MGI535 Search Marketing (8)

During this subject students will learn the latest methods, techniques and tools for improving their organisation's search marketing and brand building efforts. They will analyse how different campaigns work and create a search marketing plan that incorporates a Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) strategy and a Pay Per Clicks (PPC) campaign.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGI535. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Management and Marketing

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in IT Masters relevant courses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to implement Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) in a technically effective way, and identify common issues
  • be able to demonstrate their understanding of content relevance and the technical aspects of on-page optimisation
  • be able to develop an SEO strategy using a range of resources and tools
  • be able to develop, evaluate, and rationalise the commercial viability of Pay Per Click (PPC) and other paid search campigns
  • be able to analyse how different campaigns are working, understand conversion analysis and apply campaign attribution and tagging, and
  • be able to create a formal search marketing plan

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to Search Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) – Technical Setup
  • SEO – Content
  • Display Networks
  • Paid search such as Pay Per Click, Pay Per Acquisition and Pay Per Impression
  • Setting up your website for analytics
  • Analytics – is your search marketing working?
  • Strategy & Planning

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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