This PDF is a brief overview of Content Curation Tools. It was presented to the fabulous business owners attending Third Tech Tuesday, hosted monthly by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. Reach Your Potential - http://reachyourpotential.guru/

1. Content Curation Tools Are Cool!
Michelle Post, Ph.D. Certified Social Media Strategist PDF Available: slideshare.net/mpostphd

2. Lessons to Learn ©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS

3. Content Every Minute of the Day ©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS
Domo. (2014). Data never sleeps 2.0 [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://www.domo.com/learn/data-never- sleeps-2

4. What is Content & Curation?
“Content is Information (practical, functional, tactical)” (Odden, n.d.)
Check out these other definitions: http://www.toprankblog.com/2013/03/what-is-content/ ©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS
“Content Curation is the act of discovering, gathering, and presenting digital content that surrounds specific subject matter.”
(Mullan, 2011)

5. Types of Content . . . Just a Few ©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS
101 different types of content - http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/101_different_types_of_content_16375.aspx

6. Where to Post Your Content ©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS
Where should I post my content [Image file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://s3.amazonaws.com/blogimages- grosocial/dd9a65ab3d066ca687d4405c60ac5754.png

7. Content Curation Tools ©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS
Free to Paid & Many to Choose From
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See Curata’s Ultimate List
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Dr. Post’s Quick Guide to 5-Free Content Curation Tools - http://www.slideshare.net/mpostphd/quick-uide-content- curation-tools
Content Curation Tools: The Ultimate List - http://www.curata.com/blog/content-curation-tools-the-ultimate-list/

8. Steps
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Search query (keywords of topic)
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Result type (data type)
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How often (delivery frequency)
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How many (results)
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Your email (email address you want results sent to)
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Create Alert
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Verify email address if necessary
How to Curate Content Using Google Alerts Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS 8
Dr. Post’s Google Alert PDF - http://www.slideshare.net/mpostphd/google- alerts-for-research-12611374

9. RESOURCES, RESOURCES . . . ©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS

10. Resources
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Digital Curation: Definitions, Tools, and Strategies – Resources Shared at #CNYASTD - http://davidkelly.me/2014/07/digital-curation- definitions-tools-strategies-resources-shared-cnyastd/
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Content Curation: 7 Things Merchants Must Know - http://www.curagami.com/featured/content-curation- 7-things-merchants-must-know/
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The Busy Person’s Guide to Content Curation: A 3-Step Process for Your Blog, Newsletter, or Timeline - http://blog.bufferapp.com/guide-to-content-curation
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4 Types of Content Every Site Needs - https://www.distilled.net/blog/the-content-matrix/

11. Resources
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15 Types of Content That Will Drive You More Traffic - http://www.quicksprout.com/2014/04/14/how-these-15- types-of-content-will-drive-you-more-traffic/
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25 Types of Content - http://byregina.com/wp- content/uploads/2014/07/The-25-Types-of-Content-to-Share- on-Social-Media.jpg
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Types of Content - http://www.newsvend.com/blog/wp- content/uploads/2012/11/typesofcontents.png
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The Content Marketing Landscape - http://www.contentamp.com/wp- content/uploads/2013/04/Content-Marketing- Landscape_NEW.jpg

12. Resources
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Creating Content - http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/creating-content/
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The Types of Content that Work in Lead Generation - http://www.techvalidate.com/blog/the-types-of-content- that-work-in-lead-generation-926
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25 Content Marketing Tools for Curation, Creation, Promotion & Distribution [Infographic] - http://socialtimes.com/25-content-marketing-tools- curation-creation-promotion-distribution- infographic_b142309
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Killer Content Curation is Key [Infographic] - http://blog.marketingninjas.com/blog/killer-content- curation-is-key-infographic

13. Resources
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How to Speed Up Your Content Curation Process - http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/quicker-content- curation/
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Spotlight on Content Curation: Best Practices, Tools and How to Do It Right - http://moz.com/ugc/the-spotlight-on- the-content-curation-best-practices-tools-and-how-to-do- it-right
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The Big List of IFTTT Recipes: 34 Hacks for Hardcore Social Media Productivity - http://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/big-list-ifttt- recipes-34-hacks-hardcore-social-media-productivity
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50+ Places to Repurpose Your Content - http://coschedule.com/blog/repurpose-your-content/

14. References
Domo. (2014). Data never sleeps 2.0 [Infographic]. Retrieved from http://www.domo.com/learn/data-never-sleeps-2
Where should I post my content [Image file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://s3.amazonaws.com/blogimages- grosocial/dd9a65ab3d066ca687d4405c60ac5754.png
Mullan, E. (2011, November 30). What is content curation? [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.econtentmag.com/Articles/Resources/ Defining-EContent/What-is-Content-Curation-79167.htm
Odden, L. (n.d.). What is Content? Learn from 40+ Definitions [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.toprankblog.com/2013/03/what-is- content/
VerticalMeasures.com. (n.d.). Excellent examples of content curation [Image file]. Retrieved from http://www.verticalmeasures.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/06/Excellent-examples-of-content- curation.jpg
©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS

15. Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS ©Michelle Post, Ph.D., CSMS
http://reachyourpotential.guru/
Teacher | Social Media Strategist | Speaker
Dr. Michelle Post is a driven, passionate, and experienced leader, teacher, social media strategist, connector, and developer.
Her desire to connect and inspire throughout nearly three decades of career translates into her ongoing effort to help the development of ideas, people, content, and curriculum. Dr. Post is President / CEO of three ventures: Reach Your Potential, The Post Institute: Center for Life-Long Learning, and WorkPlace Influence.