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Digital advertising 101: beginner’s guide to advertising online.

Nicholas J Minteer, MSc

January 28, 2023

Reading time: 7 minutes

Author Bio: Nicholas Minteer is a serial Entrepreneur and 3x founder with a specialization in distribution, finance, economics, consumer analytics and risk management. Notably, Nick spun out Royal Flagship from his time in business school in London and under his direction as Co-Founder and CEO, he grew the company over 14,000% since 2017 and generated over $10M in gross revenue.

Digital advertising 101: beginner’s guide to advertising online.

Nicholas J Minteer, MSc

January 28, 2023

Read time: 7 minutes

Author Bio: Nicholas Minteer is a serial Entrepreneur and 3x founder with a specialization in distribution, finance, economics, consumer analytics and risk management. Notably, Nick spun out Royal Flagship from his time in business school in London and under his direction as Co-Founder and CEO, he grew the company over 14,000% since 2017 and generated over $10M in gross revenue.

Biggest advantages of digital advertising. 

Before jumping into what digital advertising is, let’s first explore why it’s so important!

One of the biggest advantages of digital advertising is its ability to reach a large, targeted audience quickly and cost-effectively. This can be done through various channels such as search engines, social media, and online marketplaces.

Another advantage is its ability to track and measure the results of an advertising campaign, allowing businesses to adjust their strategy as needed and make data-driven decisions.

Additionally, digital advertising allows for a higher level of personalization, providing the ability to deliver the right message to the right people at the right time. This can help to increase the effectiveness of an advertising campaign and improve return on investment.

What is digital advertising?

Digital advertising is the practice of promoting products, services, or brands through electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and other digital channels. This includes various forms of online advertising such as search engine marketing (SEM), social media advertising, display advertising, and more. Digital advertising campaigns can be designed to target specific audiences based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and other characteristics, and can be used to drive website traffic, generate leads, or increase brand awareness.

What are the different types of digital advertising? 

There are several different types of digital advertising, including:

  • Search engine advertising (SEA): These are ads that appear at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs) when a user conducts a search query.

  • Search engine optimization (SEO): This is the practice of optimizing a website to improve its visibility in organic search engine results.

  • Social media advertising: These are ads that appear on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

  • Display advertising: This includes banner ads, interstitials, and other forms of image-based advertising that appear on websites and mobile apps.

  • Video advertising: This includes ads that appear before, during, or after videos on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and other video sharing platforms.

  • Affiliate marketing: This is a performance-based marketing in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought about by the affiliate’s own marketing efforts.

  • Influencer marketing: This involves working with popular social media personalities, known as influencers, to promote a product or service.

  • Email marketing: This is the use of email to promote a product or service.

  • Content marketing: This is the creation and distribution of valuable content to attract and engage a specific target audience.

  • Native advertising: This is a form of paid advertising that is integrated into the design and functionality of a website or mobile app, appearing as a natural extension of the content.

How do guru’s win online? 

There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for running a successful digital advertising campaign, as the best approach will depend on your specific goals, target audience, and budget. However, here are some general best practices to consider:

Define clear goals: Before launching a campaign, define specific, measurable goals that align with your business objectives. Examples of goals can be brand awareness, lead generation, or sales.

Understand your target audience: Conduct research to understand your target audience’s demographics, interests, behaviors, and pain points. Use this information to create targeted ad campaigns.

Choose the right platforms: Different platforms are better suited for different types of campaigns and audiences. Choose the platforms that your target audience is most active on, and which will be most effective for achieving your goals.

Create compelling ad copy and visuals: Use persuasive language and attention-grabbing visuals to make your ads stand out and encourage engagement.

Test and optimize: Regularly test different elements of your campaign, such as ad copy, images, and targeting options, to see what works best. Use data and analytics to optimize your campaigns over time.

Use Retargeting: Retargeting involves displaying ads to users who have previously interacted with your brand. This can help to increase conversions by reminding users about your products or services.

Use Automation: Utilize automation tools to streamline and optimize your campaigns, such as bid management, ad creation, and audience targeting.

Measure and Analyze: Regularly measure and analyze your campaigns’ performance, and use this data to make informed decisions about your advertising strategy.

Use A/B testing: A/B testing is when you create different versions of an ad and test them with different audiences to see which one performs better.

Consider hiring an agency or professional: If you don’t have the time or expertise to handle a digital advertising campaign, consider hiring an agency or professional who can handle all aspects of the campaign for you.

What is the best advice to win online? 

If you have read this far then you either have hands on experience struggling to create profitable digital ads or you are enthusiastically beginning your journey and have quickly discovered the complexities of selling online. Not to worry! I can personally count on one hand the number of digital advertisers who have actually cracked the code of profitably selling online. Truth be told, there is no one size fits all, which is why most marketers struggle. You cannot simply adopt a strategy which has been effective for another brand or product. Why? Simply, the market is constantly adjusting and timing plays a huge role.

