Tony Sorensen discusses how digital marketing can help recruiting firms grow their business. He explains that content marketing is focused on creating and sharing content online to attract clients and candidates. Some types of content mentioned include blogs, videos, and ebooks. LinkedIn is also identified as an important tool, with tips provided on how to build credibility and engage with connections through regular posting and interaction. The document also provides best practices for optimizing a website to position the firm as an industry expert and thought leader.
How to Use Digital Marketing to Enhance Your Credibility and Grow Your Business
1. Tony Sorensen
How to Use Digital Marketing to Enhance Your Credibility & Get
New Clients and Candidates Calling You
2. Tony is an owner and national recruiting industry
expert. He leads the way in digital innovation for
Parqa and Versique. He has spoken and
contributed to publications including NAPS
National Staffing Conference, EMinfo, Star Tribune,
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, and
ERE/The Fordyce Letter. His passion is training and
teaching recruiting firm owners who want to grow,
invest in their business, and strive to work on their
business verses in it.
3. Versique Search & Consulting
LinkedIn Followers
Revenue Increase
from Google Call-Ins
Versique.com
Visitors per Month
$18M
in Revenue
$1M+
22,000+ 10,000
7. What Results Have You Seen From Digital Marketing?
“Utilizing digital marketing has allowed me to reach a broader
audience and larger demographic of clients and candidates.
On top of building connections and sharing industry
knowledge, it has also generated inbound inquires for search
from organizations / prospective clients in new verticals of the
Healthcare Industry.”
Matt Anderson
Senior Practice Director
8. Content Marketing
is a form of marketing focused on
creating, publishing, and distributing
content for a targeted audience online.
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9. Types of Content
✓ Blogs
✓ Social Media Posts
✓ Infographics
✓ Video Blogs
✓ Podcasts
✓ Website Landing
Pages
✓ Press Releases
✓ Email Campaigns
✓ eBooks
✓ Salary Guides
✓ Whitepapers
✓ Webinars
✓ Surveys
✓ Job Boards
✓ Case Studies
✓ Newsletters
✓ TV & Radio Spots
✓ Reviews
✓ Client Testimonials
✓ Consultations
✓ Client Meetings
✓ Online Demos
Attract Consideration Decision
47%of buyers viewed 3-5 pieces of content before
engaging with a recruiter
11. Grow Your Business with Content Marketing
• Improve Your Personal Brand – Increase Your Online Presence
• Develop Thought Leadership – Build Your Credibility
• Become a Recruiter of Choice – Attract Clients and Candidates to You
12.
13. Utilizing LinkedIn is a must if you want to maintain a strong
online presence and become an authority in your niche.
87% of users trust LinkedIn as a
source of information.
14. LinkedIn Exercise
1. Open LinkedIn
2. Go To Your Profile
3. Share With Your Neighbor
Can They Tell..
1. What You Do
2. What Industry You Recruit In
3. Types of Position You Place
16. Extended
Bio
Credibility
Best Practice #1 - Build Your Professional Brand
Testimonial
Recent
Placements
Contact
Information
LINKEDIN TIPS
Fully Set Up Your Profile
Keep Your Audience In Mind
Update Regularly
17. Best Practice #2 – Actively Grow Your Network
Find the right people to connect with
Take advantage of who’s viewed your
profile
Leverage current connections to
expand your network
18. Best Practice #3 – Building Relationships
ENGAGE
Increase visibility and build
relationships by interacting with
your connections’ content.
Like. Share. Comment.
19. Best Practice #4 – Thought Leadership
Focus on articles - These are a powerful way to showcase your
expertise and are searchable by all LinkedIn members and Google.
Posts - Share relevant and valuable content.
Be Known For
What You Know
20. What and When To Post
Post: 2-5 times a week
30% Content You Created
60% Curated Content
10% Promotional / Offer
What Value Does My Post
Provide To My Audience?