Online marketing has grown exponentially in a short space of time. A study conducted in January this year found that 4.39 billion people are now using the internet, an increase of 9% as compared to January 2018. So, what does this mean? The importance of social media for growing a business Currently, there are over a billion active daily users on social media. Social media has become the most popular content marketing tactic for B2C businesses. In the second quarter of 2019, an estimated 2.41 billion people
How to Combat Web Form Spam
If you have a web form on your website, then it’s likely you have come across spam and junk responses – unfortunately it is inevitable. Not only is it frustrating, but web form spam can also affect your ranking in SERPs. Before we dive into the main cause of web form spam, let’s first understand that this spam is not caused by your site’s functionality, or your online marketing campaigns. What is a web form spam? It’s a method of spamming a website’s submission form with unwanted information, such as links to an offer, advertisements
What Does a Digital Marketing Consultant Do?
You have heard of Digital Marketing Consultants (DMC), but you’re not too sure what they really do. Don’t worry – You are not alone! Before working in digital marketing, I was also clueless. They have many different roles and responsibilities and considered as a jack of all trades. Ideally, they are responsible to get the business visible online and help attract new customers. With more and more businesses looking for effective digital marketing, the need for skilled and experienced DMCs are
Introducing ReachSocial Ads with Smart Optimisation Technology
Introducing to you one of the greatest highlights of 2018, ReachLocal’s very own ReachSocial Ads (RSA) with Smart Optimisation Technology. A social advertising solution for both Facebook and Instagram with AI technology, something not even Facebook offers yet. This technology is specifically designed to run multiple Facebook advertising objectives in a single campaign and optimise that campaign around one specific goal. Both Facebook and RSA have set goals you can choose from. Whether you are choosing to optimise for contact generation, increased reach or creating
Benefits of Social Media for Your Business
Considering there are over a billion active users daily on social media, it is not news that every business should be present on these channels. But there are number of elements that can work towards the success or failure of your business on social media. By the end of this blog, you should have a better understanding of how to set yourself up on these channels, know exactly how social media can benefit your business. As of January 2018, there are over 3.196 billion active users on social media, and that number is growing day by day. Social media has a huge impact on society and the way we consume information. Social
Digital Marketing Tips For The Holiday Season
Every year, as soon as Melbourne Cup is behind us, it seems like Christmas is here. Holiday marketing campaigns pop up almost immediately with signs appearing in shops, festive banners appearing on websites and promotional emails hitting inboxes – all complete with a dash of Christmas cheer. What does this mean for your business? Well, in the midst of preparing for a hectic holiday season, it’s tempting to play it safe with your digital marketing and stick with what you
Target Local Customers Quickly and Efficiently
Digital advertising is a great way to get in front of customers who are searching for your products and services online, as well as get brand awareness for people who may not know about your business. But where do you even start? Here’s how you can pair two strategies to target local customers quickly and efficiently. Search Marketing: Search ads appear at the top of search results when people look for products and services. These ads make sure that your
Digital Tactics to Win Back Your Audience’s Attention
Getting your business and your brand in front of consumers is one thing, but how do you win audiences back? That’s back to your website, looking at your products or services again and most importantly having an interest in your business! There are a number of tactics you can implement so that you can stay or get back in front of potential customers. By using these strategies you can really boost your existing marketing efforts by raising awareness for your
HELP! I’m A Marketer and Don’t Know Digital Marketing
This was me two years ago. After years of working for a major power tool supplier and travelling the world, I started a new role as Marketing Manager for a digital company. I was over the moon about this exciting opportunity. But reality hit me hard and quick. I knew how to calculate the right anchor solution, sell concrete saws and how to pitch the latest cordless hammer drill. But keywords, meta tags, SEO, PPC, buyer personas and nurture campaigns
Location Based Mobile Advertising: Use It to Drive Foot Traffic
If I asked you, what’s the one thing you can’t leave your house without – would you say your mobile phone? Most of us are attached to our smartphones all day long and we use these devices for much more than calling or texting. They are now used to access various apps to engage with social media, check the weather, get directions, research our next holiday, transfer funds, play games, book an Uber, shop and much, much more. This makes