{"id":1074,"date":"2021-06-08T04:20:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T08:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/?p=1074"},"modified":"2026-03-13T18:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T22:11:19","slug":"b2b-content-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/b2b-content-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"B2B Content Marketing: The 6 Steps That Drive Long Term Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019re probably here because you\u2019re a B2B marketer looking to build a B2B content marketing strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s not you, this guide will likely be quite boring. It\u2019ll be long, and I\u2019m not sure why you\u2019d spend the time reading it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you are an ambitious B2B marketer\u2026well, you\u2019re in the right place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are OUR target audience. And that\u2019s what B2B content marketing is about\u2026reaching you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, since we\u2019ve effectively shown that we know how to do B2B content marketing (proof being you\u2019re reading this), let us teach you what we know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m going to map this out from the top all the way down the most minor detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is B2B Content Marketing?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why Does Content Marketing Matter for B2B Brands? AKA why should you spend time and money on this?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#diff\">What are the differences between B2B content marketing and B2C content marketing (spoiler: they\u2019re not as different as you\u2019d think)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How to create a B2B content marketing strategy (the quick start guide with resources for further reading)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ex\">Brands Doing B2B Content Marketing Right (AKA Examples)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to make money? Drive pipeline? Impress your boss? Make money appear from your pretty words?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then lass uns das machen, Leute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What is B2B Content Marketing?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/b2b-content-marketing-agency\/\" title=\"The 7 Best B2B Content Marketing Agencies in 2022\">B2B content marketing<\/a> is the process of using content to feed buyer needs at every stage of the sales cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate goal of any type of content marketing is to drive ROI for the business. In the B2B marketing case, this is usually to drive pipeline (leads, qualified leads, sales demos, meetings).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, though, it\u2019s hard to drive <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/bottom-of-the-funnel-content\/\">BOFU conversions<\/a> (at least solely), so smart programs are designed to create content for every step of the buyer\u2019s journey. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clicdata.com\/blog\/customer-journey-data-analysis\/\">buyer\u2019s journey<\/a> can be modeled in different ways (which we\u2019ll cover below).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, you\u2019re creating content assets, whether they\u2019re blog posts, YouTube videos, Tweets, LinkedIn posts, or podcasts, to try to <a href=\"https:\/\/serpsgrowth.com\/seo\/seo-for-b2b-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drive business growth<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring business growth doesn\u2019t always need to be in terms of simply leads. For example, some programs are designed to generate goodwill, trust and authority (for example, our program at Omniscient generates a few leads per month, but it\u2019s mostly designed to establish authority).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We gauge the success of our content marketing program largely qualitatively (during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findymail.com\/blog\/structure-of-a-sales-call\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sales calls<\/a>, we ask how they found us, and it\u2019s usually through the podcast), but also with leading indicators like search rankings and podcast growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B2B <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/content-marketing-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content marketing done right<\/a> answers prospect\u2019s questions, positions your brand as an industry leader, and captures leads from the top of the funnel to the bottom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used to assist sales teams (this is called sales enablement or sales acceleration), improve retention (this is called customer marketing), or form partnerships (this is called co-marketing).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, B2B content marketing is a huge basket of different strategies and tactics, so what it looks like from one company to the next could be totally different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why Content Marketing Matters for B2B Brands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people tend to think of B2B content marketing as dry and boring. But that\u2019s bullshit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not, after all, selling to a business. You\u2019re selling to a human that works at that business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While B2C brands evoke more levity (think: Magic Spoon cereal compared to something like DAM software), B2B brands have perhaps even more potential to succeed with content marketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers have less of an emotional pull (though not zero emotional pull) to the products they\u2019re researching, which means they need to be drip-fed