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There’s no denying the power social media has when it comes to growing your business and building your brand. But you have to realise something: you could have the best product or service in the world but if no one knows about it, it’s peanuts!

It’s been a tough two years working from home and creating marketing strategies that would absolutely kill it amidst a global pandemic. But now as the situation eases (we’re hoping), us marketers are setting benchmarks for the new year, including goals that make sure our email marketing strategies offer our audiences just what they need, while creating the right ROI for our clients.

There are misconceptions that email marketing is an outdated and ineffective form of advertising against the advancements of modern technology. Email marketing is in fact far from dead. Statistics evince that 90% of adults and 74% of teenagers regularly check their emails.  Although email is evidently not the most up-to-date form of marketing, it is still regularly used by consumers and thus should be utilized correctly in your companies marketing campaign. It is ‘one of the most popular, cost effective and highest performing marketing channels currently available’. That is why it is integral that your marketing team perfects your email marketing strategy.

There is extreme importance in the very first email marketing campaign you run. First impressions are everything, and your marketing team should ensure that the imprint of your company left in the consumers mind is positive. From the first email marketing campaign you organize you are creating your first client list, forming relationships with whom are regarded as your loyal customers. The format and information in this campaign will also leave a long-lasting impression pertaining to your brand identity in the consumers mind. There are many advantages of email marketing, however your company will only be able to benefit from these if this form of advertising is executed correctly the first time. There is no coming back from incorrect greetings or unappealing email designs. Those kinds of mistakes remain engrained in a customer’s memory. 

Brand consistency refers to the delivery of company messaging through time that is consistent with the brand's identity, values, and strategy. Every company should seek to be instantly recognised by its target market. It not only aids in the formation of a strong link between your key messages, values, and your brand's visual features, but it also distinguishes your brand from the competitors.  

Read on further to learn about 5 Reasons Why Consistent Branding is Essential for Professional Services Firms.

Remember Search Engine Optimising (SEO) ​ is a long-term game. To improve your site's ranking (SEO) we’ve made a list ‘10 Ways to Improve SEO’. Follow these suggestions and watch your website rise the ranks to the top of search-engine results.

The level of awareness about your brand can say a lot about your company. Most small to medium-sized businesses don’t have the level of brand recognition of something like Apple, but it never hurts to be known for what you do. It’s essential to understand the audience that recognizes your branding and how it can grow. But how do you measure the awareness of your brand? Below, we have a few tactics for measuring brand awareness. 

The most significant blind spot that companies have to deal with is understanding what their customer's journey is. What is it like to purchase your business? Understanding your customer's journey is a crucial part of improving the overall customer experience. Without this insight, you will never know the obstacles or challenges that your customers might be facing in their decision to make a purchase. You need to deeply understand what it is about your brand that attracts customers, and what could potentially turn them away. Essentially, you need to walk in their shoes. Below, we have five steps to consider when creating a customer journey map.