Digital Marketing Methodologies
July 15, 2014
What are the different Digital Marketing methodologies?
Digital Marketing Methodologies are so pervasive that consumers have access to information any time and any place they want it. Digital media is an ever-growing source of entertainment, news and social interaction. Consumers are now exposed not just to what the company says about your brand, but what the media, friends, relatives, peers, etc are saying as well. People want brands they can trust, companies that know them, communications that are personalized and relevant and services which tailor to their needs and preferences. It’s not enough to just know your customers, you must know them better than anybody else so you can communicate with them where, when and how they are most receptive to your message. To do that, you need a consolidated view of customer preferences and expectations across all channels – Web, social media, mobile, direct mail, point of sale, etc. Marketers can use this information to create and predict, coordinate with customer experiences that will move customers along in the buying cycle. The deeper your insight into customer behavior and preferences, the more likely you are to engage them in all kinds of interactions. Digital marketing methods are faster, more practical and versatile than the old traditional ones. Some of the most common types of digital marketing methodologies are:
Website (SEO Content) –
SEO content is any content created with a goal of
attracting search engine traffic. For more information –
http://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2012/01/17/seo-content-beginners-guide
Blogs
A Blog is the most commonly used form of digital marketing methodology, that is a personal website
or web page on which an individual records opinions, links to other sites, etc. on a regular basis. For example – http://www.liveyourdream.org/yourdream.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw_42eBRDHqcG1psmtneEBEiQAWPL8WB8FMrCJVvBUd83rlk7I13ulijSao2iDIr0x87IJRvcaAleZ8P8HAQ
Internet banner ads
They are a form of advertising on the world wide web delivered by an ad server. How to create them –
https://support.google.com/webdesigner/answer/3261498?hl=en
Online video content
Engaging the data through
video files, audio files where in the content is relevant and fresh. Some of the best video streaming sites are – http://www.techsupportalert.com/5-Best-Free-Video-Streaming-Sites.htm
Pay-per-click advertising
It is an paid form of digital marketing methodology which is used to direct traffic to websites, in which advertisers pay the publisher (typically a website owner) when the ad is clicked. It is defined simply as “the amount spent to get an advertisement clicked. To learn more – http://www.wordstream.com/ppc
Email Marketing
The most efficient way to stay connected with your clients while also promoting your business. It is an easy and a quick way to reach the target markets. 10 best examples of email marketing are –
http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/email-marketing-examples-list
Social Media Marketing (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pint rest, (G+,etc)
It is the process of gaining website traffic or attention through social media sites. Some of the best social media campaigns are –
http://www.postano.com/blog/13-best-social-media-campaigns-of-2013
Mobile marketing
This is one of those marketing methodologies which can be done through a phone, that too a smart phone. They can provide customers personalized information that promotes goods services and ideas. Some of the types of mobile marketing are –
http://harpsocial.com/2010/03/get-your-business-moving-9-types-of-mobile-marketing/
Today, companies reach consumers with targeted marketing — placing ads based on your web searches, the content of the G mail messages, or the purchasing history. Every time you log into a site like Amazon, the recommendations you see are based not only on your purchase history and items one has viewed.
3 Comments
Suse Barnes
Thank you Manasi. You have listed the majority of digital marketing channels. I would be very interested to know your experience with any of them and your personal opinion on which ones work more effectively for specific clients, customers or audiences. One newer digital marketing opportunity is remarketing. Google offers it in conjuction with AdWords (paid search) advertising, and you may want to learn more about it at http://www.AdRoll.com.
Manasi Talikoti (Author)
Suse, Back in India I worked in Digital media company, which was specialized in creating digital content. So, I have a good experience in online video content. Have worked on the biggest digital marketing campaign in India. The client was Ford, whioch launched its new model Ford Eco sport. I would like to share – http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/335067,8216india-has-shown-the-biggest-response-to-our-digital-campaigns8217.aspx
Connie Chen
Sounds really interesting Manasi. I followed the link but sadly it says the video is not available in this country.