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Dominate your market with expert strategies and local SEO insights.","datePublished":"2023-11-16","dateModified":"2023-11-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/author\/simon\/#Person","name":"Simon Lown","url":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/author\/simon\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f1705ad2ec48f57571e81eebe20897c6a4be4dcb65370939b8996e7b67247a3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f1705ad2ec48f57571e81eebe20897c6a4be4dcb65370939b8996e7b67247a3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Person","name":"Property Leads Accelerator","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Property-Leads-Accelerator-LOGO-2-95x60-Gray-BG.png","url":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Property-Leads-Accelerator-LOGO-2-95x60-Gray-BG.png","width":95,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Build-a-content-goldmine.png","url":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Build-a-content-goldmine.png","height":630,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/the-secrets-to-building-a-content-goldmine\/","commentCount":"2","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/the-secrets-to-building-a-content-goldmine\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2023-11-29 10:51:52","description":"Thanks, Sam. You'll get no argument from me about that. \ud83d\ude0f","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Simon Lown","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/the-secrets-to-building-a-content-goldmine\/#Comment2","dateCreated":"2023-11-29 07:33:11","description":"Great blog post - content strategy is so important","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sam","url":""}}],"about":["Branding","Creative","Marketing","SEO","Video"],"wordCount":3338,"articleBody":"Today, we have a goldmine of information at our fingertips, but you are mining for property leads like it\u2019s the 1990\u2019s? Most people reading this article almost certainly aren\u2019t taking full advantage of the technological marvel known as the internet. I want to fix that by teaching you the secrets to building a content goldmine.Despite the post\u2019s title, \u201cHow to Build a Content Goldmine\u201d, this will not be a step-by-step guide.Why?Because it would be so long that it could be published as a book.How do I know?Well, I did just that. My new book, Automated Property Leads Forever, is over 300 pages, around 74,000 words, and a 5-hour read time. I will go out on a limb and say that\u2019s probably overkill for a blog post.Instead, I will cover the outline of what is covered in my book and give you an overview of what is needed to stand out as a property expert who can be considered the go-to expert in their area.What is Content Marketing? What role does it play in the property lead generation space?Before I start on how to build a content goldmine, I want to ensure you\u2019re in no doubt as to the reason you should. You can also check out \u201cWhy Do I Need A Content Goldmine\u201d for more details.In the vibrant, competitive landscape of the UK\u2019s property market, standing out isn\u2019t just an option; it\u2019s a necessity. Gone are the days when a simple advert in the local paper could net you heaps of inquiries and bookings. In this digital age, content marketing is the new frontier.Just imagine, instead of you chasing after leads with dozens of paid ads that have limited effectiveness, how about they come to you? Sounds magical, right? Well, that\u2019s the power of top-notch content! It makes your brand irresistible, positioning you as an industry authority and here\u2019s the kicker: it\u2019s like a magnet for those ever-elusive leads.We\u2019re talking blogs that educate, videos that captivate, and social media posts that go viral. When you offer value, you don\u2019t just get leads; you get raving fans! And There’s MorePlus, let\u2019s not forget that the UK property market has unique quirks and local flavours up and down the country. Local SEO, geo-targeted content, and understanding the British homebuyer\u2019s psyche are just the cherries on top of this property sundae. So, with a bespoke content strategy designed for your local market, you\u2019re not just competing; you\u2019re dominating!So what\u2019s inside this treasure chest of a guide, you ask? We\u2019ve got the nuggets that make up the gold bars \u2013 actionable strategies and insights you can immediately implement. Whether you\u2019re a rookie still trying to figure out your target audience or a seasoned pro looking to fine-tune your SEO strategy, this guide has got you covered.The end result? A foolproof blueprint that leads you to a land where your inbox is full of inquiries, your phone is buzzing with booking requests, and your content is shared far and wide across the digital kingdom. You\u2019re about to dig into a content goldmine that will transform your property business into the go-to hub for homebuyers and renters alike!The Undeniable Link Between High-Quality Content and Increased BookingsConsumer trust\u2014the Holy Grail of any business venture!But how do you transform casual browsers into devoted followers who will entrust you with one of their life\u2019s most significant decisions\u2014choosing a property?The answer is as golden as our theme today: Stellar Content Quality!Picture this: You\u2019re browsing through two property websites. One has pixelated images, short and uninspiring property descriptions, and a blog filled with generic, rehashed tips like \u201cWhy You Should Buy a Home.