{"id":102756,"date":"2023-05-19T15:37:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T19:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=102756"},"modified":"2023-05-19T15:42:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T19:42:46","slug":"online-business-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/online-business-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Digital With This Simple 5-Step Online Business Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is your business failing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-get-customers-for-a-new-business\/\">attract customers<\/a>? What\u2019s the best online business strategy to use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/traditional-advertising\/\">Traditional advertising<\/a> in print and on television isn\u2019t enough these days. Old and new businesses need to transition to digital marketing to appeal to younger generations, and we\u2019ve got the strategies to help you thrive online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we\u2019ll look at why digital marketing is important, and then we\u2019ll dive into the best online business strategies to implement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-importance-of-digital-marketing\"><strong>Importance of Digital Marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, <strong>almost everyone has a mobile device and many people are on social media.<\/strong> According to Gary Vaynerchuk\u2019s book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/jab-jab-jab-right-hook\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook<\/em><\/a>, there are over 300 million mobile subscriptions in the US and the author suspects that almost half of the time people spend on their phones is used for social media or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Despite social media\u2019s popularity, many marketers and businesses are reluctant to embrace an online business strategy.<\/strong> This is for a variety of reasons, including feeling they don\u2019t have time or thinking new platforms are silly. This means that any brands that <em>do <\/em>embrace new platforms have a head start. Often, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/early-adopters-model\/\">early adopters<\/a> are small businesses because they don\u2019t have the same PR and legal red tape that larger companies do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The small business advantage disappears as new platforms become more mainstream and large companies work through their red tape. However, <strong>even if larger companies have higher budgets and more staff that can interact with the community, small businesses can still compete by increasing their effort. <\/strong>If you work hard to create great content and show the community you care, you\u2019ll do well even if other companies have more resources. Being cared for by a business is so rare that it surprises people and leaves an impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-build-an-online-presence\"><strong>How to Build an Online Presence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many businesses marketing themselves online these days, it\u2019s easy to get lost in the shuffle. With these online business strategies, you\u2019ll stand out against the competition and make an impression on consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-create-a-website\"><strong>1. Create a Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaynerchuk\u2019s other book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/crush-it\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Crush It!<\/em><\/a> recommends creating a website for your business, whether you\u2019re a startup or an established company. <strong>Your website will be the home base for your personal brand<\/strong>. All of your social media posts and outreach should ultimately point people to your website. Vaynerchuk recommends these steps for creating a website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Buy your domain name.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Create a WordPress<\/strong> account to host your domain.<\/li><li><strong>Hire a web designer<\/strong>, if you can afford it. Although your audience will forgive low-budget production value for your content, a well-designed, user-friendly website will help convert one-time visitors to subscribers.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improve-your-website-s-user-experience\"><strong>Improve Your Website\u2019s User Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website, a key piece of your marketing,<strong> should include only the minimum amount of information to convince customers you have the solution they\u2019re looking for and are trustworthy<\/strong>, asserts Donald Miller in his book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/building-a-storybrand\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Building a Storybrand<\/em><\/a>. What\u2019s more, ensure every image, idea, and word on your website is inspired by your storyline, and eliminate anything that\u2019s not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your site may fall flat and your customers may not trust you unless you implement the basic tenets of <em>user experience<\/em>: in other words, making your website frictionless and easy to navigate. Here are some tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/xd.adobe.com\/ideas\/principles\/web-design\/12-dos-donts-web-design-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improving user experience and creating an easy-to-browse website that inspires trust in your customers<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Make your navigation easy to use<\/strong>. When customers easily understand how to move around on your site, you eliminate confusion and build trust. Do this by using a maximum of seven main menu buttons.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Double-check your site for errors<\/strong>. Errors, like dead links, images that won\u2019t load, and typos, reduce customer trust.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Reduce the number of choices the customer must make<\/strong>. When customers face <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/too-many-options\/\">too many options<\/a> on a page, they become confused and are likely to leave.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Encourage customers to scroll down<\/strong>. When customers scroll, they become more invested in your site and product, and this makes them more likely to buy. To encourage scrolling, make sure the information above the fold\u2014what you see before you scroll\u2014is engaging enough to encourage deeper interest.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-social-media\"><strong>2. Use Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/jab-jab-jab-right-hook\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook<\/em><\/a> claims that one of the best online business strategies is social media. Each social <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/internet-platform\/\">media platform<\/a> has its own features, and native content looks different on all of them. <em>Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook<\/em> covers these features to give you an idea of how to create platform-specific content for three major social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-facebook\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook is a social media site that allows users to share text, photos, and videos with their network. As of March 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/facebook-statistics\/#:~:text=Facebook%20Statistics%20(Top%20Picks)&amp;text=Facebook%20is%20the%20most%20popular,user%20(ARPU)%20is%20%2410.86.