51 Free Content Marketing Tools Dogeared Digital Recommended in 2023

In 2023, Dogeared Digital has been your trusty companion in the constantly evolving world of digital marketing. This year has seen a lot of changes, with new innovations in the field popping up every single day. We’ve kept our finger on the pulse of all the best free tools that help you reach your full […]

OKRs vs KPIs: When to Use Each to Drive Content Marketing Success

With companies producing more content than ever, you need to know what makes you stand out and brings you closer to your goals. While the simple act of creating more posts and guides benefits your brand’s visibility, it takes a little digging to know what’s truly working. This is where frameworks like Objectives and Key […]

Evergreen Content: A Framework for Building Content that Lasts

Remember that old blog post still driving conversions? It’s no accident. While most content fades quickly, “evergreen” content continually attracts readers and leads for years thanks to its lasting value. The secret to content that stands the test of time isn’t luck or magic – it’s strategy that, when implemented properly, pays dividends. In this […]

How to Use Content Mapping to Overcome Conversion Speedbumps

It can be disheartening to launch content promoting a new offering, only to find sign-ups trickling in but sales staying stagnant. Where is it going wrong? Well, this sales-crushing disconnect can typically be chalked up to ineffectively leading prospects across the entire buying journey. While awareness-building content grasps attention, it neglects specifics needed for consideration […]

The Fab Four of Email Marketing + 5 Tools to do it Right

Email marketing remains a powerful tool in a marketer’s arsenal, yielding an impressive average return of $36 for every $1 spent. Its effectiveness extends beyond sheer ROI, offering a versatile platform to reach and engage audiences meaningfully. From targeted campaigns to personalized newsletters, email marketing adapts to a range of strategies, solidifying its role as […]

Climbing the Content Ladder: A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing a Messaging Hierarchy

Have you ever scrolled through a brand’s website or social media and noticed a disconnect? The blogs talk about one thing, the emails another, and the Instagram graphics something else entirely. The disjointedness probably left you with one overwhelming question: Huh? This kind of fragmentation is an unfortunate reality of brands without a solid messaging […]

Get Your Kit Together: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Content Style Guidelines

Think of your aspirational brand account. Are they funny like Wendy’s? Daring like Liquid Death? Sleek like Rolls Royce? Whoever they are, you can probably recognize their tone from a mile away. So what if one day you found a Rolls Royce post littered with emojis and internet slang? Or suddenly Wendy’s is posting nothing […]

How to capitalize on cultural moments in your content marketing

Halloween is my all time favorite holiday. Frankly, I love everything about it. I love the festivities. I love the eye candy of colors and costumes. I love cheering on everyone’s creativity. I love the spookiness of it. I love bringing the darker things in life to light and celebrating them. I also love integrating […]

13 Content marketing stats to get your wheels spinning

With the ever-growing market accessible online, B2B buyers are overwhelmed with choice. Standing out takes more than product specs and pricing sheets. B2B marketers can’t expect to stand out from the competition and engage their target audience with cookie-cutter content. Modern B2B consumers expect tailored, industry-specific content that speaks directly to their pain points. But […]

10 Gamification Strategies to Level Up Your Content Marketing

What if your next marketing campaign felt more like an engaging game than a broadcasted message? Gamification applies game mechanics like points, status, challenges and rewards to drive deeper engagement. Though often associated with badges and leaderboards, gamification empowers brands to transform mundane activities into captivating experiences that satisfy intrinsic human motivations. Integrating creative game […]

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