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Finding ways to drive traffic through social media has always been an uphill battle for marketers. Most platforms and algorithms dislike external links, and users often aren\u2019t interested in clicking them. Luckily, zero-click content may be the answer we\u2019ve been seeking.<\/p>\n
Zero-click content aims to provide value upfront and engage users with each post<\/strong>. Better engagement can lead to new followers, better reach, improved brand sentiment, and better chances of going viral. It\u2019s a win-win-win for users, platforms, and brands.<\/p>\n While creating zero-click content may require more effort than dropping a link, we promise it\u2019s worthwhile. Below, we\u2019ll explain the benefits of zero-click content. We\u2019ll also share tips and examples to help you get started.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Bonus:<\/strong> Read the step-by-step social media strategy guide<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>with pro tips on how to grow your social media presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Zero-click content is content that provides valuable information to users without having to leave a platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n Amanda Natividad<\/a>, VP of Marketing at SparkToro (and one of my favorite people to follow on any <\/em>social platform), first introduced the term in this blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n In Amanda\u2019s own words:<\/p>\n Zero-Click Content:<\/p>\n It offers valuable, standalone insights \u2014 with no need to click. <\/p>\n Clicking may be additive, but it\u2019s not required.<\/p>\n \u2014 Amanda Natividad (@amandanat) July 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The concept of zero-click content originated in the world of digital marketing and SEO, where search engines show content within search engine results pages (SERPs). By displaying this content with the results page, users get answers without needing to click through to a website (hence \u201czero-click\u201d).<\/p>\n Zero-click search content can appear within a SERP as featured snippets, knowledge panels, video carousels, and more. These formats have evolved in the last few years and will continue to change, keeping content marketers on their toes.<\/p>\n Here are some examples of zero-click content on social media<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Replying to @sarahepp22 How to clean your showerhead! See linked video on why you should do this. Apologies for the delay \u2013 the method I was given at conference proved to be inaccurate. #todayilearned<\/a> #howto<\/a> #dermatologist<\/a> #showerhead<\/a> #showerheadclean<\/a> #biofilms<\/a> #whitevinegar<\/a> #cleantok<\/a> <\/p>\n \u266c original sound \u2013 Dr. Scott Walter | Derm<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bite-sized how-to videos work well because they teach a short, easy-to-understand lesson many people can relate to.<\/p>\n Although the term \u201czero-click content\u201d is new, the concept isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n At its core, zero-click content reflects a tried-and-true social media principle: create content that gives value to your users<\/strong>. After all, posting valuable content is more likely to gain you a follower, earn engagement, improve brand sentiment, and build a community.<\/p>\n Amazing thread by @amandanat<\/a>! <\/p>\n We started implementing this framework @databoxHQ<\/a>. <\/p>\n After 2 months, we saw a 196% increase in profile visits (4,955 to 14,700).<\/p>\n Our rule is: deliver all the value, natively, without asking them to leave (90% of the time). https:\/\/t.co\/M4I0CF4tiT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jeremiah Rizzo (@imjeremiahrizzo) July 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here are three reasons to build zero-click content into your social media marketing strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most social media algorithms<\/a> share one thing in common: wanting to keep users on the platform. This principle is evident on a platform like Instagram, which still doesn\u2019t allow links in captions.<\/p>\n Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat have now made it possible to add external links. But, this doesn\u2019t mean they like<\/em> them\u2014the algorithms still seem to favor posts without links<\/strong>. We conducted several experiments that showed linkless posts performed better on X<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>, and adding YouTube links to posts hurt their reach<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, instead of trying to fight the algorithms, respect them. Create content that doesn\u2019t need users to leave a platform. Not only will your zero-click posts perform better, but also the algorithms will reward your future posts.<\/p>\n As a social media consumer, you already know this: we don\u2019t love<\/em> flipping between platforms. Most users resist clicking links because it requires effort and interrupts scrolling.<\/p>\n Because of this resistance, social media CTAs must be compelling to motivate users to open a link<\/strong>. That\u2019s why algorithms have learned to favor zero-click content.<\/p>\n Human psychology and diminishing attention spans aside, zero-click content provides several benefits to users:<\/p>\n In many ways, creating clickthrough content can be more <\/em>complex than creating zero-click content. So, creating zero-click content is a win-win for users and brands.<\/p>\n The most successful brands on social aren\u2019t simply posting links to their latest blogs. They\u2019re giving the algorithms and their audiences what they want by creating content that offers value immediately instead of forcing people to click for more.<\/p>\n You need to trust that if you gift your audience with value, they\u2019ll reward you with engagement<\/strong>. More engagement means more reach, which means more brand awareness and audience growth, which you can monetize down the road. Posting valuable and engaging content can also improve your brand sentiment<\/a>, brand reputation<\/a>, and grow your social community as more users engage with and share your posts.<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t mean every<\/em> post you create has to be zero-click content. You can balance these posts with promotional content and external links. Perhaps zero-click content can be one of your content themes<\/a>.<\/p>\n No matter what balance you choose, know that publishing zero-click content will benefit your brand.<\/p>\n Although creating zero-click content requires more work than sharing links, it can be great for engagement and audience-building.<\/p>\n Here are eight tips to help you create engaging and effective zero-click content.<\/p>\n Offering standalone value is the first and most important criterion when creating zero-click content. Good zero-click content teaches users something without needing to leave a platform.<\/p>\n When crafting zero-click content, ask these questions to ensure you\u2019re providing standalone value:<\/p>\n A quick lesson in writing Zero-Click Content:<\/p>\n These are my first and second drafts, side by side. The first draft is interesting (probably) but not actually useful to the reader.<\/p>\n The second draft is more clearly actionable for the reader. pic.twitter.com\/JN59ZK13FR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Amanda Natividad (@amandanat) November 2, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Zero-click content is usually longer than a link-focused post. To compel users to read the full post, share the post\u2019s value upfront to hook users\u2019 attention.<\/p>\n My attention span is as fleeting as everyone else\u2019s. If I see a piece of content and know I\u2019ll get something out of it, I\u2019m much more likely to stop scrolling.<\/p>\n Here are some tips for each post format:<\/p>\n An incredibly boring business I’m bullish on:<\/p>\n Dry cleaning.<\/p>\n Let me share some behind-the-scenes numbers from a dry cleaning business near me:<\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n This is for a dry cleaner that’s been around for 20 years.<\/p>\n Single location in New York.<\/p>\n They’re doing $1.3M\/year in revenue.<\/p>\n Of\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Helen Guo (@HelenGuo_) September 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When creating zero-click content, you want users to read the full post. Depending on the format, this means maximizing watch time, swiping through the whole carousel, or reading until the last post. In other words, your goal is to create bite-sized content that is only as long as it needs to be to share value.<\/p>\n Here are some guidelines on format lengths to help you create posts that strike the right balance between length and value:<\/p>\nWhat is zero-click content?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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