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What are Content Development OKRs?

The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.

Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.

We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Content Development to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

Content Development OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Content Development Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to enhance content quality to align with updated guidelines

  • ObjectiveEnhance content quality to align with updated guidelines
  • KRIncrease guideline-adherence in updated content by 90% measured through internal assessments
  • TaskImplement regular internal assessments for content update
  • TaskConduct training on guideline adherence
  • TaskDevelop feedback mechanism for content contributors
  • KRConduct a comprehensive review of all content by week 3
  • TaskAllocate specific review tasks to team members
  • TaskCompile all content for review by end of week 1
  • TaskComplete all reviews and edits by end of week 3
  • KRIdentify and correct 75% of non-compliant content items by week 5
  • TaskIdentify non-compliant content within available resources
  • TaskAnalyze and categorize identified non-compliant content
  • TaskImplement corrections for 75% of identified non-compliant content

OKRs to monetize my YouTube channel

  • ObjectiveMonetize my YouTube channel
  • KRIncrease subscriber count to 1000 before Q4 end
  • TaskLaunch a referral program with incentives
  • TaskEnhance email marketing strategies for retention
  • TaskImplement an aggressive social media marketing campaign
  • KRDeliver 4000 watch hours across all videos
  • TaskCreate engaging content to increase viewer watch time
  • TaskAnalyze viewer retention data to improve future videos
  • TaskPromote videos on different social media channels
  • KRStrategize and publish 20 monetizable video content pieces
  • TaskDistribute and promote each video across platforms
  • TaskProduce and edit the outlined video content
  • TaskDevelop an outline of topics for 20 monetizable video content pieces

OKRs to to implement a comprehensive Learning and Development plan

  • ObjectiveTo implement a comprehensive Learning and Development plan
  • KRAchieve a 90% completion rate on all new training within the workforce
  • TaskMonitor employee progress and provide helpful feedback
  • TaskDevelop engaging and interactive training content
  • TaskImplement incentives for completing trainings promptly
  • KRDevelop and launch three online training modules for enhancing employee skills
  • TaskIdentify necessary skills and create content for training modules
  • TaskLaunch and promote the training modules to employees
  • TaskDevelop interactive online platform for the modules
  • KRDesign a tailored L&D roadmap for every department by consulting with each team leader
  • TaskUnderstand departmentals needs through consultation
  • TaskSchedule meetings with each department's team leader
  • TaskCreate individualized L&D roadmaps based on discussions

OKRs to boost overall community engagement on the platform

  • ObjectiveBoost overall community engagement on the platform
  • KRBoost comment count by 15% from the previous period stats
  • TaskSchedule regular posts to maintain audience engagement
  • TaskRespond, like, and share user comments to foster community
  • TaskEncourage audience participation with interactive posts
  • KRDrive up shares of content by 30% advancing our community visibility
  • TaskImplement a robust content sharing strategy across all social media platforms
  • TaskDevelop intriguing, high-quality posts to stimulate sharing and visibility
  • TaskEncourage user-generated content to increase engagement and shareability
  • KRIncrease the number of likes by 20% by the end of quarter
  • TaskPromote liking and sharing contests on all platforms
  • TaskDevelop engaging daily content to improve user interaction
  • TaskImplement advertising campaigns targeting potential likers

OKRs to boost social media content shares by refining our content strategy

  • ObjectiveBoost social media content shares by refining our content strategy
  • KRImplement the revised content strategy on all social media channels to test efficacy
  • TaskUpdate all social media channels with the revised content strategy
  • TaskAdjust strategy as needed based on analytics feedback
  • TaskMonitor engagement metrics on all platforms for efficacy analysis
  • KRAchieve over 20% increase in content shares across all social media platforms
  • TaskOptimise posts for each specific social media platform
  • TaskImplement a promotion strategy to boost content visibility
  • TaskCreate engaging, shareable content relevant to target audience
  • KRDevelop a refreshed, audience-focused content strategy by collaborating with market research
  • TaskDevelop innovative, audience-centric content ideas
  • TaskImplement the new content strategy and measure engagement
  • TaskAssemble team for market research and audience analysis