solid information that alleviates fears, tackles objections and reduces friction in the buying process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, the biggest driver of B2B purchases (in my opinion) is fear. And second would be greed. B2B buyers want to make more money for their company or to reduce the risk of a bad purchase decision. There\u2019s literally no better way to assuage doubts and to increase motivation than content marketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without content marketing, leads might not know <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/product-led-content-strategy\/\">that they need your product<\/a> or what it can do for them. Content lets you map this out for them and make sure they\u2019re getting the information they need at the exact time they need it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works at all layers of the funnel:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For lesser known brands, engaging in thought leadership (podcasts, original research reports, contrarian essays, and high level content) introduces potential customers to your brand.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid funnel content helps solve specific problems they have, through tools, tips, templates, tutorials (and other T words that I can\u2019t think of).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottom of the funnel content *sells* them. Done right, it can reduce your CAC program-wide and accelerate the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.close.com\/how-to-build-a-sales-process-that-gets-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sales process<\/a> (as well as driving net new leads).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diff\">What Are the Differences Between B2C and B2B Content Marketing?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the fact there\u2019s usually less emotion involved in B2B purchases, content marketing in the B2B arena comes with its share of challenges and differences compared to B2C:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sales cycles in the B2B world tend to be longer, which means brands have to retain the attention of prospects for much longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goal for B2B brands is to <a href=\"https:\/\/virtocommerce.com\/\/blog\/creating-your-own-b2b-marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build a B2B marketplace<\/a> platform and become an expert or industry authority rather than to entertain consumers and build brand awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are usually more people to please in the B2B pipeline since purchases have multiple gatekeepers and are a company-wide process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll add one more challenge: in most industries, B2B content marketing is much more mature. Thus, there\u2019s way more competition. It\u2019s relatively easy to make headway in most B2C spaces, because most brands are simply compelled to pour money into <a href=\"https:\/\/tryatria.com\/blogs\/anatomy-of-a-facebook-ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook ads<\/a> and get direct-response conversions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B2C content marketing is pretty straightforward. Content is geared directly to the end buyer who is the ultimate decision-maker. Brands simply need to keep their attention long enough to convert.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, B2B is slightly more complex. Impulse buys are rarely a thing, especially when your product incurs a four, five, or even six-figure investment. On top of this, the decision-maker tends to lean on other team members to research their options before a final decision is made.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caveat: tons of B2B brands are selling in a bottoms-up fashion nowadays, better known as product-led growth. You don\u2019t need to sell to the VP of ops if you\u2019re Loom; you just need to sell to an individual contributor and spread it through the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, Evernote makes most of their money from B2B deals, but tons of individuals use it as a simple note taking app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/ldewSg4waImRJXroUX1ObyKfk3Hcxh4DMS-dShPvBLvpGUB4OwECMrqicoZxnc8TUKCANmsSDmsWPDV_D_AUBoZSiqckHNS268N8szDM8e1PZakRX3q6clA2HpcAQeZQidCqEs42Hkk0MaA3BaKZdUc\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So like I said above, there\u2019s actually not as big of a difference between B2C and B2B content marketing as you might think.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/superpath.co\/blog\/what-every-marketer-needs-to-understand-about-price-point?vero_id=iamalexbirkett%40gmail.com&amp;vero_conv=v93nikp1PNA__q98q4B045qy_9lriS7kG2-K-mKhfAUIaLVtnxiDE-NnV8FgzHCqtCz5U_AnWymi79qIJcDbUsy9n6eH5PDk4Sk%3D\">Price point<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/red-ocean-seo\/\">competition<\/a> matters much more. Whether you sell to consumers or business, you\u2019ll still need to figure out a way to win at SEO (if that\u2019s your distribution channel of choice), convert customers, and do so <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/content-economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">economically<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How to Create a B2B Content Marketing Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying by the seat of your pants is never a good strategy (<a href=\"https:\/\/rleighturner.com\/stephen-king-on-writing\/\">unless you\u2019re Stephen King<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s the complete opposite of having a strategy. Luckily, if you carry out all the necessary steps and are consistent in your efforts, creating a successful B2B <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/content-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content marketing strategy<\/a> doesn\u2019t have to be too complicated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A winning strategy, in my view, has nothing to do with how many webinars or infographics you put out. Rather, it\u2019s a concrete answer to the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How will you generate tangible ROI with content (and in what timeframe)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you create a compounding and scalable channel that you can reinvest in over time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How will YOU specifically win at this strategy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are you NOT going to do?