Whether you’re a small startup or a well-established company, building your business’s digital presence is crucial for reaching and engaging with your target audience. Over the years, we have watched our clients face the same roadblocks time and time again. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the essentials needed to establish your business’s digital footprint, making sure you have everything ready to get started with all things digital.
1. Social Media Accounts:
To kickstart your digital presence, it’s essential to have a presence on social media. For most businesses, we would suggest Facebook, Twitter (Now ‘X’) Instagram, and LinkedIn, depending on your business’s offering. These platforms allow you to connect with your audience, build brand awareness, and engage with potential customers.
Top tip: Keep your login details secure, while making sure they are still easily accessible for you and your team. It’s best to use an email address that will exist for the lifespan of the company to ensure access doesn’t disappear if a member of staff was to leave. At Rooftop, we have seen clients learn this the hard way. With the nature of many businesses, team members come and go, take annual leave and so on. Therefore, it can be hard to gain access to accounts when only one team member knows the information.
2. Meta Business Manager:
We recommend setting up a Facebook Business Manager, this can greatly enhance your digital marketing efforts. Within this Business Manager, you will find Facebook Ads Manager, which enables you to create targeted ad campaigns, track their performance, and optimise ads to reach your desired audience. With precise targeting options and detailed analytics, Facebook Ads Manager can help you maximise your return on investment.
Top Tip: Get ahead start by ensuring your Facebook Ads Manager account is up and running with your card details securely inputted. This proactive step allows you to seamlessly upload ads without any delays, enabling you to hit the ground running and start seeing results instantly.
3. Email Marketing:
Email marketing remains a prominent tool for nurturing customer relationships and driving conversions. At Rooftop Twenty Two, as of late, we’ve noticed some real results from our email campaigns.
Setting up an account is easy, we recommend using a platform like Klaviyo or MailChimp. Our preference internally is Klaviyo, we find it so useful we even became Klaviyo partners. It is an easy-to-use platform with user-friendly interfaces, automation features, and customisable templates, making it easier to create engaging newsletters and targeted email campaigns.
4. Fully-Functioning Website:
There is no point in creating an engaging social media presence without having a well-designed website. Social media platforms and websites work hand in hand to help build a strong online presence. A well-designed website serves as the digital hub for your business. A good website allows you to showcase what your company has to offer, increase interaction, and accomplish your marketing objectives.
Top Tip: Ensure your website is optimised for search engines (SEO) and mobile devices, as a significant portion of web traffic comes from mobile users, particularly if many users are being directed to your website via your social media. Remember that the higher your website conversion rate, the better your social and email campaigns deliver. That’s why it is essential to get your website right first.
5. Have A Bank Of Content:
Images and videos are indispensable tools for captivating your audience and effectively communicating your brand message. It’s crucial to curate a collection of images that truly reflect your business’s work, culture, and overall brand identity. Having a bank of imagery serves as a valuable point of reference when creating digital content, allowing you to consistently present a cohesive visual representation of your brand across various channels.
By incorporating up-to-date, high-resolution images in your social media posts, ad variations, and email campaigns, you can engage your audience more effectively and enhance the impact of your marketing efforts. Remember to regularly update this image bank to ensure that no potential content is lost and that you always have fresh and relevant visuals to support your brand’s narrative.
Top Tip: We recommend investing in professional photography to ensure your brand’s visuals truly shine. Professional photographers have the expertise to capture your business’s essence, highlighting its unique features, culture, and products in the most compelling way. If this is not in your budget in the short term, don’t worry. Consider using stock image websites as a more cost-effective option.
6. Get Help From The Experts:
Navigating the digital landscape can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the world of digital marketing. Consider seeking assistance from experts, such as our team here at Rooftop Twenty Two, we can help to guide you through the process.
Our team’s combined knowledge can help your business master all things digital. We will provide you with valuable insights on the latest digital trends, help you develop customised strategies and ensure that your digital presence aligns with your business goals. We strongly believe that progress can be enjoyable, and we approach every step of the journey with a smile and a sense of humour. Let’s work together to achieve digital success while enjoying the process along the way.