Module 1: Introduction to Digital Marketing
1. Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Overview of the Digital Marketing landscape
- Digital Marketing vs Traditional Marketing
- Importance in today's business environment
2. Understanding Customer Journey & Buyer Personas
- Stages of the customer journey
- Creating buyer personas for targeted marketing
3. Digital Marketing Channels Overview
- Key channels: SEO, PPC, Social Media, Email, Content Marketing, Affiliate Marketing
4. Digital Marketing Metrics and KPIs
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in digital marketing
- Understanding website traffic, conversion rate, and ROI
Module 2: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
5. Introduction to SEO
- Importance of SEO for online visibility
- How search engines work: Crawling, Indexing, Ranking
6. Keyword Research and Analysis
- Tools and techniques for effective keyword research
- Targeting long-tail and short-tail keywords
7. On-Page SEO (Part 1)
- Optimizing website content, meta tags, titles, and descriptions
- Importance of keyword placement and density
8. On-Page SEO (Part 2)
- Image optimization, internal linking, URL structure
- Hands-on: Optimizing a sample website’s on-page SEO
9. Off-Page SEO (Part 1)
- Link building strategies: Guest posting, outreach, broken link building
- Understanding backlinks and their importance
10. Off-Page SEO (Part 2)
- Hands-on: Building quality backlinks and tracking performance
11. Technical SEO
- Mobile optimization, Page speed, SSL, XML sitemaps, Robots.txt
12. SEO Tools and Reporting
- Introduction to tools: Google Search Console, Moz, SEMrush, Ahrefs
- SEO reporting and analysis
Module 3: Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising
13. Introduction to PPC and Google Ads
- How PPC works and its advantages
- Understanding Ad Rank and Quality Score
14. Setting Up a Google Ads Campaign
- Keyword match types, bidding strategies, ad extensions
- Hands-on: Creating and launching a search ad campaign
15. Display Advertising with Google Ads
- Display vs Search Ads, Banner Ads, Remarketing
- Hands-on: Setting up a display ad campaign
16. Google Ads Analytics and Optimization
- Analyzing campaign performance, A/B testing
- Optimizing for better performance
Module 4: Social Media Marketing (SMM)
17. Introduction to Social Media Marketing
- Overview of major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
- Organic vs Paid Social Media Marketing
18. Facebook & Instagram Marketing (Part 1)
- Setting up and optimizing business profiles
- Organic content strategies
19. Facebook & Instagram Marketing (Part 2)
- Creating and managing paid ad campaigns
- Hands-on: Running targeted ads and analyzing results
20. LinkedIn Marketing
- LinkedIn Ads, B2B marketing, Networking strategies
21. Twitter Marketing
Creating campaigns, Twitter Ads, Twitter Analytics
Hands-on: Running a Twitter campaign
22. YouTube Marketing
- Video content strategies, YouTube Ads
- Hands-on: Optimizing video content for visibility
23. Social Media Content Strategy
- Creating a social media content calendar
- Hands-on: Designing posts and running organic campaigns
24. Social Media Analytics
- Tools and techniques for tracking social media performance
Module 5: Content Marketing
25. Introduction to Content Marketing
- Content strategy, types of content, importance of storytelling
- Hands-on: Building a content marketing strategy
26. Blogging for Business
- Best practices for writing and optimizing blog posts
- Hands-on: Creating an SEO-friendly blog post
27. Content Distribution Channels
- How to effectively distribute content across multiple channels
28. Measuring Content Marketing Success
- Key metrics for content performance and ROI
Module 6: Email Marketing
29. Introduction to Email Marketing
- Email marketing basics, importance, and ROI
- Types of emails: Newsletters, transactional, promotional
30. Building an Email List
- Strategies for growing your email list
- Hands-on: Building an opt-in email form
31. Creating Effective Email Campaigns
- Email design best practices, personalization, A/B testing
- Hands-on: Creating an email marketing campaign
32. Email Marketing Tools & Analytics
- Tools like Mailchimp, Constant Contact
- Tracking open rates, click-through rates, and conversions
Module 7: Affiliate Marketing
33. Introduction to Affiliate Marketing
- What is affiliate marketing and how it works
34. Building an Affiliate Marketing Strategy
- Selecting products, building affiliate relationships
- Hands-on: Setting up an affiliate program
35. Affiliate Networks and Platforms
- Overview of popular affiliate networks like Amazon Associates, ShareASale
36. Tracking Affiliate Performance
- Tools and metrics for tracking affiliate success
Module 8: Analytics and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
37. Introduction to Google Analytics
- Setting up Google Analytics, basic reporting, and dashboard setup
38. Tracking User Behavior
- Analyzing user behavior: Bounce rate, session duration, user flow
39. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
- Techniques for improving website conversions
- Hands-on: Setting up goals and funnels in Google Analytics
40. Data-Driven Decision Making
- Using analytics data to optimize marketing strategies
Module 9: Digital Marketing Strategy
41. Creating a Digital Marketing Plan
- Building a comprehensive digital marketing strategy
- Hands-on: Designing a marketing plan for a mock business
42. Campaign Planning and Budgeting
- Allocating resources and budget across channels
43. Measuring and Reporting Success
- Creating reports for clients or stakeholders
44. Final Project Presentation
- Students will present their digital marketing strategy
45. Career Opportunities in Digital Marketing
- Job roles and career paths in digital marketing
46. Building a Personal Brand
- Promoting yourself as a digital marketer
47. Freelancing in Digital Marketing
- Finding clients, setting rates, and managing projects
48. Networking for Digital Marketers
- Building connections in the industry
49. Portfolio Building
- Creating a digital marketing portfolio