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can answer those questions, you\u2019ll be ahead of 95% of <a href=\"https:\/\/leelinesourcing.com\/b2b-marketing-statistics\/\">B2B marketers<\/a> in general.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we get more into the nitty gritty, your content plan should consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who you\u2019re targeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What questions your content will answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your goals and KPIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The content formats you\u2019ll use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What channels you\u2019ll promote content on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you\u2019ll create and publish content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who is included in the process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How you\u2019ll measure your success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-customer-research-nbsp\">1. Customer Research&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer research is one of those obvious things that no one really does right. Buyer personas are mostly a waste of time, at least done the way they usually are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of creating some imaginary person like Marketing Mary, it\u2019s best to learn this stuff:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buyer goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job roles involved in decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key pain points&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyer fears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where they consume content and get information (who they trust)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve created robust user personas in the past, but that\u2019s something to do after you\u2019ve got some traction and have tested some hypotheses. It\u2019s usually better to do some lightweight research, create some assumptions to be tested, and get some actual live feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn as you go, as well. Customer personas shouldn\u2019t be static. If you\u2019re not learning more about your buyers every day, you\u2019re doing something wrong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of basic understanding can honestly be done through SEO research &#8211; what keywords people are searching for (and what your competitors rank for) is literally telling you what people want (including the <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/user-intent-b2b-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">search intent<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other ways to learn about your customers depending what tools you have available to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-learn-more-about-your-customers\">How to Learn More About Your Customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest mistake B2B brands can make is assuming they know who their buyers are and what they want. Instead of taking a shot in the dark, consider using:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Analytics: check your audience demographics to see who is <em>actually <\/em>visiting your site. This isn\u2019t always representative of your target audience, by the way. It could just be the audience you\u2019re CURRENTLY reaching. Also check out what pages people are converting on, which pages have higher than average exit rates, etc. I\u2019ve got a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexbirkett.com\/content-marketing-analytics\/\">whole article on content analytics<\/a> if you want to dive deep here.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surveys or Interviews: speak to real prospects about their wants and needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer Support: ask sales reps and your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.partnerhero.com\/blog\/benefits-of-outsourcing-customer-service\">customer support<\/a> team to identify any common traits among your customers&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social listening: use social media platforms to tap into the conversations your target customers as well as influencers are already having. This works with forums and communities as well.&nbsp;Imagine your target customer represents the <a href=\"https:\/\/mypersonality.net\/personality-type\/istj\">ISTJ personality type<\/a>, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/vistasocial.com\/insights\/social-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use social listening<\/a> to get valuable information and make structured decisions based on this personality type wants and needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to conferences or host your own: the single best way I\u2019ve learned about my customers is to BECOME my customer. When I worked at CXL, we threw two conferences every year and I went to 6 more. The conversations I had there were more valuable than every single survey I sent combined.