You are an expert at what you do. In fact, as a CXO, you’ve made it to the top. No matter what industry you are in, however, it pays to be informed about your content marketing. Do you believe the biggest misconceptions in digital? 

As a social media advisor and content services provider to business leaders, I know how valuable it is for CEOs, founders, and company owners to leverage their goals with online marketing.

While working across the country this past year, I found there are still many misconceptions in offices around Florida and throughout the United States about digital marketing strategy and content marketing specifically.

Don’t waste your time on marketing that doesn’t work. Read in the list below the five biggest misconceptions I face in my work as a copywriter and digital growth advisor and what you should know as an owner, director, or entrepreneur.

Biggest Digital Marketing Misconceptions

Your Marketing Elements Work Alone

What do I mean by this? …Nothing in your digital marketing strategy works by itself. You may have impeccable in-house experts who write engaging blogs, but if you don’t market them, no one will read them. If you create a snazzy newsletter but don’t have a website infused with SEO keywords and engaging graphics, you are literally leading your leads to nowhere. Talk with an online marketing expert about creating a services package that will amplify your content, comprised of a blog writing strategy, social media plan, a regular newsletter, and concise SEO and digital advertising process.

You Don’t Need a New Website

You created your website years ago and have a loyal client base. You also have a strong Facebook and Twitter following. Why re-design your website? Because it’s absolutely necessary. Google algorithms have changed several times over since you last updated your site. If you don’t play by the rules, no one will find you on the search engine’s first page. If your clients don’t find you on the first page – they may never find you at all. Grow your business and build trust by taking your marketing consultant’s advice and investing in an upgrade.

You Don’t Need a Social Media Strategy

This is one of the biggest misconceptions in marketing today. You do need a social media strategy to stay competitive, because companies like yours are already there, picking up business. Moreover, you need one that is focused on growth and engagement. While Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn keep booming, the platforms continue to become the place for your potential and current customers to converse and buy new things. This is true for B2B and B2C companies.

Now that it’s so popular, it is also an indicator of social proof and trust, like a website. If you have an established and interesting social media page, you build trust in your industry and community. Invest in long-term strategy, analytics, content calendar creation, and a copywriter to amplify your marketing efforts.

You Know Your Business, So You Know How to Market It

I will never argue with a CXO when it comes to their supreme knowledge of their business and industry. This is where I observe and listen. However, I will tell you that digital marketing strategy is learned. Just because you are an accomplished leader, doesn’t mean you know how to tackle social media strategy. That’s OK – and that’s where the power of collaboration gets its magic.

Copywriters, social media consultants, and digital marketing specialists can take your business goals and churn them into a viable marketing plan. Whether you are an attorney, massage therapist, or mental health counselor, an experienced and customer focused online marketer will learn about you and your company and come up with a plan that makes your uniqueness and value proposition come alive.

You Have Time to Do the Marketing Yourself

There are only 24 hours in a day. It’s important for you as a CXO to focus on what you do best – leading your team and making the day-to-day business thrive. While you engage in business development, sales, or travel to attend events and conferences, a marketing professional can guide your strategy and implement your needs. Whether you require blog ghostwriting, press release writing, white paper assistance, or social media strategy, it is more cost-effective in the long run to put yourself where you generate business.

Which one of these five misconceptions do you think is most detrimental to today’s businesses?

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Take the first step in igniting your marketing plan today. If you want to learn more about creating, designing, or amplifying your content, I’ll provide you with a free 30-minute consultation. Call me at (321) 574-3854 or set an appointment with me on the Setmore calendar app to get started.