\u201d Yawn!The other bursts onto your screen with crystal-clear images, captivating virtual tours, and blogs that answer your burning questions like, \u201cWhat\u2019s the Secret to Deciphering Leasehold vs. Freehold in the UK?\u201d Which one would you trust to guide you through the labyrinth of property ownership?If you\u2019re anything like me and probably 90% of eligible home buyers, it\u2019s a no-brainer, right?When your content dazzles with quality, you\u2019re not just informing but building a skyscraper of credibility. Each well-researched blog post lays another brick, each engaging video installs a new window, and every insightful infographic paints the walls, all contributing to a towering monument of trust. When people see that you\u2019ve invested time and effort into providing value, they naturally infer that the same standard of excellence will apply to all areas of your business. How you do anything is how you do everything.Martha BeckThis isn\u2019t just marketing mumbo jumbo; it\u2019s backed by psychology! The \u2018Halo Effect\u2019\u2014yes, it\u2019s a real thing\u2014suggests that our impression of one aspect of something can influence our view of the whole.So, when consumers are impressed by the quality of your content, this positive halo radiates to your entire brand. In layman\u2019s terms? High-quality, expert content makes you look like a total rockstar in the property world!So, don\u2019t skimp on quality! Think of each piece of content as a golden nugget that adds weight to your brand\u2019s trust scale. Keep piling those nuggets on; soon, you\u2019ll see a shift. A shift from indifference to interest, scepticism to confidence, and just browsing to hitting that \u2018Contact Us\u2019 or \u2018Free Valuation\u2019 button with giddy enthusiasm.Yes, friends, in the world of property lead generation, content quality isn\u2019t just king; it\u2019s the crown jewels that turn you into the trusted monarch of your local property domain!Why Your Competitors are Getting Ahead (Hint: It\u2019s Their Content Strategy!)While many property professionals have yet to grasp this strategy, not everyone is lagging behind.While obsessing over what your competitors are doing could be unhealthy, ignoring everything they do would be a huge mistake.What the Leaders in the Property Industry Are Doing RightEver wonder why some property pros are just killing it online while others struggle to keep their heads above water? It\u2019s like they\u2019ve got the Midas touch, turning every digital interaction into a golden lead! So, what\u2019s their secret sauce? Spoiler alert: It\u2019s not luck; it\u2019s exceptional content strategy!These trailblazers aren\u2019t just pushing out content for content\u2019s sake but crafting bespoke experiences. It\u2019s not just about the 3D virtual property tours that make you feel like you\u2019re walking through the halls. Blogs that feel more like insider guides to the neighbourhood and social media campaigns that could give blockbuster movies a run for their money make their audience feel like they know how to provide them with what they want. And let\u2019s not forget, they\u2019ve got their fingers on the pulse of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), ensuring they pop up first when someone Googles \u201cbest property agents in the UK.\u201dDon\u2019t worry too much about the SEO thing, though. Most SEO elements are baked in when you learn how to create expert content.Lack of Expert Content Means Saying Goodbye to Potential LeadsNow, here comes the cold, hard truth. In the digital arena, if you\u2019re not moving forward, you\u2019re actually moving backwards. Sticking to outdated methods or half-baking your content efforts is the equivalent of waving a cheery farewell to your potential leads as they trot over to your competition. In the worst-case scenario, you become invisible, drowned out by the razzle-dazzle of competitors who\u2019ve mastered the art of content gold mining.You see, today\u2019s consumers are savvy; they\u2019re information-hungry and discerning. 70% of UK buyers won\u2019t even talk to you if you can\u2019t be looked up, verified, and checked out online. They\u2019ll scroll past the fluff, ignore the hard sell, and head straight for the businesses that are enriching, engaging, and educating them. So, if your content doesn\u2019t pack that punch, get ready to see your lead pool dry up faster than a puddle in the Sahara!In essence, lagging behind in content isn\u2019t just a minor setback; it\u2019s a one-way ticket to obscurity. But fear not! This guide is your treasure map, leading you away from the pitfalls and straight towards a gleaming mountain of golden leads!The Key Pillars of Building a Content GoldmineReady to roll up your sleeves and dig into the bedrock of your very own content goldmine? Fantastic! But before you start swinging that pickaxe, you\u2019ve got to know what you\u2019re digging for. A successful content strategy doesn\u2019t just sprout out of nowhere; it\u2019s built on four rock-solid pillars that hold the entire structure in place. These are your golden nuggets\u2014the critical components that\u2019ll turn your content from drab to fab!Understand Your Target AudienceWho are you creating content for?What are their needs and interests?What are their pain points?Once you understand your audience, you can make relevant and valuable content for them. Do not make the mistake of trying to appeal to everybody.I think my favourite poet monk said it best (that really was a thing, back in the day):\u201cYou can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can\u2019t please all of the people all of the time.