Content Marketing Company

Great content is more than words on a page - it’s a conversation that builds trust, sparks interest, and inspires action. At Shift ONE, we're a content marketing company that doesn't just create content; we tell your story in a way that truly connects with your audience

What is a content marketing company?

A content marketing company or agency specialises in creating and executing content strategies for businesses. They help brands produce high-quality, audience-focused content that builds brand awareness, drives engagement, and generates leads or sales.

What does a content marketing company do?

 

  • Content Creation: Produce blogs, videos, social media posts, infographics, eBooks, and more.

 

  • SEO and Distribution: Optimise content for search engines and ensure it reaches the right audience through channels like social media, email marketing, or paid ads.

 

  • Analytics and Reporting: Measure content performance and adjust strategies for better results.
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“Content builds relationships. Relationships are built on trust. Trust drives revenue.”

Andrew Davis

The benefits of a content marketing company

With your own content marketing partner, you have a cost-effective and efficient way to build long-term, meaningful relationships that lead to sustainable business growth.

Builds credibility

Great content shows your audience you know your stuff. It positions you as a go-to source, so people trust your brand and come back for more.

Boosts your search rankings

Regular, quality content helps your site rank higher on Google, so you’re easier to find when people search for what you offer.

Increases brand awareness

Content gets your name out there. The more helpful, engaging pieces you share, the more people recognise and remember your brand.

Supports sales efforts

When you provide valuable content, it naturally nudges readers to take the next step—whether that’s signing up, reaching out, or making a purchase.

We know what content works

Content needs to cut through the noise and add value to your ideal customer. We've worked with B2B and B2C brands worldwide to create content that achieves their goals.

Blog Posts: Ideal for SEO, educating audiences, and building brand authority.

Videos: Best for engagement and storytelling.

Infographics: Perfect for simplifying data, enhancing shareability, and supporting blogs.

Case Studies: Great for showcasing expertise, building trust, and nurturing B2B leads.

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How to choose your content marketing company

With the increasing importance of content marketing in the digital landscape, you need a company that aligns with your goals and understands your industry can make all the difference.

Know your goals

Are you looking to increase brand awareness, generate leads, or establish thought leadership?

Identify your objectives, and it'll be easier to find an agency that specialises in achieving those specific outcomes.

Look for industry expertise

An agency familiar with your market will understand your audience, competitors, and industry trends, allowing them to create more relevant and effective content.

Ask potential agencies for case studies or examples of their work with businesses similar to yours.

Evaluate their content strategy

During your evaluation, ask agencies about their approach to content creation, distribution, and measurement.

A good agency will be able to demonstrate how they plan to attract, engage, and convert your target audience through their content marketing efforts.

Assess their creative capabilities

High-quality, engaging content is essential for capturing the attention of your audience and differentiating your brand in a crowded market.

Take a look at the company's content portfolio. Is it at the right standard?

Check their SEO experience

A top content marketing company will have a strong understanding of SEO best practices and how to implement them effectively.

Ask potential agencies about their approach to keyword research, on-page SEO, and link-building strategies. An agency with strong SEO expertise can help improve your content’s visibility.

Consider their distribution channels

Creating great content is just one part of the equation; distributing it effectively is equally important.

A competent content marketing agency will have a well-rounded distribution strategy that includes social media, email marketing, and other relevant channels.

Measure their success metrics

A reliable content marketing agency should provide clear metrics and KPIs to measure the success of your content marketing campaigns.

Ask about the tools and analytics they use to track performance and how they report on key metrics such as traffic, engagement, leads, and conversions.

Review client references

Client testimonials and references can provide valuable insights into the reputation and reliability of a content marketing agency.

Look for reviews and case studies on their website and third-party review sites.

Analyse their pricing structure

Request detailed proposals from multiple agencies and compare their pricing models.

Make sure the cost aligns with the value they provide and that there are no hidden fees. A transparent pricing structure will help you make an informed decision based on your budget.

Look for long-term partnership potential

Content marketing is an ongoing process that requires a long-term commitment.

Look for an agency that is willing to invest in your success and grow with your business over time. A strong, collaborative relationship will yield the best results.

A few of our accolades.

These awards are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the digital space as we continue to push the boundaries and set industry standards for exceptional work.

2024
Platinum Winner
Website Redesign
dotCOMM Awards
2024
Gold Winner
Website Redesign
dotCOMM Awards
2023
1st Place
TechBehemoths Awards
2023
Platinum Winner
Marcom Awards
2023
Platinum Winner
Marcom Awards
2023
1st Place
Social Media Marketing
Marcom Awards
2023
Gold Winner
Digital Marketing Campaign
Marcom Awards
2023
Gold Winner
Marcom Awards
2023
Finalist
Best Revenue Generating Campaign
Marcom Awards

What is content marketing?

