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This article is from our\u00a0Agency Growth Handbook<\/a>\u2014a collection of guides created to help local SEO agencies grow and succeed. It is chapter one of \u2018Part Two: Processes and Workflows’.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The world of content marketing is changing at what feels like the speed of light. When you think you have figured out how to scale your content needs, a new AI tool or Google algorithm update arrives to throw a wrench in your workflow. While that’s one of the many things that makes our field exciting and dynamic, it continues to show us we’re not just writing for humans; we’re also navigating Google’s algorithms and adapting to AI advancements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Content marketing is a key part of a digital agency\u2019s offering. This guide is designed to help you balance the constant changes while scaling your content output. It’s also valuable for in-house marketers managing content to help promote multiple locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

From dominating local search results to <\/span>crafting content that deeply connects with your audience<\/span><\/a>, this guide provides resources for scaling up content production without compromising quality. It offers insights that can help you evaluate agency performance, set realistic expectations, and understand what high-quality, localized content looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to improve your content strategy and drive business growth? Let’s begin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Setting Up Effective Content Workflows and Processes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Creating content consistently and at scale is a challenge, especially for busy marketing teams, no matter how big or small your clients\u2014or their budgets\u2014are. As an agency with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflows, you should already have some content processes ironed out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we explore how to improve your workflows and processes, we recommend reviewing your content processes regularly to ensure we’re efficient in delivering quality content. Think of these tips below as a review of your processes. Consider each one and ask yourself: Does our current process, or the process we hope to build, account for this step in the content workflow?<\/span><\/p>\n

Defining Clear Objectives and Goals for Content<\/span><\/h3>\n

Clear goals keep content projects on track. <\/span>SMART goals<\/span><\/a> (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) give you a solid plan to follow. They help you focus your efforts and see if you’re making progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, a SMART goal might be to increase organic traffic to a client’s website by 20% over six months by publishing three optimized blog posts weekly. Here’s how to break this down:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Specific<\/strong><\/td>\nDefine the exact outcome you want. Example: Increase organic traffic by 20%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Measurable<\/strong><\/td>\nDetermine how you will measure success. Example: Use Google Analytics to track traffic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Achievable<\/strong><\/td>\nEnsure the goal is realistic. For example, a 20% increase is ambitious but possible based on past performance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Relevant<\/strong><\/td>\nAlign the goal with broader business objectives. Example: Increasing traffic supports the goal of higher online sales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time-bound<\/<\/td>\nSet a deadline. Example: Achieve this increase within six months.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Aligning content objectives with broader client goals ensures that every piece of content contributes to our client’s overall growth strategy. This might involve increasing brand awareness, generating leads, or improving customer retention.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, suppose a client aims to enhance their presence in a specific area. In that case, content objectives include creating location-specific landing pages and blog posts highlighting local events and culture. Here’s how to implement this:<\/span><\/p>\n