A content mapping template helps you make sure you’re putting the right content, in front of the right people, in the right way, and at the right time. It targets prospects at various stages of the buying funnel and is designed to pinpoint which types of content will be most effective in leading them to the next stage of the funnel. If you work with copywriters, this kind of template is a good document to handover and ensure they’re putting the right product focus into their writing.
The Content Type can be blog posts, whitepapers, videos, etc. The Content Theme can be a how-to guide on or webinar on a certain topic. The Channel is a marketing email, newsletter, social post, etc.
[Persona Name]
Write your persona name above. Give a brief overview of your persona here, including things like their: Goals, Pain-points, Barriers, Role in the buying process, and Preferred content.
💡 Example:
Jane doesn’t have the final say but she drives the business case to get internal buy-in.
She’s responsible for digital campaign delivery and optimisation.
Jane’s current struggles are around getting a holistic view of all her campaigns and providing the sales team with enough qualified leads.
Awareness
They know they’ve got a problem and they’re looking for a solution.
Interest
You’re on their radar - but your competitors probably are too.
Consideration
You’ve piqued their interest and they’re evaluating your product(s).
Decision
They’re weighing up whether to pick you, your competitor or no-one.