### Assalamu alaykum. How are you all? ![digital marketing.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVMXAdU6wzzrUJ3bKCZQV2iLVjHv2BGZT61KXsQkvYL7n/digital%20marketing.png)I designed it in Canva website. ![break2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcotD12Ky1jJvQ71NUw6RTHGDM4f17d3BpahJExe41hLr/break2.png) # What is digital marketing? ___ The term "digital marketing" refers to the use of the internet to promote products or services. Now it could be through social media, maybe through search engine marketing, maybe through search engine optimization, again it could be through email marketing. ![digital-markting.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRa98S5TnEQjvub9u2KNycMNNQNLvoeaH1babvkcPsnMq/digital-markting.jpg)[Source](https://siit.com.bd/index.php/product/digital-marketing-practical-seo-with-freelancing-guideline/) Digital marketing also includes promoting products through electronic media such as television, radio, and the internet. Digital marketing also includes the promotion of products through instant messaging, electronic billboards, and mobile applications on mobile devices. To be sure, there is no substitute for learning digital marketing in today's world if you want to keep yourself and your business afloat. This is what we mean by digital marketing. What are the steps in digital marketing, though? Have you ever been curious as to what these steps entail? Let us now learn about these procedures. ![break2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcotD12Ky1jJvQ71NUw6RTHGDM4f17d3BpahJExe41hLr/break2.png) # Steps to Digital Marketing ___ There are many steps to digital marketing. These can be used by digital marketers to do digital marketing on a variety of platforms. Here's a rundown of some of the most crucial steps you can take. We're not going to look at the list. - SEO or search engine optimization - SEM or search engine marketing - Content Marketing - Social Media Marketing or SMM - Affiliate Marketing - Email Marketing - E-commerce product marketing - CPA marketing ![break2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcotD12Ky1jJvQ71NUw6RTHGDM4f17d3BpahJExe41hLr/break2.png) # Why Digital Marketing? ___ Digital marketing is an essential part of today. Because people now research products before purchasing them and then purchase them. Furthermore, most people now make their purchases online rather than going to the store. So, if you're a businessperson, you should use digital marketing to reach out to people. Let's look at what digital marketing entails in today's world. Around 2 billion people use social media on a global scale. And the number is steadily increasing. The greater the number of people who use the internet, the more people who will be able to market your product to you. And by reading our discussion above, you can see how important digital marketing is in product marketing on the internet. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYgqD5xza9BvPosqn7z7xqQtFSJkmvmB1NKAtE76mjsUX/image.png)[Source](https://99designs.com/blog/marketing-advertising/digital-marketing-trends/) Mobile phones are used by approximately 5.11 billion people in the world today. And the number is rapidly increasing. Many people now use multiple cellphones to keep their communication system organized. And this cellphone is one of the tools for gathering customer data. Because almost all mobile users have Internet access. As the number of these users grows, the need for digital marketing will grow as well. You may be surprised to learn that, according to a user survey report by Statistics, about 74% of sellers, marketers use social media to collect buyer information. According to another study, 55% of people around the world use social media to make purchases. This means they can use social media to get information and reviews on their favorite products. And the buyer buys something from someone who likes the presentation and the product on the internet. ![digital-marketing-1.webp](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdkUqZsSr5hkq8h3KQ4CywEyvhnghaUcuTu2qYSE2Vz5F/digital-marketing-1.webp)[Source](https://www.mdirector.com/en/blog/discover-the-digital-marketing-plan/) Google is used by 43% of e-commerce buyers to find their preferred e-commerce website. Approximately 51% of online shoppers use their mobile phones to make purchases. This number is also steadily rising. Before purchasing any product, 80% of buyers conduct an internet search. You can order the product from the comfort of your own home if you like it. Another interesting fact is that 82 percent of buyers want to speak with the seller in just 5 minutes via live chat. You may now have a better understanding of how your customers make online purchases, at least for the time being. So, if you want to survive in this digital age and market, you should consider digital marketing right now. Because your competitor isn't sitting still, he's using digital marketing to get his business in front of potential customers. Coca-Cola, Unilever, and Nestlé are among the large corporations making an impact in the digital world. ![break2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcotD12Ky1jJvQ71NUw6RTHGDM4f17d3BpahJExe41hLr/break2.png) # What is the future of digital marketing? ___ See how the modern world's market system is evolving into a digital industry. People will stop going to shops or markets to buy goods in the not-too-distant future. Everything will be purchased through the internet. Because life has become increasingly difficult as the population grows. People can also learn about a product's user experience by searching for it online rather than wasting time and going to the store to inspect it. You can also buy that product from a reputable seller online if you prefer. ![Future-of-Digital-Marketing-knowledgetrack.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXBtgChEtxWG2oZHTGSuFvCqct334r9KamSTSqAL9E8wn/Future-of-Digital-Marketing-knowledgetrack.jpg)[Source](https://www.lwdglobal.com/digital-marketing-the-future/) And digital marketing is completely reliant on the online marketing system. You will not be able to survive in this market if you do not become proficient in digital marketing right now. Because if people are unaware of your product online, or if they are unable to purchase it online, no one will buy it. Now is the time to make your company successful in the future. Now is a good time to incorporate digital marketing into your business and present your product in an appealing manner to potential customers. ![break2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcotD12Ky1jJvQ71NUw6RTHGDM4f17d3BpahJExe41hLr/break2.png) # Conclusion ___ Finally, digital marketing knowledge is in high demand. You are prepared for the future if you can learn digital marketing with patience and perseverance. It is, however, far more difficult to do so than it is to say it. To become proficient in digital marketing, you'll need a lot of time, a lot of experimentation, and a lot of understanding. If you give up after a short distance, it will not happen. Hopefully, there are excellent digital marketing courses available. You can start the course whenever you want. This was the topic of our discussion today. Hopefully, our discussion today has helped you understand what digital marketing is and why it is important. In fact, our goal was to provide you with an understanding of digital marketing so that you can take your company to new heights. Cc, @reminiscence01 @shohana1 @ripon0630