One of the major benefits of marketing technology is the increase ability to track and analyze key performance indicators. Being able to show progress in establishing brand awareness as well as clear ROI on your marketing efforts in regards to revenue is essential in creating an efficient and effective marketing strategy. Here we take a look at how to improve some of the most common marketing KPI’s.
Website Visits
The pure number of people stopping in at your site provides insight into the reach and scope of your marketing efforts. Each visit presents an opportunity to convert your targets into leads.
- Increase blogging frequency to 12-16 per month
- Develop a long-tailed keyword strategy to improve SEO
- Create topic clusters centered around industry relevant terms
Blog Views
Blog views increase website visitors and shed light on the reach of your content as well as the degree of which your company is perceived as a thought leader in your industry.
- Post to all company social network pages and share with industry relevant discussion groups
- Send monthly blog recap emails and include them in company newsletters
- Distribute relevant links when participating in conversations within blog comment sections
Content Downloads
This is the point when a visitor becomes a prospect. It lets you know where they are in the buying process and what services they may be interested in.
- Include a call to action that links to a landing page for relevant downloads on all blogs
- Share landing pages directly to all social channels
- Compile an extensive content library that targets prospects at each stage of the funnel
Social Following
Social media provides a vital avenue for content distribution. Increasing your online following extends the reach of your brand and provides an opportunity to engage with your audience.
- Like and comment on your prospect’s social media posts
- Join industry relevant discussion groups and participate in conversations
- Network and partner with influencers that can help distribute your posts
Appointments
The chance to give a presentation or even make a follow up call is one of the most valuable opportunities for marketers and it shows the impact of your content and initial pitch.
- Use website forms to allow prospects to set their own appointments
- Focus teleprospecting efforts on establishing specific dates and times for meetings
- Follow up initial conversations with emails providing personalized educational content
Sales
Ultimately, the number of sales your company makes will determine the effectiveness of your marketing efforts. While there are an endless number of variables, the number of leads that convert into sales will show how well you are reaching your target audience.
- Purchase quality contact lists from trusted sources
- Use inbound marketing efforts to create segmented lists of qualified targets
- Use email blasts to create contact lists of those that click or open
Renewals
Repeat business is essential to maintain your bottom line. It allows you to focus on innovation and expansion while developing a loyal customer base. In most cases this metric will show how well your product or service met expectations.
- Use email workflows to make customers aware of additional products and services
- Invite clients to attend and participate in webinars
- Interview current and past customers for written or video blogs
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