So what are you to do? My best advice has and always will be, to surround yourself with those that have done the very things you wish to achieve. The Flagship Club currently offers an ability to meet and be mentored by several of those top marketers. While those individuals are in very high demand, the Flagship Club currently offers an opportunity to meet and work with those individuals. 

Ultimately, the internet is large and full of incredible opportunities. However, capitalizing on these opportunities is all about timing. Wait too long and the opportunity will be competed away. Personally, I’ve found building a strong mentor circle has created an incredible competitive advantage.

 

Biggest advantaged of digital advertising.

Before jumping into what digital advertising is, let’s first explore why it’s so important!

One of the biggest advantages of digital advertising is its ability to reach a large, targeted audience quickly and cost-effectively. This can be done through various channels such as search engines, social media, and online marketplaces.

Another advantage is its ability to track and measure the results of an advertising campaign, allowing businesses to adjust their strategy as needed and make data-driven decisions.

Additionally, digital advertising allows for a higher level of personalization, providing the ability to deliver the right message to the right people at the right time. This can help to increase the effectiveness of an advertising campaign and improve return on investment.

What is digital advertising?

Digital advertising is the practice of promoting products, services, or brands through electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and other digital channels. This includes various forms of online advertising such as search engine marketing (SEM), social media advertising, display advertising, and more. Digital advertising campaigns can be designed to target specific audiences based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and other characteristics, and can be used to drive website traffic, generate leads, or increase brand awareness.

What are the different types of digital advertising?

There are several different types of digital advertising, including:

  • Search engine advertising (SEA): These are ads that appear at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs) when a user conducts a search query.

  • Search engine optimization (SEO): This is the practice of optimizing a website to improve its visibility in organic search engine results.

  • Social media advertising: These are ads that appear on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

  • Display advertising: This includes banner ads, interstitials, and other forms of image-based advertising that appear on websites and mobile apps.

  • Video advertising: This includes ads that appear before, during, or after videos on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and other video sharing platforms.

  • Affiliate marketing: This is a performance-based marketing in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought about by the affiliate’s own marketing efforts.

  • Influencer marketing: This involves working with popular social media personalities, known as influencers, to promote a product or service.

  • Email marketing: This is the use of email to promote a product or service.

  • Content marketing: This is the creation and distribution of valuable content to attract and engage a specific target audience.

  • Native advertising: This is a form of paid advertising that is integrated into the design and functionality of a website or mobile app, appearing as a natural extension of the content.

 

How do guru’s win online?

There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for running a successful digital advertising campaign, as the best approach will depend on your specific goals, target audience, and budget. However, here are some general best practices to consider:

Define clear goals: Before launching a campaign, define specific, measurable goals that align with your business objectives. Examples of goals can be brand awareness, lead generation, or sales.

Understand your target audience: Conduct research to understand your target audience’s demographics, interests, behaviors, and pain points. Use this information to create targeted ad campaigns.

Choose the right platforms: Different platforms are better suited for different types of campaigns and audiences. Choose the platforms that your target audience is most active on, and which will be most effective for achieving your goals.

Create compelling ad copy and visuals: Use persuasive language and attention-grabbing visuals to make your ads stand out and encourage engagement.

Test and optimize: Regularly test different elements of your campaign, such as ad copy, images, and targeting options, to see what works best. Use data and analytics to optimize your campaigns over time.

Use Retargeting: Retargeting involves displaying ads to users who have previously interacted with your brand. This can help to increase conversions by reminding users about your products or services.

Use Automation: Utilize automation tools to streamline and optimize your campaigns, such as bid management, ad creation, and audience targeting.

Measure and Analyze: Regularly measure and analyze your campaigns’ performance, and use this data to make informed decisions about your advertising strategy.

Use A/B testing: A/B testing is when you create different versions of an ad and test them with different audiences to see which one performs better.

Consider hiring an agency or professional: If you don’t have the time or expertise to handle a digital advertising campaign, consider hiring an agency or professional who can handle all aspects of the campaign for you.

 

What is the best advice to win online?

If you have read this far then you either have hands on experience struggling to create profitable digital ads or you are enthusiastically beginning your journey and have quickly discovered the complexities of selling online. Not to worry! I can personally count on one hand the number of digital advertisers who have actually cracked the code of profitably selling online. Truth be told, there is no one size fits all, which is why most marketers struggle. You cannot simply adopt a strategy which has been effective for another brand or product. Why? Simply, the market is constantly adjusting and timing plays a huge role.

So what are you to do? My best advice has and always will be, to surround yourself with those that have done the very things you wish to achieve. The Flagship Club currently offers an ability to meet and be mentored by several of those top marketers. While those individuals are in very high demand, the Flagship Club currently offers an opportunity to meet and work with those individuals. 

Ultimately, the internet is large and full of incredible opportunities. However, capitalizing on these opportunities is all about timing. Wait too long and the opportunity will be competed away. Personally, I’ve found building a strong mentor circle has created an incredible competitive advantage.

 

 

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We’re offering free evaluations to business owners, executives and those that wish to start a business for a limited time only. While the world remains uncertain, we feel a responsibility to help where we can! Schedule a free evaluation today – we’d love to help.

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