The 4 types of content you must write

Did you know that there are four types of posts that you need to be putting out there online? This is especially important when it comes to social media!

When it comes to content, it is not simply a matter of figuring out the plan and the topics that you want to discuss, but it is more about the type of posts that are really important and integral to the success of your content and also getting a desired result for you. 

This means more leads, more signups, more clients and ultimately, more product sales. It is also about making sure that there is a desired outcome for the person on the other end of your content.

Let’s take a look at the four types of posts you should be publishing…

1 – Emotional and thought-provoking posts

When you are creating your plan, you should think about the different types of posts that you’re putting out there. Keep in mind that you should not post all of them at the same time. 

To be effective and successful, you need to publish a variety of different posts. For example, don’t post motivational quotes for your inspirational posts; try to mix it up a little! 

The following are some examples of some emotive and thought-provoking pieces that you can create:

STORIES:  Everyone loves a good story, and this can be used to build on emotions.

Alternatively, you could share your own thoughts and ideas in your post, and they will definitely provoke other people’s thoughts, depending on the mistakes you’ve made and the lessons that you’ve learned. 

Before and afters: Before and afters work really well in stories by grabbing people’s emotions and attention when they see the weight you have lost.

Weight loss before and afters have a massive “wow” factor, and they create amazement in readers, which really draws out emotions.

2 – Results-driven content

Testimonials and case studies: These could be reviews happening, testimonials or case studies from Google or Facebook. We recommend cutting and pasting these and using them in your content (specifically your social media content).

Your own results: This involves sharing your own results that you have had in your business or in your area of expertise. This shows you can do what you say you’re going to do, and that you’ve got the proof. In doing so, you can show people that you can actually prove that what you do works and works well!

3- Awareness posts

These are posts that you want to create to really bring awareness to your business and what you do.  

Problem posts: This involves anything to do with problems, issues, challenges, obstacles or objections.

Mistakes posts: These could be mistakes that you have made, or mistakes that your clients make, and then also how you actually fix those mistakes. These can be in the form of tips that you share.

Statistics: Sharing and quoting statistics has the powerful effect of backing up and validating whatever you are stating in your post. By quoting statistics, your readers will be far more likely to believe what you say and will see you as a trustworthy authority.

4 – Entertaining content

Personal images: We’re on social media to be social, and we want to see what people are up to. Sharing personal images (like your family, dog, cat, etc.) shows your human side and makes you more relatable. 

Funny memes: These are funny jokes and sayings, and people love these! It also shows that you’re not just on social media for your business, but that you’re on there to be a real person and to connect with your readers. 

Facts: While it is always a great idea to share your thoughts, opinions and feelings, many people read your posts to gain information and to find out more about your field of expertise. Your content should be a combination of factual material to educate and subjective content to connect. 

By using the above types of content in your social media plan, you will begin to notice that you get better monthly results from your content. Remember that the more you engage, the more people are drawn to you, thereby increasing your reach and your followers. 

As your audience begins to ask you questions about what you do and how you can help them, you will have amazing conversations with them that come naturally to you. In this way, your content is naturally driven and has more of an impact.

So what do you do now with your content?

If your content is not working to get you the results you desire:

– more people opting into your list

– signing up for your products and services

– messaging you through your social media channels

– acquiring new clients and repeat business

It’s time for CHANGE!

If you just gave a nod or jumped up screaming YES, then my Content Writing Success LIVE online workshop is a must for you.

In this 3-hour workshop I’ll be sharing my proven 5-step Content Writing Success framework and 25 other money-making tips you can implement straightaway to get more leads and clients from your content with real-time results in less than 1 week.

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