{"id":13249,"date":"2016-03-01T07:10:38","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T15:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog?p=13249&#038;preview_id=13249"},"modified":"2026-04-14T22:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T05:13:24","slug":"curated-roundup-post-secret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/curated-roundup-post-secret\/","title":{"rendered":"What do Science and Curated Blog Posts Have in Common [from the experts]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a small business owner who fits in content marketing when the schedule permits or a full-time blogger, a <strong>curated roundup blog post can be an excellent way to get some attention in your niche<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The roundup blog post is the prototype blog content type for content curation. Bring together several resources from others in one post, based around a given theme or idea, and then present it to the world. &#8211;\u00a0<a title=\"Posts by Ross Hudgens\" href=\"http:\/\/www.siegemedia.com\/author\/ross\" rel=\"author\">Ross Hudgens<\/a>, The Definitive Guide to Content Curation<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3 Key Roundup Blog Post Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A properly executed roundup post can put your blog on the map by:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Providing expert input<\/li>\n<li>Attracting reader attention<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing content distribution<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>They\u2019re also <strong>great traffic builders<\/strong> because of how likely they are to get shared.<\/p>\n<p>From the <a title=\"How to Drive Traffic With Roundup Posts\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.crazyegg.com\/2016\/02\/12\/drive-traffic-with-roundup-posts\/\">Daily Egg<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>Most publications and blogs these days publish a lot of roundup articles or listicles, and it\u2019s clear why. <strong>They\u2019re easy to digest, they offer a new perspective to your readership, and ideally, they drive traffic and help build relationships with your brand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Imagine&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If only five influencers shared your roundup on their blog or social media site, driving 300 visitors each.<\/li>\n<li>And let\u2019s say, from experience you know each traffic spike converts approximately 3-10% of visits to email signups.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s 1,500 new visitors and up to 150 new email subscribers! Maybe more if you\u2019ve delivered outstanding content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13426\" src=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Influencers-Equal-Subscribers-1.jpg\" alt=\"Roundup Blog Post: Influencers equal new email subscribers.\" width=\"500\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Influencers-Equal-Subscribers-1.jpg 661w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Influencers-Equal-Subscribers-1-300x97.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>The Sky is the Limit with Roundup Post Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Roundup topics range wildly from the personally relevant <a title=\"10 Modern Prefabs We'd Love to Call Home\" href=\"http:\/\/design-milk.com\/10-modern-prefabs-wed-love-call-home\/\">10 Modern Prefabs We&#8217;d Love to Call Home<\/a> to the inspirational <a title=\"5 Best Instagram Accounts to Follow\" href=\"http:\/\/time.com\/4058179\/5-top-instagram-photographers-select-the-best-accounts-to-follow\/\">5 Best Instagram Accounts to Follow<\/a> to the helpful <a title=\"75 Apps That Will Save You Time as a Busy Professional\" href=\"http:\/\/www.inc.com\/lolly-daskal\/75-apps-that-will-save-you-time-as-a-busy-professional.html\">75 Apps That Will Save You Time as a Busy Professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But, what is the real secret behind roundup posts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Unspoken Truth about Roundup Posts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>From\u00a0<a title=\"How To Create Traffic Driving Roundup Posts Efficiently\" href=\"http:\/\/www.searchenginepeople.com\/blog\/15063-creating-roundup-posts.html\" rel=\"author\">Rita Kreig<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>world is filled with procrastinators<\/strong> like me, who will gobble up clickbait-y roundups like there&#8217;s no tomorrow.<\/li>\n<li>The world is also filled with curious, time-constrained people like me, who <strong>appreciate well-written roundups for their substance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Roundups work for readers because they are <strong>organized, easy to read, and quickly get to the point<\/strong>. Roundups allow readers to skip around, skim for the information you want, and ignore the rest.<\/li>\n<li>Roundups work for marketers because they <strong>drive traffic to your content<\/strong>, allow you to form partnerships with industry leaders, and occasionally score you a high-quality link.<\/li>\n<li>You don&#8217;t have to have &#8220;Buzz&#8221; in your company name to write excellent, traffic-driving roundup posts. This popular form of content marketing is <strong>accessible, scalable, and learnable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, we know the secret truth behind roundup posts, but curiosity led us to dig in even deeper, &#8220;But, why?