In our Q1 2019 webinar we talked about the key trends that are shaping search, digital, voice, and omni channel marketing in 2019. This presentation was originally given by our President and Founder, Benu Aggarwal, as part of an annual “key trends” webinar tradition at Milestone Inc.
Topics discussed:
– How to align your digital strategy with changes in consumer behaviors
– The importance of content and consistent omni channel messaging
– The need for Entity search optimization
– The new role of Google in your digital world
1. we put you in front
of your customer
2019DIGITALMARKETINGTRENDS
Benu Aggarwal, Milestone President & Founder
Walter Paliska, Milestone VP of Marketing
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Paid
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marketing
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consulting
Schema Voice
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HOWBIGWILLVOICESEARCHBE?
50%
of search is expected
to be voice-based by
2020
(ComScore, 2017)
30%
of web browsing will
be screen-less by
2020
(Gartner 2018)
https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/just-say-it-future-search-voice-personal-digital-assistants/1392459
https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/gartner-predicts-a-virtual-world-of-exponential-change/
60%
of all Google
searches are
mobile
(Google 2018)
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RACE:ALIGNINGSTRATEGIESANDTACTICS
GOAL:GROWREVENUEBY10%BYACQUIRINGNEWCUSTOMERS
Exploration
Decision-making
Purchase
Advocacy
CUSTOMERS IMPACT SAMPLE KPIs
Grow brand
awareness
Consumer outreach
& connection
Convert to
purchase
Increase loyalty &
promoters
Unique visitors, Value per visit, Fans
Leads, time on site, shares
Sales, revenue, close rate
Repeat purchase, satisfaction, NPS
GOALS STRATEGY
R E A C H
A C T
C ON V E RT
E N GA GE
AWARENESS
CONSIDERATION
ENGAGEMENT
CONVERSION
EXPERIENCE
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WALKINGTHROUGHRACE:REACHGOAL
GOAL: GROW REVENUE BY 10% BY ACQUIRING NEW CUSTOMERS
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AUDIENCE
(WHY AND HOW)
LONG TAIL NON
BRANDED SEARCH
REMARKETING
DISPLAY
SEO FRIENDLY
PLATFORM
INFORMATIONAL
CONTENT
ACROSS ALL
DEVICES
RELEVANT AND
AUTHORITATIVE P
ARTNERS
AMPLIFY WITH
SOCIAL
MEASURE,
RINSE, REPEAT
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MILESTONE’SDIGITALPRESENCEMATURITYMODEL
SOFTWARE TACTICS
CMS to edit your site
Local SEO, Consistent
Information across all
channels
Easy to use CMS
Social marketing
Review management
Basic reports
Schema-friendly Platform
Competitive intelligence
Digital marketing analytics
Predictive analytics
FAQ management
Voice-publishing
Website, HTTPS
Technical SEO
Local optimization
PPC
Keyword optimization
Content improvement
Responsive site
Speed
Paid marketing
Omnichannel Strategy
Backlink strategy
Schema
Mobile-first design
Leverage CDNs
Retargeting
FAQ content
Voice search
Segmented paid
PAMP
FOUNDATIONAL
PROACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE
STRATEGIC
AIM FOR A
STRATEGIC
POSITION
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CONTENTALIGNWITHMICROMOMENT
Research Explore Learn Buy
I want to know I want to go I want to do I want to buy
“What banks offer
mortgage loans?”
“Where is the
nearest bank?”
“How do I apply
for a mortgage?”
“Where can I meet
a financial
advisor?”
Which cars get
the best mileage?
Where can I test
drive cars near
me?
How do I get a
car loan?
Where can I buy
car X?
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2019:ELEMENTSOFSEARCHEXPERIENCE
Ensure your
business can be
found on any
device, any time
through entity
search
Consistent & rich
information to
attract customers
Connect with the
customer with
technology & UX
Leverage paid
strategies based
on your audience
and business goal
Amplify through
paid social
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SCALINGYOURCONTENTSTRATEGYWITHPLATFORM
MANAGE YOUR FAQs
PUBLISH TO CHAT BOT
PUBLISH TO YOUR WEBSITE
FAQs to
chat and
your website
and your
voice
actions
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