{"id":8227,"date":"2023-02-17T13:52:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T13:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T13:52:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T13:52:18","slug":"what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is short-form content? Your guide to when and how to use it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/long-form-content-steps-examples-392592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long-form content<\/a> is the gold standard in content marketing, that doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore or overlook short-form content.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a time and a place for both types.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In general, short-form content is best for when you want to share an opinion, pass along important news or updates, or provide a bite-sized nugget of value.<\/p>\n<p>However, there\u2019s a right way and a wrong way to create short-form content \u2013 and a right time and a wrong time to publish it.<\/p>\n<p>Created and published right, it can help supplement your longer content pieces by drawing a wider audience and building brand awareness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Particularly, platforms like Instagram and Facebook are focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/instagrams-efforts-to-win-back-young-users-will-see-video-become-the-focus\/610599\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">serving short-form videos<\/a> to users, so these types of posts get more views and shares. <\/p>\n<p>That means short-form content is a great way to get new audience members and leads introduced to your brand. After that, your long-form content pulls double-duty to nurture and convert them.<\/p>\n<p>So, what are all the possibilities for short-form content? What should you focus on when creating it?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss all the details in this guide to short-form content.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#What_is_short-form_content\" >What is short-form content?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#Why_create_short-form_content\" >Why create short-form content?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#Nail_search_intent_and_SEO_with_written_short-form_content\" >Nail search intent and SEO with written short-form content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#Build_brand_awareness_with_short-form_video\" >Build brand awareness with short-form video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#The_3_top_types_of_short-form_content_and_examples\" >The 3 top types of short-form content and examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#Short-form_blog_posts\" >Short-form blog posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#Social_media_posts\" >Social media posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#Short_videos_TikToks_Reels_YouTube_Shorts\" >Short videos (TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#Best_practices_for_creating_short-form_content\" >Best practices for creating short-form content<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#1_Get_to_the_point_and_hook_them\" >1. Get to the point and hook them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#2_Videos_Pay_attention_to_trends\" >2. Videos: Pay attention to trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#3_Stay_relevant_to_your_brandaudience\" >3. Stay relevant to your brand\/audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#4_Videos_Worry_less_about_quality\" >4. Videos: Worry less about quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#5_Focus_on_value_Entertain_educate_or_inform\" >5. Focus on value: Entertain, educate, or inform<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/17\/what-is-short-form-content-your-guide-to-when-and-how-to-use-it\/#Short-form_content_A_worthy_addition_to_your_content_strategy\" >Short-form content: A worthy addition to your content strategy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_short-form_content\"><\/span>What is short-form content?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short-form content is any type of content your audience can easily and quickly consume, whether they\u2019re reading, watching, or listening.<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s <strong>written<\/strong>, generally, short-form content is under 1,000 words in length.<\/p>\n<p>Examples: Short blog posts, social media posts, and short emails.<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s <strong>visual<\/strong>, as in short videos, this type of content is usually under three minutes long.<\/p>\n<p>Examples: TikToks, YouTube Shorts, Instagram and Facebook Reels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_create_short-form_content\"><\/span>Why create short-form content?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short-form content may serve any of the following purposes in a brand\u2019s content marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nail_search_intent_and_SEO_with_written_short-form_content\"><\/span>Nail search intent and SEO with written short-form content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In certain situations, written SEO short-form content suits the needs of your readers better than long-form content.<\/p>\n<p>For example, not all blog topics require 2,000 words to provide satisfactory information. In many cases, a short post of 1,000 words or less will provide the exact answer your audience is looking for.<\/p>\n<p>And, as you know, giving your audience the exact information they need is a trust-builder.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether or not you create SEO short-form content depends on the <strong>context of the topic <\/strong>and the <strong>intent of your reader<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If short-form suits the <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/deciphering-search-intent-5-areas-to-get-you-started-305550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intent of the searcher<\/a> looking for your topic in Google, that\u2019s exactly what you should create to rank well and draw in traffic and leads.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_brand_awareness_with_short-form_video\"><\/span>Build brand awareness with short-form video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When we talk about short-form content like videos, you should create it because it\u2019s a great format to engage your audience and build awareness of your brand through visual storytelling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>People are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyzowl.com\/video-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2x as likely<\/a> to share video content than any other content type.