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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

What is digital marketing?

Digital marketing is using the internet to communicate and transact with customers and prospects via electronic devices such as computers, smartphones and tablets. This includes continually improving websites and apps to make it better at attracting visitors and making it easier for them to interact with the site. It includes improving brand discoverability when searching on the web, and marketing though social media, email, website content, online advertising and website visitor retargeting.

Why do I need a digital marketing agency?

Online marketing is a rapidly changing discipline.  There are constant updates to the digital platforms that businesses use.  There has been a rapid shift to shopping and communicating online with companies of all types. We are experts at keeping up with those changes and leveraging our deep knowledge of digital platforms to help businesses grow. By focusing specifically on digital media, agencies can stay up to date on trends, tools, strategies, and platforms that you and your team might not have the bandwidth to manage.

How does Main Event Digital fit into the world of digital marketing?

Main Event Digital is a full-service marketing firm with expertise in all forms of digital marketing, including website design and development, e-commerce, search-engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, paid search, mobile, and web advertising. We can work with your existing team to build upon what your company is already doing, or we can act as your entire digital marketing and sales team. Our flexible engagement plans can be catered to fit your needs.

What type of clients does Main Event Digital work with?

We work with wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers, retailers and service providers of all sizes. From start-ups to multi-billion-dollar corporations, Main Event has designed, developed, and managed e-commerce websites and full-scale digital marketing campaigns for our clients.

What are Main Event Digital's specialties?

Our specialties include Web Design and SEO, E-commerce Management and Digital Advertising. Our team of experts has decades of experience in advertising, media buying, graphic design, social media content creation and management, website development, marketing analytics, and marketplace management on platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, Google Shopping and eBay.

What platforms does Main Event Digital leverage?

Main Event Digital prides itself on being platform agnostic. We have built and managed websites on platforms like Squarespace, Typeform, Webflow, and Wordpress.  We have managed the development and optimization of e-commerce sites on multiple platforms including Shopify, IBM Websphere and Episerver.  We have initiated and continue to manage programs on Amazon, Ebay, Google Shopping, and Walmart, among others. We develop content and manage advertising strategies on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

QUESTIONS ABOUT PRICING

How are clients billed?

No matter what size your business is, Main Event Digital has a monthly plan that will fit your needs and budget. We invoice each month with payments due via bank transfers, check or company credit card.

How long does an engagement last?

As long as you need. Our monthly plans are flexible for the length of time your project takes or digital marketing campaign lasts, whether its several months or several years.

Do you perform a la carte projects or only ongoing services?

Both. We can build a custom work plan that fits your needs. On shorter projects, we can provide you with a quote up-front, based on project parameters. Our job is not complete until your needs are met.

What is your service cancellation policy?

With our monthly service agreements, you have the option to end your engagement at any time with 14 days’ notice.

What if I need services that are included at a higher subscription level than my budget, but not others?

We can cater your subscription plan to include anything you do need and omit anything you don’t. Our team can find a fee and service plan that will fit most any budget.

QUESTIONS ABOUT WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

How can Main Event Digital help me with my company’s existing website?

Whether your existing website performs well, or you want an online brand refresh, our consultants are here to work with you to optimize the usability, look, feel, and SEO performance of your website. Our full-service contract options include the creation of relevant, unique, and engaging content that explains your business and products. We drive customers to purchase or inquire about your products or services by utilizing content and design to lead visitors through your sales funnel.

Do you manage search engine optimization?

Yes, we make sure your website speaks to your target customers and ranks highly for the right searches.

What about mobile websites?

Mobile traffic now makes up more than 50% of all internet usage. Main Event Digital will ensure your website is not just mobile-friendly, but mobile-optimized as well.

QUESTIONS ABOUT E-COMMERCE SERVICES

I already have a web store, how can you help my business?

Main Event Digital has custom-built multi-million $ e-commerce channels from scratch. We can consult with you on best practices to optimize the look and feel of your existing offerings, and help you drive more sales. We can also extend your reach by getting your products in front of a larger audience by launching your brand on third-party marketplaces. We are experts in integrating your products and offerings into many online shopping marketplaces including Google Shopping, Bing Shopping, Amazon Marketplace, Shopify, Bigcommerce, and more. We will set up and manage your shopping campaigns with a hyper-focus on ROAS.

Do you handle fulfillment?

We can make sure that your e-commerce presence is functional, looks great and turns leads into customers. However, while Main Event does not directly manage inventory or product delivery, we can recommend and act as your liaison with third-party inventory managers and fulfillment processors.

QUESTIONS ABOUT DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES

Do you manage search?

From Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Optimization (SEO) our team will make sure that your online presence, both on Google/Bing and your website speaks to your target customers and ranks highly for the right searches. We can also optimize product discoverability on your own website.

What other tactics do you utilize?

We will use a variety of tactics, customized to your busines. Paid media, social media, email marketing, and website optimization are among the many tools we will deploy on your behalf.  We will help you raise awareness for your business, bring more traffic to your site, engage with more customers, turn leads into sales, and grow your business.

Will Main Event work with our existing marketing team?

We can integrate seamlessly with your existing team to manage tasks and projects that you do not have the bandwidth to perform, as well as act as your entire digital marketing and sales team. Your dedicated project manager will make sure that every task within your contract scope is met on time and on budget. Main Event can also provide training and team development for your existing staff so that they have the tools to maintain the performance of any marketing campaign we build going forward.

Do you manage email marketing and lists?

Yes. Whether through Mailchimp, Hubspot, Constant Contact, Salesforce Marketing Cloud or any other list management platform, our team can help you nurture leads, build email templates for promotions/sales/win-back/transactions, plan workflows and handle delivery automation.

Do you offer public relations services?

Yes. Whether its writing press releases, managing inquiries or building out and creating content for your company blog, Main Event can handle all aspects of your company’s online B2B or B2C marketing.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MAIN EVENT TEAM

Who will manage my project?

Main Event assigns a dedicated Project Manager for each client, who will work directly with your team to build a work plan, project timeline and task-based budget. Meet our team HERE.

What reports will we receive?

Each week, you will receive project status updates that include milestones met, tasks outstanding, performance benchmarks, strategy insights as well as ROI performance. Your project manager will work with you to tailor these reports to the data and performance indicators most important to you.

How often will we receive updates?

Main Event Digital typically provides performance and project milestone reports at the beginning of each week, along with a monthly wrap-up report.  Your Project Manager will be in touch with you on a regular basis to keep initiatives moving forward.

OTHER COMMON QUESTIONS

What are your hours of operation?

Our main hours of operation are 9am – 5pm Central Standard time. However, we have team members located throughout the country that can maintain flexible hours based on your location and project needs.

Can we book someone from Main Event to speak at our conference?

Yes, please contact our Founder and CEO, Mike Mayer, HERE.

Are you hiring?

Please see our “Job Openings” page HERE. While we may or may not have any open positions listed right now, we are always open to meeting new talent.

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