The earth, is our planet, also known as the world, is constantly changing, even in this very moment. Because of that, we say, “The Change” is inevitable. Therefore, we have to adopt accordingly with the things which are out of our control in order to survive.

Digital Marketing was not in our vocabulary a decade and a half ago. But, thanks to its significant benefits to businesses, Digital Marketing has been increasing at a massive pace in popularity over the years. Whether the business is small or big, whether the business offers services or products, whether the business established years ago or quite new, there are plenty of things about your business to emphasize online. A capable, potential Digital Marketing Agency would definitely do emphasize what are to be highlighted.

Do you want to increase your overall sales? Would you think Digital Marketing could achieve what you have in mind? Let me tell you this: the impact of digital marketing on sales is substantial, meaning, you should get a pen and paper, sit down and relax. Then focus on how digital marketing can bring you more revenue.

You will achieve following 9 benefits:

1. Levels the Online Playing Arena

As I mentioned above, whether you are new to the industry or been a long time, you share the same space as every other player when it comes to Online. That means, digital marketing provides small and medium businesses the chance to compete with industry giants and attract their share of targeted traffic.   

2. Increases Engagement

As said earlier, once you reserved your space in digital world, people will get a chance to know about you, what you offer and how good you can be at their service. The more the people know about you, the more the audience is. And eventually, there is a good chance them to become your good customers.

3. Engagement leads to Conversion

Usually, when it comes to online, every business measure success rate by the percentage of incoming traffic against the converted leads / subscribers / sales. Needless to say that without conversions, all your traffic would mean nothing and all the marketing efforts will simply go in vain. Therefore, all the organizations make conversion optimization their top priority.

4. Targeting Right People at Right Time

Yet another reason why digital marketing took over traditional marketing channels is, digital marketing allows a much wider target audience. With the use of online marketing tools, it is easier to interact with the targeted audiences in real time. Customers expect to receive engagement in any form at any time when interacting with business.

Therefore, if you can answer their queries soon after they posted, it gains their loyalty and trust that you always need. Constant interaction with your clientele builds solid relationship with them, increasing recurring customers.

5. Mobile User Interaction

Mobile internet has become the primary information dissemination and communication channel as mobile users represent a large share of the pie. I must say that, if you never thought of, now would be the ideal time to have digital marketing campaigns intend towards mobile consumers. You will defiantly get much traffic from mobile users and as said before, it will lead to more conversions.

6. Affordable for Anyone: Cost Effective

Digital marketing is more cost-effective than traditional marketing. Small organizations/businesses usually have very little resources and digital marketing provides super easy methodologies to get desired results through cost-effective marketing channels. Gatner’s Digital Marketing Spend Report also highlighted that about 40% claimed getting significant savings by using digital marketing methods for promotional activities.

Since the marketing and eventually operating cost is comparatively low, business owners can come up with more competitive pricing and later earn more profits.

7. Builds Brand Reputation

Brand awareness: the more the people know about you, the better. You can notice your brand awareness right away with digital marketing. Your business, either services or products will become known, and it will be imprinted on the mind of your followers, who I call, potential customers. Always make sure to deliver what you promise. In that way, you develop a good relationship with your target customers.

Word of Mouth is still strong: satisfied customers are likely to tell their friends about their experience with your services / products / brand. And it will open more new doors for you.

8. Everything is Measurable

This is a great benefit for you when using digital marketing. You can measure results while running advertisements online. It allows you to instantly adjust or modify the things that do not work as you desired / anticipated. This is simply means you don’t have to wait till the sales to go up, you can twist and turn the strategies.

9. Make You Ready For Internet of Things

A decade ago, scientists anticipated that everything will be interconnected in this world by the year 2020. So the time has come. It is just a matter of we are ready or not.

An interconnected ecosystem will spread through every aspect of people’s lives and you have to find a way to survival of your business, how to remain competitive even with large corporations, unless you go to jungle and hide from the world. Digital Marketing would be the only key to success in the era of the “Internet of Things” as it takes you to reach out to targeted audiences belonging to this online grid.

I’m now quite certain that after reading above 9 reasons, you are aware about the importance of digital marketing as a whole and how it is beneficial for the growth of your business. Again, I’m saying if you’re searching for innovative ways to increase your revenue, digital marketing is the best tool for you.

The Author, Sasanka Amarasiri (MSc, BSc, OCPJP)

Sasanka is a programmer who’s passionate about data and technology. He’s also a nature lover who loves to travel a lot.

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