Content marketing is the strategic creation and sharing of valuable, relevant content to attract and engage a target audience. Instead of directly promoting products, it builds trust, educates, and nurtures relationships - ultimately driving customer loyalty and conversions by keeping your brand top of mind.

Types of content marketing

  • Social media. Creating content for social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can be a great way to engage with your audience, build brand awareness, and drive traffic to your website.
  • Blogging: Writing blog posts on topics related to your industry or niche can be an effective way to drive traffic to your website, build authority, and establish yourself as a thought leader.
  • Video: Creating videos that showcase your products or services or that provide helpful information to your audience can be an effective way to build trust, increase engagement, and drive traffic to your website.
  • Podcasting: Ever thought about creating your own podcast show? Podcasts are the new events, and it's an easy way to reach your audience and grow a community.
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Examples of video content marketing

Content marketing best practices

  • Create high-quality content: Your content should be well-written, informative, and engaging. It should provide value to your audience and be relevant to their interests.

 

  • Optimise your content for search engines: It's important to use keywords in your content, optimise your headlines and meta descriptions, and ensure that your website is mobile-friendly.

 

  • Engage with your audience: Respond to comments, share user-generated content, and create interactive content to build a loyal following.

 

  • Measure your results: It's important to track your metrics, such as website traffic, social media engagement, and conversions.
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FAQs about a content marketing company

Success is measured through metrics like website traffic, engagement rates, lead generation, conversion rates, and content ROI. Regular reports and analytics help you see the impact of their efforts and adjust strategies as needed.

B2B client testimonials

Happy clients = happy us

  • "I've worked with Dylan since she started Shift ONE digital and I must say that I can't imagine working with anyone else. She treats my business as if it were her own. She's knowledgeable, passionate, creative and innovative. I can highly recommend Shift ONE for all your above and below-the-line marketing requirements."

    Karin Chisholm, CEO, Career Planet

  • "Working with the staff at Shift ONE has been seamless. Their innovative ideas, attention to detail, and quick turnaround time have helped elevate our business to the next level. Their detailed report-back sessions make it easy to stay informed and on top of everything."

    Lecico

  • "Just a quick to note to say thank you to you and team for building such fantastic momentum over the past two weeks. Great engagements, powerful brainstorming sessions and very thought-provoking and crucial conversations! So glad you’re here!"

    MOYO

  • "We deeply appreciate how you roll with us and our madness and all-over-ness. It is deeply appreciated. You really understand the rhythm of our business incredibly well."

    Aephoria

  • "High praises for TDT and EAP home page and video. No changes to the layout structure or video!"

    THT

  • "Super happy with the wireframe for ISS! You have a good reputation and you are experts in your fields, so I'm confident in leaving the heavy lifting to you. I can't wait to see everything come together."

    ISS

  • "Thank you for the professional video shoot organised at our CT offices."

    Mobius

  • "The Mining Indaba was a great event, great contacts and flyers were top notch."

    Kuchera

  • "For the new look and feel of our website, we love it!"

    CEO of Sirdar

  • "The social media looks great, love the theme! Its amazing how you guys can make it so distinguishable from other posts but still so similar to everything you've done before!"

    IPT

  • "I actually love the article! The tone was spot on!"

    Nadia

  • "It was a pleasure working with you and Michelle was a superstar!"

    Dell

  • "I've received the updated Facebook cover image. It looks fantastic! I really appreciate the work you've put into it."

    Ashleigh De Wet, Seeff

     

  • "Thank you for the stunning article!"

    Merchant Factors

     

  • "Thank you so much for the outstanding website! We appreciate the effort."

    Egen Holdings

     

  • "S1 is a wizard at writing I am so happy a big thank you! They are all perfect and approved!"

    CEO, FMCG

  • "Can I just say - Beautifully written content and love their creativity."

    Anonymous, Marketing Manager, Retail

  • "Hey Michael, Dylan, Aaliyah

    The team and I want to say a massive thank you to you all for all your support in creating an amazing deck, videos and content (inc. website), that we were able to present in yesterday's meeting!

    The presentation went well and we certainly got everyone's attention with 100 signs in less than 30 minutes!

    I know the last few days have not been easy, with some tight deadlines, a few late nights and some last minute changes, but it has been a pleasure working with you on this! Thank you!"

    Marketing Manager, Financial Services

  • "A BIG THANK YOU to the ShiftOne team in ensuring our event was a HUGE success – especially Mike and Anet for the extra hours and weekend work in getting the last minute requests done. We really appreciate your support!"

