The course examines digital marketing strategy, implementation and executional considerations for BtoB and BtoC brands and provides a detailed understanding of all digital channels and platforms. Participants will complete the course with a comprehensive knowledge of and experience with how to develop an integrated digital marketing strategy, from formulation to implementation. Using a variety of practical tools and techniques in practical exercises and projects, students will understand using digital channels to achieve their marketing goals. Students will gain practical experience in usage of channels such as Search – SEO and SEA, Optimization and Marketing Display – Banners, Video and Beyond, Advanced topics Email – Design and Deployment Social – Networks, Media, and Content - Inbound Marketing Mobile and Emerging – Mobile Web, Apps and Ecosystems, Gaming, and beyond.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Web Design – Leverage multiple web design frameworks for improving conversion rates on a website of any kind. Apply these design frameworks to identify areas for website improvement and to design a well-designed website from scratch.
- Web Analytics – Identify the appropriate KPIs for any type of website. Make appropriate recommendations to an eCommerce website based on the conversion funnel. Understand the pitfalls surrounding attribution analysis and make recommendations to identify the highest ROI digital marketing channels.
- Search Engine Optimization – Improve organic search rankings bu performing search engine optimization on a website.
- Search Engine Marketing – Create a search engine marketing campaign and evaluate its effectiveness. Recommend changes that will improve the campaign’s conversion rates.
- Online Advertising – Create an online display ad campaign and measures its ROAS (return on ad spend).
- Email Marketing – Implement best practices in marketing to a database of current and potential customers via email.
- Social media – Utilize knowledge of social media tactics to design an effective social media campaign.
Welcome to MAX501 Digital Marketing! Module 1 introduces digital marketing, its importance in the modern business landscape, and the fundamental concepts and strategies used in it.
Historical Background and Evolution of Digital Marketing•60 minutes
Module 1 Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 165 minutes
Introduction to Digital Marketing Quiz•15 minutes
Elements of Digital Marketing Quiz•15 minutes
Evolution of Digital Marketing Quiz•15 minutes
Module 1 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Meet and Greet Discussion•10 minutes
Module 2: Web Design & Landing Pages
Module 2•8 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers the principles of effective web design, the importance of landing pages, and best practices for optimizing web pages for user experience and conversion.
What's included
7 videos5 readings4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 35 minutes
Module 2 Introduction•2 minutes
Effective Website Design for Digital Marketing Success Pt. 1•7 minutes
Effective Website Design for Digital Marketing Success Pt. 2•4 minutes
Importance of Landing Pages Pt. 1•9 minutes
Importance of Landing Pages Pt. 2•3 minutes
Mobile Optimization and Responsive Design Pt. 1•5 minutes
Mobile Optimization and Responsive Design Pt. 2•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 250 minutes
Module 2 Introduction•60 minutes
Principles of Effective Web Design•60 minutes
Importance of Landing Pages•60 minutes
Mobile Optimization and Responsive Design•60 minutes
Module 2 Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 165 minutes
Principles of Effective Web Design Quiz•15 minutes
Importance of Landing Pages Quiz•15 minutes
Mobile Optimization and Responsive Design Quiz•15 minutes
Module 2 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
Module 3: Web Analytics
Module 3•7 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on web analytics, covering the importance of data-driven decision-making, key metrics, and tools used for analyzing website performance.
What's included
5 videos5 readings4 assignments
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5 videos•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Introduction•1 minute
Introduction to Web Analytics•8 minutes
Google Analytics Basics•7 minutes
Reporting and Analysis Techniques Pt. 1•8 minutes
Reporting and Analysis Techniques Pt. 2•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 250 minutes
Module 3 Introduction•60 minutes
Introduction to Web Analytics•60 minutes
Google Analytics Basics•60 minutes
Reporting and Analysis Techniques•60 minutes
Module 3 Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 165 minutes
Introduction to Web Analytics Quiz•15 minutes
Google Analytics Basics Quiz•15 minutes
Reporting and Analysis Techniques Quiz•15 minutes
Module 3 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
Module 4: Search Engine Optimization (On-site and Off-site)
Module 4•8 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers search engine optimization (SEO) strategies, both on-site and off-site, to improve website visibility and ranking on search engines.
