Digital marketing is the practice of promoting products or services using digital channels, mainly on the internet. It’s essentially marketing that happens online or through electronic devices.
🚀 How Digital Marketing Works
It uses a mix of strategies and platforms to reach potential customers. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:
1. Channels of Digital Marketing
These are the different methods used:
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Optimizing websites to rank higher on search engines like Google.
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Content Marketing: Creating valuable content (blogs, videos, guides) to attract and engage audiences.
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Social Media Marketing: Promoting on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, etc.
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Email Marketing: Sending targeted emails to nurture leads and retain customers.
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Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising: Paid ads (like Google Ads) that appear on search engines or websites.
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Affiliate Marketing: Partnering with individuals or businesses who promote your product for a commission.
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Influencer Marketing: Collaborating with influencers to promote products to their audience.
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Mobile Marketing: Reaching people via SMS, apps, or mobile-friendly content.
2. Core Components
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Audience Targeting: Using data and tools to focus on specific demographics, interests, or behaviors.
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Analytics & Tracking: Tools like Google Analytics help monitor what’s working and what’s not.
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Automation: Tools (like email or ad automation) save time and improve personalization.
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Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): Improving the user journey to turn visitors into customers.
3. A Simple Example
Imagine you run a skincare brand:
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You create a blog post about “5 Tips for Glowing Skin” (Content Marketing + SEO).
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Share that post on Instagram and TikTok (Social Media Marketing).
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Run a Google ad targeting people searching “best moisturizer for dry skin” (PPC).
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Capture emails through a free skin care guide (Lead Magnet).
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Send automated emails with tips and product suggestions (Email Marketing).
Each step builds awareness, trust, and nudges people toward buying.
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