
Our digital marketing strategy process: Navigating the road to success
In today’s digital age, a well-crafted digital marketing strategy is the key to unlocking the full potential of your online presence. To demystify this process and help you chart your path to success, we’ve broken down the journey into six essential steps: Assess, Plan, Build, Drive, Optimize, and Grow.
Assess: The Foundation of Your Strategy
In the Assess stage, we take a deep dive into your current digital marketing performance. Here’s what this stage entails:
- Benchmarking KPIs: We assess critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as monthly website visits, conversion rates, customer acquisition costs like Average Initial Order Value (IOV), Average Lifetime Value (LTV), Cost of Customer Acquisition (COCA), and more. These metrics provide a snapshot of your current digital landscape.
- Defining Objectives: We work closely with you to clarify your business objectives for the next 12-24 months, outlining crucial milestones and identifying areas of challenge and expertise.
- Audience Focus: By understanding your unique strengths and identifying the target audience that resonates with your solutions, we pinpoint the growth bottlenecks in your digital journey.
- Platform Readiness: We evaluate the readiness of your digital platforms (websites, social media, automation, etc.) to support your marketing efforts.
Plan: Crafting Your Roadmap
With the foundation set, we move to the Plan stage, where we collaboratively define your digital marketing strategy:
- Discovery: A comprehensive exploration of your brand’s landscape, encompassing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and competition.
- Targeting Strategy: We identify the key buyer personas and determine the most effective channels to reach them.
- Content Strategy: Crafting an overarching content funnel that guides potential customers through various stages of engagement.
- Traffic and Lead Generation: Developing strategies for content distribution, lead generation, and marketing automation to transform prospects into leads.
- Measurement and Technology: Defining the metrics that matter, measurement protocols, and technology requirements.
- Logistics: Clarifying responsibilities, setting meeting rhythms, and aligning the client-agency partnership for seamless execution.
Build: Laying the Foundation
In the Build stage, we construct the infrastructure necessary to kickstart your digital marketing program:
- Templates: Designing landing pages and email templates.
- Dashboard: Setting up a digital marketing dashboard for real-time tracking.
- Automation Funnel: Developing a marketing automation funnel to streamline lead nurturing.
- Optimization: Enhancing website elements, ad platforms, and user experiences.
Drive: Accelerating Growth
The Drive phase is all about accelerating growth and expanding your digital footprint. Your strategy in this phase is tailored to your specific goals, resources, and budget. Here, we’ll explore the primary methods we employ to drive traffic and engagement:
1. Email Newsletters/Blasts: Email marketing remains a powerful tool for nurturing leads and retaining customers. We craft engaging newsletters and email blasts that deliver valuable content directly to your audience’s inbox. Whether it’s sharing industry insights, product updates, or exclusive offers, email campaigns keep your audience informed and engaged.
2. Paid Traffic: To supercharge your online presence, we leverage paid advertising channels. This includes pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns on platforms like Google Ads and social media advertising on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Paid traffic allows us to reach a wider audience and target specific demographics with precision.
3. Online PR/Social Media: Public relations in the digital era extends beyond traditional media. We focus on online PR and social media strategies to boost your brand’s visibility and reputation. This may involve creating shareable content, engaging with influencers, and leveraging trending topics to maximize your online reach.
4. Content and SEO: Organic traffic remains a cornerstone of digital marketing success. We continue to prioritize content creation and search engine optimization (SEO) to ensure your website ranks prominently in search results. By producing high-quality, relevant content and optimizing your website’s technical aspects, we enhance its visibility and attract organic traffic.
5. Social Media Engagement: Social media platforms are powerful channels for building and engaging your online community. We curate compelling content, encourage user-generated content, and interact with your audience in meaningful ways. This fosters a sense of community and strengthens brand loyalty.
6. Video Marketing: Video content is a dynamic way to capture your audience’s attention. From product demonstrations to explainer videos and live streaming events, we harness the potential of video marketing to connect with your audience on a personal level.
Optimize: Maximizing Performance
In tandem with the Drive phase, we continuously Optimize your digital marketing program:
- Reporting and Coaching: Monitoring performance metrics, providing insights, and coaching for improvement.
- Lead Generation Optimization: Fine-tuning calls to action (CTAs), landing pages, and ad performance.
- Conversion Rate Optimization: Enhancing conversion rates for maximum impact.
Grow: Expanding Your Reach
In the final phase, we strategize for further growth, identifying opportunities to engage new and existing buyer personas:
- Consulting: Collaborating on program growth strategies.
- Lead Generation Offers: Creating targeted offers and related assets.
- Content and Features: Developing content and features to guide buyers through their journeys.
The journey to digital marketing success is multifaceted, but with the right strategy, ongoing optimization, and a clear growth roadmap, your online presence can thrive.