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">there are 2.96 billion monthly active Facebook users<\/a>. People use Facebook to find out what people they know are doing and socialize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notable features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Advanced analytics.<\/strong> Studying Facebook\u2019s analytics can tell you a lot about the human psyche, and you can use this data to make your content more effective.<\/li><li><strong>Huge amount of content.<\/strong> Part of the reason Facebook is such a good marketing tool is that there are so many people on it, but all of these people create content yours has to compete with.<\/li><li><strong>Free targeting functionality.<\/strong> Facebook offers settings that allow you to make certain posts visible to only a certain demographic.<\/li><li><strong>Use of curating algorithms. <\/strong>Facebook doesn\u2019t want users to see posts they\u2019re not interested in (because if they get bored they\u2019ll leave the site), so Facebook uses algorithms to curate people\u2019s News Feeds.<\/li><li><strong>Paid advertising. <\/strong>Facebook has two types of ads, and the most effective is sponsored stories. A sponsored story is a post that will be visible to non-followers and more than 3-5% of your fans\u2019 News Feeds.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-twitter\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter is a microblogging platform and posts are called \u201ctweets.\u201d As of March 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/twitter-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">there are 450 million Twitter users worldwide<\/a>. People mainly use Twitter to share information and news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notable features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Very public.<\/strong> Most tweets are public to the entire internet, even to people who don\u2019t have accounts.<\/li><li><strong>Huge potential for community engagement. <\/strong>Unlike other platforms where you can only talk to people who are already following you, on Twitter, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-initiate-a-conversation\/\">initiate conversations<\/a> with potential new customers.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Retweeting features. <\/strong>On Twitter, you can retweet (reshare) other people\u2019s tweets. This allows you to rework other people\u2019s content instead of having to come up with your own.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Trend-tracking features.<\/strong> You can use settings to track trends (at levels ranging from regional to worldwide) and then use that knowledge to post timely content with appropriate context.<\/li><li><strong>Paid advertising. <\/strong>On Twitter, you can advertise via a promoted tweet. Promoted tweets are clearly labeled \u201cPromoted\u201d and are given more visibility than other tweets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instagram\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram is a photo and video-sharing social media platform that\u2019s owned by Facebook. Instagram is used by younger demographics and as of March 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/instagram-statistics\/#:~:text=Instagram%20Monthly%20Active%20Users%20(MAUs,by%20the%20end%20of%202023.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">there are 2.35 billion monthly active users<\/a>. People like Instagram because they like interacting with others visually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notable features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Integration with other social media platforms. <\/strong>Users can connect their Instagram accounts to Twitter and Facebook.<\/li><li><strong>\u201cBaked-in utility.\u201d<\/strong> Baked-in utility means a platform is good at what it\u2019s designed to do. Instagram is designed to help users take good smartphone photos.<\/li><li><strong>Explore.<\/strong> Explore is an Instagram page that features the best content on the site. If you can get your content featured on Explore, its visibility increases exponentially\u2014everyone, not just your followers, will see it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-take-advantage-of-email-marketing\"><strong>3. Take Advantage of Email Marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email is an inexpensive, direct, personal way to reach prospects and customers, which also can be automated<\/strong>. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-1-page-marketing-plan\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The 1-Page Marketing Plan<\/em><\/a>, Allan Dib notes that with email, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Capture the email addresses of website visitors with an email opt-in form; those not ready to buy but interested in more information are future customers you can nurture.<\/li><li>Develop relationships with your customers (so your email database grows in value).<\/li><li>Test and launch new products and services.<\/li><li>Generate instant cash\u2014create a compelling offer with a response mechanism, send an email to your list, and you\u2019ll get an immediate response.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dib recommends using a commercial email marketing system such as <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MailChimp<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/convertkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ConvertKit<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activecampaign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ActiveCampaign<\/a> (rather than trying to send mass emails via Outlook or Google Mail). They meet compliance standards and work to improve delivery. Also, they automate sending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-create-an-email-campaign\"><strong>How to Create an Email Campaign<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to marketing strategists, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/email-marketing-examples-list?toc-variant-a=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">key questions to answer when planning an email campaign<\/a> include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Identify the outcome you want.\u00a0<\/li><li>Identify a niche target.\u00a0<\/li><li>Determine what matters to these prospects and how you\u2019ll address it (what value you provide).\u00a0<\/li><li>Decide on a timeline for the campaign.\u00a0<\/li><li>Plan your emails and follow-ups.<\/li><li>Write subject lines that compel clicks (by promising value and personalizing).\u00a0<\/li><li>Include a strong call to action.\u00a0<\/li><li>Provide a way for recipients to opt out.<\/li><li>Test your email on multiple devices to make sure it looks right.\u00a0<\/li><li>Track your metrics.