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/pChtGm687FZuhFS0zrF5C3ICOmNEJGCWX-VwjTPZpAQZcKioB4kJkdok4T0K1pF95Nk0Mt-NW1Phzk05KFlnlj5UwdBPV92avp42FpIrzkhnPbJ5_AEWxFWz0sq6-SVQVaBwbXg3iK1KipiQu9mevqA\" alt=\"GA audience demographics\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Google Analytics to get the basics on your customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this should be done in the pursuit of creating useful content &#8211; stuff that actually solves pain points. Research for the sake of research is often a form of procrastination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-map-the-buyer-journey-nbsp\">2. Map the Buyer Journey&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like in the B2C world, B2B buyers go through a <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/content-marketing-funnel\/\">buying journey<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, while the journey is pretty linear for B2C consumers, it can be more of a meandering path for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.touchpoint.com\/blog\/b2b-customer-journey-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B2B buyers<\/a>. Mainly because there are often multiple people involved in the process, multiple options to weigh up, and a budget to adhere to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/old6Nk-Xib1phURTptVhHS8aImie4Lg85JMXqRiIcIQK8_o-PfAkhxrcVdQMLdMxa3Nhtilvps7eG2nEnFaeQIwpW8fDDByOtULNw162Nf2p8ajFUWc86Y_LLoTXa3cMD1EC3oDjdAzb-15pfTit-G0\" alt=\"sales funnel\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about what your customers need at each stage:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awareness: what are their biggest pain points and what problems do they need solving? How can you answer these questions to alleviate that pain?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consideration: what other solutions are you up against? How can you position your product as the best solution?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision: what do buyers need to take the plunge and invest? How can you make sure you give them all the information they need to do this?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-topic-ideation\">3. Topic Ideation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know who your customers are and what they need at each stage of the buying process, it\u2019s time to come up with content ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as using the information garnered from your customer research, you can tap into tools and carry out extensive first-hand research to dig into what buyers might need from you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key ways you can do that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzsumo.com\/\">BuzzSumo:<\/a> see what content is getting the most shares and get topic inspiration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/answerthepublic.com\/\">AnswerThePublic<\/a>: identify the most common questions people are asking about your product or industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/how-to-do-keyword-research\/\">Keyword Research<\/a>: discover what SEO search terms people are using to find products like yours&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitor Research: use an SEO tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\">Ahrefs<\/a> to see what content is performing well on your competitors\u2019 sites&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Listening: check out what conversations are <a href=\"https:\/\/hotinsocialmedia.com\/best-social-media-management-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">happening on social media<\/a> around your industry&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Fujw6aYf437jNRQ56nW95WUvm_ir_rpOwgC2zQ3J0htZqNZk2ahJOAAtNKrDTct6LHcad63H7OqmwJOLxmuZeBvKol87ieVqDxL8amRyViSL533NdkUzjv0vuR6yqrnYEsqScnZTRsS5wzFRJ8wwGqQ\" alt=\"answer the public for keyword research\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AnswerThePublic suggests tons of topic ideas based on real-life consumer questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, tie in your content marketing with existing marketing campaigns. Content done in isolation is leaving a lot on the table. In my ideal world, all of this is integrated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, we do a lot of webinars called Office Hours. We try to plan podcasts that have similar themes to be published in the weeks before these. We also create content for social media platforms (Twitter &amp; LinkedIn primarily) that drive interest and desire for the topics at hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these efforts and media channels have synergistic effects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-content-creation-nbsp\">4. Content Creation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating content is the fun part, as this is where all the research comes together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two practical things to consider at this stage: the format of your content and where the content will fit in the sales cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cQuality content\u201d is meaningless and table stakes. Content should be created with a singular purpose in mind and should serve that purpose to the best of its ability. Sometimes that purpose is to drive conversions, educate buyers, drive search traffic, drive backlinks, or even just help out current customers. Make sure you know that purpose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most successful types of content for B2B brands are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blog posts:<\/strong> research shows that prioritizing business blogging can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/codeless.io\/blogging-statistics\/#1\">13x more positive ROI<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog-post-templates\/\">Blog posts<\/a> can be guides, how-tos, tutorials, and educational pieces that leads can find through search engines and on social media. Generally speaking, long-form content does best for B2B in my experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/2IGq-bo3TkiF5dyJmcDWLTSmcG0XQUmhcTHPKzZlL44fSRlIbKLPy4fwSle8Cbm21tIevOdX8r6rxl2UInTxGbtZhCXADei_RWhovjpql6tisWUyxygc_yC8JjMR5JxWp6n8Wy6YMATZtnt1ZUT4Yao\" alt=\"intercom