What's included
7 videos5 readings4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 47 minutes
Module 4 Introduction•1 minute
Understanding On-site SEO Techniques - Pt. 1•8 minutes
Understanding On-site SEO Techniques - Pt. 2•10 minutes
Mastering Off-site SEO Techniques - Pt. 1•7 minutes
Mastering Off-site SEO Techniques - Pt. 2•8 minutes
Optimizing for Local SEO Pt. 1•9 minutes
Optimizing for Local SEO Pt. 2•4 minutes
5 readings•Total 250 minutes
Module 4 Introduction•60 minutes
On-site SEO Techniques•60 minutes
Off-site SEO Techniques•60 minutes
Local SEO Strategies•60 minutes
Module 4 Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 165 minutes
On-site SEO Techniques Quiz•15 minutes
Off-site SEO Techniques Quiz•15 minutes
Local SEO Strategies Quiz•15 minutes
Module 4 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
Module 5: Paid Search
Module 5•8 hours to complete
Module details
This module explains the fundamentals of PPC advertising, including how to create and manage effective PPC campaigns.
What's included
7 videos5 readings4 assignments
Show info about module content
7 videos•Total 47 minutes
Module 5 Introduction•1 minute
Paid Search - Search Engine Marketing - Pt. 1•9 minutes
Paid Search - Search Engine Marketing - Pt. 2•9 minutes
Paid Search - PPC Strategies Pt. 1•6 minutes
Paid Search - PPC Strategies Pt. 2•10 minutes
Planning & Setting up Campaigns, Ad Testing, Performance - Pt. 1•5 minutes
Planning & Setting up Campaigns, Ad Testing, Performance - Pt. 2•7 minutes
5 readings•Total 250 minutes
Module 5 Introduction•60 minutes
Introduction to Paid Search•60 minutes
Setting Up PPC Campaigns•60 minutes
Optimizing PPC Performance•60 minutes
Module 5 Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 165 minutes
Introduction to Paid Search Quiz•15 minutes
Setting Up PPC Campaigns Quiz•15 minutes
Optimizing PPC Performance Quiz•15 minutes
Module 5 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
Module 6: Display Advertising
Module 6•8 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers display advertising, including types of display ads, targeting strategies, and techniques for creating effective display ad campaigns.
What's included
7 videos5 readings4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 52 minutes
Module 6 Introduction•1 minute
Display Ad network types•10 minutes
Display Ads Targeting and Payment Methods - Pt. 1 •10 minutes
Display Ads Targeting and Payment Methods - Pt. 2•9 minutes
Display Ads Targeting and Payment Methods - Pt. 3•8 minutes
Display Ads - Creating Effective Ads - Pt. 1•8 minutes
Display Ads - Creating Effective Ads - Pt. 2•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 250 minutes
Module 6 Introduction•60 minutes
Introduction to Display Advertising•60 minutes
Targeting Strategies in Display Advertising•60 minutes
Creating Effective Display Ads•60 minutes
Module 6 Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 165 minutes
Introduction to Display Advertising Quiz•15 minutes
Targeting Strategies in Display Advertising Quiz•15 minutes
Creating Effective Display Ads Quiz•15 minutes
Module 6 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
Module 7: Email Marketing
Module 7•8 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores email marketing, including strategies for building email lists, creating engaging email campaigns, and measuring email campaign performance.
This module covers social media marketing, including strategies for creating effective social media campaigns, engaging with audiences, and measuring social media performance.
What's included
11 videos5 readings4 assignments
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11 videos•Total 71 minutes
Module 8 Introduction•1 minute
Social Media Introduction - Pt. 1•5 minutes
Social Media Introduction - Pt. 2•9 minutes
Social Media Introduction - Pt. 3•5 minutes
Creating effective SMM Campaigns - Pt. 1•9 minutes
Creating effective SMM Campaigns - Pt. 2•10 minutes
Creating effective SMM Campaigns - Pt. 3•7 minutes
Creating effective SMM Campaigns - Pt. 4•4 minutes
Measuring Impact of Social Media - Pt. 1•7 minutes
Measuring Impact of Social Media - Pt. 2•10 minutes
Measuring Impact of Social Media - Pt. 3•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 250 minutes
Module 8 Introduction•60 minutes
Introduction to Social Media Marketing•60 minutes
Creating Effective Social Media Campaigns•60 minutes
Measuring Social Media Performance•60 minutes
Module 8 Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 165 minutes
Introduction to Social Media Marketing Quiz•15 minutes
Creating Effective Social Media Campaigns Quiz•15 minutes
Measuring Social Media Performance Quiz•15 minutes
Module 8 Summative Assessment•120 minutes
Summative Course Assessment
Module 9•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course.
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1 assignment
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1 assignment•Total 180 minutes
Summative Course Assessment•180 minutes
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