&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_the_Experts_Why_does_a_Curated_Roundup_Blog_Post_Work_So_well\"><\/span><strong>Ask the Experts: <\/strong><strong>Why does a Curated Roundup Blog Post Work So well?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Expert #1 &#8211; From\u00a0<a class=\"fn\" title=\"Be Inspired: The Best B2B Content Of 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/buzzsumo.com\/blog\/be-inspired-the-best-b2b-content-of-2015\/\" rel=\"author\">Steve Rayso<\/a>,\u00a0Buzzsumo:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are reluctant sometimes to highlight how well list posts work, as we\u2019re all drowning in them, but there is little question, they work well whether in B2B or B2C marketing. <strong>They work particularly well as a format for curated content.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The late Cindy King of Social Media Examiner was simply the very best at\u00a0creating a\u00a0roundup\u00a0blog post. Her post on <a title=\"sme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.socialmediaexaminer.com\/44-social-media-tools-recommended-pros\/\">44 Social Media Tools Recommended By The Pros<\/a>\u00a0is currently the most shared on the Social Media Examiner site in the past 12-months.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13366\" src=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Media-Examiner.png\" alt=\"Creating a Roundup Blog Post - Social Media Examiner most shared post - 2106.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Media-Examiner.png 2250w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Media-Examiner-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Media-Examiner-768x224.png 768w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Social-Media-Examiner-1024x299.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Expert #2 &#8211; From <a title=\"Getting 20,231 Views with One EPIC Roundup Post: A Step-by-Step Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/sumome.com\/stories\/epic-roundup-post\">Tor Refsland<\/a>, SumoMe:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>To pull myself out of The Triple Zero Club, I looked around and I noticed that several bloggers were writing something they call \u201croundup blog post.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In a few simple words, Tor&#8217;s first <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timemanagementchef.com\/productivity-tips\/\">roundup post resulted in<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20,231 page views in 6 days<\/li>\n<li>1500+ social shares<\/li>\n<li>84 comments<\/li>\n<li>185 new email subscribers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13369\" src=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-Refsland-Example-Post.png\" alt=\" Tor Refsland example of roundup blog post\" width=\"760\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-Refsland-Example-Post.png 829w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-Refsland-Example-Post-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tor-Refsland-Example-Post-768x473.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Expert #3\u00a0&#8211; From <a title=\"Heidi Cohen\" href=\"http:\/\/heidicohen.com\/content-curation-roundup-post\/\">Heidi Cohen<\/a>,\u00a0Actionable Marketing Guide:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A Roundup blog post is\u00a0\u201c<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=sweet\">sweet<\/a><\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>As a specialized form of\u00a0content curation, a roundup blog post is the content marketing gift that keeps on giving when done well.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13372\" src=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heidi-Cohen-Actionable-Marketing.png\" alt=\"Roundup Blog Post example from Heidi Cohen - Actionable Marketing Tips\" width=\"760\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heidi-Cohen-Actionable-Marketing.png 2088w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heidi-Cohen-Actionable-Marketing-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heidi-Cohen-Actionable-Marketing-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heidi-Cohen-Actionable-Marketing-1024x346.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a curated list of Heidi&#8217;s <strong>top 10 steps to create\u00a0a roundup blog post:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>1 &#8211; Develop the roundup post idea and question<\/strong>. Assess what issues and information are relevant to your audience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>2 &#8211; Create a list of experts from whom to request input<\/strong>. Anticipate that your list must be longer than the number of people you expect to respond. Not everyone will participate. Even if they like you, they\u2019re\u00a0busy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>3 &#8211; Contact your list of influential people<\/strong>. You need to be able to communicate with them via email or a social media platform. (If you\u2019re a newbie writer without a big name company, blog or media platform behind you, this may be a challenge.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>4 &#8211; Add a cushion of time<\/strong>. Don\u2019t expect people to respond immediately! Allow enough time to respond if they\u2019re busy, but not so much time that they forget.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>5 &#8211; Be persistent in your follow-up <em>without being a pest!<\/em> <\/strong>Remember this is from the recipient\u2019s point of view, not yours!!!