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5 C’s for building remarkable content

Content that stands out has the power to captivate, spark meaningful conversations, and leave a lasting impact. Furthermore, it builds credibility and authority, positioning you as a trusted source of valuable insights. Crafting remarkable content is pivotal due to all this and more. 

Of course, you can’t just wave a wand and have that content magically appear (even if it is an AI-powered wand). It takes attention to some fundamentals that help make that content you want to share remarkable. Here are those fundamentals broken down into the 5 C’s.

Clear

Clear communication is at the heart of exceptional content. Break down intricate concepts into manageable parts. Organize your content in a logical flow. And use simple language, avoiding complex jargon and convoluted sentences. When your content is easy to understand, you increase your chances of creating a meaningful connection with your reader.

Consequential

Exceptional content goes beyond capturing attention – it delivers real value to your readers’ lives. In other words, it is exceptionally relevant. Ensure that your content connects with your audience in a meaningful way. Address their challenges, offer actionable advice, and deliver insight that can help them solve a problem or take advantage of an opportunity. When your content becomes a source of genuine help or inspiration, it becomes invaluable to those you hope to serve.

Captivating

It may seem a bit obvious, but your content needs to be interesting. I bring this up because it’s too easy to get caught up delivering on all the rational points but forgetting to help the reader understand why those points are important to them. You need to build emotional resonance. Find interesting ways to deliver your insight. And help them understand how that insight can help them accomplish a goal or, more importantly, work toward an aspiration they have. 

Charming

While you’re working on making your content captivating, add in a little of your brand’s personality. Make it conversational. Make it feel human. Don’t be afraid to even make it playful when appropriate. All of this will help make the content uniquely yours. Most importantly, it will make your content relatable and enjoyable for those you hope to serve while also making it more memorable and shareable.

Consistent

People have to wade through an immense amount of content every day, spending precious mental energy to determine what is relevant and valuable to them. They appreciate finding a source they can rely on. A source that has a reputation for consistently delivering insight they can use. When they find that source, they assign significant value to it. Your brand needs to be that source. That means making the commitment to delivering consistently. 

Creating exceptional content begins with the 5 C's. Embrace clarity. Infuse consequential value. Find the captivating emotions. Add your unique charm. And maintain unwavering consistency. Each of these elements will help you craft content that not only informs but creates real resonance with those you hope to serve. Content that they will find remarkable.