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Assessing content strategy effectiveness – a case study from eBay

Author's avatar By Dave Chaffey 28 Sep, 2010
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Sharing a usability technique for reviewing content effectiveness

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Our commentary: This is a great illustration of a standard usability technique applied to measure the effectiveness of a Content Strategy. (Sorry about the low fidelity - I was limited by the resolution within the Slideshare deck - see Slide 28 below).

This usability technique is often used as part of a focus group, but can be administered remotely by survey also.

Marketing implications: As well as reviewing copy or content quality, this is good technique to use for different page template designs, competitor benchmarking - I've seen cScape use this for comparing a site to out-of-sector companies too.

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By Dave Chaffey

Digital strategist Dr Dave Chaffey is co-founder and Content Director of online marketing training platform and publisher Smart Insights. 'Dr Dave' is known for his strategic, but practical, data-driven advice. He has trained and consulted with many business of all sizes in most sectors. These include large international B2B and B2C brands including 3M, BP, Barclaycard, Dell, Confused.com, HSBC, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, M&G Investment, Rentokil Initial, O2, Royal Canin (Mars Group) plus many smaller businesses. Dave is editor of the templates, guides and courses in our digital marketing resource library used by our Business members to plan, manage and optimize their marketing. Free members can access our free sample templates here. Dave is also keynote speaker, trainer and consultant who is author of 5 bestselling books on digital marketing including Digital Marketing Excellence and Digital Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice. In 2004 he was recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing as one of 50 marketing ‘gurus’ worldwide who have helped shape the future of marketing. My personal site, DaveChaffey.com, lists my latest Digital marketing and E-commerce books and support materials including a digital marketing glossary. Please connect on LinkedIn to receive updates or ask me a question.

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