Online Marketing Trends for 2010

Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by in Business, Internet

Marketing TrendsWe’re often asked where we see trends emerging and especially at this time of year, with a virtual clean slate ahead of us. 2009 was certainly a revealing year and if nothing else, helped to show us how Internet marketing is here to stay, as the industry in general trended upward during the brutal recession. While many organizations may have reduced their total marketing spend, the ratio of funding allocated to online initiatives markedly increased.

While economists and other soothsayers predict that the business world will aim for solidity and cautious growth during 2010, it is worth keeping an eye on the emergence of certain trends to help you plan your online and Internet marketing endeavors through the months ahead.

Video is a very strong online medium and should be incorporated in your plans as soon as possible. While a picture tells 1000 words, a video can be even more powerful and if you portray the right message to the right people, you can end up with a significantly enhanced return on your video marketing investment. Don’t just create videos outlining what you do or why, but show real-world examples of how you can benefit the potential client and make sure that your creations are adequately marketed. It’s no good just showing these videos on your website home page, you should create a YouTube channel or go for more detailed video marketing, using one of the many great services available to you online.

Mobile marketing is certain to take significant steps forward in 2010. We have seen recent moves by Google to incorporate mobile advertising platforms and to help them increase their long reach into our smartphone fueled worlds. While it’s not necessarily time for you to run out and purchase your “dot mobi” domain name and associated web presence, keep an eye how your clients and potential customers interact with their mobile devices. This is without a doubt going to be a very dynamic environment this year.

Social media will continue to carve its own important niche in the marketing world and by the end of the year will have gained even more relevance. We hope that it will not be called “new media” by that time and that each of you will have a concerted, interactive presence and be clear about your objectives.

In the world of search engine optimization, micro-targeting is the next big thing. Search engine algorithms are becoming so smart, so dedicated to providing webmasters with workable results, that it will pay you well to ensure that your site, blogs and all online properties are highly optimized from a content perspective. More than ever, fresh content will be required and it must be good content, too.

While talking about trends, look at Google Trends frequently. At the time of writing, two of the top three hot trends are internet – related: the new Google Nexus One phone and the rumors swirling around the Apple iSlate tablets.

Matthew Toren

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19 Responses to “Online Marketing Trends for 2010”

  1. Suzanne Wells

    15. Jan, 2010

    I use Google Trends frequently – it is even a great way to identify demand for products you can sell on eBay or Amazon. By the way, you have the coolest images on your blog. Where do you get them?

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  2. Bidet

    15. Jan, 2010

    I agree with the mobile market becoming a big thing in 2010, it will be a great platform to get your brand out there. Alot more Apps will come out for both the Android and the Iphone

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  3. Kevin Chong Kok Sing

    16. Jan, 2010

    Great information as always!Will definitely put these pointers to use.

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  4. Kevin Chong Kok Sing

    17. Jan, 2010

    This is a great idea.

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  5. Keith | Need Information

    18. Jan, 2010

    I like Google Trends as well, I use it more for keyword research than anything though.

    Also, video is going to be something that will really make a difference this, I agree with you on that, if you aren’t doing video of some sort, you should be! (I plan on implementing screencasts into one of my sites in the near future!

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  6. Charles Mcduff

    18. Jan, 2010

    I think it will take longer for the economy to gain solidity in all aspects rebound from ever climbing national debt will cause the economy to dip yet again before it indefinitely climbs

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  7. Web Your Name®

    18. Jan, 2010

    Web Your Name® is all about trends and analyzing statistics to reach the TOP 10 on Google. People who fail to accurately analyze and assess what is being searched for online are not helping their clients. A marketing company must utilize all of the tools and resources out there to become successful. I also like the fact that your blog is a nofollow blog and not one of these obsessive comment lovers.

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  8. Legitimate Work From Home Jobs

    18. Jan, 2010

    You made some very good points regarding developing a video to market your business or product. Stress how your customer will benefit from your product – just as in a job interview.

    Thanks for reminding me of Google Trends. I have used it in the past in an attempt to gain ideas, but forgot all bout it – until now.

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    18. Jan, 2010

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  10. Web Design Beach

    18. Jan, 2010

    I agree, horizons will slightly move to mobile devices, but not enough to make so big and noticeable trends.

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  11. Laptop Briefcases

    20. Jan, 2010

    I think the mobile trend will depend a lot on what niche(s) you target. While not many people will use their cell phone to read up about latest agriculture practices, they will definitely flock to social media sites, technology sites and sites aimed at a younger demographic. So if you happen to be in a niche where people are likely to access your site using a cell phone, it is not something that should be ignored. With better phones constantly being released, mobile traffic is bound to increase.

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    21. Jan, 2010

    Really an informative post for me.Thanks:)

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  13. Umbro England

    21. Jan, 2010

    What I’m doing is checking the new hot products on amazon every day and then checking the keywords on google insight and if it’s good I try to buy a domain with the exact keyword

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  14. Antalya

    21. Jan, 2010

    I use Google Trends to. it is even a great way to identify demand for products you can sell on eBay or Amazon. Where do you get them?

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  16. won

    24. Jan, 2010

    I also used a google trends. Very interesting content thanks for sharing.

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    25. Jan, 2010

    Really an informative post for me.Thanks:)

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  18. oyun

    26. Jan, 2010

    …if you happen to be in a niche where people are likely to access your site using a cell phone, it is not something that should be ignored. With better phones constantly being released, mobile traffic is bound to increase…

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    07. Jan, 2011

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