{"id":8057,"date":"2025-06-30T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestversionmedia.com\/?p=8057"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:29:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T21:29:01","slug":"the-ultimate-marketing-checklist-for-local-businesses-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestversionmedia.com\/the-ultimate-marketing-checklist-for-local-businesses-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Marketing Checklist for Local Businesses in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8057\" class=\"elementor elementor-8057\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca6844b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ca6844b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5642bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5642bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local businesses looking to grow and compete in their markets must embrace a holistic marketing strategy that blends digital precisions with real-world presence. In order to thrive, this strategy needs to align with evolving consumer habits, digital tools and trends.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to winning locally lies in showing up at all touchpoints where your customers are, both online and offline. Remaining relevant and standing out among competitors is perhaps more critical than ever before with consumer attention spread across multiple channels.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the ultimate marketing checklist for local businesses in 2025, including actionable items and strategies that every company can implement in the digital, social media and print landscapes.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>1. Determine Your Target Audience and Set Marketing Goals<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above anything else, determining the audience you want to target is the first step in any marketing strategy. From there, businesses should set their main marketing objectives. These processes can be done by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researching your target market through surveys, social media insights or existing customer data<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining and analyzing local competitors and the strategies they\u2019re using for success by visiting other businesses, talking to local consumers or analyzing Google Trends<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining trends and patterns in customer demographics, behaviors and needs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a marketing funnel that analyzes a customer\u2019s journey from finding your business to making a purchase<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aligning your marketing goals with business objectives using criteria such as SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritizing marketing goals that can have the most significant impact on your business and determining where you can set yourself apart<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>2. Verify and Optimize Your Google Business Profile<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A customer\u2019s first impression of a company often stems from viewing its Google Business Profile, or similar listing platforms such as Bing Places for Business. Optimizing each platform is important, but Google Business Profile should be a top priority as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/reveo.com\/importance-of-a-google-business-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reveo.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> states that 97% of users discover local businesses online, primarily through Google Business Profile. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, around 64% of consumers use a Google Business Profile to find contact details for a company. Those with a complete listing are 7x more likely to generate clicks. To optimize your Google Business Profile, businesses should:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply claim and verify their profile<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that listing items like business name, address and phone number (NAP) are accurate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update things like hours, categories and services<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload high-quality, up-to-date photos<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add booking, ordering or messaging features<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post updates with events, offers or product features<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complete Google Business Profile can be particularly beneficial when it comes to voice or mobile queries, as it may increase visibility in \u201cnear me\u201d searches and on Google Maps. According to reveo.com, about 72% of searchers will visit a business that is within five miles of their location, further highlighting the importance of appearing near the top of local search results.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>3. Optimize Your Website With Hyperlocal SEO Techniques<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, businesses should make sure they have a website that provides consumers with a seamless and positive experience. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/software\/website-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 88% of users won\u2019t return to a site after a bad experience, while 57% of users won\u2019t recommend a business with a poorly-designed website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, fine-tuning the site with better SEO practices can help your business appear higher in search results. This can be done by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating landing pages for each location or service area<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including keywords in meta descriptions, titles, headers and content<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedding Google Maps on your contact page<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding code to your website\u2019s HTML that helps search engines better understand the content on your pages, also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/schema-markup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schema markup<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting yourself in position to earn backlinks from other websites with quality and informative content like blog posts, tips or guides<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building citations in directories like Yelp, Bing Places and Apple Maps<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descriptive keywords can prove beneficial when it comes to appearing in search results. Rather than just \u201crestaurants,\u201d customers will often search for something more specific like, \u201cbest Italian restaurant in downtown Chicago open now.\u201d<\/span><\/p><h2><b>4. Prioritize Reputation Management<\/b><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestversionmedia.com\/turning-stars-into-sales-the-hidden-value-in-your-online-reputation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reputation management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves actively monitoring and impacting how your business or brand is perceived in the digital space. By updating listings and tracking reviews, a company puts itself in a better position to be chosen by a customer. Businesses can enhance reputation management by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure all listing information is complete and accurate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding your business to more directories for additional visibility such as Yelp, Yellow Pages or chamber of commerce websites<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a review generation strategy through email, SMS or in-store signage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up alerts to be made aware of new reviews<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding promptly and professionally to all reviews, positive or negative<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting and encouraging reviews to customers on Google, Facebook or industry-specific platforms<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reputation management is one of the most significant parts of a company\u2019s digital success. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright Local<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 89% of consumers are more likely to purchase from a business that responds to all reviews, positive and negative.<\/span><\/p><h2><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 40px;\">5. Engage Your Audience on Social Media<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media remains one of the most powerful tools for enhancing the visibility of a business. Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram are two of the most popular social media hubs, as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/facebook-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">demandsage.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reports that Facebook has 2.11 billion active daily users globally, while Instagram has over 2 billion active monthly users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, a strong social media presence can build trust, encourage word-of-mouth and promote community engagement. Businesses should optimize their social media marketing efforts by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing which platforms to utilize based on where your audience spends the most time, with Facebook ideal for community engagement, and Instagram best utilized for visual content, as well as timely, interactive posts that can engage followers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing bios with local keywords and calls-to-action (CTAs)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linking your website and appointment pages\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posting geo-targeted content with consistent branding<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing engaging content, such as behind-the-scenes stories, customer or employee profiles, product spotlights, seasonal promotions or tutorial videos<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using business-specific tools like Instagram Shopping or Facebook Events<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding to all comments and direct messages<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining local Facebook groups or forums<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running giveaways with other local businesses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempting to collaborate with neighborhood influencers or creators<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using local hashtags and location stickers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most social media platforms provide tools for hyperlocal targeting, giving businesses opportunities to engage with potential consumers who are close by and might be ready to make a purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also of note is the emergence of short-form video when it comes to social media marketing, with 73% of consumers using short-form videos when searching for new products or services, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/firework.com\/blog\/short-form-video-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">firework.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Short-form interactive videos also have the potential to increase conversions by up to 80%.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>6. Leverage Local Paid Digital Advertising<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important for businesses to do all they can to help potential consumers find them organically. However, paid advertising can prove to be one of the biggest drivers toward conversions for small and local businesses, particularly for those that are just starting out. No matter your budget, some form of digital advertising is crucial to drive foot traffic and website visits. Businesses should look to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create display ads on Google for increased visibility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize Meta Ads through Facebook and Instagram, platforms that are both beneficial for geotargeting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of promoted posts on platforms like Yelp or Nextdoor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retarget potential consumers who have visited your website with local offers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote events, flash sales or holiday-specific campaigns<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestversionmedia.com\/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-which-should-be-the-focus-for-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Ads and Meta Ads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dominate the landscape. Google Ads are present on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/google-ads\/answer\/117120?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Display Network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, featuring a group of over 2 million websites, videos and apps that reach about 90% of internet users worldwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, 74% of consumers claim to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/ads\/ad-objectives\/awareness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta\u2019s platforms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discover brands or products online. Pairing a strong ad campaign strategy with a quality online presence and strong social media engagement can be a game-changer for businesses when it comes to increasing conversions.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>7. Combine Print Advertising With Digital Efforts<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital advertising will often be the top focus for many businesses in this day in age, but print advertising still holds significant value, especially when targeting a local audience. To drive foot traffic and keep their brand top of mind through print, businesses should:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print and display branded business cards, flyers and postcards, and distribute them locally<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep signage visible and updated through items like banners or window decals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertise in neighborhood newsletters, magazines or newspapers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use direct mail campaigns targeting specific neighborhoods<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include QR codes that link to your website, social media platforms or Google review page<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner with neighboring businesses for cross-promotion<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsor local sports teams or community programs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer \u201cmention this ad\u201d discounts on direct mail advertisements<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.officedasher.com\/print-advertising-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office Dasher<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, print ads still have a higher recall rate compared to digital ads, while 82% of consumers still trust print ads the most when making a purchasing decision. Print and digital advertising efforts don\u2019t necessarily need to be equal when it comes to advertising budget. However, they should complement each other while creating greater brand visibility and targeting customers at multiple touchpoints.