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Evolution of Digital Marketing in 2019

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In 2019, digital marketing has changed completely!

The sad part about this is that most brands and agencies are unaware of the changes.

They are still following the traditional approaches to digital marketing. This has led to a decrease in their website traffic, sales conversions and revenues.

The result- loss of credibility and presence amongst 4 billion of the Earth’s population who use the internet!

Here we look at the major changes that have taken place in the world of digital marketing in 2019.

For brands and agencies looking to turnaround their digital fortunes, this article is a necessary read. I am not going to mention about the traditional function of SEO like-

  • Settling meta and title tags.
  • Page Loading Speed.
  • URL set-up
  • UI or UX

Most SEO agencies are already familiar with such basic set-ups. What I am going to look at will help you in-

  • Attracting more website traffic
  • Building credibility and loyalty
  • Climbing Google’s Search Engine Rankings Page (SERPs)
  • Improving the Sales Conversion Funnel
  • Increasing website metrics and SEO scores

According to experts, there are more than 1,805,260,010 websites on the internet! This is a phenomenally huge number.

Major Changes in Digital Marketing in 2019: The List

1.     Traditional SEO Services are passé!

The top brands and agencies continue to innovate and push the boundaries of digital marketing. It is becoming increasingly difficult to rank for keywords in 2019. There is just too much competition.

The best SEO Services agencies are now mastering at innovative digital marketing solutions. Bear in mind, these innovative strategies are not easy to execute. However, if you are able to master them, you will set your brand apart from 90% of the competition.

We are talking about strategies like blogger outreach services and guest posting services. You might think that your agency is also offering the same. But acing such a complex strategy requires time, energy, expertise and unmatched resources.

If your brand wants to stand out in 2019, innovative digital marketing strategies can help drive traffic, improve SEO scores, climb the rankings and lead to actual sales!

2.     A Mobile Friendly Website Version is the future and the present-

In 2018, Google shocked the world when it announced a Mobile First Indexing Strategy. In other words, for Google, a mobile responsive website sits right at the top of Google’s priority list.

If your website does not have a mobile-responsive and optimized website version, you are going nowhere. In simple terms, mobile searches now account for over 60% of all Google searches. We are talking about billions of search requests.

If you do not have a mobile optimized website, you are-

  • Not only encouraging Google to place you on their bad performing website list; you are also,
  • Cutting yourself out from millions of probable searches on the internet.

The best brand and agencies ensure that the design and content on their desktop and mobile versions are completely alike. This makes a strong case for your brand in front of Google and the users.

3.     Quality Content is more Important than it ever was-

When digital marketing was at its nascent stages, money could compensate for low-quality content. You could push your brand through massive ad spends, both on Google as well as on social media.

However, in 2019, this is not going to reap the same rewards. There is a strategic shift by search and social media giants towards quality content. If you are smart, you will invest in quality content and back it up with strong media spends.

This will help you maximise your reach and ROIs like never before. The key is to invest in the content creation process. You can specifically look at creating-

  • 100% original, long format articles that are useful, informative and keyword friendly.
  • Increase the use of visual rich data like images, videos, infographics and statistics.
  • Focus on creating catchy headlines and social media copy writing.
  • Aim for content that convinces and converts.

If you are able to master the content creation process, you will see immediate results within months.

4.     Pay Attention to Local SEO (Google My Business, Yelp, Directories, etc.)-

Small brands cannot compete with the digital marketing budgets of larger brands. It is practically impossible to have separate digital teams and have million dollar budgets.

This is why Local SEO becomes so important for small brands to excel. Being a democratic platform, digital offers small brands ample avenues to make themselves discoverable.

For example, it is essential for small brands to maintain an active presence on Google My Business, Yelp and other Local Directories.

Active presence means-

  • Posting regularly on the platforms.
  • Maintaining updated information at all times.
  • Encouraging customers to post reviews and feedback.
  • Immediately replying to those reviews and feedback.
  • Reaching out to as many local directories in the area as possible.