timely pandemic blog post example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Intercom creates timely, informative blog posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whitepapers and ebooks:<\/strong> show off your expertise and industry knowledge with longer, downloadable content like whitepapers and ebooks&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/NO7D-jZUDkSbhQlGqO_9uRf9_ocuJ1760zDtuv3aAHpuVoPIV7FYHNW4bg3MZIM973zB0AF9bGZKmSiXPWSG2enG1gFndu7UZL-bMuMz14C3GWhXUbA00CDzwC693feGf2qe-doQOfW7x8e1S12tT4w\" alt=\"Hotjar ebook example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: HotJar has a range of ebooks and downloadable guides for prospects to browse through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research posts:<\/strong> carrying out first-hand research and writing it up can generate high-quality backlinks and boost your industry authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Q7F91o6SQZGuRqybXy9Ber1RMmbyR2WU86IkEPi2MuY4aTCXdsy1xP46OVbP3xdXJnzcaD_7pLk_GCQZskHn9IAzKaOByw9MLwxYiMYbXvQEI_zfRlwCesROrQ7Iwlf1Z4tDlgrgkn3J8fHhJnO1qaY\" alt=\"hubspot marketing research report example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: HubSpot is renowned for its first-hand reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Videos:<\/strong> more consumers than ever are seeking out visual forms of content like video. You can use an <a href=\"https:\/\/clipchamp.com\/en\/video-editor\/\">online video editor<\/a> to create tutorials, interviews, and product demos. You can also enhance your engagement further with&nbsp;text to speech&nbsp;software by incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voquent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voiceovers<\/a> into videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/t0jdpAYt1erQxOLAA2qGWUZ7bvjAvSpESj6FVCZ-c82oQ9NsJX4JyG-nl-CCzqCNItS59vjJyttgd-kVvS57UGnbrW9D0fSp1gGFoDens9qOSB-JET5c-MUQnx6tj99L-slrFJghGFZKjGHOUwS1VoY\" alt=\"oberlo video example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Oberlo has dedicated a corner of their website to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videobot.com\/video-marketing\/video-bot-marketing-strategies-for-large-businesses\/\">video content<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong> as one of the fastest-growing content types, podcasts let you build relationships with potential buyers and establish your position in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/IPuUTbsjogaxlx8C0r7RmMbvoT53XQ4-mdDqgsm4IXFuiit-vvzNNmJuKZKw_VC9C__0pUAY_6ih3wmBPcxYfBIlxVRSJQMg5xVjUZyd-CbhGhvb9FvIkfCdAwEu6WiVbL6urCizKJQ1WUSmvTXCQSw\" alt=\"buffer podcast example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Buffer has two podcasts that target two different segments of its audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case studies:<\/strong> show potential customers what your product can do with case studies and customer stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/UE_0pd6KEVIMRafpdf9AdjEghxyVQGnLcyrv22DDs60E3Zem3dBsr0K7rN3jcFGW1ojz5dSzT5uFWSQGmp3shT0JcnvoovFUtuqCChc2HlvRvhxUuUvsQvYfqDDqbYNMV07cb7FV8nlYnEz1fGS8EfM\" alt=\"wistia customer success story example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Wistia has an entire section of their site dedicated to customer success stories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Templates and checklists:<\/strong> give readers practical content in the form of templates and checklists they can customize for their own use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/EXsE9_qn-lqZD69jAn0369XeHpGPLN1c0IpSsfIDKC7-1lgYBsA-x7_N1U50t1U5bAS7_30RYgSF3vPeXNCCz9WbYpBtHdm2rKK4UN6snUqy8UxB6YWEyYpMsEpV5M6aoT5Zvp5sorL9aMlXLu5flVE\" alt=\"orbit media checklist example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Orbit Media Studios publishes a selection of checklists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Newsletters:<\/strong> There\u2019s a commonly cited statistic that <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/email-marketing-stats?__hstc=252070038.5d40030ae246abba0a1dc3c4fcbb6dd4.1617459589443.1659734852577.1660059639490.371&amp;__hssc=252070038.1.1660059639490&amp;__hsfp=324703831\">email generates $38 for every $1 spent<\/a> (a whopping 3800% ROI). This is most likely bullshit, but email is still one of the top channels. Honestly, I really only care about email marketing and SEO as owned channels for content marketing. Social shares are great to get initial traction, but you should always try to get emails and focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perspective.co\/article\/b2b-lead-generation-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lead generation<\/a>. You can also make your newsletter fun and not just a sales pitch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/BXeWZ--roDH6eQpOl0nkpTyXuYz-iG8jhjUrPde-ROQ2PlDIXt9C2p_wKn9t1gGzk6Nu_bU46WpflOjZY12TVxtqNK20v0hpklC77EO9AlnocSgek5L4MKKOORnHN6bRgF7FcF2CLZDLBPCxzbFFY2g\" alt=\"asana newsletter example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Asana\u2019s weekly newsletters share tips, blog posts, and a customer spotlight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to determine which content formats will best suit the needs of your prospects. For example, busy managers might not have the time to sift through a 200-page ebook, but they might relish a series of short three-minute videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free marketing tools<\/strong>: I consider this a form of content marketing, but others call it \u201cengineering as marketing.\u201d But think about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/calculators\/\">Bankrate\u2019s calculators<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/website.grader.com\/\">HubSpot\u2019s website grader.