Communications

successful blog

5 components of a successful blog

Blogs are a fantastic way to improve your brand’s performance on search engines, attract new customers, and provide value to readers. Although the blogosphere is incredibly diverse, with endless topics and styles, all successful blogs share a few characteristics. 1. High-quality content Quality is king. You could be doing everything else right, but if your blog lacks quality content it won’t get very far. Even up-to-date SEO, an in-depth understanding of your niche, and a consistent posting schedule cannot make…

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storytelling

Storytelling: How can you tell stories on your business blog?

What comes into your mind when you think about storytelling? Campfire stories, bedtime stories, life stories? Stories in books and movies and television shows? What about the story of your brand? Storytelling is an effective communication tool. It transforms information and impersonal data into engaging, relatable, easy-to-understand narratives. That’s why stories are still the best way to share information and engage audiences. How you deliver your story is highly significant. It impacts comprehension and whether your content (and brand) is…

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content marketing

Starting out with content marketing

Do you want to start using content marketing but are unsure where to start? Whether you’re a brand-new business or an older one ready to try something new, Circlewood Creative can help.  Here are some tips for starting out with content marketing:  Review your website First, take a look at your business’s website. What content do you already have? Are there any noticeable gaps in your content? Is your content up-to-date? Do you have a blog, or would you like…

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social media advertising

The benefits of social media advertising

Social media advertising is essential for all businesses, big and small. Specifically, paid advertising campaigns are an effective and economical way to improve brand awareness and increase conversions. Flexible budgeting First and foremost, social media advertising is very cost-effective. Many social media platforms use a pay-per-click or pay-per-view model, so you only pay when someone clicks on your ad or views your video. Since you only pay when a potential customer takes action, it’s a highly effective use of your…

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SEO web content

Website content that is good for SEO, but businesses overlook

Your company’s website should have high-quality, brand-consistent, SEO-enriched content on every page. This not only creates more opportunities to attract and connect with your customer base, but it also improves your website’s performance on search engines. Unfortunately, there are examples of web content that some businesses overlook! Here, we share some fresh ideas for website content and tips to boost your site’s SEO. Dedicated product or service pages These pages might seem like a no-brainer, but many businesses overlook how…

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Posting on Google My Business

Should my business be posting on Google My Business?

Should my business be posting on Google My Business? In short, yes! Posting to your Google My Business (GMB) profile benefits your organization. This article covers the significant advantages and a few tips for effective posting. 5 Benefits of Google My Business 1. Appear in Google Local Pack listings The Google Local Pack lists businesses at the top of the page whenever you search for places on Google. This placement is very valuable. If your business ranks in the Local…

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purpose-driven marketing

What is purpose-driven marketing?

Winning customers’ enduring loyalty and support requires more than just selling a good product or offering a helpful service. Modern consumers are increasingly choosing to support businesses that are pursuing more than just profit. They want to know how the business is bettering the world around them. When a company demonstrates that they have a purpose bigger than itself, they’re implementing “purpose-driven marketing.” The core principle of purpose-driven marketing Purpose-driven businesses place purpose at the centre of everything they do.…

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Critical components to an audio ad script

With podcasts and music streaming services continuing to boom, audio ads are becoming a favoured way for businesses to advertise their goods and services. Audio advertising is a highly effective tool and can be a practical part of your marketing toolkit. But how do you craft a compelling audio ad script? Here are some helpful tips! Crafting a compelling audio ad script Grab their attention First impressions matter, especially with audio ads. You need to capture the listener’s attention almost…

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brand voice

Tips for changing your brand voice

There are several reasons why a company might consider rebranding and changing its brand voice. They might want to give new life to their dated branding, rebrand to reach a new target audience better, improve their reputation, or if they’ve outgrown their original mission. While changing logos and colour schemes is part of rebranding, adjusting your brand voice is a significant component. Your brand voice sets the tone for your brand. You’ll use this voice in all communication materials. Changing…

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writing web content

Three things to remember when writing web content

As a business owner, you have many exciting things to share about your company, products and services. When writing web content, you want to tell your story and share how your business can benefit its customers. However, writing for the web differs from other forms of communication writing. There are specific things to consider when creating engaging and effective content for online users. Circlewood Creative writes a lot of web content for our clients! We share three important things to…

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Circlewood Creative's head office is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), who have live in and cared for this land for generations.