{"id":39950,"date":"2020-12-09T09:24:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T01:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=39950"},"modified":"2023-03-20T16:14:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T08:14:06","slug":"digital-marketing-strategy-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-hk\/blog\/post\/digital-marketing-strategy-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy for 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E158\">.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39957\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-39957\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"strategy meeting\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"E175\"><span id=\"E176\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Whether you operate as a small business, a newly-founded startup, or a solo entrepreneur, digital marketing is essential for success in 2020. With the rising popularity of social media channels, <\/span><a id=\"E177\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/nancy-rubin.com\/2020\/09\/23\/how-to-write-a-letter-to-an-influencer-8-ways-to-start-a-winning-influencer-marketing-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E178\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">influencer marketing<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E179\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">, and multimedia content, now\u2019s the time to reexamine what digital marketing really means. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E180\"><span id=\"E181\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">According to <\/span><a id=\"E182\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/content-management\/content-marketing-strategy\/essential-content-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E183\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Smart Insights<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E184\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">, 76% of marketers use organic traffic as a measure of digital marketing success in 2020, while 84% outsource their content creation. Based on <\/span><a id=\"E185\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.impactbnd.com\/blog\/content-marketing-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E186\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Impact BND<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E187\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">, only 41% of marketers have a planned digital marketing strategy, with 56% using data to gain insight into their target audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E188\"><span id=\"E189\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Modern customers lean toward personalized content and brands with elevated UX design. This begs the question \u2013 what\u2019s changed in 2020? How can we write a winning strategy for digital marketing and benefit from it going forward?<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E190\"><span id=\"E191\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">The Value of Writing a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E192\"><span id=\"E193\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Let\u2019s discuss the topic of value behind writing a digital strategy for content marketing before we delve into practicalities. According to <\/span><a id=\"E195\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smallbizgenius.net\/by-the-numbers\/content-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E196\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Small Biz Genius<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E197\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">, more than 90% of brands use digital content to approach customers, with 72% who report that it improved their engagement. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E198\"><span id=\"E199\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">In 2020-2021, digital marketing has effectively become a part of corporate <\/span><a id=\"E200\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/business-intelligence-makes-better-cfos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E201\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">business intelligence<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E202\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">, prompting companies to pay close attention to how they approach potential customers. Whether through social media, email, blog posts, or online seminars, companies such as yours can take advantage of digital channels to generate interest <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">and revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E203\"><span id=\"E204\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">The best reason to invest in a digital marketing strategy in 2020? It&#8217;s to stay ahead of the competition in your industry. No matter how niche or popular your brand may be, rest assured that competitive businesses are working on their <\/span><a id=\"E205\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/notbusinessasususal.com\/content-marketing-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E206\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">content marketing strategy<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E207\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> as we speak. Start developing and publishing digital content for the purposes of marketing your brand. Then you will gain important advantages over your competition, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"E208\" class=\"qowt-li-0_0 qowt-list\"><span id=\"E209\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Access to a global customer base through a variety of digital channels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">More cost-effective and ROI-oriented than physical and printed marketing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Measurable form of marketing with post-engagement data analysis opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Help rank your website and published content through smart SEO optimization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Engage your customer base directly through comments, surveys, social media, and emails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"E218\"><span id=\"E219\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Writing a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy for 2020-2021<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 id=\"E220\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list\"><span id=\"E221\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Start with Measurable Goals<\/span><\/h5>\n<p id=\"E222\"><span id=\"E223\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">The best place to start with your digital marketing strategy is to settle for the goals you want to achieve. Do you want to generate traffic and <\/span><a id=\"E224\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/post\/Heres-How-to-Sell-More-with-Data-Science-After-CO-Y8Y72OA4C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E225\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">sales<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E226\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> on your <\/span><span id=\"E228\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">eCommerce<\/span><span id=\"E230\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> platform? Do you want to attract local B2B companies to your startup? How often do you plan to publish content? A goal-setting methodology such as <\/span><a id=\"E231\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/pages\/article\/smart-goals.