How to Start a Career in Digital Marketing (Step-by-Step)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 май 2024
  • In today’s video, you’ll learn how to start a career in digital marketing and grow both your knowledge and salary.
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    Here are the stages you might go through in your path to become a professional digital marketer.
    The first thing you’ll want to do is to create your own website or blog.
    Creating your own website gives you your own testing grounds. It lets you get practical experience with marketing strategies without worrying about hurting someone else’s site.
    Just choose a niche that you’re interested in and create a site using WordPress. The important part is that you invest a bit of money into your own website because you’re less likely to give up without giving it a fair shot.
    Next, focus on one area of digital marketing.
    What online marketing strategies are available and which one should you choose? You’ll learn more in the video.
    The next thing you need to do is spend some time learning about the area of internet marketing you want to pursue.
    The best place to start is by reading or watching a beginner’s guide on the topic from a reputable person or company. Beginner’s guides will help you get a general overview of the marketing method and also act as a “hub” for subtopics to research after.
    The next step is to actually execute on the things you learn.
    Consuming too much content will lead to analysis paralysis, where you end up over-analyzing things and getting nothing done.
    What should you do instead? Watch the video to learn more.
    Finally, get acquainted with some free digital marketing tools.
    If you’re just starting out, it’s tough to pay for premium marketing tools. But there are some free ones that you should get acquainted with.
    You’ll learn what these tools are in the video.
    The next stage is to get a job or internship at a digital marketing agency.
    Working at an agency is a great way to learn digital marketing fast because you’ll have the opportunity to work with people who are ahead of you in your career. It’s also a place you can find mentors and you’ll also get a ton of hands-on experience working on various types of client sites.
    Next, consider freelancing. Freelancing is a great way to get more hands-on experience while increasing your income.
    Why is freelancing great? You’ll find out in the video.
    After you’ve built up a portfolio and somewhat of a positive reputation in your industry, you can consider going full-time into consulting.
    The keyword here is “consider.” There’s nothing wrong with staying in your job, working your way up, and retiring. Not everyone is meant to be a consultant and to be frank, not everyone should be.
    So, no matter where you are in your career, it’s not too late to start in digital marketing. And just like any other career, it takes time to learn and grow.
    Timestamps:
    0:58 Create your own website or blog
    2:53 Learn about the area you want to pursue
    3:36 Execute on the things you learn
    4:14 Study up some free digital marketing tools
    5:45 Get a job or internship at a digital marketing agency
    6:55 Consider freelancing
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  • @Paul-yk7ds
    @Paul-yk7ds 3 года назад +15

    Another long-term path is to just use your digital marketing skills to build your own business(es) as an entrepreneur. That could mean selling your own courses, building a bunch of affiliate sites, or something else. Often, these will result in more freedom in your lifestyle than having an agency, being a consultant, or working a marketing job. And the income can potentially be higher, too (unlimited), if you're good.

  • @IMOMENTOI
    @IMOMENTOI 2 года назад +3

    Okay.
    For those who randomly search video's about digital marketing, you can stop here, this is the one you're looking for.
    Well done, cheers!

  • @ezratan399
    @ezratan399 3 года назад +4

    Awesome content! Thank you so much, Sam, I learned a lot from what you've shared in this video! 😊

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @meryamle6270
    @meryamle6270 3 года назад +2

    Great video! 😍 And thank you soooo much for sharing your background as well 🙏👏👏

  • @Amin-cr1jc
    @Amin-cr1jc 2 года назад +2

    Relaxed and succinct video

  • @ericgavrel8369
    @ericgavrel8369 3 года назад +35

    Sam your content is just amazing. Your story is very inspiring. One of the best channel for learning ! I am gonna stay tune :)

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад +1

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @rohandeshmukh1109
    @rohandeshmukh1109 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely loved this! Thanks Sam and the Ahrefs Team.

  • @koayshichian728
    @koayshichian728 3 года назад +2

    The pace you're going is so on point even for someone whose english is not my first language! keep it up! subscribed!

  • @AdamMellor1
    @AdamMellor1 3 года назад +6

    I love how I can already consult my audience as an expert even though I’m still relatively new. I just can’t wait to be able to do it more. 💪 Enjoyed hearing your tips, thanks!

