competition and noise out there. However, creating content is a very effective way to stand out from the crowd. But how? To discuss this further, I interviewed someone
What content marketing predictions do I have for 2021? 2020 saw a flood of livestreams, a TikTok takeover, Zoom over-usage (what can’t you do on Zoom?!), and many, many businesses shift to social media in order to continue connecting with their clients and audience. It was a year of the unexpected and unpredictable. But one thing’s clear
How many content repurposing tips can you learn from TV talk shows? If you’re a long-time Content 10x Podcast listener, you’ll know that the answer is… A LOT! TV talk shows have provided me with a lot of repurposing inspiration and they’re a really fun topic to talk about. Many people have a favorite host, favorite talk
How has your content repurposing strategy changed in the last 12 months? This year I’ve had some incredible guests on my podcast. Between us we’ve shared our thoughts, tips, and advice on repurposing all kinds of content for all kinds of platforms. If any of it has inspired you to try something new with your content
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, video is the best type of content to repurpose. I often ask my podcast guests what their favorite type of content is or where they see the future of content, and the answer is almost always ‘video’. Video has been a huge part of my content
2020 has been quite a year. It’s been a year that we learnt how quickly things can change around us and to appreciate the little things. It’s been a test of our resilience, patience and fortitude. I hope you’ll join me as I take a moment to look back on some of the top podcast episodes
How do you invest in your content?If you’re a content creator, I really want you to think about this question. Ask yourself, are you investing your time, your money, or a mix of both into your content strategy? Serious business owners, who embrace content marketing to grow their business, know exactly how they invest in their
Memes are super shareable, engaging and present a fantastic way to get your brand seen by lots of new people very quickly. Now, I know you’re thinking, “but memes don’t suit my brand” and I totally get it! I was apprehensive at first too, but then I realized that there are so many big brands that are
They might have been around for a while, but I’m so happy to see lots of people embracing carousels on LinkedIn…I love them! LinkedIn carousels, or slider posts, as some people call them, are posts that consist of a selection of images – you can click through the carousel to see the next image. They’re brilliant
What’s holding you back from creating video content? If you’re nervous about being in front of the camera or worried that you don’t have anything to say, you’re not alone. Video is an intimidating medium – there’s no denying that! But it’s also the best type of content for establishing a connection with your audience. Video builds trust
Do you create content that grows your business, or that grows your competitor’s business? It might sound outrageous… but if you don’t create a content strategy to help your audience convert with your business, you might be sending potential clients straight into the arms of your competitor. A good content strategy prevents your audience from going elsewhere.
Undertaking a big content project is an exciting challenge. It feels exhilarating at the start when you’re full of ideas and optimism. But when things start to go wrong, it can feel overwhelming and you might start to lose sight of your goal. After celebrating the first anniversary of my book’s publication, I started thinking about
Today marks three years since I started the Content 10x podcast, and what a fantastic journey it’s been! It’s crazy to think back through how I built the number one content repurposing service…in less than three years! I can’t believe how far my business has come in the last three years… and creating content has played
What if you could create content to attract the clients that best suit your business, and – here’s the kicker – repels those that don’t? Would it save you time and effort not dealing with inquiries from people who aren’t right for you? Would it save you the stress and time-drain of not having to work with
It’s good for us, we should all be doing it and it has lots of long-term benefits, but many people avoid doing it… Am I talking about exercise? Am I talking about content repurposing? In fact, I’m talking about both! Exercise and repurposing are two things I’m passionate about. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I
Generating content ideas is tough. Whether you’ve just started on your content marketing journey, and aren’t sure where to draw inspiration from, or you’re a seasoned content professional, who’s suffering brainstorm fatigue, it’s not easy to keep coming up with new content ideas. While content repurposing can help with this, without a process to guide you through
When I talk about repurposing, people often get scared that their audience will think they don’t have any new ideas. I often hear comments like, “I don’t want my audience to keep seeing the same thing.” It’s a common misconception that content repurposing is sharing the same thing over and over again. Repeating content isn’t effective repurposing.Effective repurposing