<\/p>\n<p>Marketers also report that, compared to other video formats, short videos have the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/video-marketing-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">highest ROI<\/a> in terms of engagement and lead generation.<\/p>\n<p>In conjunction with other content formats, including long-form videos and blogs, short-form content is a worthy addition to any content strategy and sales cycle.<\/p>\n<p><!-- START INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<div class=\"nl-inline-form border py-2 px-1 my-2\">\n<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-3 col-xl-4 pe-md-0 pb-2 pb-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"inline-form-text text-center mb-0\">Get the daily newsletter search marketers rely on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7 col-xl-6  pe-lg-0\">\n<div class=\"form-nl-inline\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"form-group col-12 col-lg-8 mb-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-4 mb-0\">\n<div class=\"d-none\">\n<p>Processing\u2026Please wait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-dark inlineButton w-100 rounded-0 font-weight-bold\">SUBSCRIBE<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-2 col-xl-2 ps-1\">\n<p class=\"text-center mb-0\"><a class=\"nl-terms\" href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/termsofuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See terms.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_3_top_types_of_short-form_content_and_examples\"><\/span>The 3 top types of short-form content and examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the top types of short-form content? Look to short blogs, videos, and social posts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-form_blog_posts\"><\/span>Short-form blog posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you&#8217;ll recall, a short-form blog post is under 1,000 words.<\/p>\n<p>Short-form blogs are quick reads, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they should skimp on value. In fact, one of the keys to effective short-form blogs is to pack in useful information while staying concise and clear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You need to get to the point quickly, and then dish out the value in just the right proportion.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enchantingmarketing.com\/hemingway-one-true-sentence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post<\/a> from Enchanting Marketing does a great job of all of that, using almost exactly 1,000 words to do it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<\/div>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t feel brief or rushed, however. It&#8217;s a quick read, but it doesn&#8217;t lack substance. Instead, it&#8217;s packed with great examples and writing advice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_media_posts\"><\/span>Social media posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Social media posts are short because of constraints the platforms set, but that doesn&#8217;t mean your posts have to be bland.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, a truly engaging social post tends to include a trifecta of great copy, a striking image, and a relevant link.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, all you need to engage people is just a snippet of text and a great photo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_videos_TikToks_Reels_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span>Short videos (TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do short videos spring to mind immediately when you think of short-form content? You&#8217;re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>The rise of short-form video has coincided with the rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/how-tiktok-algorithm-works-390229\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, the short video platform that has gained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1327116\/number-of-global-tiktok-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nearly one billion<\/a> active users in just six years.<\/p>\n<p>TikTok&#8217;s growth caused other platforms to jump on the video bandwagon, including Reels from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and Shorts from YouTube (which is owned by Google).<\/p>\n<p>Short-form videos can be as brief as a few seconds long, and if they&#8217;re any longer, they usually stay under the three-minute mark.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples from each platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<\/div>\n<p>The San Diego Zoo uses its TikTok account to show off the amazing denizens in its care. One cute and funny video of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sandiegozoo\/video\/7156996475149667630?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7147697312750470699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new baby rhino<\/a> clocked in at a mere eight seconds but got 78.6K likes and 474 comments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram &amp; Facebook Reels<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<\/div>\n<p>In its Instagram reels, Airbnb shows off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CljgYaYvXSb\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stunning views<\/a> from its vast array of rentals to great effect. One of the benefits of short videos is how impactful they can be with just a few seconds of footage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YouTube Shorts<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<\/div>\n<p>Food52 uses YouTube Shorts to show off <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/u5lrc6m5nvM?feature=share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quick recipes<\/a> and cooking tips. They also post Shorts that feature previews of their longer video content.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<\/div>\n<p>Overall, short videos are an amazing format for brands focused on how-to content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_practices_for_creating_short-form_content\"><\/span>Best practices for creating short-form content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short-form content like an Instagram Reel or a short blog post could be a customer&#8217;s first introduction to your brand. How do you ensure you engage them?