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search engine optimisation expert

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Search engine optimisation experts increase the ranking of a company's web pages with regard to target queries in a search engine. They create and launch SEO campaigns and identify areas of improvement. Search engine optimisation experts may conduct pay per click (PPC) campaigns.

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Groups
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Essential
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Optional
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Essential knowledge 5 competences

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keywords in digital content

The digital tools to conduct keyword research. The information retrieval systems identify the content of a document guided by keywords and metadata.

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sales strategies

The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.

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content marketing strategy

The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.

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social media marketing techniques

The marketing methods and strategies used to increase attention and website traffic through social media channels.

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web analytics

The characteristics, tools and techniques for measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of web data to get information on the users' behaviour and to improve the performance of a website.

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

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integrate content into output media

Compile and integrate media and text content into online and offline systems, such as websites, platforms, applications and social media, for publishing and distribution.

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manage content development projects

Plan and implement the creation, delivery and management of digital or printed content, develop a system that describes the entire editorial content development and publishing process and use ICT tools to support the process.

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Cross-sector

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apply social media marketing

Employ website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and social communities for gaining a quick overview or insight into topics and opinions in the social web and handle inbound leads or inquiries.

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conduct search engine optimisation

Execute optimal marketing research and strategies on search engine processes, also known as search engine marketing (SEM), in order to increase online traffic and website exposure.

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develop digital content

Create and edit digital content in different formats, express oneself through digital means.

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enhance website visibility

Promote the website to users, business partners and search engines. Optimise the website exposure to search engines, send out emails, determine pricing and policies and conduct marketing actions.

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perform online data analysis

Analyse online experiences and online data for purposes of understanding user behaviour, triggers of online attention, and other factors that could optimise webpage development and exposure.

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provide written content

Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling rules.

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use customer relationship management software

Use specialised software to manage company’s interactions with current and future customers. Organise, automate and synchronise sales, marketing, customer service, and technical support, to increase targeted sales.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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digital marketing techniques

The marketing techniques used on the web to reach and engage with stakeholders, customers and clients.

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mobile marketing

The study of marketing which uses mobile devices as a communication channel. This approach can provide potential customers with personalised information (using location or time context) which promotes products, services or ideas.

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Cross-sector

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behavioural science

The investigation and analysis of subject behaviour through regulated and lifelike observations and disciplined scientific experiments.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

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identify ICT user needs

Determine the needs and requirements of ICT users of a specific system by applying analytical methods, such as target group analysis.

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Cross-sector

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create content title

Come up with an appealing title that draws people's attention to the content of your article, story or publication.

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execute email marketing

Conceptualise and write targeted customer emails, manage customer emails for the brand email marketing programmes in order to ensure enhanced profit and improved customer communication and prospection.

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perform market research

Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.

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plan digital marketing

Develop digital marketing strategies for both leisure and business purposes, create websites and deal with mobile technology and social networking.

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provide cost benefit analysis reports

Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project or investment in advance over a given period of time.

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study website behaviour patterns

Research, analyse and optimise business results and user experience online through the use of tracking website metric tools.

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translate requirements into visual design

Develop visual design from given specifications and requirements, based on the analysis of the scope and target audience. Create a visual representation of ideas such as logos, website graphics, digital games and layouts.

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use content management system software

Use software that allows publishing, editing and modifying content as well as maintenance from a central interface.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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