{"id":17859,"date":"2021-10-07T11:55:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T16:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rocketclicks.com\/?p=17859"},"modified":"2022-05-10T08:08:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T13:08:46","slug":"6-ways-to-keep-your-marketing-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rocketclicks.com\/client-education\/6-ways-to-keep-your-marketing-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Achieve Long-term Marketing Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

We totally understand the immediate gratification that comes with a short-term marketing strategy<\/a>. You can track the data and see the effects immediately. But focusing on a strong foundation is the slow burn every company needs to create real long-term success. Once you put in the work upfront, coasting on your initial success will be way more enjoyable. Follow along as we walk through the 6 most crucial things to focus on in your marketing endeavors. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Focus on your team<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first thing to consider when looking for long-term marketing success is your team. Think about your team members as the foundation on which you\u2019re building your marketing plan. Without a <\/span>strong company culture<\/span><\/a>, even the best marketing initiatives will not succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A healthy culture is more than just free snacks and the occasional happy hour. It\u2019s also important to create space for employee feedback, update your processes to accommodate different work styles, etc. Allow people to be who they are as people<\/strong>, not just as your employees. Not only will you find work relationships going more smoothly, but you\u2019ll create a more dynamic and functional team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Focus on your customers<\/span><\/h2>\n

The number one way to keep your business successful is to prioritize your customers\u2019 success. Don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to them to get feedback directly. Sending out customer surveys is a great way to determine what\u2019s working, and what strategies could use an update. Figuring out what needs work doesn\u2019t mean you need to throw out your original plan; shifting direction too many times is an easy way to get absolutely nowhere. Instead of tossing out every strategy just because it doesn\u2019t gel with every customer, use customer feedback as a way to guide future strategy planning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve identified your happy customers, reach out for referrals and reviews!\u00a0 Your current customers can play a major role in spreading the word about what you have to offer. Reaching out about customer reviews on Google My Business or Clutch.com<\/a> are easy ways to increase your credibility based on real-life customer experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Communicate through social media\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Digital communication is at an all-time high, from social media surfing and major shifts in online shopping. By leveraging this increase in browsing, a great marketing strategy will lead to a boost in your visibility and increased brand awareness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boosting your online presence is easy, but only if you\u2019re intentional about it. Many people vet companies on social media to see if they\u2019re legit before signing on for their services. It doesn\u2019t matter how pristine your digital strategy is if you\u2019re not putting the human aspect into it. Let future clients know you\u2019re a real person by regularly posting and responding to comments on social platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Identify what\u2019s working<\/span><\/h2>\n

People tend to notice when the road they\u2019re on is bumpy more easily than they notice a smooth ride. Take a break from obsessing over what you need to fix and spend some time observing what you\u2019re doing right. Where do you see your biggest success? What can you do to emulate that in areas that need improvement?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Go deep with this one. Don\u2019t just focus on which KPIs are doing well. Break it down into what exactly is contributing to the success. Think of things like:<\/span><\/p>\n