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Enter the digital landscape creating a whole new space and channel to reach out to your target market. With just a few clicks, one’s queries can be delivered in less than a fraction of a second. Social Media Networking Systems or (SNS) allowed for more direct interactions between its various users. Going digital meant that it was easier to track the reach, impressions, and even clicks of ads which makes it easier to see if the investment is worth it. With an ever-changing landscape and the shift towards online of many consumers, businesses sought out to make the most out of this opportunity.
Just like with navigating any unfamiliar territory, it can be scary and intimidating at first. Luckily, we have prepared a short guide that can serve like a map and starting point for any individual or business looking to grow their brand’s presence online.
LinkedIn is the go-to place for companies hoping to establish their brand especially those engaged in Business to Business (B2B) industries. It is where they can make meaningful connections with possible clients, partners, and even employees. Companies can utilize this platform in generating leads and creating brand awareness as well. Here’s some tips on how you can engage and connect to your customers through LinkedIn:
·Utilize native videos in promoting content write-ups such as blog articles
·Connect with your audience and acknowledge those who like or comment on your posts. Having people with larger networks tagged, can lead to bigger impact of the post in the site.
·Utilize automation tools such as LinkedHelper to ask and collaborate with other professionals about the content you are planning to post.
·Integrate the automation tools to help make your sales team 4X more effective. This will grow their connections and aid in making awesome content for the product/service being offered.
·Use LinkedIn dynamic ads to dominate B2B retargeting
Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites which especially targets the mass market, amassing a total of 2.3 Billion active monthly users as of 2018. But businesses have started utilizing Facebook with more than 60 million active business pages in the site. Here are some tips to make the most out of the massive social media site:
·Use “Pattern interruption” which is utilizing new forms of ads like 3D images, carousel ads, or even canvas type images to help it get noticed by audiences and make them stop from scrolling
·Be more engaging by using video content, which can capture 2x more engagement than just text ads
·Integrating the 3S (short, succinct, special) on your video content.
·Utilize a suitable type of content for every ad objective. It was found out that video-type ads cost more than the still images when they are used for lead generation ads.
·Start utilizing messenger ads to increase inquiries on Facebook, being the most direct channel to interact with potential customers
·Run promos or giveaways to keep the audience engaged
·Make use of Facebook Live or Stories to give real time updates on ongoing events and giveaways
Known as the market leader with search, Google obtains over 2.5 Billion searches per month, with at least 57,800 searches every minute. In the Philippines, it is expected that online buyers will grow 5x, making it vital to utilize Google as means of getting your business name out there. With all this growth, customers these days are more demanding, curious, and impatient which means having a better and seamless online experience for them is of the essence. We’ve rounded up some of Google’s best practices below.
·Learn about your customer’s journey through different touchpoints by utilizing Google Analytics
·Avoid losing ad traffic with the use of remarketing tools (Facebook pixel, Google tracking codes)
·Prioritize the page load speed and avoid losing 40% of your visitors
·Create conversational videos on YouTube and remarket those audience that you have garnered from your LinkedIn InMailing list.
·Use long-tail keywords on your SEO campaign.
·Maximize your Optimization Score to reach the highest that it can
Now that we’ve rounded up all these tips to better navigate the digital landscape, it is important to remember that constant learning and trial and error is key to make the most out of your online efforts. Just like with every map showing you the directions, you need to experience the path to know where the pitfalls are. It can seem a lot to take in, which is why having a trusted partner is vital in helping you make the most out of your digital marketing campaigns.
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