One of the myths peddled by unethical consultancies is that internet marketing is simple. Given the inherent complexity of the sphere of search, nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is that competition and innovation are adding to the complexity all the time. This means that plenty of research has to be accomplished to keep campaigns updated. Whether or not one uses a specific technique for a particular campaign, the truth is that a team needs awareness of the full range of methods available if relevant ones are going to be found and used effectively.
At Click Consult we are fully committed to research and monitoring. This means that we are in an enviable position when it comes to providing a broad range of marketing solutions. Our work often combines pay per click, social media work and conventional search engine optimisation. If these parts of a campaign are integrated properly, site performance can be improved in a sustainable fashion.
One area which has witnessed a lot of change over the last year is the social media. The launch of Google+ has altered the social landscape. It is not just the fact that Google+ has proved some highly sceptical critics wrong by performing relatively well, it is also that the other social networking sites have raised their game in part in response to the new challenge. Both Facebook and Twitter have made big changes to their services. Whether these innovations would have occurred in any regard remains an open question, but the timing of some of the new developments has made it appear that the advent of Google+ was a factor in the decision-making concerned.
For example, Facebook introduced changes in the way it handles privacy almost immediately after Google+ arrived on the social scene. Privacy issues had been an on-going problem for the mighty Facebook for a lengthy time period and the fact that Google+ seemed to take the issue more seriously was perceived by some as a competitive advantage for the new kid on the block. Since then, Facebook has had some flak from regulatory bodies in relation to privacy. This may lead to further movement in this area. In addition, Facebook moved to improve the way in which users could communicate with one another after Google+ unveiled its video chat options.
Twitter was faced with a special challenge as Google’s deal to feature its results in the search engine results pages expired. As Twitter is lacking the same level of popularity and resources as Facebook, Google+ may eventually represent more of a threat to it. However, since the inception of Google+ Twitter has updated what it has to offer users. Its users have largely been impressed by the overhaul. It continues to attract plenty of investment and has plans to be more business-oriented in the future.
Campaigns not only have to recognise changes which have occurred because they also have to anticipate changes yet to come. Consultants frequent relevant blogs and forums on a regular basis so that they have the capacity to be ahead of the curve.