In the previous post, I discussed about How To Promote Your Business Online. And in that post, one of the important points about promoting your business is that you need to create awareness. It can be done by Offline Marketing and Online Marketing. In this article, I will discuss with you about Online Marketing, that is How to Promote Your Online Business with Digital Marketing Strategies.
The strategies include SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Video Marketing, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, and more.
In case you are unaware, this blog post is part of a series titled – How to Start and Grow Your Successful Online Business. Check it out.
SEO
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It is a strategy rank website and web pages high on search results. The preference is to rank on the First Page of search engines such as Google.
This is because studies like the one done by Chitika have proven that 91.5% of people searching choose websites that are on search results First Page.
Think about it. How often do you look beyond the first page of search results? Very rarely right?
So, when you or an expert you hire does SEO on your website, and you get ranked on the First Page of search results. This is immediately online visibility of your business. People then become aware that your business exists.
After that, there is a very high chance, as stated above 91.5% chance, that people will click and visit your website. This is traffic going to your website. The traffic that goes to your website presents an opportunity for you to engage with the people, convert them into customers and get revenue and sales.
So, how does one do SEO? There is a lot to be done; such as On Page SEO and Off Page SEO tactics such as Off Page Mentions, Backlinks, Article Submissions, Online Press Releases, and so on.
Blogging
Blogging is one of the best ways to promote your online business. Google and other search engines love fresh content. When you have a blog, and you post updates regularly, this can improve your site’s rankings on search results. As mentioned above in the SEO section, high ranking, especially on First Page of search results can boost awareness of your website, and effectively your online business.
But, it is not so simple as just writing a blog. To get ranked, you have to know what keywords people are using to find information like the post you are about to add to your blog. And to know that, you have to do Keyword Research.
There are steps to do effective Keyword Research so that you can find the best keywords for your blog post. How do you do keyword research? How do you choose the right keywords? How do you write using the keywords such that your page gets ranked high?
Do not fret. Wealthy Affiliate University has powerful training that will teach you step by step how to do Keyword Research, how to choose the best keywords for your blog post, and how to add these keywords optimally in your blog post so that you do not get blacklisted for keyword stuffing, and instead get ranked high on search results.
Social Media Marketing
I am sure you have heard of Social Media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn. These media has woven into many of our lives. When social media first appeared, businesses thought it would be just a fad. Then later, the same businesses begin to realize that social media is an opportunity to promote their products and services.
But to use social media to promote a business is not easy. Each social media platform its unique way of posting updates, engaging with community and fans, advertising and converting fans or followers into customers. For example, a post on Facebook cannot be done the same way on Twitter. Twitter has character input limit, and Facebook has none, or none known of so far.
Also, you need to know which social media platform to advertise on so as to get good Return on Investment (ROI). You do not want to spend and keep spending lots of money on advertising, and not get enough sales to even cover the cost!
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Video Marketing
Video is the future. I have always said that, and today it has been proven to be true.
Videos are outperforming other forms of content. It can increase Brand Awareness. In a study by Device Research, it was found that 92% of all mobile video viewers share the videos with others. This can further your reach and expand the brand awareness for your business.
Videos are also known to have higher engagement and conversions. For example, a Metlife Hong Kong video marketing campaign titled ‘My Dad’s Story: Dream For My Child’ engaged more than 300 million people, with over 27 million views on Facebook and on YouTube, 7 million viewers shared the video, 268 million read about the video through nearly 100 news reports, and 280,000 visited the MetLife microsites in Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
The reasons that people enjoy videos are many. For one, they are easy to consume. They appeal to the senses and tugs at the heartstrings. The information communicated is bite-sized that can quickly bring across the important message to the audience.
Lastly, videos can improve SEO. Google owns YouTube. So naturally, including YouTube videos on your landing page will help boost your Google ranking. A research by Forrester Research said that when you have video on your web page, the chances of it getting to the First Page increases by 50 times.
Email Marketing
One of the ways for your online business to be successful is to do Email Marketing. When visitors drop by your website, grab the opportunity to capture their contact information. Usually, just their name and email addresses. As you collect more subscribers, you are building a list. This list is very valuable for your business because you can send them emails to encourage them to buy your products or services.
But, it is not so simple as that. You will need autoresponders. You will need to nurture a relationship with your subscribers. Over time, you gain their trust. And you can convert them into long time customers and advocates.
Conclusion
In addition to the strategies mentioned above, there are many more types of Digital Marketing Strategies, such as:
- Directory Listings
- Press Releases
- Augmented Reality
- Guest Blogging
- Article Submission
- Backlinks
- and more
Just too many to write them all here.
One way to learn about it all is to attend courses or workshops. Another is to learn online from a reliable source like Wealthy Affiliate University.
