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How To Repurpose Your Content

September 26, 2023

blank vertical space, 16 pixels highMoon with flashlight lighting up circle sign that says "How To Repurpose Your Content" starring "Moonie The Blog Post"

blank vertical space, 16 pixels highHave you ever written a blog post and thought: I wish I could get this in front of more people.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Me, too.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

The good news is: you can– by repurposing the content.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Which just means figuring out a way to recycle it so more people can see it.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Think small. Break your post into bite-sized chunks.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Knife cutting out pieces of blog post cheese. Cut your original post into bits and pieces that you can use elsewhere.

blank vertical space, 16 pixels highDid you make 5 or 6 points in your post? Post them individually on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

By spreading them out, you’ll boost your “mileage.”blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

You’ll also boost the odds that people will see at least some
of your original content.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

You can include a link to the full post as well.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Cartoon moon with knife and Lunar Cheese Company sign. He's cut out pieces of cheese which are walking toward a sun balloon on a string.

blank vertical space, 16 pixels highYou’d be surprised at all the things you can do with a post to boost its circulation.blank vertical space, 24 pixels high

Is there someone who might find your post particularly helpful? an influencer? a prospect? Send them a link with a brief note.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Think visual: put the gist of your post in an infographic. Or create a graphic for each main point. You could also reformat the post as a PDF slideshow.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Consider republishing the post elsewhere– on Medium or LinkedIn, for example.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

If you come across a post on the same subject, leave a comment that adds value, and include a link to your own post:
“I talk more about this here.”blank vertical space, 24 pixels high

Speaking of infographics, here are some ways to repurpose your content:blank vertical space, 24 pixels highMoon as an original blog post, sun as a sunburst representing the many ways information from a blog post can be recycled into new content.

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blank vertical space, 16 pixels highblank vertical space, 16 pixels highAs noted above, do NOT try to repurpose your content in every conceivable way– you’ll look like a spammer. You’ll also drive yourself crazy.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Pick a few ways that work best for you. Send links to specific individuals along with personal notes, and post bits and pieces of your posts to social platforms where your target audience hangs out.
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About Mark: I’m an illustrator specializing in humor, branding, social media, and content marketing. My images are different, like your brand needs to be.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

You can view my portfolio, and connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.blank vertical space, 16 pixels high

Questions? Send me an email.blank vertical space, 40 pixels highTestimonial for illustrator Mark Armstrong from Doug Busk, former Global Group Director for the Coca-Cola Company.

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