Marketing Challenges all Businesses Face (& How to Overcome them)

Every business comes face to face with a marketing challenge from time-to-time. Read on for some common marketing challenges and how to overcome them.

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Ramzi Chamat / 8 Ways Media
2016-06-17 09:06:00

Every business comes face to face with a marketing challenge from time-to-time. The world of business is a multi-faceted one and there is so much involved in daily operations, so it’s not unusual for a business to encounter issues in a particular area – from the technology they use down to the employees they hire.

Read on for some common marketing challenges and our tips and advice on how to overcome them:

1. Managing your website

Managing a website is a huge challenge for any business – particularly for small businesses battling to increase their growth and following. From uploading fresh content to ensuring that every page is SEO optimised, web management involves a great deal of work that one or two individuals cannot manage alone.

To overcome this, you should consider outsourcing where necessary. From designers to content writers, there are countless specialists out there who can easily be outsourced based on their skills, knowledge and expertise. Outsourcing limits costs as you don’t need to hire in-house, and it ensures that everything is optimised to its fullest potential by getting the experts on board.  You could even consider hiring a marketing agency to assess your business and establish any areas of concern.

2. Tailoring your content for an international audience

If you are an international business with a vast reach, it can be immensely difficult to craft your content specifically to your audience. What’s important is to identify your exact target market and from there, create content specifically with that audience in mind. Also, optimise all content to your international audience with the right keywords and keyword phrases.

3. Understanding which technologies are right for your business

Another challenge faced by many businesses is knowing which technologies to use. There is so much technology out there and each business has its own specific requirements and needs – making it challenging for businesses to know which technology to turn to.

The best way around this is to test out different options before making your final decision. Sites such as GrowthVerse also provide a clear outline of which marketing technology is best for solving specific business problems. 

4. Training your team appropriately

Training your team is another challenge faced by marketers. When training, it’s essential that these individuals understand the technologies you are using and how to use them. If they do not, one way to overcome this is to get them to complete training courses that reinforce their knowledge of the industry.

There are countless resources available online from blogs, e-books and other tools, or you could ask them to attend marketing classes or events. There are even exams that evaluate one’s abilities and come with a certification.

So there you have it, four marketing challenges and how to overcome them. The world of business is in a continual state of flux so remaining on top of your game and knowing your industry inside-out is essential if you want your business to succeed. By adopting just one of the above tips, your business stands a far better chance of appealing to a wide client base and bringing in more income.  

About 8 Ways 

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