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E232\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">SMART<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E233\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> can help you define objective long-term goals for 2020-2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-39951\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pexels-kaboompics-com-6229-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"E234\"><span id=\"E235\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">These may seem like baseline questions. However, they will help you settle for objective goals in regards to your marketing strategy. Outsourcing some of your digital marketing to a trustworthy service is always a viable solution, especially for <\/span><a id=\"E236\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roboticstomorrow.com\/story\/2020\/09\/5-robotics-startups-worth-your-attention-in-2020-2021\/15735\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E237\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">small-scale startups<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E238\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> with limited manpower. <\/span><span id=\"E239\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Choose your Marketing Channels<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E240\"><span id=\"E241\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Once you settle for the goals you want to achieve, it\u2019s time to choose the platforms you will <\/span><a id=\"E242\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-create-perfect-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E243\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">market your content<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E244\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> on. It\u2019s important to choose digital marketing types early. This is in order to write and format the content you create around their features and limitations. For example, social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram favor multimedia content such as photos and videos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E245\"><span id=\"E246\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">On the other hand, publishing blog posts on LinkedIn or your own website in written format will allow you to build brand reputation. Among others, your choices of marketing channels include email and PPC marketing. Also, organic SEO optimization. Likewise, live seminars, affiliate or guest articles, as well as social proof. These can also serve as viable digital marketing channels. Choose a combination of <\/span><span id=\"E247\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">channels that suit your brand\u2019s style and your content creators\u2019 sensibilities and skillsets. You can always modify your content type and marketing channel selection down the line. Give some of them a shot and gauge their success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"E249\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list\"><span id=\"E250\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Organize your Production\/Publishing Pipeline<\/span><\/h5>\n<p id=\"E251\"><span id=\"E252\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Now that you have several marketing channels selected let\u2019s discuss the production pipeline. Ad hoc publishing of digital marketing content is never a good idea. It\u2019s best to plan ahead and create content for future publishing in scheduled intervals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E253\"><span id=\"E254\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">A platform such as <\/span><a id=\"E255\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/docs\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E256\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Google Docs<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E257\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> can help you not only create but also schedule and organize your content long-term. For example, you can publish blog posts twice a week and multimedia to your social media channels three times, filling out the week. Once you start generating leads, your followers will intuitively know which days they can expect what type of digital content from you. Show your target audience that you are an organized and professional brand which they can rely on by introducing a back-end publishing timetable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"E258\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list\"><span id=\"E259\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Adopt a Multimedia Approach<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E260\"><span id=\"E261\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Given the freedom you have with digital marketing channels, it\u2019s not a good idea to box yourself into a single content type. Thus, make sure to vary up the types of content you produce and publish throughout every marketing campaign. Data by <\/span><a id=\"E262\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/99firms.com\/blog\/content-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E263\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">99 Firms<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E264\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> indicated that digital content marketing production costs 62% less than traditional marketing. And it generates up to 3 times as many leads. So, why not take advantage of that fact?<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E265\"><span id=\"E266\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">You can create original photos, infographics, videos, interviews with customers\/B2B partners, and so on. Live events on social media can also work wonders to ensure that your brand is personalized and appealing to a wider audience. <\/span><span id=\"E267\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">\u201c<\/span><span id=\"E268\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">While written blog posts might be the bread and butter for SEO ranking, don\u2019t solely w<\/span><span id=\"E269\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">rite articles and call it a day\u201d, says Angela Baker, a content writing specialist at <\/span><a id=\"E270\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/bestwritingadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E272\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">BestWritingAdvisor<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E274\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">.