Digital Marketing: What Is It? Why Is Your Business Growth Dependent on It? (Part 1)

Since the advent of this beauty called the internet, businesses in various industries have been trying hard to maximize its potentials.

From social networks to advances in fintech that help make payments easier, the internet has revolutionized various almost all industries. And you’d be wrong to think that the revolution has not already began in your industry.

With internet users increasing every day, more businesses are using the internet to gain grounds with the help of digital marketing. These businesses now have more customers in more parts of the world.

Furthermore, transactions are now being done on a bigger scale, giving small businesses leverage like never before. And this has made it more important for brands to have an online presence.

“Slow down!”

“Did you just say digital marketing? I’ve heard so much about it but I don’t know what it is and how to use it.”

You see, most businesses have already created and are leveraging their online presence. In addition, they are backing up their presence with online marketing efforts that involve specific digital marketing strategies. And all of these is being done in a bid to capture a growing and very lucrative online marketplace.

However, not all businesses – small businesses especially – are keying into this massive opportunity.

A lot of small business owners are still struggling with making profits, finding customers and building their brands.

If you're one of such people, a successful digital marketing campaign is what you need.

Digital marketing is the process of targeting and attracting online audiences for your business. Digital marketing can be done via the following:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Pay-Per-Click Advertising
• Display Advertising
• Content Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Social Media Marketing

Utilizing these digital marketing channels well can make all the difference between a successful business and a struggling one.

Before you get overwhelmed, understand that this is just the introduction to digital marketing. In subsequent blog posts, we will be dissecting each of the listed digital marketing ways above.

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