12 steps for smb's to succeed at today's internet marketing

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12 Steps for SMB’s to Succeed at Today’s Internet Marketing by Bob Cohen Chief Marketing Officer Copyright 2012 bobology

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An explanation of the steps necessary for any one person, small, or medium business to develop a successful Internet marketing approach with today's choices. With Web, Social, and Mobile options available, these 12 steps will help you plan your strategy and make the best choices for moving forward.

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12 Steps for SMB’s to Succeed atToday’s InternetMarketing

byBob CohenChief Marketing Officer

Copyright 2012 bobology

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1. Count Backwards

Suspects Leads Prospects

How many suspects, leads, prospects = X customers?

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2. Create a Strategy

Social Mobile

Web

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Search Marketing Strategy

SEO Optimized Content

Clicks

PageViews

1. Keyword friendly2. Content updates for SEO3. PPC advertising4. Landing Page for actions

actions

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Social Marketing Strategy

StatusUpdates

Interaction

PageViews

1. Status Updates2. Appealing Content3. Audience Interaction4. Paid advertising

Social Actions

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Mobile Marketing Strategy

MobileListing

Content

MobileSearch

PageViews

1. Local Place Page2. Optimized Page content3. Paid advertising4. Mobile Web and app

actions

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3. Pick A Target Audience

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4. Learn What They Care About

• Interests• Hobbies• Relationships• Location

• Family• Travel• Food• Clothing

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5. Create a Magnetic Content Plan

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Content Marketing: Social Networking

textphotos

graphics

links

Content Connectionsshare

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Content Marketing: Search

textphotos

graphics

links

Content Searchkeywords

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Content Marketing: Mobile

textphotos

graphics

links

Content Locationlisting

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6. Find Your Audience

Target

Search

Social

Mobile

Media

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6. Choose Your Media

SearchSocial Mobile

Facebook Twitter Google + LinkedIn Pinterest Person vs.

Page

Web Site Blog YouTube Landing

Page(s) Email Lists

Google Bing FourSquare Yelp Mobile Web Mobile App Deals

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7. Plan a Content Schedule

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WYSIWYG

8. Create a Blog

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9. Link Content with RSS

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10. Allocate the Time and/or Money

Skills and time to learn

Available Budget

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11.ImplementYour Marketing Cycle

Visibility

Trust

Relationship

Word of Mouth

SocialSearchMobile

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12. Adapt and LearnResults

Media

Content

Education

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