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Ultimately, the objective phase is about setting clear objectives for your search marketing activity.
The purpose and activities of the objective phase combine to establish clear KPIs that will measure performance. As such, it is essential to keep this interplay in mind as you strategize. Your purposes and your activities should always be linked. If done correctly, your campaign metrics will come through this process as a natural output. If you know what your activities are and what the purpose of each is, the KPIs should naturally occur.
So, within a search marketing strategy, there are some common objectives that you’ll always see and these can be categorized in five different ways:
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ABOUT THIS DIGITAL MARKETING MODULE
This module covers the key steps for planning and implementing a search marketing strategy for your organization. It addresses the key components in an effective search marketing strategy and outlines best practices for planning and research. It also covers how to execute a strategy and evaluate the performance of a search marketing campaign.
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