Whether you’re a chiropractor, own a SaaS company, or run a law firm, B2B and B2C companies vary widely in their business models. Yet, the things they have in common are the desire to generate leads and drive business growth.

Though achieving these goals through marketing can be time-consuming, this article will present the top growth methods for successful marketing execution. Here you will learn how to accomplish three ways to help you become a better marketer:

• Create multifaceted content
• Build customer relationships
• Adapt to new tools

Plus, you’ll know how to implement each method by utilizing the top tactics below. Here are the top three approaches you should consider implementing today.

Creating Multifaceted Content

Content marketing isn’t just for B2C brands. B2B companies are also making a significant jump in this marketing realm by creating a strategic content marketing strategy.

Yet, when it comes to helping entrepreneurs become better marketers, they must focus on creating content for more than one channel. This approach uses well-rounded subject matter to attract new leads and convert prospects by focusing on audience pain points in different areas of the internet.

Here are a few tips to help you implement a multifaceted content strategy.

1. Create Buyer Personas

When developing different content, understanding who the content is reaching is important. You should have a clearly defined audience, known as a buyer persona. 

A buyer persona gives you a picture of an ideal customer. The details of a buyer persona include demographics such as age, income, location, etc. In addition, you should describe the buyer’s personality, interests, goals, wants, and needs. 

2. Align Content to the Sales Funnel

Once you create your buyer personas, you can add an extra layer to your content marketing strategy by mapping the buyer’s journey. In essence, it helps to create “evergreen” content that addresses customer issues at each stage of the sales funnel.

A sales funnel’s purpose is to nurture the prospects at each stage, helping them move closer to sales. The process works like this:

• Awareness: This is the top of the funnel where prospects are looking for information to help them articulate their problem. Content at this stage should focus on the buyer’s pain points rather than the product or service. Examples include informative blogs, ebooks, guides, infographics, etc.
• Consideration: The buyer at this stage understands their problem and is now ready to find solutions. Consider creating content focusing on specific solutions to solve the buyer’s problem. Examples include webinars, product features, and comparison blogs.
• Decision: The buyer is ready to compile a list of solutions. You can create brand-specific content at this point, focusing on the benefits of your company’s offerings. Examples include case studies, reviews, and demos.

3. Measure Return on Investment

Once you start creating content to maximize traffic and convert leads, you must understand the results of your content marketing campaigns by analyzing data. Based on your goals and timelines, consider using metrics to measure your results, including:

• Total leads such as email subscribers, purchases, and free-trial sign-ups.
• Total impressions from Google Analytics.
• Traffic from the content you publish.
• Changes in bounce rates.

Once you analyze your results, you can use this information to maximize future content marketing strategies for success.

Establish Customer Relationships

One method of helping entrepreneurs become better marketers is forming organic relationships with customers. Customers are savvier than ever and don’t want you to bombard them with sales pitches or advertisements. 

Instead, they prefer to get to know you first. That way, you understand them better and can create products that cater to their needs. One way you can start building customer relationships is through social media.

You can use social media to post customer reviews or user-generated content to attract new buyers and increase your customer base. Engaging prospects and providing valuable content your customers find share-worthy across various platforms is also useful. Additionally, you can gain regular feedback and distribute content that fosters engagement and drives website traffic.

Here are some tips to help you get started on social media and form relationships.

1. Choose the Right Platforms

Not all social networking sites were created equal. That’s why it’s important to consider which platforms you’ll use for your business carefully. The best way to decide is to look at your target audience’s demographics and determine where they spend their time on social media. 

B2B businesses mostly rely on LinkedIn or Facebook to reach their target audience. For example, a broker might be interested in connecting with users to gain qualified leads for buyers interested in purchasing a home. Meanwhile, B2C companies might use Instagram or TikTok to engage users since their target audiences are mainly on these platforms. 

2. Think Creatively

Avoid being afraid to create fun content. Social media is a place to develop personal connections. So whether you’re a B2B or B2B brand, it’s important to show the human who’s behind the other side of that screen. 

Consider putting yourself in your audience’s shoes and what they might find interesting. How can you mix intriguing and easy information for your audience to consume? 

Making an additional effort like this can help you connect with your audience and stand out from the competition.

Adapt to New Tools

Marketing is constantly evolving. There will always be new trends and directions to explore. While it’s not necessary to master all things at once, you can still become a specialist in an area or possess multiple technologies.

One example is discovering how to make video content for marketing.

Video content is one of the most powerful tools for marketing today. Hubspot Blog Research found that 88% of B2B and B2C brands have an entire team dedicated to creating video content. 

Yet, why is video such a staple of marketing? It helps raise brand awareness, increase revenue and advertise products. 

If you’re considering going in a new direction with video, here are some tips to help you get started.

1. Focus on Stories Instead of Sales

If you want more people to watch your videos, create value for them instead of focusing on your brand. The best video content shares stories that connect with the viewer’s emotions. 

For example, suppose you’re a doctor specializing in sports medicine. In that case, you could tell a story about how your business changes clients’ lives. Essentially, you can develop a story about how you’re making a difference in your community. 

2. Be Strategic in the First Few Seconds

Attention spans are short these days. Therefore, a successful video provides clarity and gives viewers confidence that what they’re watching is worth their time.

Consider grabbing attention with a hook, such as a quick preview of what’s coming in the video. You can also attract more viewers by creating a high-quality thumbnail. The best thumbnails are clear and begin to tell viewers what they’ll gain from watching your content.

3. Create a Call to Action

Always include a call to action that aligns with your marketing goals. Do you want them to visit your website or share the video on social media? 

You can easily instruct your viewers to take action by asking them in the video through someone speaking or using text.

Either way, adding a call to action is easy and can create results you wouldn’t have without one.

Use These Top Methods to Become a Better Marketer

You can ultimately reach your business goals using these methods to become a better marketer. Without these strategies, you won’t be able to collectively produce results such as obtaining leads, increasing revenue, and scaling your business growth.

The marketing space is crowded. Therefore, these tactics will allow you to distinguish yourself from those with similar offerings.

What other methods can you share that have helped you to become a better marketer?

Eleanor Hecks is the founder and managing editor of Designerly Magazine.

She’s also a web design consultant with a focus on customer experience and

user interface. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and dogs, Bear and

Lucy. Connect with her about marketing, design, and/or tea on LinkedIn!