  • @anitakaushik
    @anitakaushik 3 года назад +3

    Right Video at right time as I was feeling overwhelmed by so much multitasking in Digital marketing for my two own businesses.🙏

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @exploreo54
    @exploreo54 3 года назад +1

    This is one of your best vids! I love it! Keep up the amazing content 👍 ...

  • @ivanarosic8106
    @ivanarosic8106 2 года назад +5

    Hey there! This is one of the best channels I accidentally jumped to. What makes it great is that after seeing it I see a bigger picture of what digital marketing is and requires and that is SO IMPORTANT for a complete beginner who has been assigned for a zillion courses and got lost in them! Now it is clear what to do first and how to organize the courses sequence! Keep up with this logic-based kind of tutoring!

  • @prithvisingh8115
    @prithvisingh8115 3 года назад +1

    Great man you got really wonderful voice to hear..I must have watched several videos from reputed people but something that I go with ..thanks Sam for being so clear to explain things ....

  • @CromaCampusOfficial
    @CromaCampusOfficial 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this video starting from a job to owning a digital marketing agency.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @chandrakantmahapatra1317
    @chandrakantmahapatra1317 2 года назад

    That's some shitload of high-quality, waffle free, super precise content, bro! Cute stuff!

  • @yevheniyk5358
    @yevheniyk5358 3 года назад +3

    This feels like so genuinely caring and honest it's just mind-blowing. It is probably one of the best pieces of content I've ever saw on Digital Marketing.

  • @ObianujuLilianIkegbune.
    @ObianujuLilianIkegbune. 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this, I just subscribed and iam going to be watching all ur content here

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Thanks for subscribing!

  • @HOWNOTTWO
    @HOWNOTTWO Год назад +3

    Great video on starting a career in digital marketing! I appreciate the step-by-step guide on the different stages to go through, from creating your own website to freelancing and eventually becoming a consultant. The additional resources provided are also helpful for beginners looking to learn more about SEO and digital marketing strategies. I especially appreciate the emphasis on not just consuming content, but actually executing on what you learn to avoid analysis paralysis. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights and tips!

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  Год назад

      Thanks a ton for the feedback!
      -Helen

  • @JParksJr
    @JParksJr 3 года назад +15

    This video just motivated me even more!

  • @aminestar6661
    @aminestar6661 6 месяцев назад

    hi sam oh, i don't know to thank you for your information, motivation, and suggestions. i already started thinking to quit the idea of starting digital marketing, i really appreciate your efforts.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  6 месяцев назад

      Happy to hear that! Good luck then and may your efforts pay out!
      -Helen

  • @layeksandeep
    @layeksandeep 3 года назад +2

    Hats off to you.. wonderful video with practical advice..🙏

  • @SachinSharma-bt7df
    @SachinSharma-bt7df 3 года назад +1

    Much needed video from a expert , thank u for this

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @statura3887
    @statura3887 3 года назад

    Thank you for your guide to getting started in technology.

  • @martinzbezek1507
    @martinzbezek1507 2 года назад

    Comprehensive video with great value, thanks :)

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! :)
      -Helen

  • @wbtagency
    @wbtagency 2 года назад

    The content is well organized and I believe that you did great.

  • @hiarvingarcia
    @hiarvingarcia 3 года назад

    Thank you for the knowledge and motivation. I am about to give-up but I found this video. I appreciate this content.

  • @Hassan_Zeiny
    @Hassan_Zeiny 2 года назад

    Well explained. Thank you.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      You're welcome! :)
      -Helen

  • @Tosha407
    @Tosha407 2 года назад

    THANK YOU!!

  • @ivanambrocio3819
    @ivanambrocio3819 3 года назад +7

    Hey Sam, great video! These are excatly the steps I took to get an SEO specialists job at a digital marketing agency without any prior experience or degree.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад +1

      Nice work!

    • @nogravity2520
      @nogravity2520 3 года назад

      thats awesome, how long do you build personal brand?

    • @ivanambrocio3819
      @ivanambrocio3819 3 года назад +4

      @@nogravity2520 I spent about 6 months learning all about SEO and content marketing. After I felt comfortable and had some experience from starting my own blog I just appllied to several entry jobs. Got a call back from one of them and the rest is history.

    • @ivanambrocio3819
      @ivanambrocio3819 3 года назад

      @@AhrefsCom Thanks! I learned it all from you guys! and a few others.

