{"id":2373,"date":"2019-02-20T07:51:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T07:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=2373"},"modified":"2024-12-20T09:11:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T07:11:07","slug":"how-porters-generic-strategies-help-you-in-digital-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/digital-marketing-blog\/how-porters-generic-strategies-help-you-in-digital-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"How will Porter\u2019s Generic Strategies Help you in Digital Marketing?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the early 1980s, Michael Porter researched the ways that successful companies maintain long-term advantages over their competitors. Through this research, he created Porter\u2019s Generic Strategies. Although developed over 20 years ago, these strategies play a very significant part in any digital marketing campaign today.<\/p>\n

Porter\u2019s Generic Strategies<\/h2>\n

Porter\u2019s Generic Strategies are three interconnected concepts that companies use to develop operating procedures and stand out from their competitors. It is how a company goes after a competitive advantage in its target market. The three strategies are:<\/p>\n

Cost leadership<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Companies can outwit their competitors by manipulating their production costs by either charging lower prices to increase their market share or reducing costs to increase profits.<\/p>\n

It is not recommended to attempt to differentiate your company solely based on charging lower prices. This is because clients \u2013 and potential clients \u2013 may look at your product and\/or service as being inferior because of your lower charges. So before you make a decision on setting your rates, always perform detailed research in your target market about what they would be willing to pay for your offerings.<\/p>\n

Differentiation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With this strategy, companies engage their clients by ensuring their products are unique and attractive. Tactics for this strategy include promoting their product\u2019s features or their support system and brand image.<\/p>\n

When developing your brand<\/a>, make sure to highlight what makes you different from your competitors. Highlight your strengths and the advantages that people will get when decide to go for your company.<\/p>\n

In your marketing, don\u2019t concentrate on differentiating yourself based on the differences that exist between you and another company with you saying that you\u2019re better than them. This will show that you are not unique and will not be offering your clients a solution that meets their bespoke needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>