Content Development Tips to Improve your Website

Content is one of the most important parts of website development. It is what draws visitors to your site who could be potential customers for the products or services you provide.

 

Work and improvement must constantly be put into web content because it is such a vital part of your site and, in extension, the growth of your business. Below are some tips on how to develop the best content to improve your website.

Where to Get Inspiration for Content Ideas

Social Media

These media platforms are a good way to scour the web for your target demographics’ thoughts and opinions. Social media is where you can learn about their take on products and services similar to the ones you provide as well.

 

Engage in social listening to get to know your target audience. Learn from what you hear or read, and think about how you can turn this new information into content.

Competitors

Look to your competitors for ideas. Study what type of content they are producing and figure out how you can make similar content. However, strive to make the content your own. Don’t copy; reinvent. Add your own style or flavor to it.

Your Internal Teams

Seeking information and content advice from the people that work with you every day will give you a fresh perspective on the same topic. People are dynamic. They don’t always approach or see things the same way.

 

So talking to the other teams in the company can help you see different angles to a product, service, or problem. One person could see how a different demographic would be interested in what your business has to offer. Another employee could give you ideas on how to approach that new demographic through content.

Social Interactions with People

A stroke of inspiration and ideas are the cornerstones of building a business. The foundation of your business was probably inspired by social interactions and learning about people’s need for your product or service.

 

Keep that inspiration ball rolling. Continue to interact with people in your community and gain some outside perspective on their needs.

Improving Your Content, Presentation and Formatting

1. Do your research, and be ready to do some more

When writing or creating any form of content, it is important to do your research. It is also important to be flexible with your research. Sometimes after gathering initial information, you might need to dive back into the rabbit hole and do some more research.

 

Getting the information in your content right is important in building rapport with your target demographic. It shows potential customers that you know what you’re doing and are reliable. Don’t be afraid to turn to people with more knowledge on the subject than you, or to ask even the most basic questions. All the information you gather will most likely come in handy as you develop more content.

 

2. Pick the right keywords

After studying up on your topic of choice, keyword research for SEO would be the next step. Look for relevant keywords people in your demographic are searching for on Google. Picking the keywords for your article before writing will help you organize your thoughts and give you direction.

 

Make sure to pick keywords you could incorporate into your content naturally. Be decisive and precise with the ones you choose. Do not cram as many keywords related to your topic into your content. Be smart with your keyword placement and use them sparingly.

 

3. Take your time with the headline/title

Make sure to spend some time crafting the headline or title of your content. Make sure it is interesting and tells the viewer what they will be getting out of your content.

 

4. Organize written content using headings

Most website visitors scan through written content. Within seconds, they know if what they’re reading will give them the information they need. Separating your article into several headings will help them scan through your article faster and decide to read the rest.

Investing to Improve Content

There are businesses that have experience in content development. Investing in tools and services to improve traffic to your website could be an option if you need extra help. Below are some tools and services you could utilize to help create quality content.

 

• Hire a company offering professional copywriting services. With a freelance copywriter or content consultant, you can outsource the all-important web content writing tasks to an expert/s. With their help, you can firmly establish your brand voice, and effectively communicate across platforms like print and social media.
• Use editing tools like Grammarly or other apps to help fine-tune your content.
• Handle your social media content more efficiently with managing tools such as Hootsuite.

 

Establish Your Place on the Web

By considering the essential tips above, you can be sure to make your presence felt via the internet. With good or even great content, you can firmly set yourself as a cut above the rest, and speak with your own unique brand voice.

 

 

AUTHOR BIO
Hisham Wyne is an award-winning copywriter, brand consultant and content creator based in Dubai. He has over a decade’s expe­rience in helping brands get their messages right. From crisp web copy and zippy brochures to in-depth company profiles and analyt­ical annual reports, Hisham makes words work for you – so you can sell better, gain visibility, and give your brand a unique voice.