Search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy as determinants to enhance the online brand positioning

Ahmad UF 1 , Mahdee J 2 , Abu Bakar N 3

Affiliations 

  • 1 Corporate Communication Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Federal Government Administrative Centre, Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, 62546, Malaysia
  • 2 Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor, 63100, Malaysia
  • 3 MM Smart Earth Resources, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, 43300, Malaysia
F1000Res, 2022;11:714.
PMID: 38708191 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.73382.2

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Marketers face evolution of online brand positioning marketing strategy due to changes of search engine algorithm that affects the reaching out of brands to potential internet users. Brand owners realise that to be relevant in modern market, they need to transition and focus more into online market. However, many brand owners have ignored the power of search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy for attracting the online market, which is highly competitive and faces rapid changes.  A brand can be considered as old fashioned if it does not utilise the SEO as their marketing strategy, in penetrating the online marketplace. Various studies have analysed factors that can enhance the persistency of using the SEO strategy, however gaps remain regarding the relationship of this strategy with the online brand positioning. The main aim of this study was to identify the persistency of using the SEO strategy including the niche point of differentiation, valuable content, targeted keyword and scalable link building, as the determinants that enhance the success of online brand positioning.

METHODS: This study applies quantitative design using online survey to gather information from the online business entrepreneurs. The survey questionnaire was arranged to focus on the use of SEO as a new way to strategise online business.

RESULTS: Based on the results of this study, most online entrepreneurs have somewhat realised the effects of using the SEO strategy to enhance effectiveness of online brand positioning.

CONCLUSION: This research provides insights into the importance of SEO strategy in online business positioning. It is hoped that online entrepreneurs will consider the SEO strategy in the positioning of their brand in the marketplace.

IMPLICATION: This research focused on SEO as a new strategy to enhance brand positioning for online businesses. Future research may expand into another dimension of business such as customer satisfaction and business performance.

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