You spend hours researching, writing and designing blog posts, only to have a few people trickle in here and there to check it out. You know you’ve got great content, but there is just so many other bigger bloggers out there serving your audience. How can you get your site in front of more people? Not just any people though, you want loyal readers in your target audience. The answer is simple- creative marketing! You have to think outside the box!
If you’re new to blogging, you might be wondering how you can stand out amongst the millions of other bigger bloggers! You don’t want to spend a lot of money on marketing, but you do want success! I suggest- creative marketing! It’s an effective method that can save you money and resources, but still get you real results!
Just because you’re a blogger and not necessarily a ‘business, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t focus on creating a marketing strategy! That’s often a beginner bloggers first mistake, not strategizing like a business and not thinking big enough.
What is Creative Marketing?
Simply put, creative marketing is thinking outside the box. Use your imagination to be different. Different is good… not, actually it’s great! You can do this in every step of your blogging plan. First and foremost, you need to understand your ideal audience. Not all creative marketing tactics will work on every person. Knowing who you are serving, can help you develop the most effective way to approach them. Who do you picture reading your blog? Who is reading it? Who are you writing for? Set your tone accordingly, but don’t be afraid to try new things!
- Brand Yourself.
It all starts here. Use your personality to inspire your brand design. Branding is so much more than just a logo and name. It should be an experience your audience has when they stop by your site. Ever notice how some blogs just make you feel good, so you click through more and more posts and the next thing you know you’ve spent an hour in awe of their blog! That’s branding done right! It should be neat and flow. Branding is a process that’s not done overnight. It takes a while to establish yourself and create a site that fits just right with you!
Check Out What Starbucks Taught Me About Branding!
Recommended: Internet Marketing Resources for Content Creators
- Use Social Media.
An important part of any marketing plan is using social media effectively. Everyone is on social these days. Some small businesses and bloggers have gained HUGE attention through their unique social media marketing tactics. Get creative and even dare to spark a little controversy to get people talking.
- Connect With Your Audience.
This is a great marketing strategy because your audience will feel an immediate connection to you! Don’t be afraid to talk to your followers. Offer a poll, or ask for advice or feedback! And always respond to any questions or concerns. This shows you care and are there to help! People want to feel like they know you. It’s not as easy to connect through a screen, than it is in person. That’s why it’s important to show a little (or a lot) of personality in your branding:)
Related: Content marketing strategy
- Address Any Problems Quickly
If there’s a problem with your site or one of your blog posts for example, don’t ignore the issue. Address it quickly and move on. People will totally understand. Everyone makes mistakes.
- Create A Meme
Memes are a great way to have fun and showcase your creativity. Memes also tend to get shared, which can help you gain the traction you need to succeed.
- Use National Days
Seems everything has a day, and businesses and bloggers are using those days to create content! Have fun with it and celebrate… Hello National Donut Day?!
Unlock the secrets to success in business, digital marketing, personal finance, and more by subscribing to our newsletter from Business and Life Tips
Having a creative marketing strategy can help any business succeed, but it’s especially important for anyone who is just starting out and wants to be noticed fast!
- Quality Content
This may seem obvious to many but it can never become too
Important. So I have to say it again- strive to produce top quality content.
- Put Your Audience First
Make your readers feel special when they stop by your blog and they will be sure to return for more. They’ll also be more likely to subscribe, share and recommend your blog!
You can also read: Content marketing Tools that every Blogger needs
- Use Your Logo For Recognition
Logos are a great way to showcase your creative side. Once you have the perfect logo, include it on your site and in your promotion on social media. Along with the other tips, people will recognize the logo and know that on the other side of the click is an awesome blog!
9 Creative Marketing Strategies you can't live without as a Blogger #Contentmarketing #Bloggingtips Share on XStarting a blog can be time-consuming and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be!
Creative marketing isn’t complicated, but it will take some effort. You can learn a lot about creative marketing just by studying successful internet marketing campaigns. Check out other blogs within your niche to see how they have used creative marketing. Creative marketing tactics can be utilized in almost every aspect of blogging from website design to search engine optimization strategies and their social media content. I hope you can use this information to inspire some marketing creativity soon!
About the Author:
Steph is a former journalist from Canada. She is currently studying social media marketing and blogs about everything from blog branding, health, wellness, sleep and beauty! For a slice of Steph’s Social Pie, check out her blogs:
Follow Steph’s Social Pie
Comments
68 responses to “9 Creative Marketing Strategies you can’t live without as a Blogger”
You’re totally right! I recently had a mobile speed problem with my site. I hired someone from fiverr and fixed the problem. Didn’t cost too much either!
Hi Eva, nowadays most people spend many hours on phones, hence it is important to target them by optimizing your site for mobile devices.
Great tips! Sometimes the obvious isn’t always obvious. It’s good to see what others use and find important!