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>6 &#8211; Combine the input into a single document<\/strong>. Whether you use Google Drive, MS Word, WordPress or another option, wrangle the information into a nicely formatted piece.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>7 &#8211; Add your commentary<\/strong>. At a minimum, include your response as well as an introduction and conclusion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>8 &#8211; Edit and format the content<\/strong>. Make sure you have permission before you change someone else\u2019s words. (I learned this point the hard way by editing someone\u2019s comments for grammar, and it was an issue.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>9 &#8211; Optimize the article for search and distribution<\/strong>. Focus your request around a keyword phrase, craft an attention-getting headline, and include a photo. Don\u2019t forget social sharing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>10 &#8211; Let contributors know you\u2019ve published the piece<\/strong>. Don\u2019t assume anyone is waiting for your article. Send them a follow up after you\u2019ve published the article. BTW\u2014Don\u2019t forget to thank them for their participation.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Expert #4 &#8211; From\u00a0<a title=\"Mari Smith\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marismith.com\/\">Mari Smith<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>Social Media Thought Leader &amp; Top Facebook Marketing Expert:<\/h3>\n<p>Hello, world! Every week, for the past two-and-a-half years, I\u2019ve <strong>published an email newsletter \u2013 called THE SOCIAL<\/strong> <strong>SCOOP<\/strong>. \u00a0I include\u00a0my top selections of \u201cOPC\u201d \u2013 that is, I curate <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>other people\u2019s content<\/strong><\/span> on social media marketing, business building, productivity and other related subjects<strong>,<\/strong> along with my own words of wisdom!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mari-Smith-Facebook-Tips-May-15.png\" alt=\"Example of Mari Smith's Roundup Blog Post: Top Social Media Picks \u2013 May 15, 2015 Issue #149\" width=\"1354\" height=\"1596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mari-Smith-Facebook-Tips-May-15.png 869w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mari-Smith-Facebook-Tips-May-15-255x300.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1354px) 100vw, 1354px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Expert #5\u00a0&#8211; From <a title=\"How To Write A Roundup Post That Gets Over 400 Shares\" href=\"https:\/\/seo-hacker.com\/write-roundup-post-400-shares\/\">David Schneider<\/a>, SEO Hacker:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Last year was an epic year for the roundup blog post.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Do you know why so many people have been doing these?\u00a0<em>Because they work.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here are some excellent ones I remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>60 Experts Reveal Top 3 Tools To Grow Your Email List<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"42 Blogging Specialists Explain How to Monetize Email Newsletters and Turn Autoresponder Messages into Profit\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.afteroffers.com\/42-blogging-specialists-monetize-email-newsletters\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">42 Blogging Specialists Explain How to Monetize Email Newsletters and Turn Autoresponder Messages into Profit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"39 Successful Entrepreneurs Share Their FIRST Ever Sale\" href=\"http:\/\/www.selfmadebusinessman.com\/2014\/05\/05\/first-sale\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">39 Successful Entrepreneurs Share Their First Ever Sale<\/a> (This one was my own)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Just Ask Yourself&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Where can you help your audience and save them time by curating content into a list post?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Ask the Expert #6 &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/billgassett.realtytimes.com\/advicefromagents1\/itemlist\/user\/721210-billgassett\" rel=\"author\">Bill Gassett<\/a>, My Realty Times<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Bill is a huge fan of using social media for his real estate business.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Content marketing can offer significant advantages to a real estate agent. It offers an <strong>inexpensive way to build a brand, drive traffic to your website and increase the number of leads that come your way<\/strong>. But keeping up a steady stream of content for site visitors is also a lot of work. If you are like most agents, you probably have your hands full with your real estate work, and therefore a limited amount of time to spend writing original content.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a recent example of a curated roundup blog post from Bill:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Real Estate Round Up: Articles Worth a Look January 2016\" href=\"http:\/\/activerain.com\/blogsview\/4812491\/real-estate-round-up--articles-worth-a-look-january-2016\">Real Estate Round Up: Articles Worth a Look January 2016<\/a>&#8230;take a look at these articles, and if you find any of them helpful or enjoyable, please consider sharing them socially. There is a wealth of great content here from some really terrific real estate authors!