Diploma in E-Business
Want to learn how to build a strong online business strategy? Grow your e-business skills with this free course!
Description
The course will start off by showing you how to build an online marketing plan and improve your website landing page for greater customer conversion rates. You will then learn one of the most important skills in e-business - the ability to get your website found on a Google and a local search. Next, you will be shown how to write ads that attract customers, choose the right keywords for your webpages, and how to budget for your online advertising.
You will then learn how to use Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Google AdSense and Google Webmaster to implement your online marketing strategy. Here, the course will show you how to install the Google Analytics Tracking code and how to use it to analyse revenue metrics and build custom reporting. Finally, the course will give you a strong understanding of key digital measurement concepts and analysis techniques. With this knowledge, you will be able to effectively monitor your website’s performance in key areas, which will enable you to really maximise your e-business profits.
With advanced knowledge of e-business strategies, you (and the business you work with) will stand above the crowd. This will make your business more profitable, and you much more employable. E-business skills are in high demand in the modern world. There is hardly a single business on the planet that does not have, or need, a website. With this free course, and less than 10 hours of study, you can get a strong step closer to having the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century.
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Module 1: Introduction to Building an Online Business
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Building an Online Business - Learning Outcomes
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Why does being online matter?
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Why your business needs a website
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How to create your website and make it look good
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How your website is found on Google
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How to connect with local customers online
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How to build a community of loyal fans
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Serve on-the-go customers via mobile phones
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Understand what works through measurement
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Lesson Summary
Module 2: Introduction to Google Webmaster
Module 3: Introduction to Marketing Online
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Introduction to Marketing Online - Learning Outcomes
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Five smart ways to promote your business online
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Building your online marketing plan
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Local – The what, the why, the how
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Does your landing page seal the deal
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Module 4: Marketing through Google
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Marketing through Google - Learning Outcomes
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Getting on Google and the benefits of being on Google
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What is AdWords
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Google Analytics The what, the why, the how
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Google Apps for Business
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Module 5: Using Google AdWords
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Using Google AdWords - Learning Outcomes
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Five pillars of AdWords success
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Setting up an AdWords account
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Writing ads that attract customers
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Organize your AdWords account to maximize your success
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How to choose the right keywords
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What is Quality Score and why does it matter
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How do I know if AdWords is working for me
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The Opportunities Tab Custom tips, just for you
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Budgeting for your online advertising
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Making 10 minutes count on your AdWords account
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Lesson Summary
Module 7: Introduction to Google AdSense
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Google AdSense - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Google AdSense
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Google AdSense Interface
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Google AdSense Insights
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Google AdSense Efficiency
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Custom Channels
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AdSenes for Search – Search box placement
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Enable Text and ImageAds
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Creating an ad unit
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Utilize Link Units
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Simplify your ad management and gain performance insights
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Opt-in to Placement Targeting
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Determining eligible ads for your content pages
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Google AdSense – Allow and Block Ads
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Google AdSense – Additional Publisher Resources Webmaster Tools
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Ad Review Center
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Performance Report Tabs
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Advanced reporting
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Understanding your CPM: Part 1 (effective cost per thousand impressions)
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Understanding your CPM: Part 2 (effective cost per thousand impressions)
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Make Money on Blogger using Google AdSense
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What Has AdSense Done for You?
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Module 8: Introduction to Google Analytics
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Google Analytics - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Google Analytics
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Interface Navigation
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Installing the Google Analytics Tracking Code
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Guidelines
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Pageviews, Visits, and Visitors
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Time Metrics
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Traffic Sources
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Content Reports
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Profiles in Google Analytics
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Campaign Tracking and AdWords Integration
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Analysis Focus - AdWords
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Goals in Google Analytics
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Analysis Focus - Funnel Visualization
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Filters in Google Analytics
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Regex and Google Analytics
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Cookies and Google Analytics
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E-commerce Tracking
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Analysis Focus – Revenue Metrics
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Domains and Subdomains
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Custom Reporting
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Advanced Segmentation
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Motion Charts
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Internal Site Search
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Event Tracking and Virtual Pageviews
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Additional Customizations
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Module 9: Getting Started with Digital Analytics
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Getting Started with Digital Analytics - Learning Outcomes
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The Importance of Digital Analytics
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Core Analysis Techniques
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Conversions and Conversion Attribution
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Creating a Measurement Plan
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Module 10: Understanding and Using Google Analytics Data
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Understanding and Using Google Analytics Data - Learning Outcomes
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How Google Analytics Works
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Key Metrics and Dimensions Defined
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Module 11: Collecting Actionable Data with Google Analytics
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Collecting Actionable Data with Google Analytics - Learning Outcomes
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Creating an Account
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Understanding Your Account Structure
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Setting Up Basic Filters
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Setting Up Goals and Ecommerce
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Collecting Campaign Data
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Module 12: Navigating Google Analytics Reports
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Navigating Google Analytics Reports - Learning Outcomes
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Reporting Overview
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Audience Reports
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Acquisition Reports
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AdWords Reports
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Behavior Reports
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Custom Reports and Dashboards
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Module 13: Navigating Conversions Reports
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Navigating Conversion Reports - Learning Outcomes
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Goal Flow Report
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Ecommerce Reports
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Multi-Channel Funnels Reports
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Attribution Reports
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Lesson Summary
Module 6: Diploma in E-Business - First Assessment
Module 14: Diploma in E-Business - Second Assessment
Module 15: Diploma in E-Business - Final Assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course the learner will be able to: - Describe how the Internet will help your business to attract customers and encourage growth; – Get a website found on Google search; – Get a website to show up in a local search; - Learn about Google Analytics; - Benefits of being on Google and using Google Analytics; - Set up an AdWords account; - Start using AdSense on your site; - How to install the Google Analytics Tracking code; - How to implement campaign tracking and integrate AdWords; - How to analyse revenue metrics and custom reporting; - Describe key digital measurement concepts, terminology and analysis techniques; - Navigate Google Analytics reports with specific examples for evaluating your digital marketing performance.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
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