Proof: Digital Marketing Certifications

There are a TON of digital marketing agencies out there — many of these so-called “agencies” are run by people that don’t know anything about digital marketing, but they’re very good at selling. What these fake agencies do is sell you on digital marketing services and then outsource the actual work to people in other countries for the cheap and then they bank the profit. (Believe me, you don’t want anyone from another country working on your digital marketing initiatives!) To me, that’s not cool.

I believe that the people who sell you digital marketing services need to be knowledgeable and experienced with marketing online — they should have real-world experience in digital marketing. (If you encounter a sales rep that has to “go ask one of their experts,” run away. If they don’t have the answers to your questions, they’re not an agency you want to go with.) I have 18+ years’ hands-0n Internet Marketing and Digital Marketing experience. Everything I know I’ve learned by doing it myself…trial and error, reading industry expert books, attending digital marketing webinars and conferences, speaking at and giving digital marketing workshops to local businesses through SCORE — lots of learning and lots of success. I also believe in continuous learning, which is why I’m always reading the latest blog posts from industry digital marketing leaders, reading business books, watching training webinars, taking online courses, etc.

I’m always learning because in this quick-changing digital marketing world, it’s essential to keep your fingers on the pulse of what’s going on in the online marketing world. What works. And what doesn’t.

Internet Marketing Master’s Degree

I’m currently going to Full Sail University to get my Master’s Degree in Internet Marketing. Why? The Internet’s dominant role in our lives means that digital marketing has become more than just an optional enhancement to a business’ existing advertising and marketing plan. Online branding and marketing strategies are now mandatory for businesses that want exposure and success.

It’s more important than ever for a marketing professional to understand the possibilities of digital media, and how to best employ sound marketing fundamentals in this rapidly changing technological landscape. The courses taught in this Internet Marketing Master’s Degree Program provide an in-depth exploration of Internet-specific marketing methodologies, Internet law and interactive advertising and marketing principles, as well as teaching the best ways to utilize social media networks and search engine optimization (SEO).

With the advanced academic studies of Internet marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), e-commerce and the psychology of the online consumer, Full Sail’s Internet Marketing Master of Science Degree provides an advanced education that is crucial to becoming a 21st century marketing leader.

Digital Marketing Certifications

Certified Customer Value Optimization Specialist for Inbound Marketing

Certified Customer Value Optimization Specialist Certification

Certified Customer Value Optimization Specialists are uniquely qualified to help businesses architect a “conversion funnel” that reduces initial customer acquisition costs, while simultaneously increasing both immediate and lifetime customer values. While most businesses have some sort of marketing funnel for on-boarding leads and converting those leads into customers, Customer Value Optimization Specialists are able to plug the “leaks” and deliver a truly OPTIMIZED traffic conversion.

Content Marketing Specialist Certification