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13412\" src=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roundup-Real-Estate.png\" alt=\"Real Estate Roundup Blog Post: Articles Worth a Look January 2016 BY BILL GASSETT\" width=\"760\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roundup-Real-Estate.png 1943w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roundup-Real-Estate-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roundup-Real-Estate-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Roundup-Real-Estate-1024x540.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_what_separates_a_bad_roundup_post_from_an_optimal_one_What_makes_a_roundup_post_perfect\"><\/span><strong>But what separates a bad roundup post from an optimal one?\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What makes a roundup post <em>perfect<\/em>?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following infographic from Siege Media pinned by <a title=\"Robin Good\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/robingood\/\">Robin Good<\/a>\u00a0on his <a title=\"Content Curation Visualized\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/robingood\/content-curation-visualized\/\">Content\u00a0Curation\u00a0Visualized board<\/a> breaks it down from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>To create an effective and valuable roundup for readers and sources alike, it must contain these elements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sourced articles with social proof (i.e. highly ranked, linked to, and shared)<\/li>\n<li>Plural focus keyword (i.e. \u201cChristmas decorating ideas)<\/li>\n<li>High quality images in one format<\/li>\n<li>Easy readability (i.e. 16px font, bright images, 50-60 character lines, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here are a couple of other highlights to note:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 \u2013 Use a short, keyword-only URL<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The URLs of articles ranked on Google\u2019s #1 page contain an average of 37 characters. \u2013 <a title=\"A Guide to the Perfect SEO-Friendly URL Structure\" href=\"http:\/\/seositecheckup.com\/articles\/a-guide-to-the-perfect-seo-friendly-url-structure\">SEO SiteCheckup<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>2 \u2013 Use an odd-numbered headline<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Odd numbers seem to be more believable\u00a0<\/strong>and are shown to help people digest the information better. Headlines with numbers are <strong>36% more likely to generate clicks<\/strong>, according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/5-data-insights-into-the-headlines-readers-click\">research by Conductor<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>3 \u2013 Reach out to people mentioned in the post<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tool:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/contentmarketer.io\/notifier\/#\/\">Notifier<\/a>\u00a0from ContentMarketer.io<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Easiest way to 3x your traffic &amp; shares. We\u2019ll find @mentions in your post and let you notify them with one click.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the full infographic:<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13371\" src=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Perfect-Roundup-Post.png\" alt=\"The science of sharing a highly shareable roundup blog post. \" width=\"760\" height=\"4076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Perfect-Roundup-Post.png 721w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Perfect-Roundup-Post-56x300.png 56w, https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Perfect-Roundup-Post-191x1024.png 191w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><strong>Looking for an easy solution to create a roundup blog post?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Read more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"3 Easy Solutions for a GREAT Content Curation Strategy\" href=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/curation-post\/\">3 Easy Solutions for a GREAT Content Curation Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How to Build a Massive Email List with a Curated Newsletter (in 15 minutes or less)\" href=\"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/curated-newsletter\/\">How to Build a Massive Email List with a Curated Newsletter (in 15 minutes or less)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>___<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your audience is listening.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What will you share?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We&#8217;d love to hear from you!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a small business owner who fits in content marketing when the schedule permits or a full-time blogger, a curated roundup blog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":14038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[107,118,111,168],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-content-curation","category-content-marketing","category-how-to","category-infographics"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What do Science and Curated Blog Posts Have in Common [from the experts] -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A curated roundup blog post is an excellent way to get attention in your niche. 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