OKRs to increase access to multiple websites for fast and easy retrieval

  • ObjectiveIncrease access to multiple websites for fast and easy retrieval
  • KRDecrease website loading time by 20% for improved efficiency
  • TaskEliminate unnecessary plugins/code from the website
  • TaskOptimize web server performance settings
  • TaskCompress high-resolution images to reduce file size
  • KRIncrease user engagement and traffic by 15% through updated content
  • TaskIdentify popular industry topics for relevant content generation
  • TaskUtilize SEO strategies to improve online visibility
  • TaskRegularly update website content with engaging materials
  • KRImplement user-friendly interface improvements for enhanced navigation
  • TaskDevelop prototype for user-friendly navigation enhancement
  • TaskTest and refine proposed interface improvements
  • TaskDefine usability issues within the current interface design

OKRs to launch an engaging, high-converting marketing agency website

  • ObjectiveLaunch an engaging, high-converting marketing agency website
  • KRAchieve a bounce rate under 40% through UX/UI improvements
  • TaskImprove website load speed and responsiveness
  • TaskConduct regular user experience testing and analysis
  • TaskImplement intuitive navigation and clear call-to-action buttons
  • KRIncrease website traffic by 30% through SEO and content strategies
  • TaskCreate high-quality, engaging content to retain visitors
  • TaskImprove website metadata and keywords for better search engine visibility
  • TaskOptimize website loading speed and mobile compatibility
  • KRAttain a conversion rate of 5% with effective call-to-actions
  • TaskMonitor, analyze, and adjust strategy based on results
  • TaskImplement A/B testing to improve call-to-actions
  • TaskDevelop clear, compelling call-to-action statements

OKRs to generate a comprehensive audience engagement strategy

  • ObjectiveGenerate a comprehensive audience engagement strategy
  • KRImplement two new interactive engagement tools to boost audience participation by week 8
  • TaskResearch latest interactive engagement tools in the market
  • TaskTrain team to efficiently use these tools
  • TaskPurchase and install two selected tools
  • KRMeasure and increase the average page view duration by 20% by the end of week 12
  • TaskImplement Google Analytics to track page view durations
  • TaskOptimize website speed for user satisfaction
  • TaskImprove content quality for longer visitor engagement
  • KRDevelop an interest segmentation model for personalized communication by end of week 4

OKRs to create an engaging landing page featuring 3 goals tiles with OKR

  • ObjectiveCreate an engaging landing page featuring 3 goals tiles with OKR
  • KRIncrease average page views per user to 5 within next 8 weeks
  • TaskInitiate user-friendly interactive elements on the site
  • TaskImplement engaging, relevant content on most visited pages
  • TaskDevelop easy-to-navigate website structure
  • KRDesign 3 interactive goals tiles with linked OKR by week 6
  • TaskComplete final revisions and submission by week 6
  • TaskDevelop OKRs linked to the designed goals tiles
  • TaskDraft concepts for three interactive goals tiles design
  • KRAchieve 70% visitor click-through-rate on the goals tiles within 7 weeks
  • TaskImplement split-testing to improve user engagement
  • TaskClarify and simplify content within goal tiles
  • TaskOptimize goal tile design for better visibility

OKRs to improve website's overall usability

  • ObjectiveImprove website's overall usability
  • KRReduce bounce rate by 15%
  • TaskRedesign website for easy navigation and compelling aesthetics
  • TaskOffer engaging, relevant, and high-quality content
  • TaskIncrease website speed and mobile compatibility
  • KRDecrease website load time to 2 seconds or less
  • TaskEnable browser caching system
  • TaskMinimize HTTP requests on site
  • TaskOptimize images and media files for web
  • KRIncrease session duration by 20%
  • TaskOptimize website's loading speed and navigation
  • TaskAdd engaging and relevant content to the website
  • TaskImplement interactive features and multimedia elements

How to write your own Content Development OKRs

1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI

You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.

You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.

Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.

Watch the video below to see it in action 👇

Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool

If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.

You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.

Option 3. Use the free OKR generator

If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.

Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.

Content Development OKR best practices

Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇

Tip #1: Limit the number of key results

The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.

We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.

Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row

Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.

As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.

Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.

How to track your Content Development OKRs

The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.

If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

More Content Development OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

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