With most households now having access to the web, the key to success for businesses in Chester is a well-planned strategy, particularly when it comes to internet marketing. This city is a proud and historic one, but it’s never too stuck in its ways to embrace new ideas and technology, as business owners need to be flexible and on-the-button if they are to excel.
Of course, simply having a website is paramount in order to reach as many potential customers as possible, but it’s just as important to analyse where the website’s traffic is coming from. If the majority of people are visiting the site after getting a leaflet, or spotting the logo on a works vehicle, then the business is undoubtedly losing out on custom.
Forward-thinking Chester businesses are turning to the internet to promote and grow, using on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, and spreading the word through a business blog or customer emails. A good internet marketing strategy will involve the implementation of activities that gather information through market research to gain a better understanding of what customers want, and will work towards improving the customer service standards in place.
A good internet marketing strategy will increase the traffic to your site, be it through attractive and enticing social media activity, or by advertising on other websites, which are likely to attract your target customers.
Also, search engine optimisation or pay-per-click methods can help your business rank well in Google and other search engines. This is particularly important at a time when Google and co. are increasing the regional relevance of their results.
‘Snail mail’ still has its uses of course, but email and social media offers a fast and effective way of letting both new and existing customers all about your business. They are the perfect way to communicate an enticing mailing to capture attention and increase traffic to the business website. Email and social media have a high success rate, a low cost to implement, and are very trackable, allowing you to tweak future marketing campaigns to build on their success.
It’s hard to remember a time without social media, and using it correctly is crucial in reaching your target market. Sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook are the perfect platform to meet and build relationships with suppliers and customers alike. They can generate and drive new interest towards your website and, as a result, increase sales.
With the business world being as competitive as ever, a well-planned internet marketing strategy in Chester should be the driving force of your business plan. It could secure the long-term survival of your business, and provide the structure and support needed to help it grow.
At Engage Web, we specialise in helping to create an individually tailored plan to support and drive the growth of your business. Get in touch today for more information on how we can help you to plan a strategic approach to your business’ online presence.
When you need advice on search engine optimisation tactics, PPC plans or any other form of web marketing, contact our team at Engage Web. We can help with a wide variety of services, whether it’s SEO itself, copywriting for web copy or regular news articles and blogs, or even YouTube filming; so call us on 0345 621 4321 for an informal chat.
Our team will be happy to help you plan your approach to the web and help with your website’s needs.
Engage Web
Unit 19, Rossmore Business Village
Inward Way
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 3EY
Tel: 0345 621 4321
Email: hello@engageweb.co.uk
