E-Commerce 645 Final Exam Summer 2022

E-Commerce 645 – 01, 03, 04, & 05 Final Exam – Summer 2022

Review and provide a brief report on the current status of your assigned business presence online (website, social channels, and applications etc.)

Complete an Internal (SWOT- TOWS), External (SWOT- TOWS), and GAP evaluation of the assigned business to figure out how this business can build an online strategy. Build an online strategy for this business based on what you know from your review and your analysis.

Recommend key platforms based on the businesses needs (e-commerce, content, e-mail, CRM, platforms) and build a plan for how this organization can create a successful E-Commerce Presence (add timeframe and steps to implementation plan).

Build a Digital Marketing Plan including SEO, PPC and Content Plan for assigned business. Make sure to use the Digital Report Card, SEO, Content Strategy and PPC Plan from your mini assignments.

Develop a Gantt Implementation Plan of all suggested activities and timeframes for what assigned business must carry out based on all your recommendations.

Paper For Above instruction

The rapid evolution of digital technology has transformed the landscape of commerce, necessitating businesses to develop robust online presences to sustain competitive advantage. This report evaluates the current digital footprint of Keighron Digital Consulting Agency's assigned client, analyzes strategic strengths and weaknesses, and proposes a comprehensive online strategy encompassing platform selection, digital marketing, and implementation planning to optimize their e-commerce capabilities.

Initially, the existing online presence of the client was scrutinized across multiple channels, including their website, social media platforms, and applications. The assessment revealed that while the client maintained a functional website and active social profiles, their content lacked cohesion, engagement strategies were underdeveloped, and traffic analytics indicated limited outreach and conversion rates. Visual analytics illustrating traffic sources, engagement metrics, and user demographics depict a need for strategic enhancement, ensuring alignment with current digital marketing standards.

A detailed SWOT analysis underscores the internal strengths—such as innovative service offerings and a committed customer base—and weaknesses, including outdated website design and limited mobile responsiveness. External opportunities identified include expanding market reach through targeted social media campaigns and leveraging emerging e-commerce trends. Threats encompass intense competition and rapidly changing consumer preferences. The TOWS matrix builds upon this, presenting strategic options such as capitalizing on strengths to exploit opportunities and mitigating threats to address internal weaknesses.

Furthermore, the gap analysis maps the disparity between current digital proficiency and ideal e-commerce performance benchmarks. Key gaps include insufficient integration of omnichannel marketing, limited personalization capabilities, and suboptimal customer relationship management. Addressing these gaps is crucial for developing a resilient online platform.

Based on the analysis, the strategic core emphasizes integrating a user-centric approach with scalable e-commerce solutions. The recommended platform suite includes Shopify for e-commerce, HubSpot for CRM, Mailchimp for email marketing, and Hootsuite for social media management. The implementation plan unfolds over phases comprising initial setup, content migration, and campaigns launch, aiming for complete operationalization within six months. Clear steps include website redesign, content development, setting up analytics tracking, and staff training.

A comprehensive digital marketing plan encompasses Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns, and content marketing. The SEO strategy prioritizes keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building, to enhance search visibility. PPC plans involve targeted Google Ads and social media advertising to drive immediate traffic. The content strategy emphasizes educational and promotional content tailored to customer personas, distributed across blogs, social channels, and email newsletters.

The digital report card indicates current scores in visibility, engagement, and conversion metrics, guiding refinement priorities. An integrated approach leveraging owned media (website, blog), paid campaigns (Google Ads, social media), and earned media (reviews, shares) forms the backbone of the digital footprint amplification.

The Gantt chart delineates activities such as website redevelopment, content planning, campaign rollout, and evaluation, scheduled over a six-month timeline. Each task is assigned specific milestones, ensuring systematic progress tracking. This phased approach prevents resource overload and accommodates iterative improvements based on analytics feedback.

In conclusion, a strategic, data-driven, and methodically implemented online presence is imperative for the client's sustained growth. By addressing identified gaps, leveraging suitable platforms, and executing a targeted digital marketing plan, the organization can enhance its competitive position, expand customer engagement, and boost sales in the digital economy.

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