Content Bingo and The Ordinary, Extraordinary, WHY, 3 Things Framework

Content Bingo Overview

Introducing the concept of "Content Bingo" - gamifying the content creation process to hit various milestones.

Why Content Bingo?

- Makes the process of building an audience through content more fun and engaging
- Provides a clear roadmap of achievable goals to work towards
- Capitalizes on the psychological motivation of completing a pattern/row
- The accomplished points need to be within the last year

The Bingo Card

- 5x5 grid with different content/engagement goals in each square
- Goals range from straightforward (5K LinkedIn followers) to more involved (Giving a TEDx talk)
- First person to get 5 squares in a row (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) "wins"

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Dissecting some of the Bingo Squares

5K LinkedIn Followers  

Having an established audience on LinkedIn

Description - One of the more straightforward goals, having 5,000 followers on LinkedIn demonstrates you have built a reasonably sized audience on the platform. This can be valuable for increasing the reach and engagement of your content. For some, this box may already be checked off.

Action Steps:
1. Optimize your LinkedIn profile for discoverability
2. Consistently share valuable content tailored to your target audience
3. Engage authentically with others' posts in your niche

Leaving LinkedIn Comment with 50+ Reactions

Creating engaging commentary that sparks discussion

This relates to the content strategy from Yasmin Alec of posting once but commenting 5 times with thoughtful responses that add value. The goal is to leave a comment that generates more reactions/engagement than the original post, indicating you fueled an interesting dialogue. Chris mentions using contrarian views to spark debates as one effective approach.

Action Steps:
1. Study posts/comments that tend to generate high engagement in your niche
2. Identify opportunities to provide an alternative perspective or pose thought-provoking questions
3. Aim to be a catalyst for rich discussions in the comments

Giving a TEDx Talk

Building credibility and visibility through public speaking

While requiring significant preparation, giving a TEDx talk at a local university or event can be a great credential and content asset. It involves pitching your idea, working with coaches, writing drafts over 6 months, and ultimately memorizing and delivering your speech. This is a challenging but rewarding goal for establishing yourself as an authority.

Action Steps:
1. Research upcoming TEDx events in your city/area and their application processes  
2. Brainstorm a novel, compelling talk idea that aligns with your expertise
3. Start building public speaking experience through smaller local events

LinkedIn Collaborative Badge

Engaging on LinkedIn by answering community questions

LinkedIn has started prompting experts to answer topical questions related to their listed areas of knowledge. If your responses are selected as high-quality, you can earn a 30-day "Collaborative" badge on your profile. This visually signals your active involvement in sharing expertise.

Action Steps:
1. Update your listed areas of expertise on your LinkedIn profile
2. Monitor the Q&A section for relevant questions in your domain
3. Provide detailed, valuable answers to position yourself as a go-to resource

Strategies for Effective Content Creation

Leveraging Engagement for Algorithm Favor
Growing your reach by creating engagement

Chris notes that platforms like LinkedIn will favor accounts that generate lots of engagement through tactics like sparking debates in comments. This signals to the algorithm that your content is resonating. He cites examples like posing "Team X vs Team Y" questions around polarizing topics to fuel engagement.

The Ordinary, Extraordinary, WHY, 3 Things Framework

Crafting compelling story-driven content

This framework provides a structure for creating content that hooks the audience through storytelling. It involves:

1. The Ordinary - Start with something extremely common/ordinary that everyone can relate to. This draws people in by establishing familiarity.

2. The Extraordinary - Transition into something extraordinary, novel or counterintuitive related to the ordinary situation. This piques curiosity.

3. The WHY - Explain the motivations, reasons or deeper insights behind why the extraordinary event/perspective exists. This satisfies the audience's desire for understanding.

4. 3 Things - Provide 3 concrete takeaways, tips, or action steps the audience can implement related to the content. This makes it actionable.

By segueing from the ordinary to the extraordinary, providing the "why" context, and giving 3 takeaways, you create an engaging, insightful, and practical content experience.

Action Steps:  
1. Identify an ordinary situation as your familiarity hook
2. Determine the extraordinary perspective/event to introduce  
3. Unpack the motivations/reasons behind the extraordinary
4. Outline 3 specific takeaways or actions for the audience to implement

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Resources

Jasmin (Jay) Alić - Building A Powerful LinkedIn Presence: Tips from a LinkedIn Expert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfDMqfnFHxM&t=9s

Ryan Robinson's Content Marketing:
https://thefutur.com/content/content-marketing-ryan-robinson

Why Most Creatives Fail Online: Strategies for Lead Generation, SEO, and Content
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6z8-ZAXfHE

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