{"id":1835,"date":"2017-10-30T08:32:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T08:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tribelocal.com\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2017-11-10T09:14:40","modified_gmt":"2017-11-10T09:14:40","slug":"how-do-you-create-the-best-content-for-your-readers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tribelocal.com\/how-do-you-create-the-best-content-for-your-readers\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Create The Best Content For Your Readers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the present day era of digitization, \u2018Content is the King\u2019. No matter how many times you hear this, its importance is always more than it was the last time you heard it. More so, because of the constantly changing algorithms of Google. Today, creating the best content for your readers is as important as coming up with the best product or service in your industry. After all, content is what brings a prospective client to your business, and content is what helps make the final sale.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It wouldn\u2019t be wrong to say that more or less all of us are fully aware of the importance of great content. However, the question here is, how to actually create compelling content for your reader or potential customers? Well, this is what we\u2019re about to find out, in an elaborate manner, if we may say so. But, before we begin, let us understand the purview of this write-up. It includes some of the essentials of a compelling content copy, followed by the nuances related to 4 pillars of good content which are –<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Meta Titles and Meta Descriptions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n H1\/H2s<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Keywords<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Composition<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The importance of the correct name and spelling of the business or company for which the content is being written is paramount. The Name is the first element which helps a layman identify the business, and what it stands for. If spelled wrongly\/incorrectly, it may lead to unwanted confusions, and eventually to the weakening of the company\u2019s standing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Notice, how in the below example, YouTube is written correctly with a capital Y and T, thus helping the business to establish a distinct individuality for itself.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n A web content is essentially a monologue from the business that addresses its prospective clients. Hence, it is best if We, Us, <\/b><\/i>or Our, <\/b><\/i>are used when the business is being referred to. In case of blogs and articles, one can feel free to use I<\/b><\/i>. That being said, one must be aware of the fact that the reader is more interested in what is being offered to him rather than knowing who is behind the business. This makes it important to keep the use of first-person pronouns to a minimum and concentrate instead on the use of You <\/b><\/i>or Your. <\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Use of Clear, Direct and Objective Language<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n When it comes to writing content that interests the user, it is best to eliminate Fluff or promotional text, as many of us call it. Getting a bit subjective and promoting one\u2019s products and offerings might be tempting, but always remember it is the actual information that the reader derives which matters. Moreover, a crisp and to-the-point copy makes for a significantly better composition.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Of course, this doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be clever or humorous in your way of presenting content. There\u2019s nothing wrong with being creative, but then, beware of becoming too personal or subjective with the language.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n With the average attention span of a user decreasing at a drastic rate, it is in your best interest to ensure that your most important information is offered first. Not only will it convey to the user that he is at the right place, but will also help you get him hooked. Once that is being taken care of, you can offer certain background information. Technically, this is known as the \u2018Inverted Pyramid\u2019 method. It propagates that you must offer the big picture first, and the details can come in at a later point. So, tell your readers what is it that you do, and what can you offer them. Information regarding your inception as a business can be conveyed down the line.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There is no better way to impress your readers as well as Google\u2019s algorithm than using unique content. When we say unique, not only do we mean distinct from what others are offering, but also original in ideas and language. Furthermore, it pays off to update your content every once in a while, since the most recent content is the one that gains a better rank on SERPs. And a better rank will eventually help you get greater traffic.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Notice how in the above example, a piece of content date more recently enjoys a better rank in the search results. (This may not be the case always, as ranking depends on numerous other factors as well. However, it is an imperative aspect that shouldn\u2019t be ignored)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Remember, with every update, Google\u2019s algorithm is getting more stringent and intolerant towards content that is duplicated, low in quality or simply too old to be relevant anymore. Don\u2019t believe us? Simply think about why you don\u2019t see articles from Ezine.com anymore in your regular search results. The answer. Poor quality of content. Need we say more?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Use of Correct Grammar and Spellings<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Your content is your primary and to a large extent the only way for you to actually converse with your readers. And while you may want to sound candid, you cannot take the risk of coming out as unprofessional or reckless. It is therefore, extremely important to ensure that your content is free of any grammatical or spelling errors. Once your copy is ready, it is recommended that it is proofread, more than once. If possible have more than one person undertake this task.