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>8. Build and Nurture a Local Email List<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning back to digital, email remains one of the greatest tools to reach consumers and increase customer retention. That makes building and utilizing a local email list of potential consumers and existing customers important. This can be done through:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting emails via in-store prompts, website pop ups or events<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Segmenting the list by customer interest or location<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending newsletters with local updates, promotions and loyalty rewards<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizing tools that help businesses build, manage and automate email lists while tracking performance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing different versions of your email campaigns to see what works best, and analyzing results<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing loyalty or rewards programs to further grow your customer base and encourage repeat purchases\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best strategies for email campaigns involves personalization. Tailoring a message to specific customers or audiences creates a higher likelihood of that message being opened. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/blog\/basics\/personalized-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adobe for Business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notes that emails with a personalized subject line have a 20% higher open rate than those with generic subject lines. Personalized emails have also produced a 139% increase in click rate.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>9. Implement Mobile-Friendly, Localized Website Features<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frequency of consumers finding businesses and purchasing from them through mobile continues to increase, as 76% of adults in the United States use a smartphone to shop or buy online, with over 30% doing so on a weekly basis, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/capitaloneshopping.com\/research\/mobile-ecommerce-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital One Shopping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is important to ensure things are optimized across all platforms, there are some specific items that businesses should prioritize to give themselves a better chance of converting mobile users, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring a responsive and fast loading design<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding click-to-call and map integration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using customer testimonials from local patrons<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Displaying key information like hours, address and offers prominently on their home page<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using live chat or AI bots for real-time assistance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned when optimizing your Google Business Profile, \u201cnear me\u201d searches are commonplace for mobile users. After appearing in these searches, it is important the steps above are implemented to keep potential customers around and interested in your product or service.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>10. Sponsor and Participate In Community Events<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a balance is struck between digital, print and social media strategies, businesses can also look to increase visibility through some extra steps, such as getting involved in community outings by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsoring school events and fundraisers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up booths at local markets or festivals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosting workshops and classes that are relevant to your business<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnering with other local businesses on collaborative events<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing these things further strengthens your brand and may also encourage greater word-of-mouth promotion. In addition, it gives businesses a trusted image within the community, likely translating to increased loyalty and customer retention.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>11. Embrace AI and Automation Tools<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that AI has continued to play a greater role within the business world in recent years. Businesses don\u2019t need to completely rely on AI when implementing a marketing strategy, but it is worth exploring the benefits it can provide, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content creation for things like blog posts or ad copy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automation of email sequences and appointment reminders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing chatbots to handle real-time FAQs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping leverage analytics for future campaign planning<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to hand off smaller and perhaps time-consuming details to AI allows businesses to focus greater resources on more significant parts of their marketing strategy, a benefit that can help foster growth.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>12. Analyze Performance and Adjust Strategy<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any marketing strategy requires data analysis. This allows businesses to see what is working and what is not, and what they can potentially do to adjust or further optimize their marketing plan. Some key ways to track performance include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up your business on Google Analytics with location-based goals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking Google Business Profile insights<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using UTM parameters to track effectiveness of individual campaigns<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discovering top performing keywords and adjusting content based on results<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling regular reviews to adjust tactics and strategies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing unique visitors, page views, bounce rates and session duration on your website<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring cost-per-lead (CPL) and conversion rates within your marketing funnel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking open rates, click-through rates (CTRs) and unsubscribes in email campaigns<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring likes, comments, follows, shares and engagement rates on social media platforms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating ad performance through metrics like cost-per-click (CPC) and CTRs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once these metrics are analyzed, businesses can adapt their marketing strategy accordingly in order to put themselves in the best position for continued growth.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Best Version Media Can Help Achieve Your Marketing Goals<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Version Media can help guide your business through several parts of this checklist and enhance your overall marketing strategy through management of your digital and print advertising solutions. 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