Mobile phones aren't just a device to make calls, it is now Camera, Handy supercomputer, and live streaming broadcasting device as well. And most out of all it is handy, people have them whenever they are making a purchase decision. It is not too late for you to benefit if you roll with Mobile-friendly strategy.
As entrepreneurs, we learn the importance of using a great marketing strategy to scale our businesses early. But what happens when everything we’ve learned is swept out from beneath us? That’s right, mobile marketing is taking over, and it’s a whole new beast: not only do people absorb information through mobile differently, but users also have differing expectations for mobile experiences.
How do I know? Because I happen to be a mobile app developer myself! I’ve built my business’ mobile marketing strategy (MMS), and have duly advised over a hundred clients on how to invest in thoughtful (and successful) mobile marketing strategies themselves.
Here are 7 things you can do to make your MMS investments successful:
The number one thing you can do isn’t about software: it’s about engaging your team in developing mobile marketing solutions.
Remember, the people in your employ are mobile users who know your brand inside and out. They’re best positioned to give you qualitative user feedback for your mobile marketing initiatives. And hey! It’s also a sustainable way to maximize your knowledge capital.
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As with any endeavor, orienting yourself in the space before getting in too deep is critical. For instance, many of my clients think they know all the ways to market via mobile, but they’re often surprised when I show them even a few of their options:
Were some of these new to you, too? Then it may be a good idea to consult with a mobile development agency before moving forward; they can clear up any remaining questions you have about mobile marketing strategies. Even one consultation can give you insight into what to expect when you begin marketing via mobile.
Industry Tip: When outsourcing custom app development, remember that the best development agencies are committed to client education and transparency from design to deployment, so be sure to look out for an agency with a systemized approach to mobile app development.
If you're considering incorporating QR code marketing, you might also want to explore QR code generators available in the market. These tools can help you create visually appealing and functional QR codes that engage your audience effectively.
Even some of my most successful clients have come to me without any prior knowledge of the power of analytics, so don’t worry if you’re in the same boat. I can tell you that investing in analytics has led to a tangible increase in my mobile marketing returns every time.
I won’t get into the how-to’s of analytics here, but this article might give you a fairly good start.
To continue, I use Google Analytics for our marketing analyses; you have a few options depending on your marketing stream. Some social media or blog platforms have basic analytics features built in, but I would advise using a system that gives you mobile-specific data, like whether your customers are logging in through iOS or Android devices. These small insights into mobile user behavior can then be used to personalize your mobile message and increase overall conversions.
Mobile requires personalization, but it also requires customization. Mobile is a different medium than a desktop webpage, meaning your layout's technical aspects should also be different.
Whether you’re creating a whole new mobile application for your business or simply optimizing your existing webpage for mobile, here are a few optimization aspects to consider:
This is critical. Your site or application's mobile version should load quickly, or users will abandon you. Think With Google is a great way to see how quickly your page loads.
Typing on a smartphone is trying as it is on a small screen, so remember to keep any forms you’d like potential clients to fill out short. Try to include pre-filled options where you can.
Ensure there’s an easy viewable option for closing any mobile alerts you may have included on your “home” page - it can often be lost on the sidelines. Users will abandon your site if they can’t get to the information they came for quickly.
As a side note, you can further test your site for mobile optimization using tools like Google’s PageSpeed Insights or build responsive mobile email designs with Litmus.
If you’re like me, you probably don’t want to think about how many times you look at your phone on average, but estimates put it at about every 12 minutes! With so much power over our brains and attention span, it’s no wonder that mobile technology has altered a consumer’s service expectations.
Think of it this way: mobile users often interact in a “private” space when on their phones. This privacy thus increases the efficacy of more targeted and intimate marketing campaigns - when users feel an ad (or article, or product) speaks to them, they are more likely to engage.
One of the biggest mistakes I see clients make is to use the same message for their web or in-store branding as they use for their mobile site. And while the three need to intersect, consumers have different priorities when they’re (literally) mobile.
Here are a couple of things to consider when re-aligning your message for mobile:
Investing in a mobile strategy can seem like a lot of work, but the task is freeing! It’s an arena that allows you to be creative and engage with your users where they stand. Best of all, it’s a science lab where you can begin your company’s journey into the future.
So experiment! Don’t hold yourself back. In these early testing phases, you’ll begin to see where your greatest engagement comes from. You can have fun with it, choosing a few loyal customers to test your more “out-there” engagement strategies and scaling them up from there.
Truly, there’s no room for standing still in the world’s fastest-growing marketplace, which means you need a flexible, scalable mobile marketing strategy for your business. Using successful digital marketing tactics and strategies will only benefit your personal growth, meaning you’re well on your way to better understanding mobile marketing for your business.
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Joe is the founder of TopFlight Apps , an award-winning app team of entrepreneurial designers and developers based in Irvine, California. We are one of the leading healthcare app developers in Orange County and our clientele include Stanford Medicine, Medable, and Merck.
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