Content marketing in the age of AI: The human touch is your superpower

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Ever felt like some brands just get you? They're everywhere you look right when you need them, popping up with content that feels less like a sales pitch and more like a friendly chat. That's not some lucky accident - it's good content marketing, and it's the most powerful engine for building a brand that doesn't just exist but truly thrives on its purpose. 

In an age where digital noise is at an all-time high, content marketing is your megaphone, your compass, your handshake, all rolled into one

Here at BJM Digital, we've created this magic firsthand. We've been the secret ingredient in the success stories of brands like WillPowders, Healthy Smile Pharmacy, and It's Magnesium. We don’t just offer a service; we offer a highly effective content offering that turns your brand's story into its greatest asset.

I can't recommend Alison highly enough, she has a wizardry way with words like no other! Her ability to quickly understand the ins and outs of the industry and the brand, then craft a style that instantly captivates the audience, is unmatched. She's always professional and a total joy to collaborate with. 
— Juliette Luxton, Brand Marketing Director (Healthy Smile Pharmacy)

What does content mean? It's your brand's first impression!

So, you might be asking, what does content mean beyond the obvious? Think of it this way: 

Your product or service is the hero, but your content is the origin story.

The building blocks of brand storytelling

It’s the insightful blog post that answers a burning question, the recipe that makes a healthy lifestyle feel delicious, or the infographic that untangles a complex topic. 

It’s that strapline that cuts the confusion and tells your customer they’ve found you, they’re home.

It’s that product description delivering value and answers quickly in your brand’s unique style. 

It’s your founder’s story told in the human voice from the human heart.

The art of content creation

Content creation is the craft of giving your audience relationship with something they’ll want to consume, to experience.

The goal of content excellence isn't to throw words at a wall and hope some stick. It's the voice that builds the bridge between your brand and your customer, one piece of aptly-crafted content at a time: every word, every sentence, every paragraph, every piece. It’s the golden thread of a voice the customer can trust.

By understanding your business goals and your audience's deepest needs, we can help you choose content that forges connection. After all, you're not just selling a product or service; you’re selling a solution, a feeling, a better way of living, built on the values and purpose at your core.

What is EEAT? It's the Google whisperer …

In the digital jungle, online visibility is the law of the land. But when it comes to charming Google, a good keyword isn't enough. The search giant is a stickler for quality, and its algorithm is constantly looking for one thing: EEAT.

Breaking down Google's quality standards

"Ee-what?" you might ask. EEAT stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. It's Google's way of saying, "Prove you're the real deal!" Can you show first-hand experience? Are you a bona fide expert? Is your brand a recognised authority in your field? And, most importantly, can people trust what you're saying?

Why our content writing expertise matters

This is where we flex our muscles. We're a team of human, not robotic, experts. We've honed our craft in a space that is as challenging as it gets: the wellness industry. In that world, every single claim has to be backed up, and a single wrong word can land you in a legal mess. It’s a bit like tiptoeing through a minefield of regulations. This experience taught us to be meticulously thorough, to do our due diligence like your brand’s reputation depends on it.

We know how to write within tight regulations and still make content sing. That same rigorous approach is what we bring to every single industry. We're intelligent, we're careful,we’ve an eye and ear for detail, and we make sure what we write is airtight, so you can focus on your business without worrying about the small print. We craft; no AI content embodies these principles, ensuring your brand doesn't just show up in search results - it gets the VIP treatment, securing a higher Google ranking and earning the trust of your future customers.

How to create a content strategy: It's not rocket science, it's word science …

You wouldn't start a road trip without a map, so why would you start your content journey without a content strategy? How do you create a content strategy that actually works? You need a blueprint that's more than just a list of blog post ideas.

A truly killer content strategy includes:

  • Deep-Dive Audience Research: We're talking about getting inside their heads. What keeps them up at night? What questions are they secretly Googling?
  • A-to-Z Keyword Strategy: Our expertise in improving Google rankings isn't magic; it's a mix of savvy research and strategic execution. We find the keywords that your audience is searching for and weave them into content that's actually worth reading. We’ll even spot the emerging trends that others are ignoring or where answers to questions asked are just your jam!
  • The Content Calendar: Your content's dance card. We plan out what to publish and when, ensuring a steady rhythm of fresh, engaging material. It’s relevant, it’s enjoyably readable and it’s timely. 
  • Data-Driven Insights: We track everything. Because if you can’t measure it, you can’t get to better.

Working with BJM: Your growth catalyst (with a human face) and an agency that cares just as much as you!

Is your content actually working against you?

Is your content actually working for you, or are you throwing good money after bad? You know the feeling - you've invested time, energy, and budget into content that should be driving results, but instead it's just sitting there doing absolutely nothing for your business.

Maybe your blog posts have zero engagement and nobody's sharing them. Perhaps your Google rankings aren't improving despite your content efforts, while your competitors are climbing to page one. Or your content sounds generic and bland - completely forgettable and failing to capture what makes your brand unique.

Here's the harsh reality: bad content writing isn't just ineffective, it's actively damaging your brand. Poor content doesn't just fail to convert; it actually pushes potential customers away, signalling to Google that your site isn't worth ranking, and slowly eroding the trust you've worked so hard to build.

When your content lacks personality, expertise, or genuine value, you're essentially paying to make your brand invisible. Every piece of weak content is a missed opportunity to connect with your audience and grow your business.

The problem with AI-generated content

The internet is becoming saturated with AI-generated content. You can practically hear those robots clacking away, spitting out generic, soulless copy at a breakneck speed. It might seem like an easy, quick fix - just press a button and get an article. But as they say, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and a sustainable, respected brand can’t be built on a pile of flimsy AI fluff. You know, your customer knows and Google knows an AI written article. There’s something amiss, there’s a lack of connection between sentences, AI can’t quite discern between wit and cheese, between a comic aside and a well-timed mic drop, it doesn’t anticipate reader response as it ploughs on regardless and, worse still, ask AI to write you that blog on a different day and it might give you contradictory information or last year’s news. AI doesn’t know it does this. We do. AI only reveals its naiveties when you challenge it. But Google knows. While they say they won't penalise AI content per se, they do have a “helpful content" update that prioritises content written for people, by people. This means that if your content is a bland, robotic mess, your Google ranking is likely to suffer.

Why human content writing makes all the difference

Here’s the truth: your business and your brand are too important to be left to an algorithm. Your brand’s unique voice, story,  mission and purpose deserve to be told with love and care. Words are powerful, especially those crafted by a human who understands your passion. At BJM Digital, we don’t just write copy; we become your brand expert. We take the time to understand your unique voice, and we can help you develop it, if you think it needs to clear its throat to sing. We help you communicate to forge real relationships with your customers.

For decision makers and companies scaling up, the content grind can be, well, a grind. That's where we step in. Think of us not as an external vendor but as your in-house content dream team, without the overheads. We excel at building relationships with you, as well as your customers, and we make sure we maintain them, too. We’ll never ghost you when you’ve got to rustle up that last minute release.

Your in-house content marketing agency solution

We bring creative and unique insights to the table, all backed by a highly experienced content team. Our work with brands like WillPowders is a proud example of how we can support a business to experience rapid growth by crafting a brand story so compelling, it practically wrote its own success story.

Ready to transform your brand story and your content marketing?

Our approach is simple: you bring the vision, and we give breath to the words that make it a reality. We've proven we can turn our hand to anything, and our due diligence in a tough industry means we're equipped for any challenge. 

If you're ready to stop whispering and start shouting, let's chat. Our expert copywriting isn’t just about putting words on a page; it's about reading between the lines, building a legacy, one brilliant sentence at a time.

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