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  • Writer's pictureElizabeth Ramirez

Digital and Social Media Marketing: What's in it for my business?

Digital and social media marketing are essential to the success of small businesses. In fact, it's one of the most cost-effective ways for you to reach new customers and grow your business.


However, many small businesses have trouble making use of digital and social media because they don't know where to start or what resources are available. The truth is that there are many tools out there that make it easy for anyone with an internet connection (and some creativity) to market their business online.


Developing a Digital and Social Media Strategy


Developing a digital and social media strategy is one of the most important steps in building your business. It's not enough to simply create accounts on all the major platforms, but rather you need to develop an approach that will help reach your goals.


In order to do this, it's important to set realistic goals and objectives for each platform based on your unique audience (and their interests). For example: if someone searches Google for "restaurant recommendations" in Los Angeles, they may not be looking at Facebook or Twitter--but they could be watching YouTube videos about restaurants! You also want to consider what type of content works best with each platform (e.g., text vs photos vs video) so that it appeals directly towards your target audience's needs/wants while still being able to reach them where they spend most time online today...


The Obstacles of Online Promotion for Small Businesses


The biggest obstacle for small businesses is competition. With thousands of other businesses competing for their attention, it can be difficult to stand out in the crowd.


Another challenge is limited resources and budget. Many small businesses don't have large marketing budgets or teams to dedicate towards digital marketing efforts, so they must find creative ways to get noticed without breaking their bank accounts.