Thursday, April 23, 2015

Adapting to the Ever-Evolving Marketing Industry

Having a promising product or service is no longer enough to survive in today’s competitive market, which is continuously expanding, reaching all the way to online space, and marketers can no longer ignore the demand for it. This does not mean that more traditional techniques should be abandoned altogether now, though. Rather, there are ways to combine and blend it harmoniously with newer digital strategies for a comprehensive marketing approach.

Regardless of changes in the marketing industry, the root of it all will always be the company’s reputation, which still works the same as old-school “word of mouth.” However, what used to be door-to-door promotions have now become large-scale through online marketing, with businesses reaching out to more potential customers beyond their respective locations. Blog reviews, social media, and review sites provide opportunities for online users to know the brands and give them constructive feedback for improvement.

According to a recent survey, 65% of customers prefer businesses with more positive reviews over those without, and 71% stated positive reviews boost a brand’s trust ratings. Even if customers already know what they want, giving them options would still require them to do their research. Because of this, it’s more crucial for brands to create more reliable and trustworthy information in their pages. 

With the development of mobile devices, an interactive visual content appeals to online users today through integrating different media with written information. Credibility is the sought-after element of online users, which you may have through research-based facts.

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