We Marketers have it really hard these days. We are all targeting the same group of people, with the same product/service offerings and sometimes even at the same time. This is especially true for the world of Online Marketing. Some may find our efforts informative or even amusing. Others are downright annoyed and seek out every possible way to silence the noisy atmosphere we have created as we compete with each other. To make matters worse, many of the promotions online are fake and have left our target market overly skeptical about everything they see online. Many of them have actually suffered serious financial loss as a result of the tactics of unscrupulous marketers. In fact, less than 25% of consumers actually trust advertisements they see online. Just think about how negatively this will affect your sales!
But, do not despair, building a recognizable brand is within your reach if you are willing to learn how to play your cards right. Marketing a business or brand online has become one of the most popular ways for Entrepreneurs to reach their target audience. Gone are the days when a good billboard and couple of well-designed posters would be enough to get you on the map. If you do not take the time to establish your brand’s online presence, it can easily become forgotten or overshadowed by its competitors. Keeping ahead of the game now means carefully integrating online marketing into your overall marketing strategy and thus building a brand that needs no introduction.
The truth is, marketing your brand online is not an overly complicated task. But like any other skill, you must take the time learn as much as you can about the task at hand and the best way to achieve the desired results. Thankfully, you have started reading this blog, which means you are well on your way to building a successful brand.
My goal is to help you build a successful brand using content marketing and social media. Stay tuned into my blog where I will post weekly for the next 7 weeks the steps needed to get you closer to having the brand you need. If you’re like me and rely heavily on reminders, please subscribe to my newsletter.