<\/span><span id=\"E275\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> Free download content such as how-to PDFs or statistics you\u2019ve collected on your industry can also elevate <\/span><a id=\"E276\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/tips-for-online-brand-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E277\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">your brand\u2019s reputation<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E278\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">. Mix up your content selection in order to ensure that different types of online users have something to look forward to from your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"E279\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list\"><span id=\"E280\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Don\u2019t Neglect SEO Trends<\/span><\/h5>\n<p id=\"E281\"><span id=\"E282\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">We\u2019ve touched on SEO several times up to this point without diving deeper into it. So, what\u2019s it all about? <\/span><a id=\"E283\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jinconnect.com\/importance-of-seo-in-digital-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E284\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Search Engine Optimization<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E285\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\"> (SEO) represents a set of trends meant to filter out original content from irrelevant spam on the internet. Search engines such as Google and Yahoo lean on SEO. This is to ensure that the results they present to individual users are as relevant as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E286\"><span id=\"E287\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">According to <\/span><a id=\"E288\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/techjury.net\/blog\/seo-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E289\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Tech Jury<\/span><\/a><span id=\"E290\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">, 93% of all online interactions begin with search engine inquiries, while only 21% of users access more than one search result. What does this mean in practice? The higher you rank, the better your odds at attracting relevant leads will become. In order to do that, you should implement trending keywords into your digital marketing strategy alongside link building and smart <\/span><span id=\"E291\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">multimedia optimization. The more accessible and original your content is, the better it will rank based on SEO. This makes regularly referencing it essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"E293\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list\"><span id=\"E294\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Engage your Audience<\/span><\/h5>\n<p id=\"E295\"><span id=\"E296\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Lastly, there\u2019s no better seal of quality for a brand than social proof and communication with the user base. Make sure to write calls to action into your digital content. This will spark discussion via your blog posts, social media updates, and emails. Create surveys and questionnaires for your user base and ask them for objective feedback on your brand and product portfolio. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E297\"><span id=\"E298\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Online users love brands which genuinely care about their opinions. Especially if you decide to practically implement some of their suggestions. Gathered quotes and data can also be used as marketing content in itself to attract more users to your business. Most importantly, the data can be used to reevaluate and improve your digital marketing strategy going further into 2021 to the benefit of both sides. Don\u2019t rest on your laurels and engage your audience in as many ways as you can.&nbsp; It will help your brand build a pro-consumer reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"E299\"><span id=\"E300\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Playing the Long Game (Conclusion)<\/span><\/h5>\n<p id=\"E301\"><span id=\"E302\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">In order to make the most out of digital marketing, you will have to commit to a long-term plan for your business. Map out a marketing strategy which you can use for 2020-2021 with a cohesive message, style, and visual identity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E303\"><span id=\"E304\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans\">Don\u2019t stop your marketing campaign for whatever reason in order to keep the momentum and buzz surrounding your brand going. Digital marketing is a valuable tool. It can help your business grow organically and develop over time, both in terms of revenue and reputation. Set a long-term vision for your business and don\u2019t rest until you\u2019re there. That\u2019s the key to success with digital content marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"E305\"><em><span id=\"E310\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-qowt-font4-opensans\">Dorian Martin is a freelance writing expert <\/span><span id=\"E311\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-qowt-font4-opensans\">for <\/span><\/em><a id=\"E312\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"http:\/\/essaysupply.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E313\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-Hyperlink\">Essaysupply<\/span><\/a><em><span id=\"E317\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-qowt-font4-opensans\">interested in digital marketing and copywriting for<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-qowt-font4-opensans\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">businesses. An educational writer by training, he was solving challenges like <\/span><\/em><a id=\"E318\" style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: #fefefe;\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essaysupply.com\/dissertation-discussion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span id=\"E319\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-qowt-font4-opensans\">how to write discussion in dissertation<\/span><\/a><em><span id=\"E320\" class=\"qowt-font6-OpenSans qowt-stl-qowt-font4-opensans\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, and now he is also helping blogs with content strategies. Thanks to the experience in SEO, Dorian often works on content planning and auditing projects.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>This article does not constitute legal advice.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>The opinions expressed in the column above represent the author\u2019s own.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/register.zegal.com\/\"><b>Start managing your legal needs with Zegal today<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/top-tips-for-business-fundraising\/\">READ MORE: Top tips for business fundraising<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/start-online-coffee-business\/\">FURTHER READING: How to start an online coffee business<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E321\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>. Whether you operate as a small business, a newly-founded startup, or a solo entrepreneur, digital marketing is essential for success in 2020. With the rising popularity of social media channels, influencer marketing, and multimedia content, now\u2019s the time to reexamine what digital marketing really means. 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