In the current scenario of developing
business trends it is essential for any start up to have a year round Digital Marketing Strategy to scale their business to new heights. You may have
employed various techniques past year, some may have worked and some wouldn’t. Try
these in the coming year 2015.
1: Use content curation tools: You may have used your content to get the
attention of your customers but that isn’t enough. You need to use the right
words and images to keep them engaged. In this task, many content curating
tools will come to your rescue. For example Kapost provides a good platform to
your content development team.
2: Use Audio-Visual Aid to Excel: Use promotional videos to get the attention
you want. Video is the single most effective method of expediting your selling
cycle from suspect to prospect. This is
the best way to promote your brand.
3: Systemize and synchronize your digital
media: It is advised that you work out your
digital media in a manner that it becomes accessible to your customers anywhere
and everywhere. Let your customers decide where they see and experience your brand instead of your HQ
deciding it for you. Ensure your marketing response mechanisms work across
various platforms and in any medium.
4: Build a team don’t just Hire them: Make a team for marketing your products who
think from the perspective of your customers. And make them work so that they
understand what the consumer wants. Remember, dedication is the key to success.
5: Make social media your weapon: To beat your competitors make social
networking websites your weapon. Win the
trust of your customers by getting in touch with them through various social
networking sites. This will help in building trust for your services and
products.
6: Invest in Print Media also: It’s great to adapt to new methods but one
must not discard the old methods. It is advised that print media should also be
used to grab the attention of your prospective customers. The choice of print
source should be done very critically. Also, print media can be used to
redirect readers to your digital media. For example use QR codes.
7: Analyse the Analytics: Keeping an eye on your work is very
important. Have the insights of your website and keep analysing which page of
your website is working in your favour. Install applications like Google Analytics
that help you know what is best for your website. Work upon your websites weak
sections and keep progressing.
8: Give your website Fresh looks: Adding new features and giving a new look
to your website can work to enhance your business. Give your website new looks
and freshen up the experience of your customers. Remember, customer
satisfaction is of prime importance.
9: Embrace new technology: The
year of 2014 was marked with launch of some great new technologies such as
Google glasses and Apple watch apps. Get in touch with them and think of ways
to use them to your benefit.
10:
Be the Leader and Trend Setter: In entrepreneurship it is essential to be
innovative and creative. Think of new ways of propaganda and scale new heights
in the business world.
Have a great year ahead.