Content Head
Content Head is a podcast for B2B marketing professionals on small teams, or at early-stage startups, who want to learn how to create a foundation of world-class content for their organizations. In each episode, Joe Michalowski shares his own experiences as a solo content marketer and pinpoints what it takes to get more done with less. Joe discusses bite-sized topics and provides both tactical and strategic ways to approach your own content strategy. Ultimately, the lessons learned will help you understand how to prioritize and optimize your team's investments in content.
Content Head
Will Searchers Ever Be Satisfied?
In this episode of Content Head, host Joe Michalowski dives into the nuances of B2B content and SEO. He begins by discussing research from Nigel Stevens and John Collins, highlighting the importance of Google as a primary information source in the software buying process. Joe questions the notion of 'satisfied searchers' and points out a startling indifference towards content on company websites.
Joe then critiques the trend of AI-powered SEO tools in content creation, sharing a case study of a competitor who boosted traffic through systematic content but failed to engage meaningfully with their audience. He emphasizes the gap between satisfying search intent and truly meeting the needs of potential B2B clients, suggesting that content must offer value beyond basic information.
Concluding, Joe advocates for a blend of SEO savvy and thought leadership in content strategies. He stresses the need for unique insights and varied content formats to build brand affinity and make readers the heroes of their own stories.