\u201dJohn LydgateMap The Content to the Customer\u2019s JourneyWhere are your customers in their buyer\u2019s journey? What are they looking for at each stage?Create content that meets their needs at each stage, from awareness to consideration to purchase and beyond. This is quite a large topic, and I’ll be brief so you start to think about how this applies to your prospects and can give them what they need.To position yourself as the go-to expert, when you talk about “the thing” that attracted them to that content, put it into the context of where they are on their journey. Let’s say, for example, you’ve created a post called ‘Everything You Need To Know About Selecting The Best Mortgage’. In it, you discuss fixed-rate mortgages, variable-rate mortgages, and government-backed schemes like Help to Buy and a dozen other considerations.That’s great, but now when you put the customer journey into the equation, you can really stand out. Instead of only talking about interest rates, loan terms, mortgage types, credit scores and closing costs, you can deliver much more to your prospects by going the extra mile.You are also going to discuss:EligibilityAffordabilityRelated CostsPlanning Ahead for Moving InOther living costsLifestyle choicesPets \/ Children \/ Elderly ParentsThe list could go on, but I hope you’re starting to get the idea. You don’t need to talk about the same things in the same way as every other broker. You can add more value by taking a step back and helping your prospects with the bigger picture. Ensure they have considered everything and help them understand where they are and what’s to come. This is what makes you stand out as the go-to expert.Create Valuable ContentYour content should be informative, helpful, and engaging. Dah! Obviously! Well, if it were that obvious, everyone would be doing it, and frankly, I wouldn’t be creating all this content on how to do it well.Great content should provide value to your audience, not just try to sell them something.If you get nothing else right, getting this part of your content goldmine correct will improve your chances of showing up on Google more than anything else. Well, apart from high-value backlinks – but that’s another story which I’ve covered in the What is SEO post. Stay tuned; it’s coming soon.Here is a quick breakdown of how you could create an expert and valuable piece of content.Use The Perfect Hook\u2122 to create a fantastic headlineBreak the topic down into a series of stepsBreak each step down into a series of bullet points and actionsResearch your competitor\u2019s contentReview your outline and ensure it is completeStart writing your content based on your experience and expertiseInclude any relevant stories or learning experiences to build rapportEnsure you include your values where necessaryOnce you have completed writing your next content goldmine masterpiece, leave it for at least a day.Do your own review of the post and ensure you\u2019ve not gone off-topic, used any industry terms without explanation, or used complicated words or terminology where simpler ones would be better suited. You want your content to be understood by an 8-year-old. The harder it is to read, the fewer that will stay with you to the end.Now it\u2019s time to get your post reviewed by friends, family, colleagues, or peers. The feedback you\u2019ll need is as follows:Does it deliver on the subject?Is it easy to consume?Does it make sense?Is it engaging?Is it factual and accurate?It\u2019s ready to post once you\u2019re happy that your post meets all these criteria.Promote Your ContentPosting unique and engaging content alone isn\u2019t enough. You need to get it in front of your target audience. Promote your content through social media, email marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO), and any other channels you use.Your SEO efforts, while important, aren\u2019t going to deliver results overnight. As you grow your content goldmine, your efforts will compound over time. Posting content consistently will help with this, as will getting others to send links to your content (backlinks).If you have the means to run paid ads to your content, it does increase the speed at which your content ranks. If not, then your persistence will pay off eventually.Your social channels will be your primary source for attracting people to your content until Google starts sending traffic your way. Don’t forget that your content can also be sent to people you’re already in contact with. Your clients will get value from it too.Measure, Measure, and MeasureHow do you know if your content marketing is working? Early in my book, I talk you through adding the Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics to your website. You absolutely have to be able to track your numbers. Check out the guides here:Install the FaceBook (Meta) PixelInstall Google AnalyticsYou need to track your results and measure the impact of your content. This will help you see what\u2019s working and what\u2019s not so you can optimise your content marketing strategy.Following these pillars will help you build a content goldmine that attracts and engages your target audience, builds trust and credibility, and drives sales.What More Can You Do?When you start on your journey to build a content goldmine for your business, there are a few things I\u2019d like you to keep in mind.While you may have been in business and even had a website for a long time, if you haven\u2019t been creating content, you will not be trusted as a source of information by search engines.For you to be a trusted source of information, several things need to happen:Publish regularlyGet EngagementCite your sourcesUpdate your content regularlyBe responsive to your audienceHave a technically sound website (for SEO and Mobile)Be secure (Use SSL) and ensure there are no non-https links on your websiteFor Google or any other search engine to notice this pattern, you\u2019ll need to be doing it for more than a few weeks. Please do not expect results overnight.Some websites you\u2019ll be competing with will have been showing up online for years. You\u2019re not going to outrank them in the first couple of months.While building your content goldmine and getting to grips with everything associated with making an outstanding online brand, you\u2019ll still be able to leverage your content via the social platforms, email, messenger, and other marketing channels you already use.Your content is a goldmine because the information is valuable, no matter how people find it. If you have to tell people about it on Facebook and via email in the early days to get people to see it, that\u2019s fine.This is a marketing system that will, once established, change your business forever.Paying for Attention Vs Earning AttentionThink about it this way. If you started paying to advertise on Rightmove when they launched, you will have been paying them monthly for 24 years. From around 2007, you will have been advertising on the platform with the largest market share of advertised properties and will have done so for the last 17 years.If you stop paying Rightmove tomorrow, how many more years will they send you leads for?What do you mean, none? Oh! Only one month? Well, that’s to be expected, I suppose.Now, if you had started your content goldmine in 2000, the year Rightmove launched, and only posted once per week (I recommend 2 to 3 times if you can manage it), you would have nearly 1200 expertly written pieces of content on your website.Now, if you stopped writing posts for your website tomorrow, how many years would Google continue to send you leads?For as long as your content remained relevant and got engagement, right?It might be a slightly crude comparison, but I hope it makes a point. If you want to use the internet in a way that builds your brand, compounds over time, and allows you to leverage your time in multiple ways for a very long time to come, then you need to stop paying for attention, and start earning it.Being The Go-To Property ExpertYour content strategy is not so different from how you became an expert agent in the first place. You showed up regularly, demonstrated you knew what you were doing, learnt new skills, and applied them as appropriate.Creating a content goldmine isn\u2019t all that different. Create new content regularly to keep your audience engaged.Be diverse and create a variety of content formats, such as blog posts, articles, infographics, videos, and podcasts. In my book, I also talk about the various types of lead magnets you can create, adding to your list of diverse content.Be personal and use your own voice and personality in your content to connect with your audience. Include your values and explain your thoughts and feelings about various aspects of your profession.Be social on social media and other channels to get it in front of a wider audience. Don\u2019t make the classic mistake 90% of estate agents make, and just use your social platforms as another property portal. Social media is for being social. Do that first and often. Then, you can also post a property for sale occasionally.Be patient. Remember, it takes time to build a successful content marketing strategy. Don\u2019t give up! Your content goldmine will eventually deliver a steady stream of hot, qualified leads on autopilot.Get Started TodayIf you want to build your personal brand by creating expert content to attract a steady stream of hot, qualified prospects, you could pay me thousands and join my Property Leads Accelerator coaching programme. Or, if you like a deal, you can grab a copy of my book, Automated Property Leads Forever, which contains 80% of what I’ll teach you in the coaching programme. Why not 100%? Well, I’m always learning new stuff, too, and it won’t be personalised to your business, but it will give you everything you need to know to get started. Click the Buy Now Button.Start Your Journey to Being the Best-Known, Most Trusted Agent in Your Area.Buy Now"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"The Secrets to Building a Content Goldmine","item":"https:\/\/www.propertyleadsaccelerator.com\/the-secrets-to-building-a-content-goldmine\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]