{"id":4753,"date":"2019-09-30T10:18:21","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T10:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=4753"},"modified":"2024-10-15T08:18:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T06:18:05","slug":"5-steps-to-a-great-digital-marketing-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/digital-marketing-blog\/5-steps-to-a-great-digital-marketing-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to A Great Digital Marketing Strategy &#8211; Read more"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/i-digital_marketing_strategy-c-1-l-2-1-e1569838558333.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing- digital strategy\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/i-digital_marketing_strategy-c-1-l-2-1-e1569838558333.jpg 680w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/i-digital_marketing_strategy-c-1-l-2-1-e1569838558333-600x423.jpg 600w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/i-digital_marketing_strategy-c-1-l-2-1-e1569838558333-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/i-digital_marketing_strategy-c-1-l-2-1-e1569838558333-284x200.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Simply put, digital marketing is essentially about getting noticed in the digital space. But how do you craft a great digital strategy? The worst thing you can do is jump right in without a proper plan.<\/p>\n<p>A great digital marketing strategy needs to consist of a series of carefully planned actions that will help you achieve your goals. One of the best ways to learn about creating a digital marketing strategy is with the help of a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/courses\/digital-marketing-courses\/\">digital marketing course<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But to get you on the right track we have five steps to you can follow to create a great digital marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Your digital strategy in context:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Goals Are Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When creating a<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/why-digital-marketing-strategy-needs-to-be-flexible\/\">digital marketing strategy<\/a><\/strong> it\u2019s best to start by thinking about what you want to achieve. Do you want to grow your social media following? Or do you want to increase brand awareness? Your specific goals will guide you in the right direction in terms of platforms to use and the type of content you need to create.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Do A Deep Dive Into Your Audience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once your goals and objectives are clear, the next step is getting to know the people who will help you achieve those goals. Your audience consists of existing and new customers. You will already have an idea of who your brand appeals to, but doing some research into specifics like wants, needs, likes and dislikes can help.<\/p>\n<p>Pay attention to which platforms get the most traffic, the demographics of the people who follow your brand and the feedback they leave on social platforms. Psychographic metrics like hobbies, interests, personal preferences and values will also give you a better insight into your audience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-video align_none ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Vimeo video player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/285960906?autoplay=0&loop=0&autopause=0&color=00adef&portrait=0&byline=1&title=1&controls=1&muted=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"w-video-icon\" style=\"font-size:1.5rem;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);color:#fff\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>3. Keep An Eye On The Competition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No matter how good your product, service or brand may be there is always someone out there vying for the number one spot. That\u2019s just how business works. In the digital world, the level of competition can be even more intense. So keeping an eye on your competitors and how they navigate their digital strategy is a good way to keep your own strategy in check.<\/p>\n<p>By knowing what else is on offer and how it\u2019s marketed you will know where you need to place more focus or make any adjustments. But remember you don\u2019t want to be a carbon copy of someone else. You just need to use the information to streamline your marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Determine Your Budget<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s ok to dream big in digital marketing. But you also have to be realistic when it comes to cost.\u00a0 Assess your finances and set a proper budget for your marketing efforts. This is important for a few reasons. It will prevent you from incurring unnecessary costs and help you make smart decisions regarding resource allocation.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that not all forms of digital marketing have to break the bank. Take advantage of the free mediums like social media and guest blogs posts to help get the word out about your brand. This is a smart move even if you\u2019re not on a super strict budget.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Create Your Content And Keep At It<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Always keep in mind that digital marketing takes time and it may be a while before your campaign gains the desired momentum. \u00a0What you need to do, is maintain a steady stream of marketing content on social media and your website\u2019s blog, make sure your SEO game is on point and interact with your audience whenever you can.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be if the results aren\u2019t spectacular after a few weeks. As long as you keep your eye on your analytical data and make the required adjustments in time, your digital strategy will pay off.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A great <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/courses\/digital-marketing-course\/\"><strong>digital marketing<\/strong><\/a> strategy is essential if your want to effectively compete in the world of business. Digital marketing is a powerful tool that<em> anyone<\/em> can use to give their business a boost. All you need is a little extra thought and planning when it comes to a strategy. Once you have that mapped out the results will speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with the Digital School of Marketing<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to understand marketing specifically digital marketing. 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