Is email marketing still effective?

Definitely! You should never assume that because social media has become so hugely popular, that it’s enough to solely focus your digital marketing strategy on social platforms. There are more active email accounts than active accounts on any social media in the world. Email marketing is more private and often feels more personal to the consumer..

Which social media should my business be using?

Firstly, you should be focusing on the social media platforms with the most active users. These are (in order), Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Next, you need to determine where your target audience spends their time and educate yourself on the demographic.

What is digital marketing?

Digital marketing is any kind of marketing that is geared towards smartphones, laptops, tablets and basically any other device that is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi. Traditional marketing will focus on radio, TV, print and film, whereas when it comes to digital marketing we want to be thinking about apps, websites, blogs, social media, email and online content.

Should I buy an email list?

Please don’t. Bought email lists are basically just a way for you to SPAM random members of the public. Grow your email list organically through subscription buttons and calls-to-action. This way you are not only protecting your company’s reputation but you are also spending your time and money on an email campaign geared towards genuine prospects who have asked you to contact them.