
This chapter conceptualizes the two building blocks of digital marketing, namely (1) search engine optimisation (SEO) and (2) Cost per click advertising. Explanation is enhanced through visual devices which demonstrate relationships between different online advertising technologies
Six generic SEO strategies and Twelve tips for a winning promotional mix
Paid advertising will become a permanent part of marketing budgets in future. This adpsend will be most effective when it is informed by a clear marketing strategy which explains how Google Ads and social media expenditures can achieve your marketing goal. The lecture provides a conceptual framework. The resource material provides deeper insights for some lpatforms.
A time-saving, visual explanation of the major aspects of online marketing for the non-technical, busy manager. SEO and Cost per Click advertising are presented by using explanatory images which simplify the information overload produced by the internet. Upon completion of this course you will understand how social media, website development, e-commerce and mobile marketing fit into overall business strategy. The content is geared towards managing online marketing from a strategic perspective, not performing specific detailed tasks. The focus is on cultivating management behavior. You will acquire the skills of prioritizing the amount of time spent on different online activities, you will invest ad-spend dollars judiciously, you will research appropriate content with insights which persuades consumers, and you will identify keywords which maximize traffic. You will also align online marketing activities, to specific pages on your website, by applying marketing principles efficiently. By the end of the course, you will be the architect linking all your digital platforms ; you will also be the archer (deciding which target segments to hit) with each advert. As both architect and archer, you will exercise strategic and tactical thinking, in order to formulate a sound digital marketing strategy. Above all, you will enjoy the simplicity with which the ideas are explained. Enjoy!