
12-Week Teaching Plan (Topic-wise)
Course Introduction
Online Marketing focuses on the use of internet-based platforms and digital technologies to promote products and services. This course introduces learners to digital marketing strategies such as SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, online advertising, and web analytics. It enables students to understand how businesses use digital channels to reach and engage customers effectively.
3. Course Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the concepts and scope of online marketing.
- Identify various digital marketing tools and platforms.
- Apply SEO, social media, and content marketing strategies.
- Analyze online consumer behavior and marketing performance.
- Evaluate emerging trends in online marketing.
4. Learning Outcomes (Course Outcomes)
CO1 – Explain the fundamentals of online marketing.
CO2 – Analyze digital consumer behavior and online marketing strategies.
CO3 – Apply tools such as SEO, social media, and email marketing.
CO4 – Evaluate the effectiveness of online marketing campaigns using analytics.
CO5 – Assess emerging trends and innovations in digital marketing.
Week 1: Introduction to Online Marketing
- Concept and evolution of online marketing
- Traditional marketing vs online marketing
- Scope and importance of online marketing
- Overview of digital marketing ecosystem
Week 2: Online Consumer Behavior
- Digital consumer journey
- Factors affecting online buying behavior
- Online decision-making process
- Customer engagement in digital environments
Week 3: Website and Online Presence
- Role of websites in online marketing
- Basics of website planning and structure
- Landing pages and conversion optimization
- Mobile-responsive website design
Week 4: Search Engine Marketing
- Introduction to search engines
- SEO fundamentals
- Keyword research techniques
- On-page and off-page SEO basics
Week 5: Content Marketing
- Importance of content in online marketing
- Types of content (blogs, videos, infographics)
- Content creation and storytelling
- Content distribution strategies
Week 6: Social Media Marketing
- Overview of major social media platforms
- Social media marketing strategies
- Social media content planning
- Customer engagement and community building
Week 7: Email Marketing
- Introduction to email marketing
- Email list building techniques
- Designing effective email campaigns
- Email marketing metrics
Week 8: Online Advertising
- Display advertising
- Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising
- Banner and video ads
- Basics of programmatic advertising
Week 9: Affiliate and Influencer Marketing
- Affiliate marketing concept and models
- Influencer marketing strategies
- Partner networks and collaborations
- Measuring performance of affiliates and influencers
Week 10: Mobile Marketing
- Importance of mobile marketing
- SMS marketing and app-based marketing
- Mobile advertising formats
- Mobile marketing strategies
Week 11: Online Branding and Web Analytics
- Building online brand identity
- Online reputation management
- Customer reviews and feedback management
- Introduction to web analytics and KPIs
Week 12: E-commerce and Emerging Trends
- E-commerce models and online sales funnel
- Payment gateways and online security
- AI in marketing and chatbots
- Voice search and future trends in online marketing
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