Three Major Mistakes Local Businesses Make When Using Mobile Marketing Campaigns

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Lots of businesses are now latching onto mobile marketing and are recognising the importance of going mobile. In 2020, the prediction is that most people will be operating from a mini computer, i.e, a mobile device or tablet.

However, while there are some businesses latching on to mobile marketing, whether it be QR codes, SMS Marketing, or building a mobile website, some firms are indeed not using their mobile marketing campaigns right.

Mistake 1 - QR CODES

Lots of businesses are using QR codes, but some of those same ones are doing it completely wrong. How? Well, they are basically linking the QR code to their mainstream website, which has not been optimised for mobile. I scanned a QR code recently in my town to the local stationery shop, and behold, the link was to their main website, which looked awful on a mobile device. The lesson is when deciding to use QR codes in marketing, try to link them to something that will not drive the customer away!

Mistake 2 - SMS MARKETING BOMBARDMENT

Not many local businesses are using SMS marketing. Those that do use it, do this wrong, as well. They tend to bombard people with messages that are not content driven. When using SMS marketing, it's important to offer value in the text messages, and not to just use it as another sales bombardment. For example, a lot of firms generally think that once a customer has signed up to a list, they are ready to buy. Until they have forged an unforgettable relationship with that customer, they are still a prospect rather than a buyer.

Mistake 3 - MOBILE SITE SALES

Most local firms don't have a site optimised for mobile. Those that do tend to think it is just to put a link up to products and hoping they will get sales. A mobile website's main function is to provide quick information about the firm's business, and to make people want to go onto the main website at a later date. If you can provide a template and a reason why that customer should buy from you via a mobile website, then you will have more than just one sale later on.

There are lots of other ways to use mobile marketing - but if you avoid these three big mistakes you will be on the road to implementing successful mobile marketing campaigns.

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How to Improve Your Online Campaigns With Split Testing

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Web marketing can be easy or complicated, affordable or expensive. While companies can easily claim that they have a marketing consultant or a marketing department, how many of them really know what an effective online marketing strategy is?

Sometimes, the efficiency of your campaign depends on what you know about the subject, the tools that you use and how much you are willing to spend for the campaign and web analytics. There are some instances, however, where you need to work hard so that you do not have to spend much. But if you really want your profits to soar, then you need to invest on the services of online marketing experts, on logistics and placements, as well as in measuring the effectiveness of your efforts.

Yes, you read it right. You also need to spend for precise testing of your online marketing plans. You have already spent money for internet marketing so you should also make it a point to know if your efforts are working or failing. Additionally, you would also want to know the factors that have contributed to your success and manage this data for greater success someday? Some companies or individuals however, think that success is already achieved if their sales have increased. But what if it doesn't? Then there must be something wrong with the campaign. And that is what testing is all about.

There are many ways to measure online success of your internet marketing campaigns. One method is using split testing--a very powerful web analytics tool to help you determine the effectiveness of your campaign. It employs methods similar to taking statistics or census. It may sound complicated to do but if you contact the right people, you can get the accurate results within a specific amount of time.

Split testing uses a control sample, which is a non-variable. Then those who are holding the study will conduct single-variable tests-the results of which will constantly be compared and analyzed against the control sample. With this kind of monitoring, you will get a more detailed perspective of your market's behavior and movement, vis-Ã -vis factors like economics, personal, emotional, events, and the like. And the good thing about split testing is that you can also determine qualitative factors such as the creative aspect of your campaign. You can test the effectiveness of your text (e.g. title, copy, slogan, etc.), graphics design, layout, colors, and the sizes of your ads. In other words, it is measuring the creative aspect of your marketing campaigns and whether people are responding to it or not.

If this term or concept is something new to you, don't be scared to inquire about what split testing is and what it can do for your company or website. The more conservative and traditional businesses often shy away from new concepts that may seem overwhelming. It will dispel any wrong notion that you have and perhaps, if you allow it, marketing experts can help you beef up your web analytics and help you improve your sales. You will get more value for your marketing budget and you will also experience an increase in your profits because you know that your marketing campaigns work.

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