    • @nogravity2520
      @nogravity2520 3 года назад

      @@ivanambrocio3819 thanks for the reply and congrats. what niche is your blog about ? can i see them. i think i want to do the same like you

  • @xavierbrown6560
    @xavierbrown6560 7 месяцев назад

    I loveeeee this video so much

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  7 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear that! :)
      -Helen

  • @venkateshraj2900
    @venkateshraj2900 3 года назад

    Thanks for the wonderful information

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @marketingsid
    @marketingsid 3 года назад

    Like your help so much @Sam.I wait for your tutorial

  • @Mbalenhlemeganmajuba0809
    @Mbalenhlemeganmajuba0809 2 года назад +1

    Awesome stuff Thank you Sam

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it :)
      -Helen

  • @TheMISBlog
    @TheMISBlog 3 года назад

    Great Video , thanks for making it

  • @akpstalks3219
    @akpstalks3219 3 года назад +2

    No matter where are you or what are you doing this video can be helpful for anyone

  • @adebayoadeoye4570
    @adebayoadeoye4570 2 года назад

    I really like this video /presentation cause it contains a piece of slit advice for beginners. Keep up the good work sir.

  • @umairsimjee
    @umairsimjee 3 года назад

    Thanks for great guidance

  • @blackrose-du2qw
    @blackrose-du2qw 3 года назад

    wow thanks for the guidance :)

  • @Sarahben473
    @Sarahben473 Год назад

    So helpful 🙏🏻 thank you

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  Год назад

      You're so welcome!
      -Helen

  • @mohdirfan6298
    @mohdirfan6298 3 года назад

    Thanks Sam for the video

  • @jostan_pais
    @jostan_pais 2 года назад

    Thank you Sam❤️

  • @Blessthemicciphers
    @Blessthemicciphers 2 года назад

    Great teaching!

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @naomimboh7477
    @naomimboh7477 2 года назад

    wow I have learn a lot,thanks so much

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching!
      -Helen

  • @pedroramirez291
    @pedroramirez291 2 года назад +4

    Among the very large ocean of educational content, this channel and this man is right on top. Very simple yet powerful way of communicating the digital marketing topics. Thank you very much!

  • @shilpadalvi70
    @shilpadalvi70 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing

  • @AyushGupta-mv4cb
    @AyushGupta-mv4cb Год назад

    Thanks for d great content♥️

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching!
      -Helen

  • @digitalmarketing577
    @digitalmarketing577 2 года назад +1

    How much I love this field

  • @villageidiot8617
    @villageidiot8617 3 года назад

    The best i have ever seen

  • @surpriseedwinnyathi8203
    @surpriseedwinnyathi8203 3 года назад

    It's helpful..I love the video

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @intertenmentpeoplefacts7770
    @intertenmentpeoplefacts7770 3 года назад

    Wow really helpful video 👍👌👍 thanks

  • @robinrothstein
    @robinrothstein 2 года назад +4

    I love your videos! Thanks for the useful tips. Do you believe there is hope for people who are not recent grads and who have no real life digital marketing experience to make a living in the digital marketing space? How might the path look for someone who is older?

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад +1

      Of course :) Not sure why age would matter. The same path we described in the video can apply.
      - SQ

  • @badhreer.r.n1293
    @badhreer.r.n1293 3 года назад

    Fantastic & Awesome Sam

  • @Technomalu
    @Technomalu 3 года назад +1

    Really information

  • @couponjacks
    @couponjacks 3 года назад +3

    Great Video :)

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @zaelectricalltd1
    @zaelectricalltd1 2 года назад +4

    Your tone is far too soothing and clear .I need a hot chocolate for it and a blankie.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад +1

      Be our guest! 😆
      -Helen

  • @miracle.daniels1
    @miracle.daniels1 2 года назад

    I love this

  • @GrowWithWill
    @GrowWithWill 3 года назад +1

    Creating your own project is one of the best ways to break into the space. I started learning digital marketing years ago out of necessity of a project for work; from there, my interest was piqued and I built a series of other projects. Follow your curiosity.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Thank you for sharing!
      - SQ

