Outbound Stickiness
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Outbound Stickiness: Reviving Visitor Engagement
Summary
In the late 1990s, "stickiness" was a buzzword referring to how websites could encourage visitors to return repeatedly. Today, the strategy has matured into "Outbound Stickiness," focusing on reaching out to draw visitors back.
A Look Back
In the early days of the web, numerous techniques were developed to increase stickiness. Websites offered tools, calculators, forums, and favorites. Favorites lists, in particular, were popular before search engines improved, as they allowed site owners to share preferred links within their industry. However, as search engines became more effective, these lists faded in popularity. Despite this, the concept of site stickiness never disappeared.
The Evolution to Outbound Stickiness
Today, new methods are being used to encourage repeat visits, emphasizing outbound efforts. Content now extends beyond the website through RSS (Really Simple Syndication), distributing news, blogs, and podcasts. This shift marks the evolution to Outbound Stickiness.
Blogs and podcasts primarily focus on timely events and opinions, but their potential goes beyond these uses. Businesses of all sizes are recognizing RSS as a tool to repeatedly engage audiences. Personally, I find this beneficial, having always valued informative newsletters and magazines. Now, the convenience of centralized, on-demand content enhances this experience.
Opportunities and Challenges
Outbound Stickiness will encompass current news and timeless education. Businesses must go beyond simple advertising to deliver continuous value through educational content. Creating this content presents opportunities and challenges. It requires sourcing and consolidating original material, as recycling content won't sustain long-term engagement.
Not everyone is a natural writer or podcaster, so companies may need to employ internal or external resources for content creation. Information should be regularly reviewed to ensure accuracy and relevancy because outdated content can’t simply be erased; it must be replaced with new, updated material.
Implementing Outbound Stickiness
If you're not already implementing Outbound Stickiness, now is the time. It’s no longer just for news enthusiasts or tech aficionados. Consider publishing content in series. For instance, if you sell paint, create a series of blog posts or podcasts about color, application techniques, and design trends. This approach alleviates the pressure of constant content creation and prevents looking like you’ve run out of ideas.
Mixing timely information with educational content can keep your audience engaged and informed.
Final Thoughts
Embracing Outbound Stickiness can be freeing for some and challenging for others. If you’d like advice or have comments, feel free to contact me at jboulter@bastioninternet.com or visit us at www.bastioninternet.com. As a web marketing firm based in Southern California, we're here to help.
Good luck on your journey to enhance visitor engagement!
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