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Errors, even if as simple as typos, may adversely affect the way a reader perceives your business. Not only will it may you look negligent, but will also put a question to your credibility and ability to handle imperative functions of the business.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Then again, incoherent sentence structure may confuse the search engines and consequently hurt your search rankings. Needless to say, you should leave no stone unturned to ensure that your content flaunts impeccable grammar, correct punctuations, and accurate spellings.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Use of Short Sentences<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Web Content is extremely different from the kind of content you will find in a best-selling novel. As mentioned earlier, the attention spans of readers on the web are incredibly low. Hence, you cannot risk losing their interest due to long, illegible sentences. And one-sentence paragraphs are a strict no-no.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Keep your sentences short and perky, even if you need to start a sentence with But, And, Also. <\/b><\/i>For what it\u2019s worth, even keep your paragraphs concise. Use paragraphs that come to an end after the third or at best the fifth sentence. Even solo sentences are a great idea.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n A Meta Title is basically the text that is visible in the search listings. It is not just the link to the particular webpage but also acts as the title of a browser tab. A Meta Title often looks something like – \u2018<\/b>Best Way to Increase YouTube Views\u2019 <\/b><\/i>or \u2018ABC – California\u2019s Premier Engineering Institute\u2019<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n A good Meta Title usually serves the following purposes –<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Provides a short description of the webpage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Helps the search engine infer the page content.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Aids the improvement of click-through rates.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Acts as the title of a browser tab, thereby helping the users shuffle multiple pages with added ease.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This is a fine example of an impressive and effective Meta Title. It tells you what the page is about, offers the summary in the form of rating, and gives you a hint of the tone of the article. Moreover, it is short and snappy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Let us throw some light on the aspects that help make a Meta Title truly compelling.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Ideally, a Meta Title should be accurately descriptive, rich in keywords and concise. It should also spill out the name of Brand\/Business. Something in the form of<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Primary Keyword – Secondary Keyword | Brand Name<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Churros Recipe – Easy Homemade Churros | Mommy’s Home Cooking<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It is often recommended that Titles should be somewhere between 55 to 60 characters. However, in the exact sense, the ideal length of a Meta Title should be such that it fits a 600-pixel container. This implies that the actual length will depend on the fonts size as well as the mix of letters used. For instance, the let \u2018I\u2019 will take up much less space than the inherently wide letter \u2018w\u2019, thus impacting the size of the titles. Then again, uppercase letters and words with apostrophes use comparatively greater space. It is thus advised, to use lowercase letters to enjoy more space. It will make your title more \u2018Google Friendly\u2019 and will, therefore, help your SEO efforts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As mentioned above, more often than not, Google displays titles up to 60 characters in length rather efficiently. However, the chances of that holding true are still only about 90%.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In order to rank better and capture the attention of your reader, right from the first go, it is best to use an original Meta Title for all your webpages. It may seem cumbersome, but will prove to be highly rewarding.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n For all those creative heads out there, you can revel in the fact that Google now officially supports <\/b>certain emoticons. While that may seem to be an exciting avenue, there are some aspects you should be wary about –<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n A Meta Description refers to a short snippet or a tag in HTML, which offers a summary of the content on a webpage. More often than not, search engines show the Meta Descriptions as a part of search results, when the searched phrase resonates with the description. For what it\u2019s worth, a Meta Description forms an important element of on-page SEO.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Now here\u2019s an example of a good example of a good Meta Description. Not only is it concise, but also tells the user exactly what he can expect from the page.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Let us throw some light on the aspects that help make a Meta Title truly compelling.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Meta Descriptions should be accurately descriptive and rich in keywords while helping the user analyze whether or not the content on the webpage is relevant to what he is seeking. These descriptions must be considered the key to improving click-through rates. They should, therefore, offer unique and informative summaries that can be relied upon.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Content is attractive and interesting to read<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
The Pillars of Compelling Content<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Meta Titles<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Meta Description<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n
\n