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A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Marketing for Local Business
We’ve put together this simple, practical guide to help you get to grips with the basics and get started with marketing your business online.
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What you’ll learn
- Essential digital marketing tactics & avoiding common mistakes
- How to create a marketing strategy that meets your business goals
- Tips for easily tracking & measuring metrics that help grow your business

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The world of digital marketing is moving fast.
If you’re a local business owner – for example a plumber, a hairdresser, or running a garage – you’re probably busy enough keeping things ticking over without having to be a digital marketing expert as well.
But a bit of know-how in this area can make a huge difference in bringing in new customers and growing your business.
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With all the channels and targeting options to consider, it may feel like a minefield.
We’ve put together this simple, practical guide to help you get to grips with the basics and get started with marketing your business online.
It’s packed with simple, easy-to-understand tips on building an online presence that helps you stand out, creating an effective strategy to focus your efforts, and avoiding common mistakes.


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