<\/a> Amazing backlink magnets as well as lead generation tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/W_IribEy1r2l0VxaX0LbzOb_Nhb3xIt4QDqpEaqXY0HgAVqG_928VfyT3CevN093F_ir3EjFQhfEbAfD9YuA3qJR3_K_Nr007KFOrW_F1gIue7c6u54OjJnvViJsdVqaVRDP2dwOlP7ye3DRUL5jInI\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about how these different types of content fit into the <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/content-marketing-funnel\/\">content marketing funnel<\/a> as well:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awareness: blog posts, podcasts, and videos are great ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videobot.com\/video-marketing\/unleashing-sales-growth-potential-the-impact-of-interactive-video\/\">attract potential leads<\/a> and educate them on their pain points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consideration: whitepapers, ebooks, and research posts can help you stand out against your competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision: case studies and newsletters are great for taking leads to the final stage of the buying cycle&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided what content formats you\u2019ll create and what topics you\u2019ll dig into, it\u2019s time to lay it all out in a <a href=\"https:\/\/planly.com\/social-media-content-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content calendar<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will give you a bird\u2019s eye view of what content you\u2019re creating, your <a href=\"https:\/\/meetedgar.com\/features\/social-media-scheduler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">posting schedule<\/a>, where each piece fits into the marketing funnel, and what help you need to create each piece.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating your content calendar, it helps to include information like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The title of the piece<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What format it will take<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who will create it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What pain point it tackles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it needs to be created<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which customer persona it targets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you\u2019ll also need to consider what help you\u2019ll need when creating content. Do you have enough people internally to create the kind of output you want, or will you have to bring in external freelancers and contractors?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Content marketing teams are usually some variation of this:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head of Content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO manager (sometimes on the content team, sometimes not)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital PR manager (build links!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content Designer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content Writer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/finding-vetting-and-hiring-freelance-writers\/\">Freelancers\/Contractors<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/freelancer-vs-agency-vs-in-house\/\">Content agency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have the required resources to make your B2B <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/services\/content-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content strategy<\/a> a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-scheduling-and-distributing-content-nbsp\">5. Scheduling and Distributing Content&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you start publishing content, it\u2019s all about distribution \u2013 a.k.a. getting your content in front of the right people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Content should ideally be created with the distribution channels in mind. For example, relevant content for search engines might not do as well as a viral piece on Twitter. Sometimes content is specifically ordained to be sharable. Sometimes not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distribution is both a long term compounding effort (in the case of SEO and email signups), and sometimes short term and focused on initial traction (social media marketing, influencer marketing, paid ads, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to build more and more on your distribution channels over time, thus creating a moat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to compete in SEO against HubSpot. If you have an email list of 100,000 people, it\u2019s easier and easier to get attention on your content, offers, and products every subsequent time you launch or publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on the long game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-measuring-success\">6. Measuring Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many marketers are resigned to the fact that, because you can\u2019t measure every aspect of content marketing success, it\u2019s not worth measuring at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, I call BS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll never measure every aspect of your paid ads success either, but I bet your boss wants to know if the $100k you spend on <a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/use-cases\/facebook-ad-maker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook ads<\/a> is driving any revenue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I say: measure content marketing success. Map your <a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/blog\/content-marketing-metrics\/\">content marketing KPIs.<\/a> Create lagging and leading indicators based on your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously this stuff is hard to do, and it\u2019ll never be perfect (no, there are no marketing tools or attribution models that can do it perfectly).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How do you tell if a buyer finally decided to invest because of your latest case study or because of your sales reps?