Winning the Search Marketing Wars with Branding
We are currently managing a pay-per-click campaign for a client that is going well in terms of driving traffic to his site, but poorly in terms of conversions. The problem is that our client's web site does not look as professional as his competitors. This got me thinking about how a search marketing campaign, whether natural search or paid search, has a branding component that needs to be considered.
It is very often the case that an individual will not do business with a company upon the first visit to its web site. Comparison shopping is easy on-line, and not just for products, but for services as well. Someone looking for a particular service that you offer is probably going to visit your web site and the sites of your competitors. If you don't measure up, you're not going to get the sale.
What this means for you is that you need to have a clean, well-designed, professional looking web site. If you don't, no matter how much traffic you drive to it, you are going to have few conversions. Quality web site design is not the place to skimp. You have to have your presentation polished and ready to go before people arrive at your site. In the real world, you probably wouldn't show up to a sales meeting wearing a stained t-shirt and shorts (at least in most industries you wouldn't). It works the same way on-line - your web site is your salesman. If it looks professional and provides the visitor with the information he needs to do business with you, then you have a good chance at getting the business. If it is poorly designed and is not pursuasive, then you won't get the business. Plain and simple.
One caveat is that if you hire a web site designer, he or she needs to be aware of search engine optimization principles. The designer needs to design the site in such a way that code is minimized and content is maximized. How can you know if a designer is knowledgeable about SEO? Just ask. You should be able to tell if the person knows what he is talking about. If you're still unsure, it is HIGHLY recommended that you consult with someone with an Internet marketing background to take a look at some code samples from the designer and talk with the designer.
So remember...a search marketing campaign is not simply about driving traffic to your web site in hopes of making an immediate sale. You need to prepare for sales that take more than one visit - sales where your prospects are comparing you to your competitors - by making sure your web site is polished and professional.
If you need some help implementing an aggressive Internet marketing campaign for your business, contact Work Media at 888-299-4837 or email info@workmedia.net.
It is very often the case that an individual will not do business with a company upon the first visit to its web site. Comparison shopping is easy on-line, and not just for products, but for services as well. Someone looking for a particular service that you offer is probably going to visit your web site and the sites of your competitors. If you don't measure up, you're not going to get the sale.
What this means for you is that you need to have a clean, well-designed, professional looking web site. If you don't, no matter how much traffic you drive to it, you are going to have few conversions. Quality web site design is not the place to skimp. You have to have your presentation polished and ready to go before people arrive at your site. In the real world, you probably wouldn't show up to a sales meeting wearing a stained t-shirt and shorts (at least in most industries you wouldn't). It works the same way on-line - your web site is your salesman. If it looks professional and provides the visitor with the information he needs to do business with you, then you have a good chance at getting the business. If it is poorly designed and is not pursuasive, then you won't get the business. Plain and simple.
One caveat is that if you hire a web site designer, he or she needs to be aware of search engine optimization principles. The designer needs to design the site in such a way that code is minimized and content is maximized. How can you know if a designer is knowledgeable about SEO? Just ask. You should be able to tell if the person knows what he is talking about. If you're still unsure, it is HIGHLY recommended that you consult with someone with an Internet marketing background to take a look at some code samples from the designer and talk with the designer.
So remember...a search marketing campaign is not simply about driving traffic to your web site in hopes of making an immediate sale. You need to prepare for sales that take more than one visit - sales where your prospects are comparing you to your competitors - by making sure your web site is polished and professional.
If you need some help implementing an aggressive Internet marketing campaign for your business, contact Work Media at 888-299-4837 or email info@workmedia.net.
Internet Marketing Implications: Yahoo! Report says 40% of Online Purchasers Discuss Brands Online
According to Online Media Daily, Yahoo! and Create With Context surveyed 2,261 customers who had recently engaged in an online transaction such as consumer electronics, automobiles, hotels or loans. Their conclusion was that 40% of those surveyed could be classified as "brand advocates" - meaning they discussed and endorsed their preferred brands with others. For instance, they might discuss their favorite brands on message boards or on a mySpace page.
40%.
This definitely underscores the importance in building a strong "brand" for your company. Working like hell to sell your product or service is a bit of a waste if you don't have a "brand" by which your market can identify you.
So think long and hard about the colors on your web site, your logo, the "look" of your web site. And think long and hard about the story of your business. And what it is that differentiates you from others. If there isn't anything, create something. Because it is likely that 40% of the people you sale to online will go on to endorse your brand and spread your brand to others. If they feel you're worth it.
And if you have a brand.
Contact Work Media at info@workmedia.net or 888-299-4837 for help building your Company's brand and infusing it into your Internet marketing campaign.
40%.
This definitely underscores the importance in building a strong "brand" for your company. Working like hell to sell your product or service is a bit of a waste if you don't have a "brand" by which your market can identify you.
So think long and hard about the colors on your web site, your logo, the "look" of your web site. And think long and hard about the story of your business. And what it is that differentiates you from others. If there isn't anything, create something. Because it is likely that 40% of the people you sale to online will go on to endorse your brand and spread your brand to others. If they feel you're worth it.
And if you have a brand.
Contact Work Media at info@workmedia.net or 888-299-4837 for help building your Company's brand and infusing it into your Internet marketing campaign.
Brand Marketing Blogs
- The Concept Of Brand Marketing — TheTechEdition
- Brand marketing does mean more than getting a logo and letterhead. The idea behind branding is establishing a name in the marketplace. People are loyal to brands they trust. When you brand your products and business properly you will ...
- Business Branding – How To Create A Strong Brand | Internet Online ...
- Branding or Bust: Why You Must Brand Your Business Today A brand is arguably a company's most important asset. The... The Concept Of Brand Marketing Many owners of the bigger companies are beginning to realize. ...
- Corpororate Branding And Marketing Essentials | TrueWebReviews.com -
- Corporate branding is where a business uses the company name or title as a brand name to further create a business identity in the public eye. Notable companies that often use this tactic are of course now familiar household names often ...
- Armstrong On AOL's New Branding And 'Very, Very, Very Inexpensive ...
- The AOL brand is composed of many different things.The nomenclature of the dot is what comes after the dot,? Armstrong explained. He says that should all be clearer once the ?more holistic brand presence? is unveiled Dec. ... ?Campaign costs: Don't expect a megabucks marketing and branding campaign a la Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO). Google (NSDQ: GOOG) ad vet Armstrong comes from a company that knows how to leverage its own marketing power. AOL will focus on the hundreds of ...
by WorkMedia
Company Bio
Jerry Work was working in Memphis as a financial analyst at one of the top business appraisal firms in the country when he realized he wa... (more)
Jerry Work was working in Memphis as a financial analyst at one of the top business appraisal firms in the country when he realized he wa... (more)
Explore related pages
Stock images of Occupations and Business Concepts for Advertisments- Any business owner will tell you that in order to properly market a product or s...
Branding on Purpose- "Success in the long run has less to do with finding the best idea, organization...
Conversational Marketing- Outside of a face-to-face meeting, a telephone call, or other "live" encounter,...
Brand Credibility- Note: Scroll down to Business Process Outsourcing on Internet Marketing What is...