  • @MahadiHasan-kb5mq
    @MahadiHasan-kb5mq 2 года назад

    This Video Just motivated me even

  • @farooqazamjee1625
    @farooqazamjee1625 3 года назад

    very informative video

  • @ahmadmuhammad4329
    @ahmadmuhammad4329 Год назад

    Very interesting

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  Год назад

      Stay tuned for more interesting videos :)
      -Helen

  • @abigaelescobar9307
    @abigaelescobar9307 3 года назад +1

    This content is 👏

  • @muftauola
    @muftauola 3 года назад

    Thank you sir you're amazing sir

  • @muhammadmarshad4161
    @muhammadmarshad4161 3 года назад

    Thank you

  • @JRbhukta
    @JRbhukta 3 года назад

    Really the points are fact based.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад +1

      Not sure what you're saying, could you clarify?
      - SQ

    • @JRbhukta
      @JRbhukta 3 года назад

      @@AhrefsCom i just said all points are useful.

  • @RaazAryan
    @RaazAryan 3 года назад

    You are right

  • @takenow2550
    @takenow2550 3 года назад

    Supper Informative & Outstanding Tips
    Thanks Sam
    # Ahrefs 5 million Subscribers Deserve

  • @arpit39agarwal
    @arpit39agarwal 2 года назад +1

    You spoke about making your own website but what should we publish on that website to apply SEO ?
    Please help .
    It gets very confusing

  • @justinh5076
    @justinh5076 3 года назад +1

    Upwork is highly competitive for freelancers. Most of the clients have very small budgets and actually hire freelancers from outside the United States for low wages. Think India, Pakistan etc.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад +1

      It's just a place for you to start, pick up a few clients and improve your digital marketing skills. You'll eventually "grow" out of it.
      - SQ

  • @ahmetbatkankuscu1813
    @ahmetbatkankuscu1813 3 года назад +1

    Great Content, Thank You! Today, I'll Watch This Again..

  • @dmfurkanahmad6302
    @dmfurkanahmad6302 3 года назад

    Good

  • @mirabelsika7442
    @mirabelsika7442 3 года назад

    So i am still trying to decide whether to go into digital marketing as i just finished uni, i have a lot of understanding to do but your video made me relaxed and excited for some reasons. Great video and thanks for the info!!

  • @kweffilover5677
    @kweffilover5677 2 месяца назад

    Please i cant define wich digital marketing field should i learn

  • @theatulghorpade
    @theatulghorpade 3 года назад

    Thanks,Sam 🙂
    It's very informative 💯

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @going2sleep
    @going2sleep 3 года назад

    Consultants make the big bucks. It is fun to double the revenue of a business using digital marketing.

  • @ohee83
    @ohee83 3 года назад

    Sam, I find it challenging sometimes to come to a solid conclusion with Ahref's KD matrics & Organic search volume matrics for any keywords and competitor sites. Please enlighten me on how to overcome it?

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Watch this: ruclips.net/video/qcpI17UI_YA/видео.html
      - SQ

  • @zainulabaidin9343
    @zainulabaidin9343 3 года назад +1

    amazing.Sir if we have multiple service pages for different cities and when we make citations then what address should be mentioned there?

    • @serpsgrowth
      @serpsgrowth 3 года назад

      following up

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/pQSVsHvpTTA/видео.html
      - SQ

  • @JithendarDharmapuri
    @JithendarDharmapuri 3 года назад +1

    😍😍😍

  • @pabloexgf
    @pabloexgf Год назад

    I’m a fresh marketing graduate and very passionate in digital marketing. I am trying my luck to work in digital marketing agency, do you have any tips or advice that you can share with me?

  • @tyunlimited
    @tyunlimited 3 года назад

    Was fresh graduated and went into an in-house company, I always stay in in-house now. Even thought I really want to work in agency , they are not interested at me sadly. I did everything except working in agency.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад +1

      Why are they not interested in you?
      - SQ

    • @tyunlimited
      @tyunlimited 3 года назад

      ​@@AhrefsCom They prefer to hire fresh graduate because in stereotype, they are more willing to work overtime in lower salary in HK. That doesn't bother me much now because I've started my own project in freelancing beside of my full time job. But I agree that if I started my career by working in agency, that could be easier to develop practical skills.

  • @akshayk2971
    @akshayk2971 3 года назад

    What is the future of digital marketing?
    As many of the tech giants are getting strict on privacy policy and without data how we will do digital marketing?

