Digital marketing is a constantly evolving field. Years ago, all you needed was a website, and maybe a blog. Then along came social media. Today, there is such a proliferation of platforms and content online that it’s a challenge to get your marketing message to stand out amid all the noise. Of course, marketing strategies have evolved right along with all the changes, and today, the best way to get your message out to your target audience online is to harness the power of influential people and sites. Think about it. Let’s say you’re looking for some software to help your company grow. Which would you trust more – the software companies’ own promotional material, or an objective review written by an online business software expert? According to a recent study, an incredible 92% of consumers prefer to gather information for potential purchases from people they’re familiar with over any other source. That means they’ll look for reviews on their favorite blogger’s site, or check to see what a major news outlet says about a product or company, before they go to the company’s own website. Several different marketing strategies have emerged in recent years in order to take advantage...
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