Why a store needs a blog and which articles to write
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Why a store needs a blog and which articles to write
A store blog does a concrete job, and "content for the sake of content" has no place in it. It is a way to capture search queries that no category page can target and to bring a person to a purchase before your competitors do.
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more informational queries
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goal – to bring people to the catalog
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articles "about everything"
Why
What a blog gives a store
Expands reach. The number of commercial queries is limited. There are an order of magnitude more informational ones.
Catches demand earlier. A person searches "how to choose" weeks before buying. If they found you then, it is your catalog they will come to.
Builds trust. Useful materials show that you know the subject.
Gives a reason for links. People link to a useful article. A category page gets no such links.
Formats
Which articles work for e-commerce
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How to choose
The main format: a breakdown of the parameters people use to choose your product.
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Comparisons
"Which is better", "what is the difference" – people search for this before buying.
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Guides
Care, installation, use. They reach those who have already bought and build loyalty.
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Mistakes
"Mistakes when choosing" – a format that people read and share willingly.
Key point
What makes a blog sell
Links to the catalog. Every article should lead to the specific categories and products it talks about.
Do not write "about everything". An article should be about what you sell, otherwise the traffic will be untargeted.
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