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For many small business owners, marketing is often treated like an unwanted pet – you know you’ve got to take care of it but it’s not quite up there on the list of priorities.
In recent years, online marketing has become an increasingly popular and effective tool for businesses to grow, engage and retain customer bases. Most social platforms like Facebook have made it possible for small business owners and in-house digital marketers to manage their profiles and campaigns on their own.
Since cost is often a factor in a small business owner’s decision making process, self-served platforms means saving on agency fees and allocating more towards actual media spend. The downside is the extra time and effort required to properly manage online profiles, communities and paid campaigns.
With as much as 47% of SMB owners handling marketing efforts on their own, it’s vital to work smart when it comes to planning and executing your digital strategy. This may sound daunting but fret not, we’ve got some useful tips that will help you on your way.
Choose the right channels
Your first consideration would be to decide which digital channels to focus your efforts on. Resist the urge to be on each and every new and ‘trending’ social media platform out there, even if everyone else seems to be doing it.
Weigh your priorities when it comes to who your key audiences are and take into consideration the resources that you have available, then decide which channels are best suited to reach them in their most engaged mode.
Remember, less is more when it comes to choosing your primary online marketing channels. Doing well on a single platform takes lots of time, effort as well as trial and error…
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