{"id":16288,"date":"2021-09-08T20:10:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T20:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mediashower.com\/blog\/?p=16288"},"modified":"2021-09-14T14:34:14","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T14:34:14","slug":"how-mint-com-uses-educational-content-to-engage-customers-boost-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediashower.com\/blog\/how-mint-com-uses-educational-content-to-engage-customers-boost-results\/","title":{"rendered":"How Mint.com Uses Educational Content to Engage Customers & Boost Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mint.com is an online banking service helping college students and graduates reach their goals through tailored insights, custom budgets, spend tracking, and more. While personal finance can seem boring, Mint begs to differ.<\/p>\n

So What?<\/h2>\n

While many marketers tend to focus on showcasing a solid product, Mint\u2019s case portrays how a strong content marketing strategy needs to accompany a strong product to propel consumers to brand loyalty.<\/p>\n

Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you think you\u2019re in a “dull” industry with minimal potential for customer engagement through content marketing, you\u2019ll want to think again. And yes, we mean even those that are very technical and niche.<\/p>\n

In fact, you have it better than crowded industries, since not all of your competitors will be using content as a strategy to penetrate consumer markets.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll showcase a live example of a personal finance software service, Mint<\/a>, that\u2019s been smashing it when it comes to employing a stellar content marketing strategy.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, we\u2019ll give you a rundown of how Mint\u2019s success can apply to your business by providing you with actionable tips and takeaways.<\/p>\n

Put Yourself In Your Readers\u2019 Shoes<\/h2>\n

Mint does an exceptional job of educating its audience through an informational blog with a mission of \u201cteaching everyone about personal finance.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Category<\/p>\n

Consisting of categories ranging from budgeting and financial planning all the way to the minimalist lifestyle, food budgets, money etiquette, and everything in between, Mint\u2019s blog is all-inclusive when it comes to information.<\/p>\n

And we\u2019re not talking about a once-per-month type of blog \u2013 it’s a blog that\u2019s constantly being updated by professional finance experts. Mint is even always on the lookout for partners and collaborators<\/a> to help support its goal of making people smarter about money.<\/p>\n

Simply through its content, the company shares knowledge about what it does best: personal finance. It catches its audience at the moment in their lives when they need guidance the most.<\/p>\n

Find a Creative Angle for Your Industry<\/h2>\n

Mint focuses its content on college students and recent college graduates. Rather than trying to cater to every consumer with every financial need, they focus on a segment they can “own.”<\/p>\n

Since college students and recent college graduates are the most burdened by a massive amount of debt<\/a> and find themselves at a near \u201clife sentence\u201d post-graduation, Mint saw an opportunity. Through its blog, these individuals learn how to manage their money regardless of their current financial situation.<\/p>\n

\"5<\/p>\n

Tackling topics such as \u201cPaying for College: How to Compare Private Student Loan Lenders\u201d<\/a> and as \u201cBudgeting With a Part-Time Job\u201d<\/a>, Mint proves that it has its customers\u2019 backs, every step of the way.<\/p>\n

Simply stated, Mint finds its way to its customers\u2019 hearts through relatable stories with mountains of actionable data to help navigate life. You can do that, too, no matter what your brand is.<\/p>\n

Market Your Business Without Overselling<\/h2>\n

On the Mint blog, you\u2019ll barely find a mention of Mint itself (other than a mini-ad at the side of the main blog page) — unless you scroll down to the bottom of the website, where you also find out that Mint is powered by Intuit.<\/p>\n

\"Intuit<\/p>\n

Instead, the blog focuses exclusively on educational content and customer engagement with the aim of a positive experience for website visitors. No branding, no selling, no app promotions.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s quite smart because when it\u2019s time for paid accounting software, Mint will be top of mind for its customers.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the impact of content on purchasing dynamics \u2013 you\u2019re subtly presenting yourself as the guru of your industry without saying it up front. You\u2019re doing it through educational content instead.<\/p>\n

Tie Your Blog To Current Events While Keeping It as Evergreen as Possible<\/h2>\n

A further hook Mint uses to draw customers in is to tie in breaking news, making the content not just relevant but also timely.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

For instance, in this<\/a> blog post, Mint talks about hikes in car prices and provides practical tips on avoiding breaking the bank when buying a car. Similarly, when COVID-19 restrictions started to get lifted, Mint developed a blog post on how to earn rewards<\/a> as travel, gym, concerts, and more resume operations.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s always a good idea to keep up with the latest trends in your industry, but keep it as evergreen as possible. You don’t want to invest your marketing budget on content, only to have it feel dated after just a few weeks.<\/p>\n

Media Shower Can Help!<\/h2>\n

As a business, providing the right content for your customers can attract them to your brand. We can help, just like we helped Mint.<\/p>\n

Get a free trial<\/a> with no strings attached, to get a glimpse of how we can constantly provide you with a pipeline of fresh content to help you stay creative and connect with your customers.<\/p>\n

\"Try<\/a><\/p>\n

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