Different Strokes For Different Folks- Online Business Marketing Strategies

Mar 27
09:33

2008

Elton John

Elton John

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There are several forms of internet marketing which can also be referred to as emarketing or online marketing, to help generate traffic to a website rather it is for a online home business or any major corporation. Such marketing strategies consist of:

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      l        Pay Per Click

l        Search Engine Marketing

l        Email Marketing

l        Affiliate Marketing

 

Each of these creative method of marketing has its on benefits and down falls. However,Different Strokes For Different Folks- Online Business Marketing Strategies Articles in general cases most can bring great success to an online business.

First let's understand what internet marketing truly means- Internet marketing is when one utilize one or all of the tools via  to grow and promote their company. These tools are a form of advertisment utilizing the world wide web.

 

Pay Per Click

The top two major pay per click companies are Yahoo Overture and Google Adwords. Unsuprisingly, Google and Yahoo produce the top levels of pay per click. You can combine the revenue of all other pay per click companies and it still would not compromise Yahoo and Google. This is because they both work with most search engines which gives them better placement. Nevertheless, there are several smaller and maybe less expensive companies that can still get the job done. The only down fall with smaller and less reputable companies is that guaranteed higher rankings within search engines  is pretty much not guaranteed. Though, smaller companies are a great starting point for someone with less money to spend on marketing campaigns.

 The are a few downfalls with pay per click and the biggest is that not all consumers click on these banner ads. Some may even fine them annoying.

 

Search Engine Marketing

 

Search Engine Marketing may be one of the most popular forms of internet marketing. Search Engine Optimization is a sure fire way to get your website noticed in search engines and if your website is search engine ready and friendly there should be know problem reaching the top of every search engine. However, SEM is not to be taken lightly. This is a job for the pro's. For one: it can be an expensive part of your marketing campaign and if the techniques are not implemented correctly not only will your website not be recognized by search engines; but, all your invested money is now down the drain. Make sure to be well educated or hire a professional to handle your SEM/SEO.

 

Email Marketing

Email Marketing may not be a favorite among most advertiser. Most Email Marketing campaigns may be viewed as spam and not even recognized by its intended target. However, with a great sales pitch and less aggression it can as well be a useful source of internet marketing.

 

Affiliate Marketing

 

It is well known that having a web page with sophisticated SEO encryptions will get your page noticed and increase traffic, there is another way as well that has somewhat become a has been.

Affiliate programs are still a great way to get your page noticed. Though now it is playing secondary to Pay Per Clicks which works in a somewhat similar manner. However, there are different types of Affiliate programs some that are free and also work.

 

Though these few are just an outline of all the many tricks to produce and generate traffic to a online business or any other type of website they are also the marketing strategies that usually cost a pretty penny and a website owner should be fully knowledgeable on how each work in order to make the best of his dollar.