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t make it easy when a lot of content marketing activities revolve around raising brand awareness and becoming a thought leader.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, here are some metrics you might want to track:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organic website traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of email subscribers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyword rankings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversions from content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignore vanity metrics like overall traffic, social shares, \u201cengagement\u201d (when ill-defined), and the number of articles you\u2019re publishing. Better to have a low amount of traffic and high conversions than vice versa. This means you\u2019re creating the right content for your audience, not just content for content\u2019s sake (which is a big old waste of money).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A really cool thing to do is connect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corefactors.in\/crm-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRM<\/a> to your Google Analytics, or blend the data in a tool like Data Studio, to map content marketing activities from your blog post to your landing page to your lead forms to your sales pipeline and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This level of granularity unlocks the potential for optimization at whichever step in the process is underperforming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ex\">Brands Doing B2B Content Marketing Right&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-leadpages\">1. LeadPages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An entire library segmented into different content types means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadpages.com\/\">LeadPages<\/a> has a variety of content available for people at different stages of the sales cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/7R8zpldkyzDW9p-alQM8IF9l5taKvWfxB4iKElMCF_FmNSogwZdepnnPo8h39CClunyTJBK8NstXVbyiINLt9B43av1fUqZFvgszc-ieKeRboMhDomofvzARil93fxn-FIfTxaMlkcilsF7YxNBCBlg\" alt=\"leadpages content marketing example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-canva\">2. Canva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/en_gb\/\">Canva<\/a> is renowned for its incredibly extensive collection of templates that businesses can use. On top of that, it has a number of tutorials, courses, and blog posts to help tackle the various pain points its buyers might have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/ivZIdXb4qVJDkh6Bc25wiYLOQx3h4Ax-xf69f669YDaSoiZFe_8bW8fnZye8VSa1OR6wHmOA9YI2PxTXpMb2yYvDlq1xLk8rtClAUuFWzpo-EhoO2QSx0uUDXA7odS713OBv_0_q8yMI2LJBK0y7frc\" alt=\"canva content marketing template example\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-single-grain-nbsp\">3. Single Grain&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlegrain.com\/\">Single Grain<\/a> knows that its audience is all about marketing. To target prospects at different stages of the sales cycle, they have a range of content options including marketing training, two different podcasts, a blog, and a bootcamp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/mLcbBs1jhdTlziYjdV-OubB4q1Pkm6IkJkdIRg135LnubuAOSthSYyCjhuUWDhSjEEuCOpTbIqivrmf37IE_zAt8oGwX-82_6CwS3loshzcIwBTfCfhlIueMxNhy-RT-CicyZqeQ-slBcEYBldV4XgE\" alt=\"single grain content marketing\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-learn-more-about-b2b-content-marketing\">Where to Learn More About B2B Content Marketing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is a good start. It\u2019s obviously not everything you need to know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So where should you continue your education?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, you should opt for action instead of endless education. At least after you\u2019ve got good foundational knowledge. Marketers can spend hours a day reading blog posts, thinking it\u2019s productive. It is\u2026but only to a certain extent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So fire up Clearscope or Surfer, build a content brief, write a piece of content, and promote it. What happens? What can you learn and improve on?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the best way to learn in my opinion. Not reading endless Content Marketing Institute articles written by thought leaders who haven\u2019t run a content program in years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you insist, here are some great resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/podcast\/\">Our podcast<\/a> (it\u2019s phenomenal &#8211; weekly long form convos with practitioners)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beomniscient.com\/content-strategy-course\/\">Our course<\/a> (it\u2019s long and arduous, but if you\u2019re serious, it\u2019s comprehensive on strategy and SEO).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cxl.com\/blog\/\">CXL\u2019s blog<\/a> (more generally about marketing, but they\u2019re masters at B2B content marketing so you can learn from how they do it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/copyhackers.com\/\">Copyhackers<\/a> (incredible content and copywriting advice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/superpath.co\/\">Superpath<\/a> (slack group &#8211; awesome resource for learning directly from peers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trafficthinktank.com\/\">Traffic Think Tank<\/a> (paid community, but incredible people there)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-your-b2b-content-marketing-efforts-off-the-ground-nbsp\">Get Your B2B Content Marketing Efforts Off the Ground&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Content marketing is a powerful tool in the B2B world \u2013 and it can still be just as exciting as its B2C alternatives. 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