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Also known as: content strategy, inbound content

Content Marketing

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Definition

Content Marketing: Content marketing is a strategic approach focused on creating and distributing valuable, relevant content to attract and retain a target audience. Unlike traditional advertising, it aims to provide genuine value through blog posts, videos, podcasts, and guides that establish expertise and build trust. For startups, content marketing is often the most cost-effective way to build organic traffic and thought leadership.

Example Usage

“Our content marketing strategy generated 50,000 monthly visitors and 2,000 leads within 18 months, with a CAC 60% lower than paid ads.”

Common Misconceptions

Content marketing means just blogging. It includes videos, podcasts, newsletters, social media, and interactive tools.
More content is always better. Quality and consistency matter more than volume.
Results come quickly. Content marketing typically takes 6-12 months to show significant ROI.

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