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Few internet marketing tips and tricks for 2022
Internet use is still increasing worldwide every day — in fact, over 4.95 billion people around the world use the internet, as of 2022. Marketing is, and always has been, about reaching customers where they are. TV commercials, print advertisements, and billboards all attempt to do just that. The internet offers unique benefits other marketing mediums can't offer — scope of reach, the option to personalize content, and the opportunity to build far-reaching relationships with customers, being just a few. But the internet can be an overwhelming and all-encompassing entity, filled with videos and recipes and news articles and e-commerce sites. In the crowded space of the internet, how are you supposed to differentiate your business to reach the right audience?
Listicles get 2x more traffic and 1.5x backlinks than other blog post formats, according to a Semrush study. Wondering why? Because listicles make it easier for readers to consume more information by dividing it into small chunks of content. Many of my posts with the highest number of backlinks are listicles. And, they are also ranking well in the SERPs. The Semrush Content Marketing study quoted in the above section also found that articles of over 7000 words generate 4x traffic and 1.5x shares (links) than articles of average length (900-1200 words). “How-to” articles and in-depth guides, like this one, also receive 1.5x shares (links). That’s because such long-form content pieces give readers a vast amount of information in one place, which makes them the go-to resource for that particular topic.
Which social media platform you will use will depend on the type of audience you want to reach. For example, according to Pew Research, Instagram is best for reaching audiences between the ages of 25 and 29, while those 65+ can be best achieved through Facebook. Working with an affiliate or influencer can help increase your audience reach by engaging with their existing audience. For an effective affiliate/influencer relationship, try to work with an individual who is well-known and respected within your industry. They can create content promoting your business or product and share a link to your website. Every time a sale is completed, or a link is clicked, the influencer/affiliate will receive a kickback.