The courses at Wealthy Affiliate University are modular. And they are presented with lessons that include online videos. So, you can learn at your own pace. In addition, there are weekly live training that shares the valuable tips and the latest strategies in the ever changing digital landscape.
Most important of all, this I love the best, is the very helpful and supportive community in Wealthy Affiliate. Any time you have a question, you can ask by submitting a question to the community. Some one or (most times) many will come to your assistance.
If you have ANY questions about this article – Promote Your Online Business with Digital Marketing Strategies, ANY at all, please submit your questions as comments below. I will be happy to help you out.
Also, if you are a current or former member of Wealthy Affiliate, and would like to leave your own review or feedback below, I would love to hear from you, too.
Thank you for reading this.
Best wishes!
Timotheus
I learned so much from your post to promote your business online, anyone who is serious about owning any type of business today needs to learn the skills of digital marketing to keep up in this digital world.
I seen the banner Wealthy Affiliate on your website, what is that all about ?
Jeff
Totally agree with you, Jeff. The digital landscape is constantly changing. And as business owners, we have to keep up with it. One of the best ways to keep up with the trends is by attending courses at Wealthy Affiliate. Which brings me to your question. Wealthy Affiliate is a great platform to learn how to start your own online business successfully. If you already have a business, it will help you learn more about how to promote your business and make it successful. You can read more about this with my honest & insightful review of Wealthy Affiliate – https://passiveonlinerevenue.siterubix.com/a-wealthy-affiliate-review-2017/.
Hi Timotheus,
This is full of great information and easy to understand! I do agree video is the future. I have an old tube TV with a digital converter box. I hardly watch TV. So I haven’t invested money is a flat screen or cable. But I really enjoy YouTube. I’m on it almost every day.
I have a question about SEO. Through keyword research, I recently found a keyword with no competition or 0 QSR which surprised me. So I wrote my blog using those keywords in the title. After the blog was ranked on Google, I checked to see its’ placement. I found it on page 9 of the search results. What else impacts placement in search results? Obviously it’s not just QSR. If it was just competition I would have been on page 1. Do you have any insight to share?
Thank you!
Nora
Hi Nora! I am on YouTube every day too! It’s really so entertaining. Plus we can watch short snippets which will not take up too much time. Also, we can pause and replay or watch it at a later time.
Regarding keyword research and ranking: Yes, there are other ranking factors besides QSR. Too many for me to write here in this short comment section. For example, there is domain age, website age, social signals, backlinks, etc. I have plans to write posts about this topic. So do stay tuned for future updates. Or sign up with my newsletter to receive updates too. 🙂
What a bright and informative blog. Love it.
Thank you. Glad you found my blog informative.
Hello Tim,
This is a very helpful post about promoting your business with digital marketing strategies. I am in a position where i am improving traffic to my website because of consistent blogging and SEO of those blog posts. However, I still need more social shares. I’m trying to address the problem by learning more about videos. This article was very helpful in pointing me in the right direction. Thanks.
You’re welcome Thabo. I am very happy my article helped you. I hope many will discover this article, and will help them too. 🙂
Hi Tim, Thanks so much for posting this extremely helpful post. I really enjoyed reading about all the different ways to market you business through Digital Marketing Strategies as I feel this will help me in my success in the future. Wealthy Affiliate is a great learning community and with many people just like you to help along the way, it has made it easy to create and promote my business.
You’re welcome, Dena.
Very happy you found the information useful and helpful. And glad you enjoyed reading it. I really wish your business much success.
I have plans to add more useful and helpful information on my website. I see you have subscribed to my newsletter. That is great! You will receive the updates as I upload them here. Watch for the update emails. 🙂
Hello Tim
I am really impressed with the changes to your website since my last visit, and I always learn so much from your posts for my own digital marketing with my own business.
I am going to sign up for your e-book right now,
Jeff
Hi Jeff,
Thanks so much for your kind praise.
Glad you learn from my articles. I will continue to add value by sharing my digital marketing knowledge, and especially how to use it to promote your businesses online.
Hope you enjoy reading my eBook?
Tim
Hello Timotheus,
Here I am again reading a post of yours. I really like your website filled with useful information for people like me who are building an own online business.
I know of the importance of SEO and Social Media and have made the first steps but there is still much for me to learn. The next step I plan to do is Email marketing. I´m looking forward to reading your post on this topic soon. Your way of writing and explaining things is just great.
Pernilla
Welcome back, Pernilla. Please do visit more often. 🙂
Thanks for your kind compliments. Yes, that is my intent – to help people who are starting or building their online businesses. Glad the articles have been helpful. I am currently building drip campaigns for this, and my other websites. That is why there had be a slow down of new articles.
Rest assured, when all is done, I will start writing, and I have a lot to write as I have been gathering ideas for the websites. 🙂
And yes, I will share my experience with the drip campaign and email marketing soon.