The advantages of digital marketing are abundant and so is having a strong online presence. You must have already come across them in various articles found on the internet. So, I won’t be wasting your time in discussing the same thing, which is repeated and re-shared so many times already. In fact, we will discuss here a more important matter, which often goes overlooked.
The only way you can obtain the maximum benefits of digital marketing is by hiring an experienced digital marketing Dubai agency. No matter how many YouTube videos on digital marketing you have watched, it will be tough to compete with pros who have been in the industry for many years. They have been creating trends and adjusting to the market dynamics while making room for the products and penetrating them across.
This, however, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t watch those videos or stop learning about digital marketing. The more you learn, the better it is for you. However, learning alone won’t make you eligible for running digital marketing campaigns. It requires experience and expertise, which a professional digital marketing agency brings to the table.
Now, the process of getting a digital marketing agency on board isn’t exactly an easy one. Companies usually want to kill two birds with one stone, i.e., they want the best services at affordable rates. This can be challenging if you are hiring a digital marketing agency for the first time. However, fret not, as I am presenting you with a list of important questions that you must ask a digital marketing company’s representative. Read on to know more about them:
1. How long have you been in the industry?
This one’s important. Inquire about their experience in the field and what kind of projects they have handled. Ask them to show you some case studies of these projects as well. Knowing these details will give you a fair bit of idea about their expertise in general and specific to your business niche.
2. Do you have official partnerships with search engines?
Hire a company that has a Google Partner badge. It makes them more credible and trustworthy as it implies that their workforce includes personnel with Google AdWords certification. This also means that they stay up to date with the latest innovations and updates by Google.
Apart from Google, make sure they have partnerships with other emerging social engines, such as Bing as well.
3. What does the contract include?
A lot of people make the mistake of signing contracts without fully reading them. The reason is that these contracts are lengthy and often contain technical terms that are novel to a layman. So, in order to save yourself from a troublesome situation in the long run, inquire the agency’s representative about what they have included in the contract. Do not hesitate in asking again if there’s confusion.
4. How much time will you allocate to my project per day?
Digital marketing agencies usually have many projects they handle simultaneously. So, it makes complete sense to ask how much time they will allocate to your project on a daily basis. This will create a sense of transparency between you and them. Also, you will know what results you can expect.
5. Are there any value-added services?
Many digital marketing agencies offer value-added services along with the basic services to attract more clients or to retain the existing clientele. Ask the agency you have hired if they offer such services.
6. How do you measure results?
Measuring the results of digital marketing campaigns is tricky. Of course, one way is to take into account the tangible results, such as the increase in the number of sales and revenue. There are many other ways with which the performance of digital marketing campaigns can be measured or analysed. Ask the company about the measures they follow to analyse results. Do they use any tools? If yes, inquire about those tools and find out about them on the internet.
7. How long will it take you to produce results?
The time it takes to get results from digital marketing campaigns varies depending upon your requirements. For example, SEO can take a lot of time. However, the results of social media marketing campaigns can be available quickly in the form of post engagement and visibility. Still, it’s a good idea to ask them about the time it will take to produce the desired results. If they say they will make your website top ranked within a matter of a few days, it’s certainly a farce, and you should look for other options.
In all, getting answers to these questions will help you make an informed decision, and whether or not to trust the agency with marketing your company. Never forget that consumers only know you the way you present yourself. So make sure to do it adequately. After all, loyalty and consumer relationships depend on that.
