Comprehensive syllabus for an Advanced Digital Marketing course,
Introduction to digital marketing ecosystem
Digital vs. traditional marketing
Customer journey & sales funnels
Key metrics and KPIs
Advanced keyword research and clustering
Technical SEO (sitemaps, crawlability, Core Web Vitals)
On-page & off-page SEO strategies
Link building and backlink analysis
SEO audit tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog)
Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping)
Advanced bidding strategies
Conversion tracking & ROI optimization
A/B testing ad campaigns
Retargeting and remarketing strategies
Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok
Paid ad campaigns (Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Ads)
Influencer marketing
Analytics and audience targeting
Building brand voice and engagement
Content strategy & planning
Copywriting and storytelling
Blogging, eBooks, infographics
Video content and YouTube strategy
Content distribution & repurposing
Building and segmenting email lists
Personalization & automation (Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign)
Drip campaigns and lifecycle emails
Email analytics and A/B testing
Google Analytics (GA4)
Tag Manager, Heatmaps, and Session Recording tools
Attribution models
Conversion rate optimization (CRO)
Choosing and managing affiliates
Commission models and performance tracking
Collaboration with influencers
Compliance and contracts
Mobile-first strategies
SMS & push notifications
Funnel design for eCommerce
Shopify/WordPress integrations
SWOT and competitor analysis
Campaign planning & budgeting
Tools: Trello, Asana, HubSpot, SEMrush
Real-world case studies