{"id":44618,"date":"2017-09-28T06:26:32","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T06:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pushcrew.com\/blog\/?p=2161"},"modified":"2025-12-12T15:42:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:12:21","slug":"steps-to-leverage-social-media-and-seo-for-inbound-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/steps-to-leverage-social-media-and-seo-for-inbound-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps to Leverage Social Media &amp; SEO for Inbound Marketing in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This is a guest post by Helen Cartwright. Helen is a passionate blogger who has a wealth of experience at the forefront of the digital marketing and technology industries.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing your business by attracting the right prospects is often not a simple or straightforward process. And paid advertising can be unsustainably expensive or even out of the picture, particularly if your business is a new or growing startup. <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/platform\/\">If you\u2019d like to get more customers without spending on paid advertising<\/a> or even just maximize cost efficiencies, you won\u2019t want to miss out on the advantages of inbound marketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/ab-testing\/#guide-download\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Download Free: A\/B Testing Guide<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inbound marketing is an area of marketing dedicated to attracting traffic to your business using primarily owned channels, such as social media and SEO. The benefit of inbound marketing is that it isn\u2019t a forced effort to convince your visitor to<a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/visitor-profiles\/\"> purchase your product<\/a> or service. They will find it naturally as they search for solutions to their needs. It builds trust in the eyes of your visitors and hence increases sales in an organic manner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-2167 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/Setting-Your-Goals.png\" alt=\"Inbound Marketing vs Interruption Marketing\" class=\"wp-image-2167\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The goal of any inbound marketing campaign is to increase brand awareness and to attract prospects to come to you in their search phase. Although it is a long-term process, you can achieve some results quickly if you implement the basics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approaches like adding calls-to-action across your website, producing blogs, and publishing content can deliver rapid results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to harness the power of <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/glossary\/inbound-marketing\/\">inbound marketing<\/a>, follow these five steps to kick start organic inbound traffic, leads, and conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"1. Set your goals\" id=\"1-set-your-goals\" data-menu-id=\"1-set-your-goals\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>1. Set your goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Setting short and long-term goals is an important foundational step. These goals may change over time as you optimize\u2014but having solid goals will ensure the strategy and execution will help you reach your intended outcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could feel tempted to just keep your goals in your head, but if you want to get the most from your efforts, write your goals down on paper and share them with the business. There will be many decisions to make and potential courses of action so having alignment on the goal is paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2173\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/inbound_marketing_process_flow.png\" alt=\"Inbound Marketing Process Flow\" class=\"wp-image-60423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/inbound_marketing_process_flow.png 620w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/inbound_marketing_process_flow.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Anatomy of Inbound Marketing (Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hubspot<\/a>)<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you know what you want to achieve, analyze your channels, do research and form an inbound marketing plan. In any inbound marketing, social media, SEO, and video content are key, so we\u2019ll now break down how to use these most effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"2. Use social media to build engaged audiences\" id=\"2-use-social-media-to-build-engaged-audiences\" data-menu-id=\"2-use-social-media-to-build-engaged-audiences\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>2. Use social media to build engaged audiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Social media is a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/how-to-create-a-social-media-marketing-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">powerful tool<\/a> that allows you to both build awareness and invite prospects to engage with your brand. The key for social media is <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/snackable-content\/\">snackable, mobile-friendly content<\/a> that is relevant to the needs and interests of your audience. Think about posting helpful tips and guides related to your product, and always try to create content that will inspire people to share it. Also, don\u2019t forget about engagement\u2014social media is a conversational rather than a broadcast platform. Ask questions to encourage people to comment on your posts, respond to posts on hashtags related to your business, and use hashtags to get a wider reach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized wp-image-2169\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/use-social-media-to-build-engaged-audiences.jpeg\" alt=\"Use Social Media To Build Engaged Audiences\" class=\"wp-image-60483\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"3. Attract warm leads with strategic SEO\" id=\"3-attract-warm-leads-with-strategic-seo\" data-menu-id=\"3-attract-warm-leads-with-strategic-seo\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>3. Attract warm leads with strategic SEO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is a vital part of inbound marketing that will enable you to attract targeted visitors to your blog or sales page. The first step is doing keyword research to learn about the terms and phrases that your customers use when they look for the products or services that you sell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start your keyword research with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Understanding your website and analyzing your competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Conducting market research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Researching and understanding your target audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Identifying the search terms that are in use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Referring to the suggestions that you might get while searching for that keyword.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Checking for the competition that the keyword pursues in the market through tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, or even Google AdWords<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your list of keywords on hand, create content that answers questions and provides value to your readers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t know what you should write, think of what people will want to know when they search for your targeted keyword on the search engines. Create valuable content that answers all the questions a person would have and more. Understand and go beyond your competitors to give better answers and more relevant information. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.excitemedia.com.au\/what-are-backlinks-how-to-build-links\/\">Build backlinks<\/a> to your content to help improve your SEO rank and get your content to the top of the search results page. It takes time, effort, and <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/measure-seo-roi\/\">continual evaluation<\/a> but SEO has the potential to provide you with a flow of targeted visitors for years to come. One word of warning though: don\u2019t try to cheat the system. Search engines are continuously updating their algorithms to punish inauthentic tactics such as keyword stacking and fake backlinks. Always ensure your content is audience-first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"#free-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/Blog-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png\" alt=\"Blog Banner VWO\" class=\"wp-image-60431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/Blog-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png 2400w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/Blog-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-1600 1600w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/Blog-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-1366 1366w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/Blog-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-1024 1024w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/Blog-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/Blog-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/Blog-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/ab-testing\/#guide-download\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Download Free: A\/B Testing Guide<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"4. Turn on the tap with video and YouTube\" id=\"4-turn-on-the-tap-with-video-and-youtube\" data-menu-id=\"4-turn-on-the-tap-with-video-and-youtube\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>4. Turn on the tap with video and YouTube<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Want to boost your inbound marketing results to the next level? Video has the power to do just that. Rather than just reading articles, many people like to watch videos\u2014in fact, video can open up entirely new channels such as YouTube, as well as boost engagement on your website. These days it doesn\u2019t have to cost a mint to create high-quality video content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/optimize-video-content-for-conversions\/\">video strategy<\/a> and plan, focusing on where across the customer journey video will have the most impact for your business. For many, this is in the consideration stage, where you can quickly communicate your <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/value-proposition-for-higher-conversion-rate\/\">value proposition<\/a>, answer questions prospects may have, and explain how your product works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-2170\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/YouTube-and-Video-Optimization-e1506590642119.png\" alt=\"YouTube and Video Optimization\" class=\"wp-image-2170\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/youtube-ranking-factors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backlinko<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you have videos published, you\u2019ll want them to show up on the first page of Google and other search engines. The first priority is to use your targeted keyword in the title of the video. Also, use the tools that YouTube offers to see how long your audience watches each video that you post. If most people stop watching at a certain point, you can identify your mistake and make improvements to reduce the bounce rate.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"5. Go to the next level with high-quality content\" id=\"5-go-to-the-next-level-with-high-quality-content\" data-menu-id=\"5-go-to-the-next-level-with-high-quality-content\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>5. Go to the next level with high-quality content<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Since you aren\u2019t the only business to use inbound marketing to attract the right audience, you\u2019ll need a way to stand out from the crowd. If you focus on offering <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/boost-lead-generation-content-marketing\/\">quality content<\/a> at all times, you\u2019ll have a better chance of capturing audiences and inspiring them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/blog\/content-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take action<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using images is another great way to enhance the quality of your content\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/tax.thomsonreuters.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-visual-content-marketing-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">response rate increases by 40%<\/a> if people see images in the content. At the initial stage, or if you have a strict marketing budget, use stock photos to keep the campaign running, but ideally you should have a distinct visual style to help your brand stand apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have a primer to setting your goals and how to go about establishing the basics, here\u2019s how to measure the effectiveness of your inbound campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"6. Tracking results and optimize\" id=\"6-tracking-results-and-optimize\" data-menu-id=\"6-tracking-results-and-optimize\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>6. Tracking results and optimize<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>While inbound marketing will work wonders for growing and expanding your business, it takes a lot of time and effort. The best way to improve efficiency is by tracking results and focusing on the strategies and formats that deliver the best results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key metrics to consider are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For content marketing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The number of visits that the site received<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The number of leads generated through it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The ratio of leads to subscribers\/customers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For social media:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The number of people the post reached<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The ratio of engagement to the reach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Website traffic generated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Leads generated&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For SEO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Traffic received from organic search<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Click-through rates from the total <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/glossary\/impressions\/\">impressions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The conversion rate of the visitors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For YouTube and video marketing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The play rate of the video<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The engagement rate of the video<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The number of times people re-watched the video<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Google Analytics to learn what content is sending the most visitors to your website. When you see the difference between a structured and strategic approach to inbound marketing, you\u2019ll wish you had started sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"js-cro-guide-subheading gtm_heading \" data-level=\"level1\" data-menu=\"Final thoughts\" id=\"final-thoughts\" data-menu-id=\"final-thoughts\" style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Enhanced profitability, <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/grow-website-traffic\/\">increased web traffic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/vwo.com\/blog\/covid-19-and-optimizing-for-trust\/\">improved trust<\/a> are what you can expect from a well-implemented inbound marketing strategy. When you use SEO, social media marketing, and engaging content, your audience will be nurtured through the journey from awareness to loyalty in a way that creates lasting impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying updated on the latest trends and being open to feedback will allow you to stay ahead of the competition, and you will know that your business is on the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"#free-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1256\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/End-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png\" alt=\"End Banner VWO\" class=\"wp-image-60434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/End-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png 2400w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/End-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-1600 1600w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/End-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-1366 1366w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/End-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-1024 1024w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/End-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-768 768w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/End-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-640 640w, https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/09\/End-Banner_Social-Media-SEO_-Leverage-Inbound-Marketing-in-2018.png?tr=w-375 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a guest post by Helen Cartwright. 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