Britain's Next Top Advertising Model
In this (light hearted) view of online ad strategies I'd like to
take a closer look at how close they really are - Reality TV
Models vs. Online Advertising Models
Part 1 - They all want to be on top!
You'll find the PPC models casually showing off how easily they
can get onto the front page. SEO struts around & quickly reminds
them of the tortoise & hare story whilst whispering under their
breath that PPC is high maintenance - They eventually stop
talking as we go to a commercial break
Part 2 - New kids on the block
The million dollar home page has everyone's envy. Banner babe
calls her 'new money' and is clearly threatened by here presence
in the house. Funnily enough a few watch the million dollars
home pages moves & start to copy - by the 100's!. Banners best
friend - Pop up is in everyone's face & refuses to go out
without a fight and re-invents herself more than Madonna.
Part 3 - Nobody likes me
All the other models are talking about Link Campaign - 'She goes
out with anyone! Guys from bad neighbourhoods - they're not even
her type!' Link Campaign is in the garden crying herself to
sleep and dreams about dating guys who share her own interests
and speak her language. Link Campaign has a fling with SEO, and
makes an appearance on the front page of Google!
Part 4 - Grande Finale: Back to reality
The truth is, there is no grand finale. In the real world of
internet marketing and advertising, each method has different
'personalities', pros and cons which suit different people with
different needs. One thing many experts are beginning to endorse
however is focussing on your niche.
The internet started for many as a way to access the wealth of
information this blue rock has to offer. Gradually we realised
that most of what we need is specific to our own interests. Our
likes, dislikes, opinions, where we live, in other words 'the
niche'. Unless you have a gazillion pounds or dollars to throw
at the market - focussing on your niche can bring about
surprising results. Good luck with yours!