Web 2.0: engaging customer passion

The communication channels available through social networking, blogs, customer communities and online interactive environments have given rise to remarkable levels of user involvement and user-generated content. This has resulted in a new Web economy, where content is transformed into passionate customer activity rather than passive browsing behavior. Many organizations are still testing the potential of Web 2.0 to meet their business objectives.

Web 2.0 planning

The real use of any tool lies within your integrated communication plan and your overall marketing mix, not just your internet presence. As such, to choose your tools wisely and thereby your investments, you need to approach your plan using the same logic and careful planning that you use for any type of communication.

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Discover the best fit

Marketing strategy and tactics can tap into Web 2.0 potential to create customer engagement by matching your visitors’ passion.

Know your audience

The key to choosing the best tools to engage your online audience lies in knowing your audience. Participation should be spontaneous and emerge out the value-added that your customers and prospects identify by the type of online interaction you provide.

Select the right Web 2.0 tools

Depending on need of your target audiences you might see opportunities in using business blogs, widgets, forums or video buzz marketing. These are just a few examples that are described in our Web 2.0 white paper.

By selecting the right tools for your particular product, brand or campaign, your organization can fulfill the desire and expectations that customers now have for interaction. In doing so, you can address online visitors in each phase of their buying cycle including awareness, interest, desire, action and satisfaction.

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