<\/p>\n<p>Here are some best practices to follow, including specific tips for short videos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Get_to_the_point_and_hook_them\"><\/span>1. Get to the point and hook them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No matter what kind of short-form content you&#8217;re creating, you need to get to the point of your post quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Why should your audience care \u2013 why should they give you their attention? Tell them immediately, either in your written introduction in a blog post; or with a text overlay, a quick explanation, or a strategic shot in your video.<\/p>\n<p>Getting to the point of your content is essential because the point is also your hook \u2013 the element in your content that grabs your audience and doesn&#8217;t let go.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in the YouTube Short above, &#8220;How to Make Cheesy Potato Bread,&#8221; you&#8217;ll notice the first few seconds feature the finished product in motion. You see the host slicing the bread and the cheese oozing out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s the reason to watch it! Viewers immediately think, \u201cYum! How do I make it?\u201d \u2013 and stick around to find out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So, give viewers\/readers your &#8220;why&#8221; right away, so they know exactly what the value of the content is upfront.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Videos_Pay_attention_to_trends\"><\/span>2. Videos: Pay attention to trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On short video platforms, hopping on trends is a way to reach more people.<\/p>\n<p>For example, specific songs or sound bytes often become popular and people enjoy putting their own creative twist on them.<\/p>\n<p>In the TikTok of the baby rhino from San Diego Zoo that we mentioned, the clip is set to a sound byte that made the rounds on the platform in various iterations from different users. <\/p>\n<p>One user overlaid the sound byte with footage of his cat, and other users followed suit with their own pets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<\/div>\n<p>San Diego Zoo hopped on the trend with a totally unique yet relevant entry, which earned them a lot of engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, pay attention to trends and look for creative ways to use them in your content.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stay_relevant_to_your_brandaudience\"><\/span>3. Stay relevant to your brand\/audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re writing a short blog post or creating a short video, whether you&#8217;re capitalizing on trends or not, always make sure to stay brand- and audience-relevant in the process.<\/p>\n<p>For example, some short video trends will fit seamlessly with your identity, and others will be way off the mark. Don&#8217;t buy into trends just because they&#8217;re trendy, but rather determine whether they fit in with your brand identity and audience preferences before you jump on a bandwagon.<\/p>\n<p>For short blogs, keyword and audience research will help you learn whether a topic is relevant and whether addressing it with a short post is the right move.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Videos_Worry_less_about_quality\"><\/span>4. Videos: Worry less about quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In short-form videos, quality matters less than authenticity, relevance, and value. <\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry about producing crisp videos with immaculate shots. Most users want transparency from the brands they like and <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/data\/social-media-transparency\/#social-drives-transparency-demands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">expect it on social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<\/div>\n<p>In many cases, greater transparency means showing less gloss and more imperfections. <\/p>\n<p>It means shooting with a shaky smartphone and featuring real people who aren&#8217;t made up perfectly or going behind the scenes to see the guts of a business, especially if it&#8217;s messy or imperfect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Focus_on_value_Entertain_educate_or_inform\"><\/span>5. Focus on value: Entertain, educate, or inform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Above all, no matter the type of short-form content you create, focus on providing value to your audience.<\/p>\n<p>And, by the way, \u201cvalue\u201d has a lot of meanings. If your content is funny or thought-provoking, it has entertainment value. If it teaches people a relevant concept or skill they&#8217;re missing, it has educational value. And, if you&#8217;re sharing important news or information, that content has informational value.<\/p>\n<p>Never publish a short-form piece just to get it out there. Evaluate carefully whether you&#8217;re sharing something of worth \u2013 or whether it will just add to the noise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-form_content_A_worthy_addition_to_your_content_strategy\"><\/span>Short-form content: A worthy addition to your content strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/create-long-form-content-389834\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long-form content<\/a> holds the top prize for nurturing and converting leads, short-form content has its uses, too.<\/p>\n<p>High-quality short-form content can reach more people, introduce them to your brand, and compel them to engage with you further. Short-form video is especially worthwhile to build brand awareness on social media.<\/p>\n<p>However, the key lies in the mix. You need both short-form and long-form leveraged in different places to get the best results, as each type has a different role to play in your marketing strategy and sales cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t overfocus on one at the expense of the other. Rather, use each type strategically for the best results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/short-form-content-393191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is short-form content? Your guide to when and how to use it<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search Engine Land<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While long-form content is the gold standard in content marketing, that doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore or overlook short-form content. 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