It’s not always easy to get your content to stand out in the sea of information out there these days, but it can be done. Take the time to understand your ideal construction clients’ concerns and interests, give them what they’re looking for, and you’ll have no trouble holding their attention.
Focus on Their Interests
The first step in earning your audience’s attention is to focus on the topics they care about most. If your target clients are hungry to learn about converting old warehouses into modern office buildings, they’ll happily pay attention to your blog posts on renewing facades and retrofitting modern technology. If warehouse conversion isn’t their thing, though, they’ll ignore that content no matter how good it is.
Even if you’re fairly certain you know what your prospects want, continual research helps you spot shifting trends and topics you might have overlooked. What topics do your prospects and clients often ask about? Which articles and blog posts on your site are most popular? What kinds of social media posts in your field get the most attention? A little old-fashion keyword research can help you spot in-demand topics, too.
Offer Real Benefits
Long gone are the days when you could dash off a cursory, keyword-laden blog post and expect it to bring in leads. Today’s readers won’t stick around for content that doesn’t genuinely benefit them. The complexities of the construction industry make for an especially demanding audience. Your potential clients need help understanding popular construction features, modern building materials, and ever-evolving building codes.
If your content answers their questions, solves their problems or gives them valuable new knowledge, your audience will pay attention and keep coming back to learn more. Cover topics in depth and include hard data, well-sourced facts, and visual aids such as diagrams and graphs. Offer your personal, experience-based insights readers can’t get elsewhere. Share your opinions and humor, too. Your true personality will hold your audience’s attention better than a bland corporate voice.
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