Digital Marketing for Local Businesses


Digital Marketing for Local Businesses

Author: James O’Connor

MBA, Digital Strategy Specialist

Institution: BusinessBoost Academy, Ireland


Overview
  • This course helps small business owners promote their products online.
  • Students learn how to use social media, email marketing, and search optimization tools.
  • By the end, participants can design and track effective digital campaigns.
Objectives
  • understand digital marketing fundamentals
  • create an online presence using social media
  • analyze target audiences effectively
  • develop digital advertising campaigns
  • measure campaign success with analytics
Glossary
SEO: Search Engine Optimization – improving website visibility in search engines.
CTR: Click-Through Rate – the percentage of users who click a specific link.
Conversion: an action a user takes that fulfills a goal, like making a purchase.
Impression: each time an ad or content is displayed to a user.
Teaching materials
Digital Marketing Toolkit (PDF) Not available
Case studies
Boosting Local Bakery Sales with Instagram

SocialBiz Weekly

social media small business marketing

A bakery doubled sales using Instagram Reels and targeted local ads.

Email Campaigns that Work

Marketing Hub Blog

email marketing strategy

Case study showing how personalization increased open rates by 45%.

The Role of Google My Business in Visibility

BizGrowth Review

local SEO visibility

Local service providers attract new clients using free Google listings.

Case study links
  • Small Business Marketing Success Stories — Link not available
  • Google Business Resources — Link not available
Additional materials
Knowledge Check: Digital Marketing Essentials
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