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The Importance of SEO and SEM in improving brand visibility in E-commerce industry; A study of Decathlon, Amazon and ASOS

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  • Ologunebi, John
  • Taiwo, Ebenezer

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The research study explores the significance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) in enhancing brand visibility within the context of the E-commerce industry. In today's competitive digital landscape, having a strong online presence is imperative for E-commerce businesses to succeed and thrive. This study sheds light on the role of SEO and SEM in improving brand visibility for E-commerce companies. SEO refers to the process of optimizing a website's content, structure, and technical aspects to improve its visibility on search engine result pages (SERPs) organically. On the other hand, SEM involves paid advertising strategies, such as pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns, to drive visibility and traffic to a website. Both SEO and SEM play complementary roles in increasing brand visibility, but they differ in terms of their approach and execution. Brand visibility is crucial for E-commerce businesses as it directly impacts their chances of attracting and retaining customers. When a brand is easily discoverable on search engines, it gains credibility and authority within its industry, leading to increased visibility and higher organic traffic. Higher visibility also translates into more potential customers being exposed to the brand, resulting in greater opportunities for sales and revenue generation. The study considers the E-commerce industry as its primary focus due to the unique challenges it faces in terms of brand visibility and selected a few case studies to explore. The online retail sector is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for the attention of potential customers. Therefore, a solid SEO and SEM strategy becomes essential for E-commerce businesses to stand out from the crowd and gain a competitive edge. The research employed secondary data collection methods to gather data and insights. The findings of this research will contribute to the existing body of knowledge on the importance of SEO and SEM in improving brand visibility within the E-commerce industry.

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  • Ologunebi, John & Taiwo, Ebenezer, 2023. "The Importance of SEO and SEM in improving brand visibility in E-commerce industry; A study of Decathlon, Amazon and ASOS," MPRA Paper 119205, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Search engine optimization (SEO); earch engine marketing (SEM); pay-per-click (PPC) advertising; email marketing campaigns; social media marketing; KPI; modern marketing;
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    JEL classification:

    • M0 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - General
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics
    • M3 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising
    • M30 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - General
    • M31 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Marketing
    • M37 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Advertising
    • M38 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • M39 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Other

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