    Marketing Director, Equipment

  • "It's been an absolute pleasure working with you and I know you and the team have always gone above and beyond for Rallim."

    Paul Roberts, Marketing Head, Rallim Preparatory

  • "Shift ONE enables us to increase our impact and improve our performance without increasing our headcount. We really lean on Shift ONE as an extension of our team. Not only do they consistently deliver in terms of digital tactics and implementation, but their close and seamless engagement with our internal team enables us to increase our impact without increasing our headcount."

    Ted Frazer, National Marketing Manager, Seeff

  • “The Shift ONE team has been instrumental in providing us with forward-thinking, growth-impacting marketing support. Their expertise has helped us grow our brand and overall business as well as to penetrate new markets and vertical cost effectively.”

    Lynn Martin, Director, Mobius Consulting

  • "We can count on them to deliver results. I didn't believe in marketing until I started working with Shift ONE. They have been key in helping us generate B2B leads in the SaaS space via an integrated digital marketing strategy. We have so much work now we've had to cut back on the marketing! We can count on them to bring new ideas to the table consistently and that's why we love working with them."

    Anthony Damian, Managing Director, Solverminds Group of Companies

  • "Thanks so much ShiftOne team – it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you during 2021 and I look forward to us pushing more boundaries and thinking outside the box in 2022."

    Patrick Ryan, Group Strategist, Mobius Group

  • "First of all I'd like to thank you for giving me an opportunity to be part of the crocs family this year through my content. I have really enjoyed the level of professionalism with which we have been communicating and getting things done.It has been a pleasure working with you this year.I am looking forward to successfully completing the remaining phase of this project and a stronger relationship with you in 2022"

    Influencer, Crocs

  • "Thank you for an amazing year and putting up with all my ways.

    I salute you definitely Nelson , thank you for always going extra miles and always being available .

    You guys are awesome, here is to many more great memories and an amazing 2022!!

    Thank you guys!"

    Jolene, Epson Motors

  • "Hi

    This was a record month for Hertex. The company achieved its highest turnover in 34 years.

    There are many highlights like online breaking highest online turnover month ever. We even beat our lockdown record! And the DC achieved their highest number of orders invoiced in one day, as well as highest Rand value invoiced in one day.

    I know that images, words, design, strategy – not to mention “kophou, moedhou-en-vasbyt” to get everything up and out on time played a real role. So WELL DONE and THANK YOU to each of you. We make a brilliant team.

    Onwards & upwards"

    Liezl De Swadt, Marketing Manager Hertex Retail

  • "Hi Mike and Anet, thank you for the past day and a bit – everything was well organized and managed and you are really professional and good at what you do! I know it is not easy pulling something like this off, but you’ve done a great job.
    Hi Dylan, you can be proud of Mike an Anet, they’ve done Shift One and we are proud the past day and it is an honor to work with them!
    Pls send my thanks to Alan and his team as well – they really know what they do, are very efficient and I can’t wait to see the end result."

    Marketing Director, Equipment

  • "Dear Dylan,

    I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for your kind assistance in creating my new website. It was such a pleasure to work with Joshua and TK, and I'm especially grateful for their creativity, diligence and patience throughout the process."

    Henry Gwani, Africa Capacity

  • "Hi Dylan,

    I just thought I'd let you know that the Infographic designed by Michael has been requested to be used by our teams in the US! They have asked permission if they can share it with their creative teams! so well done to your team!

    Just thought I’d share this note with you!"

    Marketing Manager, Equipment

  • "Dear Dylan and Jacky,

    Thank you so much for working with us to complete our lovely website! We're so happy with it, and I'm excited for my final training session coming up with Jacky.

    We have been grateful to discover that many of our new clients come to us via referrals from partners we work with, like you!

    Thank you for your incredible support which has helped us to make the work we do properly visible to the world; to enable us to continue to grow our business."

    Sheree, Brain e box

  • "Hi D

    I wanted to let you know what a FANTASTIC team you have. While you've been away, today, mid morning I received a brief from a client to produce a father's day campaign to go live today.

    Well, Michael, Dylan and Zunika and I have rallied and look at the beautiful job the team has done.

    It's such a pleasure to have worked with everyone and I wanted to say a HUGE thank you."

    Managing Director Retail

  • "You are a star! Thank you.
    WE ARE GETTING SUCH AMAZING FEEDBACK ABOUT THE SITE. Great team work… well done"

    Britt-lee Kohn, Marketing & Events Specialist The Convergency

  • Just wanted to extend a thank you for the effort and initiative for setting up the training you did on Thursday. It was executed professionally and with excellence - which I appreciated.

    Ben Schoeman, Founder & CEO Business Game Changers Pty Ltd

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