Content Curation Tools Are Cool!

Michelle Post, Ph.D. Certified Social Media Strategist

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Lessons to Learn

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Content Every Minute of the Day

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Domo. (2014). Data never sleeps 2.0 [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://www.domo.com/learn/data-never-sleeps-2

What is Content & Curation?

“Content is Information (practical, functional, tactical)” (Odden, n.d.)

Check out these other definitions: http://www.toprankblog.com/2013/03/what-is-content/

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“Content Curation is the act of discovering, gathering, and presenting digital content that

surrounds specific subject matter.” (Mullan, 2011)

Types of Content . . . Just a Few

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101 different types of content - http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/101_different_types_of_content_16375.aspx

Where to Post Your Content

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Where should I post my content [Image file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://s3.amazonaws.com/blogimages-grosocial/dd9a65ab3d066ca687d4405c60ac5754.png

Content Curation Tools

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Free to Paid & Many to Choose From • See Curata’s

Ultimate List • Dr. Post’s Quick

Guide to 5-Free Content Curation Tools - http://www.slideshare.net/mpostphd/quick-uide-content-curation-tools

Content Curation Tools: The Ultimate List - http://www.curata.com/blog/content-curation-tools-the-ultimate-list/

Steps 1. Search query (keywords

of topic) 2. Result type (data type) 3. How often (delivery

frequency) 4. How many (results) 5. Your email (email

address you want results sent to)

6. Create Alert 7. Verify email address if

necessary

How to Curate Content Using Google Alerts

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Dr. Post’s Google Alert PDF - http://www.slideshare.net/mpostphd/google-alerts-for-research-12611374

RESOURCES, RESOURCES . . .

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Resources • Digital Curation: Definitions, Tools, and Strategies –

Resources Shared at #CNYASTD - http://davidkelly.me/2014/07/digital-curation-definitions-tools-strategies-resources-shared-cnyastd/

• Content Curation: 7 Things Merchants Must Know - http://www.curagami.com/featured/content-curation-7-things-merchants-must-know/

• The Busy Person’s Guide to Content Curation: A 3-Step Process for Your Blog, Newsletter, or Timeline - http://blog.bufferapp.com/guide-to-content-curation

• 4 Types of Content Every Site Needs - https://www.distilled.net/blog/the-content-matrix/

Resources • 15 Types of Content That Will Drive You More Traffic -

http://www.quicksprout.com/2014/04/14/how-these-15-types-of-content-will-drive-you-more-traffic/

• 25 Types of Content - http://byregina.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/The-25-Types-of-Content-to-Share-on-Social-Media.jpg

• Types of Content - http://www.newsvend.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/typesofcontents.png

• The Content Marketing Landscape - http://www.contentamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Content-Marketing-Landscape_NEW.jpg

Resources • Creating Content -

http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/creating-content/ • The Types of Content that Work in Lead Generation -

http://www.techvalidate.com/blog/the-types-of-content-that-work-in-lead-generation-926

• 25 Content Marketing Tools for Curation, Creation, Promotion & Distribution [Infographic] - http://socialtimes.com/25-content-marketing-tools-curation-creation-promotion-distribution-infographic_b142309

• Killer Content Curation is Key [Infographic] - http://blog.marketingninjas.com/blog/killer-content-curation-is-key-infographic

Resources • How to Speed Up Your Content Curation Process -

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/quicker-content-curation/

• Spotlight on Content Curation: Best Practices, Tools and How to Do It Right - http://moz.com/ugc/the-spotlight-on-the-content-curation-best-practices-tools-and-how-to-do-it-right

• The Big List of IFTTT Recipes: 34 Hacks for Hardcore Social Media Productivity - http://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/big-list-ifttt-recipes-34-hacks-hardcore-social-media-productivity

• 50+ Places to Repurpose Your Content - http://coschedule.com/blog/repurpose-your-content/

References Domo. (2014). Data never sleeps 2.0 [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://www.domo.com/learn/data-never-sleeps-2 Where should I post my content [Image file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://s3.amazonaws.com/blogimages- grosocial/dd9a65ab3d066ca687d4405c60ac5754.png Mullan, E. (2011, November 30). What is content curation? [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.econtentmag.com/Articles/Resources/ Defining-EContent/What-is-Content-Curation-79167.htm Odden, L. (n.d.). What is Content? Learn from 40+ Definitions [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.toprankblog.com/2013/03/what-is- content/ VerticalMeasures.com. (n.d.). Excellent examples of content curation [Image file]. Retrieved from http://www.verticalmeasures.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/06/Excellent-examples-of-content- curation.jpg

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Teacher | Social Media Strategist | Speaker Dr. Michelle Post is a driven, passionate, and experienced leader, teacher, social media strategist, connector, and developer. Her desire to connect and inspire throughout nearly three decades of career translates into her ongoing effort to help the development of ideas, people, content, and curriculum. Dr. Post is President / CEO of three ventures: Reach Your Potential, The Post Institute: Center for Life-Long Learning, and WorkPlace Influence.