
Top Seven Pitfalls of Small Business Marketing Online

In the modern age, many business marketing practices that once were the staple of companies worldwide, have become widely less effective. At the turn of the century, cutting edge companies began seeking opportunities on the internet, and in recent years, even small local businesses have started to follow suit.
No online Presence
Not having a website in today’s business client is like not having a store twenty years ago. A website is the online embassy of your business, your “virtual storefront”. By providing an outlet for consumers to interact with your company on the internet, you build brand reputability, awareness and yes, a larger consumer base. There are some consumers, and the number is growing rapidly each day, that solely rely on the internet for all of their functional needs, such as finding businesses and services, shopping, research etc. Without a proper online presence, you are potentially missing out on this entire demographic of web savvy consumers.
Too much direct mail/offline tactics
With so much direct mail, radio ads and newspaper advertisements floating around, the power of offline marketing has become very diluted. However, especially within the realm of local small business, the online realm provides a great opportunity to get noticed in a relatively less competitive space.
Too much PPC
While PPC is a great knockout punch for an online campaign, it can only go so far. Many marketers refer to PPC as the “crack” of online marketing. This means that while it can provide your business with a nice high point in traffic, etc. it must continuously be fed to keep you on that same level. A proper SEO campaign can provide much higher return on investment and lasting sustainability. I’m not saying PPC is a bad thing, however it should be supplemented into a large …
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