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/email-marketing-examples-list?toc-variant-a=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planning template for email marketing<\/a> plus examples of successful campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-build-your-community\"><strong>4. Build Your Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With good content and a better online business strategy, you can build the audience you need to be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-monetize\/\">monetize your brand<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/crush-it\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Crush It!<\/em><\/a> notes that, when it comes to creating community, quality beats quantity: <strong>A few loyal, engaged fans are likely to draw more followers than a large crowd of passive subscribers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve created and posted some content, Vaynerchuk provides step-by-step instructions for building your community. Repeat these steps continually to consistently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/grow-your-audience\/\">grow your audience<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Search the keywords for your niche<\/strong> on each social media platform and join active groups and forums related to your topic.<\/li><li><strong>Read what people are saying about your topic<\/strong>, what they\u2019re interested in, and what they like and don\u2019t like. This is invaluable data for your own content creation and outreach efforts.<\/li><li><strong>Engage in the conversation.<\/strong> Make insightful, knowledgeable comments on content and other comments. Be sure to include your name and a link to your blog, vlog, or podcast.<\/li><li><strong>Turn your audience into followers<\/strong> with entertaining, insightful content and attention-grabbing call-to-action buttons, like \u201cSubscribe\u201d and \u201cFollow me.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Engage with your audience.<\/strong> Show that you recognize and appreciate them by addressing them in your content. You can even include subtle messages and inside jokes that only your loyal fans will pick up on.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-a-personal-connection-online\"><strong>Build a Personal Connection Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/superfans\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Superfans<\/em><\/a>, Pat Flynn argues that <strong>sharing your authentic self and interests online can foster a strong connection with your customers, leading them to treat their relationship with your brand as a personal relationship.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This happens because when you share your interests\u2014even those <em>not<\/em> related to your brand\u2014your customers are more likely to find something they have in common with you\u2014or whoever is the face of the brand. For example, sharing things about your background, like your hometown, extracurricular activities in high school, or favorite childhood movies could all provide points of connection with your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-carefully-handle-bad-attention\"><strong>5. Carefully Handle Bad Attention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing your business online brings all kinds of attention, some of which may distract you, discourage you, or even completely derail your progress, writes Austin Kleon in his book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/show-your-work\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Show Your Work!<\/em><\/a>. He has some specific advice about avoiding the wrong kinds of connections and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-handle-criticism\/\">handling criticism<\/a>, so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/focus-on-what-matters-most\/\">focus on what matters<\/a> and continue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-do-hard-work\/\">doing the work<\/a> you want to do. We\u2019ll explore this advice here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avoid-the-wrong-kinds-of-connections\"><strong>Avoid the Wrong Kinds of Connections<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Making meaningful connections and attracting more customers is why you have an online business strategy, so it\u2019s important that you cultivate constructive interactions, contends Kleon. A prime way to do this is to simply <strong>focus on the things you love\u2014the work, the ideas, and so on. <\/strong>You\u2019ll attract real people who love these same things and you\u2019ll create fewer opportunities for negative attention to come your way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Worthwhile connections are mutually encouraging\u2014focus on these, and ignore the others<\/strong>, says Kleon<strong>. <\/strong>Don\u2019t concentrate on the <em>number<\/em> of followers you have, and instead concentrate on the <em>quality<\/em> of those connections. If they\u2019re distracting, hurtful, or otherwise drain your energy, don\u2019t give them any time. Online trolls exemplify this kind of attention\u2014Kleon suggests you block them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepare-for-criticism\"><strong>Prepare for Criticism<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you share your business online, you open yourself up to criticism, claims Kleon. He suggests five ways to prepare for this:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Keep calm<\/strong>: It\u2019s easy to magnify fears about what people might think. Instead, practice calming your mind and body.<\/li><li><strong>Invite criticism<\/strong>: By courting criticism, you\u2019ll inoculate yourself to it and will learn how to take it better.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t share anything too sensitive<\/strong>: If you don\u2019t feel comfortable opening up certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/parts-of-the-self\/\">parts of yourself<\/a>, don\u2019t. Wait until you feel ready.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Keep moving forward<\/strong>: Criticism will come; don\u2019t let it stop you. Just keep doing your work\u2014not everyone will be a fan.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Remember, you\u2019re more than what you do<\/strong>: Maintain distance between your work and your identity. Be a friend, parent, and companion, not just a creator.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-words\"><strong>Final Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business is your life\u2019s work, you don\u2019t want to see it die with traditional marketing. You don\u2019t necessarily have to do all three\u2014a website, social media, <em>and<\/em> email marketing\u2014even just one will help you expand your audience. The key is to carefully determine which online business strategy fits your company best and build the right connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What are other online business strategies that we might have missed? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your business failing to attract customers? What\u2019s the best online business strategy to use? Traditional advertising in print and on television isn\u2019t enough these days. Old and new businesses need to transition to digital marketing to appeal to younger generations, and we\u2019ve got the strategies to help you thrive online. 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