
Financial advisors often approach marketing timidly or sporadically, never knowing how to create publish-worthy content.
And even when they strike gold with content that resonates, they often don’t know what to do with it.
Post it once, get a few likes, and let it fade away into obscurity forever?
There are better ways.
Here are 5 ways to maximize the mileage you get out of each post, blog, video, report, and email you create so you can get more exposure, start more conversations, and do more with less.
1. Diversify Your Content Formats
The Problem: Many advisors stick to one or two content formats, such as blogs or newsletters, and neglect the vast potential of other media forms.
The Fix: Embrace a multi-format content strategy. For example, a well-researched blog post can be transformed into several types of content:
- Infographics: Summarize key points visually to share on social media.
- Videos: Create short videos discussing the main takeaways.
- Podcasts: Record a podcast episode delving deeper into the topic.
- Webinars: Host a live webinar to engage with your audience and answer their questions in real-time.
By diversifying your content formats, you reach different segments of your audience who prefer various types of media, thereby increasing your reach and engagement. Not to mention, putting yourself in front of the camera (or microphone) is guaranteed to foster a deeper connection with your audience as they are more likely to retain what you say.
2. Amp Up Your Search Engine Optimization
The Problem: What good is great content if no one can find it? Search engine optimization (or SEO for short) helps your content get discovered, but unfortunately many advisors overlook SEO, resulting in fewer visitors, which directly translates into fewer leads.
The Fix: Implement SEO best practices to ensure your content ranks well in search engine results. This includes:
- Keyword research: Identify and use relevant keywords your target audience is searching for.
- On-page SEO: Optimize titles, meta descriptions, headers, and images.
- Link building: Acquire backlinks from reputable sources to boost your site’s authority.
SEO optimization ensures your content reaches a wider audience and attracts organic traffic over time. Can Indigo help you with that? You know it! Check out our SEO package options here.
Guide Spotlight: Check out our totally free and handy Ultimate Guide to Search Engine Optimization for Independent Advisors for all you need to know about getting seen online!
3. Ask for Engagement, Don’t Wait for It
The Problem: Posting content without encouraging interaction or engagement leaves potential client relationships underdeveloped.
The Fix: Actively foster engagement by:
- Asking questions: End posts with questions to invite comments and discussions.
- Running polls and surveys: Use social media features to directly engage your audience.
- Hosting live sessions: Regularly schedule live Q&A sessions or webinars to interact with your audience in real-time.
Engaging with your audience not only builds relationships but also provides valuable insights into their needs and preferences.
4. Leverage Data Analytics
The Problem: Most advisors don’t have deep knowledge of internet analytics and aren’t interested in learning. There are simply too many other time-heavy tasks more worthy of your focus.
Additionally, many advisors will do the same routine marketing tasks for years (or even decades) although the data says they should have shifted their focus to something better. For example, you may be sending a report or a graph to an audience that isn’t interested. Some newsletters never even get opened.
The Fix: Utilize data analytics tools to monitor the performance of your content. Key metrics to track include:
- Engagement rates: Likes, shares, comments, and other interactions
- Traffic sources: Where your audience is coming from
- Conversion rates: How well your content converts visitors into leads or clients
By analyzing these metrics, advisors can refine their content strategies and focus on what resonates most with their audience.
Benefit Spotlight: Did you know that when you partner with Indigo, your dedicated account manager helps track your metrics to keep you in the know regarding your content’s performance? That’s right, we do the heavy lifting for you.
5. Repurpose, Rehash & Recycle Your Content
The Problem: Advisors often believe that content should only be used once, leading to a constant and unsustainable demand for new content creation.
The Fix: Strategically repurpose your existing content to extend its lifecycle and value. For instance:
- Turn webinar content into a blog series: Break down a comprehensive webinar into multiple blog posts.
- Create e-books from blog posts: Compile related blog posts into a downloadable e-book.
- Develop social media snippets: Extract key points from articles to create engaging social media posts.
Repurposing not only maximizes your content investment (and saves you loads of time) but also reinforces your message across different platforms and formats.
Your best ideas and strategies probably deserve to be talked about more than once.
How Indigo Marketing Agency Can Help
At Indigo Marketing Agency, we specialize in helping financial advisors maximize their content investment through strategic planning and on-point execution. And because we love what we do, you can feel confident we’re pursuing your success right along with you.
Our comprehensive integrated marketing services include:
- Content strategy development: Tailored plans to diversify and optimize your content
- SEO optimization: Ensuring your content is discoverable and ranks well on search engines
- Engagement tactics: Strategies to foster interaction and build stronger client relationships
- Performance analytics: Comprehensive analysis to refine your content strategy for better results
- And so much more!
If you’re ready to ditch the generic, one-size-fits-all tactics and significantly enhance your content marketing efforts, it’s time to implement these tangible strategies—which are proven to lead to increased engagement, impressions, and new client acquisition.
Before you get overwhelmed, remember that the Indigo team is here for you!
Ready to learn how we can help you avoid common mistakes and make the most of your content investment? Set up a 100% FREE strategy session with one of our marketing experts today!
FAQs
Diversifying content formats allows financial advisors to reach different segments of their audience who have varying preferences for consuming content. By creating infographics, videos, podcasts, and webinars from a single blog post, advisors can engage a broader audience, foster deeper connections, and increase their overall reach and engagement.
SEO helps your content rank higher in search engine results, making it easier for potential clients to discover you. Implementing SEO best practices like keyword research, on-page SEO, and link building ensures your content attracts organic traffic. Higher visibility translates into more visitors and, ultimately, more leads.
Repurposing content maximizes your investment and saves time by extending the lifecycle and value of your existing content. For example, you can turn a webinar into a series of blog posts, compile blog posts into an e-book, or create social media snippets from articles. This strategy reinforces your message across various platforms and formats, reaching a wider audience without constantly creating new content.