Hi Barbara, I appreciate your feedback.
Great reminders! I always forget the national days until it’s too late. I’ve always wanted to learn how to make memes!
Hi Cynthia, glad that this post offered you some new ideas for content marketing. Thanks for dropping by.
These are all great base tips for everyone…thanks for sharing
Welcome!
Great tips!
Love these ideas and so great that they can be used across different facets of marketing!
Hi, I appreciate your feedback!
Great tips, thank you! I didn’t think of using my own logo!
Hi, I appreciate your feedback.
Using Creative Marketing tips has given me so much information on how I want to boost my articles. Thank you for all the great strategies.
I appreciate. You are welcome.
These are incredible tips! I learned so much, Thank you so much for sharing them!
I appreciate your visit.
This is great!
Thanks for the tips
Wow very effective tips thanks for sharing.
So inspiring. Marketing doesn’t happen by itself..
John, I am in so much agreement with all your tips. Just having my logo alone has created alot of added traffic to everything I do. Thanks for sharing such great content!
Hi Elizabeth, I appreciate taking time to comment on this article.
Great recommendations and reminders to check the days for celebration days and holidays too. I enjoyed learning and reading this post. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcomed!
I love these tips, very helpful. I personally use memes on social media because blogging is not all about information and being serious. I believe it’s about being light-hearted and relatable, too!
Hi Corinne, happy to learn that you are already implementing some of these creative marketing strategies. Thanks for visiting.
On Point 🙂 Being a blogger can I relate to all the points. Esp. if you are blogging for your career, it is important to focus on it like its your business. Loved your curation 🙂
Hi Niharika, I appreciate your feedback.
Great list. I was drawn to number 4 in particular and the distinction between solving problems and making mistakes. Yes, companies should move quickly to remedy mistakes they make along the way, but also sometimes, solving a problem or barrier that’s standing in the way can unlock a number of creative marketing opportunities that were hard to see at first.
Hi, I appreciate your feedback.
Some smart ideas. Thank you
You are welcomed!
The meme strategy is so fun and smart! I never thought about it
Hey Lara, thanks very much!
Great, practical ideas and strategies. Thanks so much..
I appreciate your feedback.
Wow, I found this to be really helpful, I will make sure I am connecting with my audience and creating much more interesting content! Thank you x
http://ringswithstyle.com/
True!
Another great post – thank you for the reminder of all the ways to get more traction!
Hi Beth, you are one of my loyal audience. Thanks very much for your feedback.
These are some great ideas. While I do my best to follow a few of these, there are a few I hadn’t thought about before so thanks for bringing them to my attention!
I appreciate your feedback Kristin.
I am still learning, and this is very helpful, thank you!
You are welcomed Finlay.
Too often in the past when a problem arose on my blog I would just ignore it because I didn’t know how to fix it. That wasn’t fair to my readers, and it certainly wasn’t encouraging them to come back. I finally stopped being scared and learned to dive right in. I did totally break my blog one day but was able to get 99% of it back because my host had a relatively recent backup still on their servers. Now I have daily backups in case I mess anything up too bad!
True! learning simple things like backups and updating plugins enables you take control of the maintenance of your blog without having to worry about calling technical support for simple tasks. Thanks for visiting Diane!
A great post and it was well written, which I did learn alot from it. thank for sharing it
Hey Laura, you are most welcomed.
Great ideas. It’s so important to be creative to keep your opportunities open. I have been guilty of doing the same thing too often without results and being far down the road before I realize–it’s time to try something new!
Thanks Rachel for reading and taking time to comment on this post!
[…] 9 Creative Marketing Strategies You Can’t Live Without as a Blogger […]
Congratulations John! You won the Inspire Me Monday Linky Party and will be featured tomorrow.
Janice
Glad to learn that, thanks Janice, looking forward to the next linky party!
Glad to learn that! Thanks Janice, looking forward to the next linky party.
Hi Janice, Glad to learn that, thanks, looking forward to the next linky party.
Thanks Janice, glad to learn that! looking forward to the today’s Party!
I am always looking for new ideas to promote my blog and there are a few ideas I hadn’t thought of. Thanks!
You are welcomed Tamara!
This is a great post. I didnt think about doing national days aside from like Christmas or Valentines day.
Hi, am glad you found this helpful post! Thanks
These are super helpful. I would love to create a meme that goes viral!
Thanks for reading!
As a new blogger (and I’m sure it will never end) I’m constantly looking for ways to improve and have the best blog. Thank you for your helpful tips!!! 🙂
You are welcomed!
As a brand new blogger this is great! Will be taking this advice on board
Glad to learn that you found this post helpful. Thanks
Great Tips here. I really need to get my logo out there more I think.
Hi Kimmy, yes having a logo, is one way of branding your business, and enables your audience to easily identify your site.