100+ Tips, Facts and Statistics on Content Writing


Tips for Effective Content Writing:

  1. Know your audience: Understanding your target audience is fundamental to creating content that resonates with them.
  2. Craft compelling headlines: A captivating headline can significantly impact the click-through rate and engagement of your content.
  3. Start with a hook: Grab your reader’s attention from the outset with a strong opening.
  4. Create valuable content: Provide information, solve problems, or entertain your audience to ensure your content adds value.
  5. Be concise: Avoid unnecessary words and get straight to the point to keep your audience engaged.
  6. Use active voice: Active voice adds clarity and energy to your writing.
  7. Tell a story: Narratives make your content more relatable and memorable.
  8. Use visuals: Incorporate images, infographics, and videos to enhance the visual appeal of your content.
  9. Optimize for SEO: Understand and implement basic SEO principles to improve your content’s visibility on search engines.
  10. Conduct keyword research: Identify relevant keywords to boost your content’s search engine ranking.
  11. Prioritize readability: Choose an easily readable font and format your content for optimal comprehension.
  12. Proofread thoroughly: Errors can undermine your credibility, so proofread your content carefully before publishing.
  13. Test different formats: Experiment with various content formats like lists, infographics, and how-to guides to see what resonates best with your audience.
  14. Develop a unique voice: Cultivate a distinctive writing style that sets your content apart from others.
  15. Stay updated on industry trends: Be aware of the latest developments in your field to produce timely and relevant content.

Facts and Statistics on Content Writing:

