Module 7 | Project 1 Assignment – Changing the World, One Website at a Time
In this project, you will demonstrate your understanding of digital marketing and website management skills by developing a marketing plan and building a website for a nonprofit organization. The objectives of this project are as follows:
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- Create marketing objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and marketing strategies for the nonprofit organization.
- Develop customer journeys and funnels, selecting appropriate digital marketing channels.
- Create content for organic digital marketing channels.
- Conduct keyword research for website architecture, content, and SEO.
- Plan a website that meets objectives and user needs for different audience segments and conversion funnel stages.
- Apply best practices for UX/UI design, website copywriting, and SEO in website creation.
- Design a visually appealing slideshow presentation.
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Instructions for the project include:
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- Creating a nonprofit organization focused on increasing awareness about a need-based topic.
- Defining primary objectives and KPIs for the digital marketing plan and website.
- Selecting digital marketing channels and platforms based on target audience and objectives.
- Creating a customer journey to illustrate the audience’s progression through the digital funnel.
- Developing a marketing plan with sections for objectives, marketing strategies (including content marketing and SEO), and KPIs with a measurement plan.
- Creating creative examples for up to four organic marketing channels, explaining how they drive the audience back to the website.
- Planning the website by researching competitor websites and keywords, determining architecture and internal linking, and creating wireframes and design details.
- Building the website on WordPress, including at least five pages with specific features.
- Reviewing SEO elements in the live source code and making recommendations for improvements.
- Creating a slideshow presentation in Google Slides with sections for business overview, marketing plan, and website planning, including SEO recommendations.
- Ensuring compliance with WordPress terms of service by adding disclaimers, using fictitious contact details, and clearly labeling educational purposes.
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The required deliverables include a marketing plan, a website built on WordPress, SEO elements in the content and graphics, and a slideshow presentation covering the project sections.
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It is important to comply with WordPress terms of service to avoid any issues.