If you maintain an active presence on GMB and other directories, Google directs users to your establishment who search within a geographical area. Maintaining an active presence on these platforms will help you get a near 30% increase in your sales and footfalls.

5.     Don’t Ignore Voice Search-

Let me start by sharing a small insight-

The hottest selling item on Amazon during the Christmas and Holiday season in 2017 and 2018 was- Amazon Echo!

Yes, you heard it right Alexa and others like Siri and Cortana are now part of millions of households. Brands and agencies should not ignore voice search marketing in 2019.

It is important for websites to be compatible with voice search. This means that long tail keywords are essential. Why? Because human beings type and speak differently when searching.

Question related keywords should be a part of a brand’s content strategy. Most SEOs are not paying attention to voice search. I am sure they have their reasons. However, this can be beneficial for your brand, as it can help you get ahead of your competitors.

At present Google just gives answers to people when any voice search is done. However, I expect this to change drastically in the coming months. By staying ahead of the curve, you can ensure great returns in the future.

Conclusion

Most experts agree that going forward; Google’s algorithms are going to get more complex. They also agree that the information, which comes from Google about best practices, will also decline. This is why it is imperative for brands and agencies to keep reinventing their digital marketing strategies and goals.

By staying abreast of the changes in digital marketing, brands can hope to stay relevant and improve their digital fortunes.

If you wish to add value to the article, please do not hesitate to drop us a comment below.

From television to the internet platform, Jonathan switched his journey in digital media with Bigtime Daily. He served as a journalist for popular news channels and currently contributes his experience for Bigtime Daily by writing about the tech domain.

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Resist Temptation and Get More Productive With Website and App Blockers

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From reading the latest news to looking for your next big vacation (or being captivated by social media), the Internet has become a massive landscape of diverse content. With the digital world filled with countless distractions, resisting temptation and being able to focus has become more and more difficult. The development of website and app blockers provides a simple solution to avoid scooting down portal pathways that hinder productivity and, sometimes, lead to negative consequences. 

As a worldwide societal phenomenon, the Internet is rapidly evolving, with entire economies and personal relationships relying on the web. A website and app blocker intentionally restricts access to specific internet sites and apps through software programs. Website and app blocker software can be downloaded as add-ons or extensions for browsers, like website blocking on Chrome. Such blocking can include programs that assist in URL-based blocking, Platform-based blocking—specifically when using search engines, and Domain Name Systems blocking, which all make it difficult to access specified domains and websites on the Internet. 

Many website and app blockers allow you to enter websites and apps that you want to restrict access to for a certain time period throughout the day or a certain length of time. This can be helpful to those who need to focus on studying but keep falling into temptation’s trap, straying away from what needs to be done to engage in unnecessary Google searches or scrolling through Instagram posts. 

However, there are website and app blockers that can permanently restrict access to specified sites and apps. With potentially crucial reasons to restrict access to Internet content, blocking software could improve daily lives. Those struggling with shopping addiction or facing negative consequences at work for an inability to remain focused may find website and app blockers incredibly beneficial. 

Website and app blocking isn’t confined to personal, individual use. It has become a rising trend for many governments to utilize this software when blocking illegal content. Yet, the software can also help parents, guardians, and other family and friends block access to harmful content and inappropriate material for children. 

By restricting access to certain websites or apps, you allow yourself to build new and more productive habits, or keep yourself and your kids safe. Through establishing “forced focus” times for yourself, concentrating solely on your work or tasks at hand becomes easier. Protectivity has many proven benefits. Committing to what needs to be done can help build your self-worth, creating a feeling of accomplishment that is good for your mood. Even if the things you need to focus on and get done are smaller tasks in nature, accomplishing your daily tasks can help ward off excessive stress and anxiety, as well as depression.

NetNanny, BlockSite, and Surfblocker as some of the most effective website and app blocking software. BlockSite is a blocking software used globally by millions of people, and it provides relief from temptation by temporarily blocking websites and apps, so you can focus, be productive, and build self-control habits. 

Whether you are trying to keep yourself in check or your family safe, website and app-blocking software limits screen time while providing customization to users that help tailor usage to individual needs. 

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