  1. According to HubSpot, companies that blog receive 97% more links to their website.
  2. Content with relevant images receives 94% more views than content without visuals (Source: QuickSprout).
  3. The average attention span for online readers is around 8 seconds (Microsoft Research).
  4. According to Backlinko, the first result on Google receives an average click-through rate of 31.7%.
  5. Infographics are liked and shared on social media three times more than other types of content (Mass Planner).
  6. Approximately 70% of consumers prefer getting to know a company through articles rather than advertisements (Content Marketing Institute).
  7. According to SEMrush, long-form content (3,000+ words) gets 3 times more traffic, 4 times more shares, and 3.5 times more backlinks than shorter articles.
  8. A study by Nielsen Norman Group found that users read only about 20% of the text on an average web page.
  9. 59% of consumers say that poorly designed content would make them stop engaging with a website (Adobe).
  10. 72% of marketers agree that relevant content creation is the most effective SEO tactic (Ascend2).
  11. According to Content Marketing Institute, 91% of B2B marketers use content marketing to reach their customers.
  12. The ideal blog post length for SEO is between 1,500 and 2,500 words (HubSpot).
  13. 68% of consumers prefer to learn about a new product or service through content rather than traditional advertising (Demand Gen Report).
  14. Video content is expected to make up 82% of all internet traffic by 2022 (Cisco).
  15. 77% of internet users read blogs (Impact Plus).
  16. According to a study by Statista, the global content marketing industry is projected to be worth $412.88 billion by 2021.
  17. Personalized content improves engagement rates by 42% (MarketingProfs).
  18. Content marketing costs 62% less than traditional marketing and generates about 3 times as many leads (Demand Metric).
  19. 94% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn as part of their content strategy (Content Marketing Institute).
  20. 82% of marketers report that SEO effectiveness is increasing (MarketDive).
  21. 53% of marketers prioritize creating visual content (Social Media Examiner).
  22. According to a survey by Social Media Today, 60% of marketers create at least one piece of content each day.
  23. 47% of buyers view 3-5 pieces of content before engaging with a sales representative (Demand Gen Report).
  24. 73% of B2B marketers publish case studies as part of their content marketing strategy (Content Marketing Institute).
  25. Email newsletters containing personalized content have a 29% higher open rate (HubSpot).
  26. 72% of marketers believe that content marketing increases engagement (Content Marketing Institute).
  27. 84% of people expect brands to create content that entertains, tells stories, provides solutions, and creates experiences (Meaningful Brands).
  28. According to Curata, content marketing leaders experience 7.8 times more site traffic than non-leaders.
  29. Brands that create 15 blog posts per month average 1,200 new leads per month (HubSpot).
  30. 71% of B2B buyers read blog content during their buyer journey (Demand Gen Report).
  31. According to Edison Research, 80% of Americans age 12 and older listen to online audio weekly.
  32. The average blog post takes 3 hours and 57 minutes to write (Orbit Media).
  33. Content marketing generates 3 times as many leads as outbound marketing and costs 62% less (Content Marketing Institute).
  34. 76% of B2C marketers use content marketing strategies (Content Marketing Institute).
  35. The human brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text (3M Corporation).
  36. 61% of consumers are more likely to buy from companies that create custom content (DragonSearch).
  37. Content marketing conversion rates are 6 times higher than other methods (ABG Essentials).
  38. 74% of marketers say that targeted personalization increases customer engagement (eConsultancy).
  39. According to Copyblogger, 8 out of 10 people will read a headline, but only 2 out of 10 will read the rest of the content.
  40. 78% of consumers prefer getting to know a company through articles rather than ads (McMurry/TMG).
  41. According to a survey by Adobe, 38% of people will stop engaging with a website if the content is unattractive in its layout or imagery.
  42. 86% of buyers express a preference for content that comes from industry thought leaders (Demand Gen Report).
  43. 66% of marketers rate visuals as important to their marketing strategy (Social Media Examiner).
  44. 81% of marketers found that increasing their blog content directly led to an increase in traffic (HubSpot).
  45. According to Content Marketing Institute, 86% of B2C marketers use content marketing.
  46. 62% of B2B marketers rate video as an effective content marketing tactic (Content Marketing Institute).
  47. 80% of internet users recall watching a video ad in the past month (HubSpot).
  48. Content marketing costs 62% less than traditional marketing and generates about 3 times as many leads (Content Marketing Institute).
  49. According to CMI, 70% of B2B marketers are creating more content than they did a year ago.
  50. 73% of organizations have someone in place to oversee their content strategy (Content Marketing Institute).
  51. According to a study by Curata, 90% of marketers now use content marketing.
  52. 76% of B2C marketers use content marketing (Content Marketing Institute).
  53. 72% of marketers worldwide said relevant content creation was the most effective SEO tactic (Ascend2).
  54. The average blog post is now 1,236 words long (Orbit Media).
  55. 77% of internet users read blogs (Impact Plus).
  56. According to HubSpot, the most common time spent on writing a blog post is between 1-2 hours.
  57. 69% of marketers prioritize creating more engaging content (Content Marketing Institute).
  58. 55% of B2B marketers prioritize creating visual content (Content Marketing Institute).
  59. According to eMarketer, 60% of marketers create at least one piece of content each day.
  60. 72% of marketers say that content marketing increases engagement (Content Marketing Institute).
  61. 55% of marketers say blog content creation is their top inbound marketing priority (HubSpot).
  62. According to a study by Curata, 76% of marketers plan to increase their content marketing investment.
  63. The top 3 content marketing tactics are blogging (65%), social media (64%), and case studies (64%) (LinkedIn Technology Marketing Community).
  64. According to a study by Altimeter, only 42% of companies have a content strategy in place.
  65. 78% of CMOs believe that content is the future of marketing (Demand Metric).
  66. According to CMI, 62% of companies outsource their content marketing.
  67. 80% of internet users interact with both social media sites and blogs (Demand Metric).
  68. Content marketing costs 62% less than outbound marketing and generates 3 times as many leads (Content Marketing Institute).
  69. According to a survey by Aberdeen, 71% of companies have a content strategy.
  70. 61% of consumers are more likely to buy from companies that create custom content (DragonSearch).
  71. The most popular content marketing goals are brand awareness (79%), lead generation (71%), and engagement (67%) (Content Marketing Institute).
  72. According to HubSpot, companies that published 16+ blog posts per month got almost 3.5 times more traffic than companies that published 0-4 monthly posts.
  73. 76% of B2B marketers use content marketing strategies (Content Marketing Institute).
  74. According to HubSpot, companies with 401 to 1000 pages of content get 6 times more leads than those with 51 to 100 pages.
  75. 72% of marketers say relevant content creation is the most effective SEO tactic (Ascend2).
  76. 77% of internet users read blogs (Impact Plus).
  77. 88% of B2B marketers use content marketing as part of their marketing strategy (Content Marketing Institute).
  78. According to Demand Metric, content marketing generates 3 times as many leads as traditional marketing per dollar spent.
  79. 82% of consumers feel more positive about a company after reading custom content (Demand Metric).
  80. According to a study by Curata, 74% of companies indicate content marketing is increasing their marketing teams’ lead quality and quantity.
  81. The top 3 goals of content marketing are lead generation (85%), sales (84%), and lead nurturing (78%) (Content Marketing Institute).
  82. 69% of marketers say their organization’s content marketing is moderately to extremely successful (Content Marketing Institute).
  83. According to HubSpot, companies that blog receive 55% more website visitors than those that don’t.
  84. 78% of CMOs believe that content is the future of marketing (Demand Metric).
  85. 70% of marketers are actively investing in content marketing (Forrester).
  1. Content with relevant images receives 94% more views than content without visuals (QuickSprout).
  2. 55% of marketers say blog content creation is their top inbound marketing priority (HubSpot).
  3. 60% of marketers create at least one piece of content each day (Social Media Today).
  4. 72% of marketers say relevant content creation is the most effective SEO tactic (Ascend2).
  5. According to Content Marketing Institute, 91% of B2B marketers use content marketing to reach their customers.
  6. The average time spent writing a blog post is between 1-2 hours (HubSpot).
  7. 53% of marketers prioritize creating visual content (Social Media Examiner).
  8. Video content is expected to make up 82% of all internet traffic by 2022 (Cisco).
  9. 59% of consumers say that poorly designed content would make them stop engaging with a website (Adobe).
  10. According to eMarketer, only 42% of companies have a content strategy in place.
  11. 69% of marketers say their organization’s content marketing is moderately to extremely successful (Content Marketing Institute).
  12. According to HubSpot, companies with 401 to 1000 pages of content get 6 times more leads than those with 51 to 100 pages.
  13. 72% of B2B marketers publish case studies as part of their content marketing strategy (Content Marketing Institute).
  14. 80% of internet users recall watching a video ad in the past month (HubSpot).
  15. Brands that create 15 blog posts per month average 1,200 new leads per month (HubSpot).


Atchaya Jayabal

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