Quick Recap
According to Google and industry accepted “best practices”, the following is required for optimal search marketing competitiveness:
- An independent domain website for each geographical market;
- Google analytics code and dashboard for each independent domain;
- SEO/SEM component accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Google Maps, Adwords, YouTube, etc.) dedicated to the individual SBU;
- Master gmail assigned to Google+, Google Maps, Adwords, and YouTube account administration for each SBU;
- Simple website architecture with a tightly-related section category hierarchy featuring unique content with calls to action built around verified high-traffic keywords (sourced from Adwords tools) with internal navigation menus;
- Top traffic keyword optimized page tags, meta descriptions, and search marketing components (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)
- Monthly competitor keyword ranking reports along with intimate knowledge of competitor search marketing strategy; and
- Internal expertise combined with proper organizational training, knowledgeable management and operational support.