This document discusses harnessing user generated content (UGC) for search engine optimization strategies. It defines UGC as content created by customers rather than brands, such as photos, videos and reviews. The document advocates leveraging UGC because it provides fresh, authentic content that builds trust and engagement. It recommends starting conversations to encourage UGC, matching promotions to audiences, and creating dedicated landing pages. Success can be measured through various metrics like social shares, conversions and brand ambassadors. The key is understanding customer interests and aligning UGC strategies and business objectives.
2. Bringing it back to the Consumer
Harnessing User Generated Content
for your Search Strategy
Alice Jackson, 4Ps
#4PsEDGE
@moretoyoga / @4psmarketing
3. The history of User Generated Content
What is User Generated Content?
Examples of awesome User Generated Content
How does UGC benefit your search strategy?
Questions & key takeaways
Measuring success
4. WHY ARE YOU HERE?
YOU WANT TO HAVE BETTER ENGAGEMENT WITH
YOUR CUSTOMERS?
IT’S DIFFICULT TO PRODUCE CONTENT?
YOU WANT MORE SALES?
5. THE RISE OF SOCIAL AND THE CONSUMER
o MEDIA & BRANDS HAD THE MONOPOLY
2005 2015 2020
UGC Uptake
o RISE OF SMARTPHONES& SOCIAL – USERS CREATE CONTENT
6 billion
6. WHY DOES THIS AFFECT YOU?
ORIGINAL
FRESH
AUTHENTIC
RELEVANT
8. WHAT IS USER GENERATED CONTENT?
FREE CONTENT! FREE AMBASSADORS!
90,000 COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE
9. ADWORDS CERTIFIEDWHY DO WE SHARE?
‘SOCIAL PROOFING’
PEOPLE ASSUMING THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS IN AN ATTEMPT
TO REFLECT CORRECT BEHAVIOUR FOR A GIVEN SITUATION
10. TRUST IS KEY FOR CONSUMERS
66%
‘Nielsen, Global Trust in Advertising Report 2015’
Of global consumers trust the opinion of others online
17. ADWORDS CERTIFIEDHOW DOES UGC HELP YOU?
CUTS COSTS
CREATES MEANINGFUL &
AUTHENTIC CONTENT
IDENTIFIES TRENDS
BUILDS AWARENESS
ENCOURAGES ENGAGEMENT
CONSUMER INSIGHTS
INSPIRIES YOUR COMMUNITY
18. ADWORDS CERTIFIEDHOW DOES IT HELP YOUR STRATEGY?
o RICH STREAM OF FRESH, CRAWLABLE CONTENT
o INFORMS YOUR KEYWORD & OPTIMISATION STRATEGIES
o INSPIRES MORE RELEVANT CONTENT TOPICS
o INFORMS AD COPY AND TONE OF VOICE
19. ADWORDS CERTIFIEDHOW TO ACTION A UGC STRATEGY
o START CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS
o MATCH YOUR PROMOTION TYPE TO YOUR AUDIENCE
o REQUEST ENTRIES THAT YOU CAN USE IN YOUR MARKETING
CAMPAIGNS
o STRAIGHTEN OUT ANY LEGAL ISSUES
o CREATE DEDICATED LANDING PAGES ON-SITE/SOCIAL MEDIA
PAGE
21. HOW WILL YOU IMPLENT UGC IN YOUR 2016
STRATEGY?
o WHAT ARE YOUR BUSINESS OBJECTIVES & KEY THEMES
o HOW DO THESE RELATE TO THE INTEREST OF YOUR AUDIENCE?
It used to that brands pushed out messages to us, now with the rise of social consumers have a much greater opportunity to talk back to brands, have conversations and voice their opinions.
Consumers and search engines want the same thing – so how best can we harness UGC for this?
The understand their target audience well, healthy and we give them more insights, there is a gold mine of opportunity
We want to create emotional connections
Understanding their target audience, using motivational yogis to inspire and spread the yoga movement
Staff engagement – how can you harness your brand values and motivate your staff and then share it?
Reviews – deep dive into insights
Partnered with a blogger who fit with their value
You’re relaunching your brand’s site tomorrow – what is your biggest fear? How can you turn that into an opportunity?