Online marketing is an exciting topic to learn about. This course provides the fundamental skills needed in this dynamic industry – skills useful not only for future job prospects, but also on an individual level for future use.  We offer 12 weekly seminars, covering a wide range of topics and combining a mixture of theory and practice. 

Upgrade your skills-set today – sign up and build a foundation for your Online Marketing knowledge!

Check our schedule for more information.

Introduction, Organisation and Project Management

Learn about our business: how we manage tasks with project management tools, organise work with cloud documents – but most importantly – discover the wider industry in which we operate. A place where modern marketing methods are replacing old, where competition is fierce and knowledge is key. This is the beginning of a profound learning experience.

Topics:

  • Be one of the first to use the new 2012 working methods
    • Work with us in the clouds – Google Docs & Co
    • Become an expert in the Online Project Management Software Zoho
    • Manage time and tasks more efficiently with the ´Getting-Things-Done´ concept
  • Understand basic concepts of Online Marketing
    • Traditional vs Online Marketing
    • Get the key element to Online success: The SERP
    • Know all about the different parts of Online Marketing
      • SEO, SEM, SMO, Affiliate Marketing and how they go together

Planning, Preparation and Installation

Planning and preparation are the building blocks for success and online campaigns are no different. Whether you are going to design a simple blog or a complex business website, there are certain steps you should follow first. This seminar focuses on the most important issues for online planning.

Topics:

  • Get all the skills you need to build up your own homepage with the dynamic content management system WordPress.                                                                                                                                                             

       While thinking about .. 

  • business objectives of the site/provider requirements
  • user requirements
  • site structure

Plug Ins and Layout

-Add additional features specific to your website needs.
Pimp out your layout: Have impressive galleries, videos and Social Media apps to set your site apart from others. Using the right Plug-Ins will be the cornerstone to  achieving this.  During the lesson we will examine some of the compatibility issues surrounding various plug-ins; how to increase speed and remove spam. Learn from specialists who have a vast knowledge and experience in this area.

Topics:

  • Design your website efficiently with plug-ins and WordPress widgets
  • Create an appealing layout and effectively integrate all sub-parts

Content

Let’s face it, writing good content isn’t always easy.  In a marketing environment it’s all the more important to get this right.  Writing  must communicate the message and appeal directly to your target audience.  It must also be geared towards search engine results. This seminar encourages  students to focus their content writing.

Topics:

  • How to create good content
  • Quality of a page
  • Writing styles
  • How to write a good advertisement text

Usability

Usability is the most important end result.  You might have a brilliant product and strategy, but if your customer can’t use your site properly they will lose interest and you will lose money  - We will show you methods to improve your success.

Topics:

  • What is usability and why should you set usability goals?
  • Measuring criteria for usability goals: Time, accuracy, overall success, satisfaction measures

 

Search Engine Optimization

How do you  improve your site ranking? A valuable question for  employers, individuals and business owners alike.  In this seminar we will guide you through the important principles to get right.  This vital topic is covered throughout our programme.
The Google Code Interpretation

Topics:

  • Triple crown
  • Meta informations
  • Technical Site Structure (URL, Navigation, Sitemap etc.)
  • SEO Tools
  • Headlines
  • Keywords

Analytics

Make sense of the online jungle. Who is doing what on your site? What are they searching for? Is your paid advertising cost effective?  These are important questions for any online marketing manager.  Become proficient in analysing this  information and using it to support decision making.

Topics:

  • How does it work?
  • Setup Google Analytics
  • Interpreting Results
  • Setting up Goals
  • How to connect Adwords with Analytics

 

Content Strategies

To quote Bill Gates – “Content is king”. Everything on your blog or business site must be purposefully written – It must draw in users, keep them interested AND be caught by search engines.  Much of this falls back on effective planning. The seminar will be on specific tactics to make this work for you.

Topics:

  • User generated Content
  • Article Planning

Search Engine Marketing –All About Google AdWords

Allocate your  time and money more efficiently – Is a paid search the smart thing to do? Or is a  well placed free search ranking a better possibility?  Make sense of these decisions and learn the different aspects you must consider.
Only pay for quality traffic! Set up & optimize SEM campaigns.
Topics:

  • Paid Search vs. Organic Search
  • The Search Networks
  • AdWords Auction Model & Quality Score
  • Adgroup creation: Keywords and Adtexts
  • Statistics & Tracking for Campaign Optimization
  • Keyword Evaluation & Optimization
  • Advanced Reporting

Affiliate Marketing / Remarketing 

Ever been bothered by annoying advertisements online? Well, like it or not, these advertisements are a lucrative income for those with a good strategy. Get it right and you can make a comfortable living  from home or abroad. Our classes will provide a greater understanding of this competitive industry.

Topics

  • Affiliates / Publishers
  • Merchants / Advertisers
  • Affiliate marketing strategies
  • Affiliate Networks
  • Best practice – Examples

Remarketing / Retargeting:

  • The retargeting strategy
  • Pros and Cons
  • Players in the Game
  • Best practice – Criteria

Social Media Optimization (SMO)

The Social Networks -
Reach out to the people! Get yourself seen and heard with this valuable free resource.  
It is obvious that the marketing world has changed for ever – Everything from an Obama election campaign to a new Starbucks coffee will use this now. During your time here you will learn about the key strategies and details for implementing a new social media campaign. Don’t get left behind,  no area could be more important!

Search Engine Optimization PRO

.. Search Engine Optimization is a continuous battle by rival websites.  In this process it is vital that advanced and specific tactics are used to gain the advantage. The difference between a good  SEO campaign and a great one could be a lot of money – Learn all about this from experienced professionals.
Gain deep insights into increasing your search engine ranking.
Topics:

  • Google AdWords
  • Google Analytics
  • Social Media Interaction
  • Duplicate Content – How to avoid it
  • Google Webmaster Tools
  • Link Building – Off-page SEO