As a small business you must utilize any marketing channel that you can to help boost your business. E-marketing, otherwise known as internet marketing or electronic marketing, is the most affordable marketing channel available for small businesses. Yet it is possibly the most under utilized marketing channel actually used by small business owners.
So what are the absolute 'must have's' for small businesses right now?
1. A decent website
You simply must have a website! This might seem like stating the obvious but I meet business owners everyday that still do not have a website for their business. And one other word of advice, make sure it's a decent one. Please don't get the kid next door to do it for you because chances are it won't be done properly. A decent website is a great investment in your business.
2. A business blog
Start a business blog on your website. With a business blog you can add regular articles, updates, specials, announcements, product information or resources for your customers. This helps to keep your website engaging and it also helps to attract search engines like Google so they will send more visitors to your site.
3. Get on Facebook
I'm sure you've heard this one before and it might seem like a strange idea to be on Facebook for business, but your customers are already there! There are over 500 million people on Facebook worldwide and the numbers are growing. People will engage with you there, just think of it as having a room full of your customers waiting for you to talk to them, and then just talk to them!
4. Learn some basic SEO
Search engine optimization, otherwise known as SEO, is one great way to attract visitors to your site. You can learn the basics of keyword research, where to place certain headings, tags, and descriptions on your website to get the best results.
5. Start an email newsletter
It doesn't matter what industry you are in, collecting your customers email addresses and starting a regular email newsletter is a very good idea! Email marketing is an easy, affordable direct marketing tool that keeps your business and brand in front of your customers. Next time they need your service, it will be your business that comes first to their minds.
Above all, these are the top 5 e-marketing must have's for small business owners to sink their teeth into. From there the sky is the limit! But get a grasp on these few things to start with and I guarantee your business will already start booming!
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