We all know that content marketing is the new rage, but what exactly is it and how do I do it. Follow a 12 step guide to help you market your restaurant with content marketing that involves creating, sharing and curating. Content marketing should be part of your restaurant's marketing strategy. Get started today.

1. 12 Steps to Content
Marketing for Restaurants

2. What Is Content Marketing?
Content Marketing is the practice of creating and sharing
relevant content to help support a brand’s message. Content
Marketing continues to rise with increase of on-line activity.
Social Media, Content Managed Websites, Blogging and
Consumer Engagement have all lead to Brands becoming
their own Publishers of Content.
Content Marketing is the future of Brand Marketing!
Let’s get you started…

3. Step 1: Set A Strategy & Goals
• Build Brand Awareness
• Make Your Brand Approachable
• Be a Resource for Your Audience
• Build a Relationship with Your Audience
• Drive Traffic to Your Restaurant & Website
• Improve Search Engine Results

4. Step 2: Engage Your Audience via Social Media
• Identify Where Your Audience Is
• Fish Where The Fish Are, Then Find More Fish
• Walk. Don't Run Into Social Media
• Promote Your Content Across Networks
• Start Slow With…
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How To Get Your Restaurant
Started on Social Media

5. Step 2: Engage Your Audience via SM cont’d
When Ready Consider Adding:
 Pinterest
 Instagram
 Tumblr
 Foursquare
 Flickr
 Yelp

6. Step 3: Be A Resource – Not A Broadcaster
• Teach Customers How to Use Your Restaurant
• Consider The 70/30 Rule (30% Self-Promotion)
• Share Recipes, Cooking Tips, Local News & Events
• Share Relevant & Helpful Content
• Create Content in YOUR Brand’s Voice
• Be Unique - Don’t Be Afraid to Stand Out

7. Step 4: Create Your Digital Brand Voice
• Match Tone & Emotion
• Share Your Brand's Personality
• Be Authentic - Make It Crave-able
• Don't Use Boring Copy
• Manage Customer Expectations
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10 Ways To Share Your Brand With Your
Audience

8. Step 5: Repurpose Existing Content
• Add New Content Along with Existing Content
• Refresh Old Photos, Images & Graphics
• Post In-store Posters, Ads & Artwork
• Use TV Commercials or Promo Videos on YouTube
• Share Customer Testimonials

9. Step 6: Build a Plan Around a Calendar
• Build Your Content Around Holidays, Seasons & Events
• Create a Marketing, Content or Editorial Calendar
• Learn from Year-to-Year & Month-to-Month
• Share It with Your Restaurant’s Staff & Marketing Team

10. Step 7: Diversify Your Content
• Move Beyond Text Only
• Keep Your Content Fresh
• Consider Using:
Video
Blogs
Audio
Photos/Graphics
Content Curation

11. Step 8: Optimize Your Content
• Keep SEO In Mind
• Use Keywords - Be Consistent
• Link Content Back to Your Website
• Optimize Images for Search
• Share Your Content with Your Networks
• Shared Content Will Increase Your Page Rank
• 93% of On-line Activity Starts with Search

12. Step 9: Share Great Content
• Represent Your Brand Favorably
• Become A Memorable Brand
• Create Food Cravings with Great Looking Photos
• Be Timely
• Be Creative
• Make It Fun
• Be Trendy
• Use Humor

13. Step 10: Assign Ownership
• Don’t Start Unless You Are Ready to See It Through
• Be Consistent & Maintain a Regular Schedule
• Monitor Comments, Reviews and Shares
• Be Realistic with Time Commitment
• Decide In-House Or To Outsource
• Assign Clear Ownership

14. Step 11: Share and Promote Your Content
• Start Building Your Network Before You Need It
• Pay It Forward, Share Relevant Content Besides Your Own
• Social Media Is A Two-Way Relationship, Monitor & Converse
• Consider Time of Day & Days of the Week, Think Peak Hours
• Cross Promote Across All Your Networks
• Utilize Promoted Content on Facebook & Twitter
Keeping Social Media Top of
Mind with Customers
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15. Step 12: Track and Measure
Make Sure You:
1. Monitor
2. Track
3. Measure
4. Adjust
5. Get Feedback From Your Audience
Seriously, Why Else Would You Be Doing This?
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5 Crowdsourcing Ideas for Restaurants

16. Why Is Content Marketing Important?
• Create A Connection with Your Audience
• Humanize Your Brand – Become Approachable
• Digital Content Is Spread-able & Easy To Share
• Yes, Creating Content Matters for SEO
• Repurpose Marketing Materials
• Content Publishing Is The Future of Marketing
• Short & Long-Term Effectiveness

17. Additional Ideas To Consider…
• Be Realistic & Manage Your Own Expectations
• Keep Mobile & Smartphone Usage In Mind
• Promote Your Networks On Other Mediums
• Give It Time & Attention
• Encourage Employee Participation
• SoLoMo – Social Local Mobile
• Optimize For Search
• Remember Your Keywords

18. More Resources To Help
with Content Marketing for
Restaurants…

19. Social Media Is For Restaurants of All Sizes
Social Media Is For
Restaurants of All Size
No matter the size of your restaurant or the number of units,
Social Media is a marketing practice that you should be using to
promote your restaurant brand.
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20. Using Images to Drive More Traffic
Picture This… Drive More
Traffic To Your Restaurant
Photo sharing has only increased in popularity and effectiveness.
Sharing food images should be part of your marketing plan to drive
traffic. Create the craving and drive more traffic.
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21. Don’t Expect Over-Night Success
It is my job to find solutions for my clients, while at the same
time managing their expectations. Social Media is not an easy
button you can push to solve all your problems. Success starts
with a well defined strategy.
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Walk. Don’t Run Into Social Media
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22. Help Travelers To Discover Your Restaurant
Travelers can now access information at their fingertips, 24/7.
Trips can now be planned over-night, and reservations can be
acquired as you walk down the street. Is your marketing mobile
friendly?
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Three Free Steps To Help
Travelers Discover Restaurants
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23. Use Apps To Help Drive Traffic
All restaurants could use help to drive traffic, mobile apps have
become a useful tool that you should be taking advantage of.
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Thirty-Five Mobile Apps To Drive
Traffic To Your Restaurant
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24. Evolving Can Be A Good Thing
Change is good, and smart brands are willing to evolve.
Restaurant brands are learning to listen to their customers to
better meet their changing needs.
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Restaurant Brands Need
To Evolve For Customers
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25. A Lesson in How NOT to Use Social Media
Social Media is a very powerful marketing tool, but when used
incorrectly the effects can be damaging to your brand. Do you
know how to respond correctly to customer complaints on
Social Media?
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The Greatest Example of How
a Restaurant Should NOT
React on Social Media
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28. About David Schwartz & Brand Education Services, LLC
David is a Digital Brand Strategist focused on
content development. Brand Education Services
was started to help brands navigate the changing
landscape of marketing due to the cultural shift
towards increased on-line activity. David believes
in the value of creating relevant content for brands,
which can help humanize customer relationships
and promote two-way conversation. Utilizing the
popularity of digital and mobile media along with the increased
importance of the social web, he helps companies understand the
power of controlling their own content through Controlled Media. From
his time working with companies of all sizes David has learned that a
strong brand is the key to long-term success. Every brand’s goal should
be to turn their customers into "Raving Fans" and brand advocates.