Project Managers: The Next Generation of Content Strategists

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the next generation of CONTENT PROJECT MANAGERS STATEGISTS

Transcript of Project Managers: The Next Generation of Content Strategists

  1. 1. the next generation of CONTENT PROJECT MANAGERS STATEGISTS
  2. 2. what is our EVOLUTION path?
  3. 3. boundless
  4. 4. make a larger impact on the PRODUCT
  5. 5. how can I make my clients HAPPY?
  6. 6. dene the LIMITS what if we solve their CONTENT problem?
  7. 7. how do we identify the CONTENT needs, get good content written and do it all on time?
  8. 8. LIMITS Define the
  9. 9. outline a BASELINE
  10. 10. lead the WAY
  11. 11. give them ADVICE
  12. 12. NUMBERS provide the
  13. 13. The content team should meet ONCE a week
  14. 14. at minimum spend 1 HR for every250 pages reviewing analytics
  15. 15. Aim to cut your content by 50%
  16. 16. write X pages per week
  17. 17. ASSETS digest
  18. 18. create a COMPLETE listof current content INVENTORY
  19. 19. + set-up document OUR ROLE + feature notes + analyze data + quick evaluation + add new content + create deadlines
  20. 20. + create list of assetsTHEIR ROLE + assign responsibility + prioritize for launch + status updates
  21. 21. 01content-insight.com/ products CAT
  22. 22. 01 CREATION TOOLS
  23. 23. 01 CREATION TOOLS
  24. 24. 01 CREATION TOOLS
  25. 25. 01 CREATION TOOLS
  26. 26. start EARLY SHARE responsibility
  27. 27. VALUE help them see
  28. 28. are KEY audiences looking for this content? does the content support KEY organizational initiatives? USEFUL
  29. 29. when was the content last UPDATED?FRESH
  30. 30. is the content CREDIBLE? accurate content is key to building trust ACCURATE
  31. 31. does the content uphold the right quality and image of your BRAND?QUALITY
  32. 32. is the content getting any VISITS?TRAFFIC
  33. 33. is someone RESPONSIBLE for each piece of content? OWNERSHIP
  34. 34. does the content work across DEVICES?DEVICE
  35. 35. DECIDE for them Consider using SCORECARDS
  36. 36. VOICE find their
  37. 37. A playbook that guides the voice, tone and message of your written content in order to maintain a CONSISTENT and QUALITY digital brand CONTENT STYLE GUIDE
  38. 38. assign it as HOMEWORK give them EXAMPLES
  39. 39. + overall goals BASELINE + audience + voice & tone+ visual standards + channel distinction
  40. 40. HELP Find them
  41. 41. the average full- time work week 47
  42. 42. what are their WEAK points?
  43. 43. Budget for TEMPLATE creation
  44. 44. STRUCTURE define their
  45. 45. create FILL IN THE BLANK forms Assign DEADLINES
  46. 46. 01 gathercontent.com GATHER CONTENT
  47. 47. + identify content types OUR ROLE + outline content elds + suggest calls to action + highlight media needs + list word length + assign deadlines + list maintenance notes
  48. 48. WRITING prioritize
  49. 49. you cant have it ALL
  50. 50. + gather media rst TIPS + work by sections or type + deliver 2-3 samples + launch without content + write each week
  51. 51. TESTING teach
  52. 52. testing reveals issues with CONTENT more often than UX, design or functionality
  53. 53. READABILITY
  54. 54. 01 + read-able.com + readability-score.com + juicystudio.com/ services/readability.php
  55. 55. COMPREHENSION
  56. 56. + coffee shop OPTIONS + clients ofce + conference + online + recordings
  57. 57. test the HARD stuff EARLY aim to test 25% of the content
  58. 58. MAINTAIN wait to
  59. 59. Process of MANAGING roles, tasks, workow, documentation & training for content GOVERANCE
  60. 60. wait 3 months outline MINIMAL tasks
  61. 61. + adjust roles BASELINE + redene workow + create editorial calendar + complete maintenance + measure progress
  62. 62. POLITICS tools to manage
  63. 63. INDIVIDUAL communicationis wortheveryminute
  64. 64. NUMBERS dont lie
  65. 65. offer aBACKUP plan
  66. 66. + wait to MAINTAIN + teach TESTING + prioritize WRITING + dene STRUCTURE + hire HELP + nd their VOICE + evaluate VALUE + digest ASSETS + manage POLITICS
  67. 67. what can YOU do to MAKE a DIFFERENCE?
  68. 68. LETS CONNECT! @lynnwintermn [email protected]