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Content CalendarContent Audit ReportContent Calendar SlidesB2B Thought Leadership Plan
FormatSpreadsheetDocumentPresentationDocument
Works inGoogle SheetsGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Slides and PowerPointGoogle Docs and Word
LengthNot listed6 pages12 slides8 pages
StyleNot listedEditorialFriendlyCorporate

What a content strategy should cover

A content strategy explains what you will publish, who it is for and why. It keeps a team producing work that supports the same goals.

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Cover goals, audiences, key topics, formats and channels, editorial calendar, roles and workflow, and measures of success.

Choose a few topics you can own instead of covering everything thinly.

Compare Content Calendar, Content Audit Report, and Content Calendar Slides, all 2 to 12 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a content strategy?

A content strategy explains what you will publish, who it is for and why. It keeps a team producing work that supports the same goals.

What should a content strategy include?

Include goals, audiences, key topics, formats and channels, editorial calendar, roles and workflow, and measures of success. Choose a few topics you can own instead of covering everything thinly.

Where should I start with a content strategy?

Start with Content Calendar: Plan what gets published, where and by whom, in one sortable sheet. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Content Audit Report.

How many pages does a content strategy need?

The templates here are 2 to 12 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make a content strategy in Google Sheets?

Yes. These content strategy templates work in Google Sheets, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All 7 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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