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The most common uses of search can be categorized into two distinct sections. The first looks at the most successful uses of search within a marketing or media plan; the second studies some of the tactical aspects from a high level, which will help shape the thought process of tactical application to a strategy.

Most common successful uses of search
Probably the number 1 successful use of search lies in understanding what search can actually achieve for a company.

Search is, like many media, a vehicle for taking a user from one site to another. As marketers develop an understanding of the branding impact of search, observing the fundamental principle that search forms part of an overall mix is essential.

For this reason, for those who recognize search as a component and not the ‘savior’ of marketing, the stronger the campaign.

Following on from this, second on the list is to develop a search engine strategy and the use of all search engine components to achieve an objective.

Different types of search components, from keywords to search engine submission types, all perform different functions.

The savviest marketer develops a search plan using components that can actually achieve the desired goal.

Third on the list is to recognize the direct and quantifiable value of search as a revenue or direct marketing medium.

The old saying that states ‘50 per cent of my marketing worked, the problem is I don’t know which 50 percent’ doesn’t apply to search engine marketing.

As tracking technologies exist, some a great deal more advanced than others, the marketer is able to see the tangible benefit or search in a cost vs. benefit analysis.

As each keyword can be measured regarding click costs and then value, an accurate assessment can be drawn.

Therefore, the successful marketer measures their success and optimizes against it based upon their objective.

The fourth point is the recognition that search engine marketing requires resources to make it work.

This may manifest itself in the dedication of an employee’s time to conduct the necessary actions required for success or the development of a budget to outsource the program to a search engine marketing company.

Either way marketers that make search work are those that recognize that it isn’t a one-time event and often requires daily.

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