{"id":35,"date":"2018-11-16T07:58:40","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T07:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seofy.wgl-demo.net\/?p=35"},"modified":"2018-11-16T07:58:40","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T07:58:40","slug":"canonicals-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/canonicals-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly\/","title":{"rendered":"Canonicals \u2013 The Good,  The Bad, &#038; The Ugly"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #3224e9;\" class=\"dropcap\">W<\/span>ant to know the one thing that every successful digital marketer does first to ensure they get the biggest return on their marketing budget? It\u2019s simple: goal-setting. This is an absolutely essential practice for any digital marketer who knows how to execute their campaigns in a productive, cost-effective way. With a few. With a few simple tips, you can be doing the same in no time! In this blog, we\u2019ll walk you through the first steps every savvy digital marketer takes to ensure that they\u2019re on target to hit all their marketing objectives. <span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #252525;\" class=\"custom-weight\">Get ready for revenue!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]Remember: even if the channel you\u2019re considering is all the rage right now, it might not fit your brand. Always make informed decisions that directly <span style=\"color: #ff7d00;\">relate to your company<\/span>. Otherwise, your message won\u2019t be delivered to its intended audience and you\u2019ll have wasted time, effort and money.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;31&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"custom-weight\">Step #1: Know Your Digital Goals<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;21&#8243;][vc_column_text]The first step is clearly identifying which goals you want to achieve. Get specific. Do you want to increase brand awareness? Are you all about locking in leads? Do you want to establish a strong network of influencers that can help you be discovered? How about pushing engagement on <a href=\"#\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">social media?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;40&#8243;][wgl_carousel slide_to_show=&#8221;2&#8243; use_pagination=&#8221;&#8221; use_prev_next=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single1.jpg 840w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single1-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single1-768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23\" src=\"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single2.jpg 840w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single2-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single2-768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22\" src=\"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single1.jpg 840w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single1-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single1-768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/wgl_carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;41&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"custom-weight\">Step #2: Get Specific<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A useful tool for narrowing down your goals to ensure they\u2019re viable is the SMART mnemonic. It\u2019s important to get specific to understand exactly what you\u2019re working towards, and help you break down the process of hitting your targets. <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"custom-weight\">This is exactly what this mnemonic helps you to achieve. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542286963585{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul class=\"seofy_check\">\n<li>Does the channel reach my intended audience?<\/li>\n<li>Is the channel sustainable and affordable within my company\u2019s marketing budget?<\/li>\n<li>Will I be able to measure the success of the channel?<\/li>\n<li>Does the channel allow me to express my brand\u2019s intended message?<\/li>\n<li>Do the channels I\u2019m considering work together to convey my message?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24\" src=\"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single3.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single3-1080x600.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single3-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/informacioncreativa.com\/landing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blog_single3-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;41&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"custom-weight\">Step #3: Always Remember Your Goals!<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;21px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Establishing a solid vision for your business is the first step to planning your digital marketing budget. Always keep your final goals in sight when organising anything for your company. When deciding which steps to take next in your business, ask yourself how they will help you achieve <span style=\"color: #ff7d00;\">the goals you outlined in Step #1<\/span>. This will ensure that you stay on track and prevent you from spending your budget on anything that won\u2019t help you achieve.[\/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<blockquote><p>There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation,<br \/>\nhard work, and learning from failure.<br \/>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainyquote.com\/quotes\/quotes\/m\/marktwain163473.html\">&#8211; Paul Tournier<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=&#8221;23px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As your budget progresses and evolves, continue referring to your SMART objectives. 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