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Tips to Keep Up With Your Marketing

Written by Daniela Belevan | July 13, 2018

 

 

Let’s face it, the digital marketing industry is constantly changing that a strategy you are learning today might be totally irrelevant tomorrow. There are a lot of tools, tips, trends, tricks and more that there are hours in a day which simply means that staying on top of it is quite difficult.

 

 

 

 

Not to worry, with the help of modern technology and some tips, it is possible to change the way you do work, recover lost time, and yield better results which ultimately making you more successful tomorrow than you already are today.

Learn some of these tips below.

  1. Clean Up Shop

It is a challenge to continuously deliver outstanding work, that is why being organized is the key. This means allocating time from your busy schedule to “clean up shop” and prevent important data from getting stuck in the pile. One way to do it is cleaning your contact list and making sure that it is up-to-date. There are a lot of available apps on the market today to do this for you. With this, there will be no time wasted on manually updating the contact list.


  1. Further Investigate Client/Audience

This simply means going the extra mile in knowing defining your target audience. Luckily for us, there are a lot of available platforms where to get customer information. Social media can be an effective tool to know what clients are saying, sharing, or liking to optimize success. For clients, you can ask them professionally during client meetings. This can also build a strong and deeper relationship with them. Lastly, consider having a survey or feedback to better understand how they feel and what they are looking for. By determining what makes them tick, it will be easier to strategize.


 

  1. Connect Your Marketing & Operations

Taking note of the customer’s experience is one of the most effective ways to create a successful brand customized to their needs. That is why it is recommended to sync the marketing and operating platforms to create a destination with a holistic view of a contact’s interaction with you. By operating in a seamless manner with everything connected and automated can also prevent having risky mistakes which can be a challenge to the business.


  1. Remember, It’s Okay to Divide and Conquer

For the effective division of tasks among employees, it is recommended to use an app to organize the tasks needed for the job. This will speed up communication and it also keeps projects on track. It can also boost efficiency and foster an environment for collaboration.


  1. Know How Long You’re Spending On Each Task

A lot of people may not realize this, but five minutes of untracked time here and there can have a significant effect on the business. That is why it is important to know where the time goes throughout the day. It is also recommended to use a tracking platform to get a sense of how long it takes to complete certain tasks – both billable and non-billable – so effectively plan the day and even scope projects.