5 Key Components for Building Better Brand Authority

It has become easier for people to do their due diligence on their business due the continuing evolution of social media networks growing popularity of user review websites and more informative search results.  Fortunately, this doesn’t mean that you are at the mercy of their party websites. Implement these 5 digital strategies to build positive brand authority and credibility for your business.

1. Content Marketing

To build brand authority is vital to a well thought out content marketing plan.  The goal is to consistently publish relevant and valuable content demonstrating your expertise to:

• Customers
• Search engines

2. Social Media Marketing

A big part of your businesses credibility hinges on your social media presence. Constantly monitor and engage with customers through the social sphere to ensure you are ready to make the most of positive feedback and resolve any negative comments quickly.

3. Video Marketing

Make your content more engaging and memorable, demonstrating your expertise using online video, especially if you can inject some personality.  It also has the benefit of being mobile friendly.

4. Personalized Marketing

Personalized marketing is about delivering the right message to the right person at the right time based on:

• Email
• Website
• Social media activity

Use customer driven data to personalize each shopper’s experience making it easier to earn their trust.

5. Reputation Marketing

Don’t let review sites dictate your reputation. Actively participate in the review process so you can improve customer feedback.  Publish positive reviews on your own site and promptly rectify disappointing customer experiences.

In conclusion, your business is sure to be part of the online conversation because of the wealth of content on the web.  Your goal should be to lead your customers through their buying cycle with great content and then be able to turn reviews, good or bad, to your advantage.

If you would like help to improve your online brand authority, get in touch.

WSI was founded in 1995 and is an innovative digital marketing agency with offices in over 80 countries. We’ve spent over 20 years helping more than 100,000 companies and large global brands unlock the full potential of their business by leveraging the Internet and its many unrecognized opportunities. We’d be happy to help do the same for you and consult on your digital marketing strategy.  Simply give us a call or get in touch with us at rknutsen@wsiebizsolutions.net to learn more.