    • @Sora_Nai
      @Sora_Nai 3 года назад

      Wtf r u talking about

    • @akshayk2971
      @akshayk2971 3 года назад

      @@Sora_Nai bro search for iOS 14 privacy policy for facebook

  • @shahidmiah917
    @shahidmiah917 2 года назад

    Hi I’m a completely new to this. Can someone explain to me what would be the purpose of initially setting up the website? Thanks 🙏

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Get experience marketing :)
      - SQ

  • @Chrislokes
    @Chrislokes Год назад

    What if I don’t have experience before freelancing for ppc?

  • @rubendario84
    @rubendario84 3 года назад

    I am interested on learning SEO, do you offer a course that goes from beginner to advanced?

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      We're preparing to launch an SEO course on RUclips soon. In the meantime, you can check out our Blogging for Business course: ruclips.net/p/PLvJ_dXFSpd2tbI3mYhAO8oZ2NYMrJuNPq
      - SQ

  • @michaelsnow2839
    @michaelsnow2839 3 года назад +1

    I would love to build a website. But if I make a personal website for an entry-level digital marketing job, what should I include on it, as my experience is nonexistent.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Create a website on something you already love or am doing in your spare time.
      - SQ

  • @mysharahman4566
    @mysharahman4566 3 года назад +4

    11:11
    I am meant to be the BEST Digital Marketer in the country.

  • @Limitless110
    @Limitless110 2 года назад

    we need website compulsory to do digital marketing

  • @petellouisvanpolanen7516
    @petellouisvanpolanen7516 Год назад

    Anyone knows where to apply online? I'm on my way in getting a DM Specialist Course. Hopefully it gets accredited lol

  • @_VISION.
    @_VISION. 2 года назад

    As an SEO specialist are you the person actually creating the content or directing the content creation?

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      It really depends on the role you've been given, but most SEO specialists would likely not be the person creating the content.
      - SQ

  • @user-js4zc3no4z
    @user-js4zc3no4z Год назад

    is it possible to start working in digital marketing without higher education? (only courses)

  • @silencer91
    @silencer91 2 года назад +1

    Hey I’m about to graduate with a associates degree in software engineering. Do you think this would be an appropriate degree to get into marketing ? 19 years old and about to get my first internship

  • @anjanvyas5820
    @anjanvyas5820 2 года назад

    Hi, My friends have started their own businesses and it is mostly related to food/restaurant services. So I just wanted to know if there's a way to help them and help grow their businesses through Digital Marketing.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Sure, why wouldn't digital marketing help?
      - SQ

  • @Americamazyanajretun
    @Americamazyanajretun 2 года назад

    Can Creation and pulling in traffic to RUclips channel considered as experience in this field?

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Depends on your employer, but sure, why not?
      - SQ

  • @rhl16
    @rhl16 2 года назад

    I have a doubt
    Eventhough i have a website what service can i provide 🧐

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Depends on what your website is about.
      - SQ

  • @janacolon1461
    @janacolon1461 2 года назад

    I'm still not really clear how to start

  • @wallaceleewl9189
    @wallaceleewl9189 3 года назад

    Wow, your channel name is inspired by html.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      It's the name of our company. ahrefs.com/
      - SQ

  • @apoorv1441
    @apoorv1441 Год назад

    i guess opening seo agency is very saturated now

  • @brendanebe3021
    @brendanebe3021 2 года назад

    what should i major in college for digital marketing

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад +1

      Can't really recommend a major as that is your own life decision. But in our opinion, a degree isn't needed for digital marketing :)
      - SQ

  • @strangerinceylon3639
    @strangerinceylon3639 2 года назад +1

    Taking a internship is the best I guess. Am I right sir?

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  2 года назад

      Depends on your goals, but an internship will help expose you to many things.
      - SQ

  • @alp3160
    @alp3160 3 года назад

    I do not understand what can I do when open my website?

  • @digitalahamed
    @digitalahamed 3 года назад

    Sir please build an application just like @ahrefs with free of cost. There are free tools,but not like @ahrefs are make ahrefs some low cost. We are indians can't spent that much.

    • @AhrefsCom
      @AhrefsCom  3 года назад

      Check out Ahrefs Webmaster Tools: ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools
      - SQ

    • @Sora_Nai
      @Sora_Nai 3 года назад

      You have to be willing to spend money to make money. Can’t be ask for free shit all the time.