Why and How to Repurpose Your Content!

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Shagufta ✍🏼
contentanirban
2 min readSep 13, 2024

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Suppose you write a powerful blog on “How to Build Trust in Relationships,” and your audience loves it. Now, you turn the same blog into an Instagram post, a podcast, or even a series of emails. Repurposing content is like making one great dish and serving it in different ways — easy and effective!

Repurposing your content has many benefits. Let’s see why you should use it!

Why Repurposing Matters?

  • It Maximizes Your Effort: It saves time when you use one piece of content in multiple formats. For example, you can turn a “Conflict Resolution” blog into bite-sized Instagram tips or an email series.
  • You Can Reach More People: Different platforms have different audiences. Repurposing helps you connect with new followers. For example, a podcast on relationship advice might reach someone who never reads blogs.

How to Start With Content Repurposing?

1. Pick Top Performing Content

Start with content that has already done well. Example: Repurpose your most-read post into a video tutorial.

2. Choose New Formats

Adapt for different platforms — social media, emails, podcasts. For example, use your blog’s main points to create a quick Instagram carousel.

3. Refresh for Relevance

Update old content with fresh insights. For example, add new data or tips to an older post before turning it into a webinar.

Things to Consider Before Repurposing

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Fit the Platform

Change the format to match where you’re posting. For example, break a long blog into simple Instagram captions.

Avoid Copy-Pasting

Write as per the platform’s style. For example, don’t copy your blog into an Instagram post. Summarize key points instead.

Keep It Consistent

Maintain your brand’s tone across platforms. For example, casual on Instagram, professional on LinkedIn — but always on-brand.

What’s one piece of content you can repurpose this week?

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Shagufta ✍🏼
contentanirban

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