4 Marketing Campaigns You Should Leave To Experts

September 7, 2020

It’s in the nature of the entrepreneur to doubt. Self-doubt is at the core of everything you do, and in a way, it’s probably one of the healthiest traits that you can have as an entrepreneur. Questioning your skills and your objectives may seem like a waste of time – in excess, it costs you time and money –, but it means that you’re not leaving any stone unturned. And that’s good. Question, explore, review, amend, and improve yourself in the process. 

And as you do, you get to know yourself and learn to tackle limited self-beliefs. Can I do that? Am I good enough to manage this? Hey, the truth is that you are limited in your skills and time. But once you accept it, you can focus on what you are able to do and where others would be better suited than you. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, it gives you the strength you need to grow your business. And that’s where experts, and especially marketing experts, can make a big difference to your success. Here is why you want to trust pros with these marketing campaigns: 

AdWords is a waste of money for amateurs

AdWords is designed to be effective for any budget, which makes it a favourite tool for small businesses. However, just because it can work without breaking the bank doesn’t mean you don’t need expert PPC knowledge. AdWords systems automatically supply recommendations, tips, and analysis that are likely to be meaningless if you’re not an expert. If you’re working with a tight budget, your best bet is to entrust an expert to make every penny work harder for you. 

No, you can’t film & post your vlogs on iPhone 

A video blog is one of the most popular content formats available. Most people prefer to watch videos rather than reading articles. Therefore, if you’ve considered starting your own vlog, you’ve probably come across tutorials that claim that you can use your smartphone to record videos. And here’s the thing about your iPhone vlog: It’ll look homemade unless you know what you’re doing. Thriving vlogs use professional equipment, not just for filming and recording sounds but also for editing their video stories. Does it mean you can’t make it work with an iPhone? You can, as long as you buy the right accessories and take a crash course in video editing. The bottom line? An expert will do a better job at it! 

Running a frequent blog

Blogging is a skill that is too easily overseen. Writing compelling and informative articles requires substantial copywriting experience. You need someone who can analyse what your audience wants and create thought-provoking content that hooks readers. A poorly written blog could be counterproductive.

Viral posts take more work than you know

Going viral on social media is all about hashtags, right? Wrong! If you want to build up your fan base with viral content, you should work with an influencer or a social media manager. Ideally, you want a professional who knows how to manage a fan base, create a unique voice, and use attention-grabbing content. More than a hashtag, viral posts are a journey where every step matters. 

As a solo entrepreneur, working on your limited self-beliefs is crucial to move past obstacles. But at the core of your self-motivating journey, you need to be realistic. Entrusting essential activities to experts is what differentiates a successful entrepreneur from a failing business.

Mark Asquith

That British podcast guy, Mark is co-founder of Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. A Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement and Podfest speaker (amongst many more!), he's a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars/DC Comics geek.

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