Does Your Content Have a CTA? Why It’s a Problem if It Doesn’t
Do you know what CTA stands for?
It means call to action. You want your readers to take the next step once they’ve read what you’ve posted.
The trouble is that many people do not include a CTA at the end of their content. Or, if they do, the CTA is weak, so it is ignored.
Here’s why CTAs are so important
Taking the next step is a massively important factor in engagement. If someone takes the next step, they are more likely to continue engaging with you. This means you can have a sales dialogue with them. They are a warm prospect: they type of prospect that is most likely to become a customer.
What’s the right type of CTA?
It depends on the type of content you are posting. Here are some CTAs you can try:
- Click a link
- Answer a question
- Send a direct message
- Connect with you or a colleague
Before you post content, always ask this question
What do I want my audience to do?
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