In this episode of Create Like The Greats, we break down how Anthropic, a leading AI company behind Claude, is revolutionizing the use of customer success stories to drive measurable business results. Despite fierce competition from OpenAI and Google, Anthropic differentiates itself through clarity, simplicity, and strategic storytelling. Learn how they use short yet impactful case studies to elevate their brand, enhance credibility, and attract the right audience.
Inspired by research from Ethan Crump at Foundation Labs, we take a deep dive into how Anthropic structures its case studies, why they work, and how you can apply these principles to your own business.
Key Takeaways & Insights
1. The Power of Customer Success Stories
- Anthropic has ramped up investment in customer case studies, adding 67 new pages to their website.
- These stories increase trust and credibility, addressing the fragmented B2B buyer’s journey.
- Featuring well-known clients, such as DuckDuckGo, GitLab, Brave, BCG, and Assembly AI, boosts authority in their industry.
2. The Business Impact of Case Studies
- The dedicated case studies subfolder attracts over 60,000 organic monthly visitors, generating what would cost $25,000 in paid traffic.
- SEO performance:
- 1,600 ranking keywords
- 4,600 backlinks from 231 domains
3. Anthropic’s Winning Formula for Case Studies
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Short and Direct: Each case study stays under 1,000 words, challenging traditional long-form SEO norms.
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Clear Structure: Follows a problem → solution → outcome format.
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Intent Matching for SEO: Content is designed to match search intent, ensuring customers find relevant solutions quickly.
- Focus on Business Value:
- Emphasizes results (e.g., 30% improvement in user satisfaction, 80% cost reduction).
- Uses client and company expert quotes to strengthen credibility.
- Avoids overly technical details, making it accessible to decision-makers at all levels, including CEOs and finance executives.
4. Applying These Lessons to Your Business
- Prioritize clarity and simplicity when crafting customer success stories.
- Optimize stories for search intent so they’re discoverable and relevant.
- Showcase tangible metrics and real results in your case studies.
- Structure content for easy readability while keeping it strategic and insightful.
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