Tuesday, December 30, 2008

All Types of Content: How Are You Using Them?

By Zachariah Scott

Not so many years ago, the world wide web was nearly all written content. Audio, video and music was available, but was considered a luxury " even in fairly recent years. Sites like iTunes and YouTube seem to be prominent no matter which site you visit, meaning another weapon can be added to your arsenal of online content possibilities. Text, audio and video have there place, but it is the way you use the content that wins the game.

Here are some ideas for using content to reach your market:

Article Writing: Write articles that link back to your website, publish them to directories or allow permission for other publishers to use the content.

Blogging: Post regularly to your blog, and write to other popular blogs as a guest author.

Checklists: Produce your own checklist or flowcharts to teach others your methods " give them as a free download.

Special Reports: Show others how to achieve certain objectives within your niche, as a free download as an exchange for their opt-in.

Full Guide: Offer a large amount of helpful content, or a series of articles that can genuinely help your subscribers.

Podcasting: Publish a podcast to popular directories to educate and intrigue listeners.

Teleseminars: Host calls where your prospects and customers can listen live and even interact and ask questions.

Screen Capture Video: Illustrate how to use a website, software or how to do just about anything on a computer screen.

9.) Live Person Video Recordings: Communicate on a more personal level with your viewers by appearing in front of the camera. Offer excellent, unique value that could potentially become viral.

No matter how advanced the internet becomes, it will always be a communication and reference medium, as was originally intended, and will allays continue to be. Engage your readers and viewers by offering amazing content and be willing to help people on a personal level. Above all, keep them entertained! - 15465

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