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Search Engine Marketing - No Panacea for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Probably every one of you who has a business and a website have been approached through email or personal contact, and asked to spend money on Search Engine Marketing (SEM). SEM is sometimes called “buying your way into search results.” Cost per click (CPC). Advertising is all about getting the most results for the least cost.

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Advertising Wants to be Measurable – An Investment Thesis

Both Sides of the Table

One recession later and the US advertising market is about $245 billion – but still only 10-12% is online and measurable. We have an analytics platform that helps advertisers discover information about the demographics of the follower base and the effectiveness of their campaigns. These purchases are more complex in nature.

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Startups Stick with Organic vs Paid Search Results

Startup Professionals Musings

Cost per click (CPC). Advertising is all about getting the most results for the least cost. This cost model is the most like traditional newspaper and television advertising, where advertisers pay for each ad appearance or page-view (impression) on a search result page, even if the user pays no attention.

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Pour And Stir II – Managing Your Cost Per Customer

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However, Search Engine Management (SEM) is not a “set and forget” exercise. You must apply dedicated resources to your SEM efforts, either in-house or via a trusted third-party partner, in order to maximize customers acquired from this channel. You can learn more about his experiences at johngreathouse.com _. —

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