Every digital marketer understands that publishing articles or blog posts on your website is an excellent way to create content for your SEO strategy and build awareness. On top of that, you also get to connect to your audience on a deeper level.
However, many marketers focus on publishing seasonal content or articles on trending topics, which can drive traffic, but only for a limited time.
According to HubSpot’s State of Marketing Trends Report (2022), 83% of marketers say it’s better to focus on quality rather than quantity of content, even if it means publishing fewer blog posts.
But if your content depends on trending topics, how can you create quality content that lasts? Enter evergreen content.
First, let’s be honest; creating evergreen content isn’t a walk in the park. Many marketers have tried creating this type of content on their websites but can’t seem to get the results they need.
So how do you create something that doesn’t age?
In this article, I’ll discuss what evergreen content is, why it is important to have one, and how you can create one that will give you lasting results.
Let’s get started.
Evergreen Content Explained
I’m pretty sure many of you have heard this term many times already, and some of you might have an idea of what it is.
But for those still unfamiliar with it, evergreen content is search engine-optimized content that is relevant all year round and can stay fresh over an even longer period. Some may argue that any content is sustainable, given that it remains published once you upload it to your site.
But evergreen content isn’t just any other content. It continues to be of interest to your target audience even after its publication date, attracting more visitors over time.
The topics used in evergreen content are those that many users will search for at any time of the year, making it an excellent strategy for SEO and content marketing.
This type of content comes in many shapes and sizes. Depending on your products or services, evergreen formats can range from listicles, how-to guides, tips, reviews, and videos. Something to note is that producing these formats doesn’t automatically make your content evergreen.
The main ingredient to making evergreen content is the topic, which should stand the test of time.
To understand this better, let’s look at seasonal content. This type of content contains topics tied to a specific time of the year, a trending item, or even in the news or social media. The hype on these topics usually dies down once enough time is passed.
For instance, marketers often produce content for various holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Content around these times can often generate traffic, but once the holiday is over, it’s unlikely that level of traffic will continue.
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