Impact of Digital Marketing Tools and Methods on SMEs and Proposed Recommendations

Impact of Digital Marketing Tools and Methods on SMEs and Proposed Recommendations

Afzal Sayed Munna, Md Sadeque Imam Shaikh
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7735-9.ch008
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Abstract

For firms, digital marketing is revolutionary and machine learning has profoundly transformed the future of digital advertising. This chapter looked at the possible influence of digital marketing on organisations and the many tactics that may be employed in this chapter. The necessity to integrate digital marketing into a company's entire business plan is also emphasised, as are research gaps for successful digital marketing tools, approaches, and procedures. Businesses in the present day may benefit greatly from digital marketing techniques, tactics, and tools. These low-cost strategies and resources have levelled the playing field in marketing between large corporations and startups. As a result, digital marketing with new concepts might be a game changer for these emerging businesses. This chapter will do comprehensive research and critical analysis to find the best effective digital marketing tactics, approaches, and tools for small and medium-sized businesses.
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2. Impact Of Digital Marketing On Smes

Due to the growth of internet advertising, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have increased in number. Due to the internet and social media, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now afford the type of highly targeted and effective advertising that was previously affordable only to large corporations. This report discusses the pros and cons of digital marketing for small and medium-sized enterprises (Tolstoy, Nordman and Vu, 2022a, 2022b).

Using digital marketing techniques, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can increase their customer base. Due to the availability of educational materials online, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) now have a greater chance of contacting consumers worldwide. SME marketing may benefit from the versatility of digital marketing due to its ability to target specific demographics, interests, and behaviours (Mechman et al., 2022). Small and medium-sized businesses can save a substantial amount of money by switching from traditional to digital marketing. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) may utilize a variety of inexpensive digital advertising platforms, such as Google AdWords and social network advertising. Small businesses can now contend with larger firms if they utilize their resources more effectively (Tolstoy, Nordman and Vu, 2022a, 2022b).

Internet marketing may assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) in increasing product awareness. Social media, content marketing, and search engine optimization may assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in expanding their client bases and enhancing their brand recognition. In order to compete with larger organizations and acquire new customers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must consistently produce content that meets the needs of their target audiences (Kishor, 2022). One of the greatest benefits of digital marketing for small and medium-sized businesses is the ability to measure and analyze campaign results in near real time. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can use analytics software to monitor data such as website traffic, conversion rates, social media engagement, and more. Utilizing data-driven decision making, SMBs can evaluate the effectiveness of their advertisements and make any necessary adjustments (Eke, 2022).

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