The Three-Step Content Strategy You Need in 2025

It’s the question I hear more than any other. Business owners know they need to post, they know they need to engage, but when they sit down to create content… blank page syndrome kicks in.

And even if they do post, they’re often just putting out content for the sake of it—without a clear strategy to convert their audience into customers.

That’s why I developed a three-step content framework that keeps your content focused, strategic, and leading people to the right action.

No more posting for the sake of it. No more wondering if your content is actually moving the needle. This is how you take someone from "Who is this?" to "I need to work with them."

The Three Stages of Content That Converts

Every customer, no matter what industry you’re in, goes through three key buy-in stages before they decide to work with you:

1. Awareness – Who are you? Why should they care?
2. Authority & Credibility – How do you help people? Why should they trust you?
3. Decision & Differentiation – Why should they work with you instead of someone else?

The mistake most people make? They skip straight to Stage 3.

They talk about their services, their unique selling points, their client success stories—but their audience isn’t ready for that yet. They haven’t built enough awareness or trust first.

And that’s why their content doesn’t convert.

How to Structure Your Content Like a Funnel

The simplest way to make sure your content is doing its job is to create three content categories that match these buy-in stages.

For example, if you’re using YouTube, these would be your three main playlists:

• Awareness Content → “Getting Started with [Your Industry]”
• Authority Content → “Expert Insights on [Your Industry]”
• Decision Content → “Why Work With Me?”

Each of these stages plays a role in guiding your audience toward a buying decision. Also, don't ACTUALLY call your playlists this... put some thought into what would work, from the position of your AUDIENCE!!

1?? Awareness Content: Getting Found by the Right People

At this stage, your audience doesn’t know who you are, and they might not even realise they need your help yet.

Your goal? Get on their radar.

Post ideas for this stage:

• Introductory content – Who you are, what you do, your backstory.
• Industry trends – Broad topics that position you as someone worth listening to.
• Beginner tips – Simple, valuable content that educates without selling.

For example, I talk a lot about video marketing—not just “Here’s why you should hire me,” but why video is crucial, common mistakes people make, and how to get started.

If you want to dive deeper into positioning yourself effectively, check out The Power of Category-Based Posting for Social Media.

2?? Authority Content: Proving You Know Your Stuff

This is where most of your content should live. It’s where you showcase your expertise and add value to your audience without asking for anything in return.

The key to great authority content? Teach, don’t sell.

Post ideas for this stage:

• Case studies – Show how you’ve helped others.
• How-to guides – Teach your audience something useful.
• Behind the scenes – Give insight into your process.

Your audience might not be ready to buy right now, but if you consistently show up and deliver value, you’ll be top of mind when they are ready.

If you need help structuring your authority content, check out How Much Content is Too Much?.

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3?? Decision Content: Making the Choice Easy for Them

By the time someone reaches this stage, they’re already considering working with you. They just need one last push to confirm that you’re the right fit.

Post ideas for this stage:

• Your approach vs competitors – What makes you different?
• Who you don’t work with – Helps qualify the right clients.
• Client results and testimonials – Show proof of success.

These posts should feel conversational, not salesy. You’re not pushing people to work with you—you’re showing them why it makes sense.

For more on making your content stand out in competitive spaces, check out Why Starting is Better Than Perfection.

Your Homework for This Week

1. Define your three content categories. What do Awareness, Authority, and Decision content look like for your brand?
2. Audit your past content. Are you leaning too heavily into one stage while ignoring the others?
3. Plan your next three posts. One for each stage of the funnel.

If you can get this structure in place, every piece of content you create will have a clear purpose—and that’s how you start turning your audience into paying clients.

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