Creative Marketing Tactics for a Shoestring Budget
This episode is packed with actionable tips and important insights into maximizing your marketing efforts on a limited budget. Whether it’s leveraging free social media tools, optimizing your SEO practices, effective email marketing, repurposing content, or tapping into community resources, there’s something in this episode for everybody.
I’m joined by Yasmine and Izzy from Rebel Marketing.
We cover practical and impactful ideas, starting with leveraging free social media tools. Izzy emphasizes the importance of using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to reach new audiences without spending much, while ensuring that your content genuinely reflects your brand. Yasmine shares a real-world example of social media successfully drawing in customers to a local business.
Next, we talk about optimizing your website for SEO. Izzy provides insights on using keywords and location-based searches to improve your online visibility. She also mentions the significance of backlinks and keeping track of your Google Analytics. Yasmine highlights the need for proper website building to complement SEO efforts and gives a handy tip about Google My Business, especially for businesses looking to draw local traffic.
We touch on the topic of email marketing, noting its enduring effectiveness. Despite some thinking it's outdated, Izzy and I discuss its value due to the direct connection it offers with an audience that has opted in to hear from you. Izzy also stresses the importance of not overloading subscribers with too many emails and using tools like Flodesk or Mailchimp to keep everything branded and professional.
Repurposing existing content is another key strategy we explore. By reusing blog articles and social media posts, you can save time and resources while reaching broader audiences. We also highlight the importance of cleaning up your email list to save costs and targeting the right subscribers.
Lastly, we talk about the value of local resources and community networking groups. Yasmine shares her experience of a “networking blitz” to identify the groups that provided the best ROI and alignment with her goals. We emphasize giving it time – possibly a year – to really gauge the value of these groups.
We’ll continue this conversation in part two of our series on shoestring budget marketing tips.
Here are 5 keys you'll learn from this episode:
Leverage Free Social Media Tools - Izzy shares how you can utilize platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn effectively, even hinting at the potential of Canva for creating eye-catching content.
Optimize for SEO with Minimal Resources - Learn fundamental SEO practices from Izzy, including the importance of keywords, location targeting, and maintaining good backlinks.
The Untapped Power of Google My Business - Brett and the team delve into why Google My Business is an overlooked gem, especially for location-based and event-driven businesses.
Email Marketing Best Practices - Izzy debunks myths around email marketing, stressing its importance and sharing tips on how to get the most out of it using tools like Flodesk and Mailchimp.
Repurpose Existing Content - Yasmine emphasizes the time-saving magic of repurposing your existing content for social media, blogs, and newsletters.
Key Moments
00:00 Aligning Content with Brand Identity
06:09 Effective Web Design and SEO Alignment
08:39 Email Engagement Best Practices
10:53 Repurposing Content and Email Strategy
14:12 "Networking Strategy and ROI"
17:38 SEO Consultation and Comprehensive Audits
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