31 Blog Post Ideas for Your Home Security Business

You’re in the business of helping people protect their homes and families. But how do you establish yourself as the expert? What do you put your ad dollars behind to get more customers? The answer to these two questions is consistent, quality content. Content marketing helps you provide value for your customers and future customers. It helps you separate yourself from the competition.

You’re in the business of keeping people safe and happy.

You’re in the business of keeping people safe and happy.

This content can come in the form of videos, blog posts, infographics, and more. Here are 31 ideas you can put to work for your home security company:

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  1. Here are 5 ways to improve your home’s security

  2. How to protect your home from burglaries

  3. Why improving your home’s outdoor lighting improves home security

  4. How to file a police report after a break-in

  5. How to use timers to improve home security

  6. When you need to update your windows and doors

  7. 3 simple tips to prevent break-ins and burglaries

  8. Here are 6 easy ways to secure valuables

  9. Change these 4 things about your landscaping to improve home security

  10. Here’s a list of questions you need to ask when choosing a home security company

  11. How to choose the right outdoor security camera system

  12. How to choose the right outdoor lighting for your home

  13. What to do about your mail when you go out of town

  14. 4 ways to help your neighbors avoid burglaries

  15. 12 ideas to keep your home safe

  16. How to get a security audit

  17. Safes you can use to protect valuables for under $500

  18. 11 stats about home security you need to know

  19. Here are the top 5 things that are stolen by burglars

  20. Why you should put away your tools and ladders

  21. How to work with your neighborhood/HOA to improve safety

  22. How to secure your gardening equipment

  23. How landscaping can improve home security

  24. How to protect your valuables in your house

  25. Here are the top 10 cameras for your front porch

  26. 5 things you can update to keep your family safe

  27. How to secure your home against intruders

  28. 9 ways to burglar proof your house

  29. How to improve neighborhood safety

  30. This is how much it costs to install a new home alarm system

  31. 4 great light options for your yard and driveway

Your content helps families understand how you’ll keep them safe.

Your content helps families understand how you’ll keep them safe.

As you can see, these are all topics you can answer. They’re also questions that future customers and current customers want answers to. By creating content that provides value, you’ll have articles, videos, and other materials that can be used as ads and can be shared on social media.

Do you have any questions about how to get your content marketing game going? Email Josh at josh@jamiascreative.com!

5 Realities of Social Media Marketing

When it comes to social media marketing, there are many misconceptions. It’s not the silver bullet to marketing. It’s not the only way to increase sales or build a brand but it’s definitely a proven and effective way to do so. If you’re new to social media marketing or have been in the game for some time, here are five realities you may or may not already know about.

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  1. Not every social media post will go viral

You’ll have your share of hits and misses when you market your business on social media.

You’ll have your share of hits and misses when you market your business on social media.

Just because you had one post get thousands of shares, likes, and comments doesn’t mean every post will go crazy. The reality is that many of your social media posts won’t get high engagement and reach due to the decline in organic reach. This is especially true for Facebook since the biggest business pages tend to get less than 4% reach.

2. Consistency pays off

Using a calendar is a great way to remember to post regularly.

Using a calendar is a great way to remember to post regularly.

Sticking to a regular schedule is an effective way to get real results. Social media users on every platform are looking for content they deem valuable. Whether you’re posting every day or three times a week, stick to it. Your focus should be on sustainable marketing for your business. Avoid the temptation to go crazy and post 10 times on Instagram but not post again for the next 10 days.

3. Don’t be afraid to test and experiment

Find if your fans love vertical videos by testing it out.

Find if your fans love vertical videos by testing it out.

Test out new ideas and experiment with different types of content. Referring back to #2, consistent posting will help you develop a baseline to compare your A/B testing. You can quickly find out if posting videos are more effective on Monday mornings versus Monday evenings. You’ll be able to know whether or not you can reach more people with black and white photos or pics in color. Always test out theories and ideas. It’ll help you evolve with the algorithm changes of each platform.

4. It’s not easy

Picking the right photos to use is just one aspect of social media marketing.

Picking the right photos to use is just one aspect of social media marketing.

Is it true that if your 12-year-old child can post on social media then anyone can do it? No, it’s not true. Understanding how to use social media for marketing requires a different approach than using social media to share family pics. Social media marketing requires you to be on top of the latest trends along with being able to make decisions based on data.

5. You don’t have to do it all on your own

There’s no need to be alone when putting social media to work for your business.

There’s no need to be alone when putting social media to work for your business.

If you feel overwhelmed or would just rather not deal with social media marketing for your business, consider hiring an employee or outsourcing. Look to work with a practitioner. Would you hire an obese doctor to tell you how to lose weight? Probably not. The same goes for people who may be able to help you with your company’s social needs. Check to see if they’re practitioners who actually produce their own content. Find out if they actually use the platforms you use for your business.

When you’ve found the right individual or agency, you’ll be able to spend more time on tasks that utilize your strengths.

After reading this quick article, are there any questions that come to mind? Email Josh at josh@jamiascreative.com!

31 Blog Post Ideas for Your Auto Repair Shop

Getting more customers to your auto repair shop is always the goal. One of the best ways to get more business is positioning yourself as the expert on all things related to car problems. This can be done through content marketing in the form of blog posts and videos.

Sharing your expertise will provide value for your customers.

Sharing your expertise will provide value for your customers.

Here are 31 topics you can use for your website’s blog:

  1. This is how often you need to change your transmission fluid

  2. How to jumpstart your car

  3. Here are 5 things every car owner needs

  4. Why you should avoid potholes on the road

  5. This is how often you need to change your brake fluid

  6. How to know if you need new brakes

  7. How to prevent your car from fogging up

  8. Cleaning cloudy headlights is easier than you think

  9. Super easy way to fix scratches on your car

  10. How to keep all of your car paperwork organized

  11. 5 questions you need to ask when choosing a mechanic

  12. How to take care of your car tires

  13. How to prolong the life of your car

  14. Don’t do these 4 things if you want your car to retain its value

  15. Here are 10 things you need to know about your truck

  16. Here are 10 things you need to know about your minivan

  17. How to inspect your oil

  18. How to check your battery

  19. This is how often you should replace windshield wipers

  20. How often should you inspect car fluids and tire pressure

  21. When was the last time your tires were rotated and balanced?

  22. How to clean your windows

  23. Here’s the easiest way to clean your car’s upholstery

  24. When are your car repairs covered by car insurance?

  25. What to do when your car overheats

  26. What to do when your tire pressure drops

  27. How to choose the right windshield wiper fluid

  28. Why you shouldn’t ignore your car’s warning lights

  29. Here’s a list of the different fluids your car needs

  30. What to keep in your car for road trips

  31. How often should you detail your car?

Blog posts and videos are a great way to showcase the services you offer.

Blog posts and videos are a great way to showcase the services you offer.

Sharing articles and videos that cover these topics help current customers and future customers view you as the solution to their car problems. Quality content helps you stand out from your competition. Before actually giving you a call or showing up to your auto repair shop, today’s customers are more likely to check you out online and visit your social media profiles. You want to be prepared with content for them to find.

Do you have any questions about how to get started with content marketing? Are you wanting to know how to improve what you’ve already been doing? Email Josh at josh@jamiascreative.com!