FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Focused on marketing directors and business managers who want to start an inbound marketing strategy. Many questions will arise before implementation, and 5entidos is here to help answer them.
¿Is inbound marketing expensive?
We must keep in mind that Inbound Marketing is a medium to long-term strategy. Therefore, this question is better answered as: Should I invest in inbound marketing? How much should I invest? The answer will depend on how quickly you want to achieve your goals, how much you need to invest in paid advertising, and how much content needs to be created.
How can I build an inbound marketing team?
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Inbound Marketing Consultant: Responsible for developing the marketing strategy and implementing it in HubSpot. Ideally, they should have the proper certifications to optimize results.
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Creative Writer: Creates the content for the website and social media channels, ensuring it's engaging and aligned with the brand’s tone and goals.
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SEO Specialist: Works to ensure that the content is well-positioned and ranks high on search engines, driving organic traffic to the site.
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Designer: Develops all of the brand’s graphic elements, including visual assets for the website, social media, and other marketing materials.
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Video Marketing Specialist: Adds dynamic content through video creation, enhancing engagement and storytelling.
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Paid Ads Specialist: Focuses on optimizing paid advertising campaigns to ensure the best return on investment (ROI) for your budget.
How does the communication process work with my Inbound Marketing agency?
As an Inbound Marketing agency, one of our core beliefs is that there must be smooth and constant communication between the client and the agency. This communication is crucial for ensuring that we feel like part of the same internal team.
To achieve this, we enable all possible communication channels: WhatsApp, email, phone, and HubSpot tickets. This way, we ensure that all parties are aligned and informed throughout the process.
How do I know if the actions taken are effective?
In Inbound Marketing, every action we take as an agency is fully measurable. Before starting the strategy, we work together to define clear objectives.
Since we provide continuous support, you'll be able to see and understand each action, with its results clearly reflected. We use data and reporting to track progress, ensuring transparency and alignment with your business goals at all times.
Do I need to pay for advertising with an Inbound Marketing strategy?
At 5entidos, as an Inbound Marketing agency, we rarely rely on paid advertising. However, starting the inbound process is not immediate; it’s a slower, long-term approach. If you need faster results, we can create a mixed strategy that includes paid ads to drive more traffic and optimize lead conversion.
The ultimate goal is to reduce or eventually stop paying for advertising as your inbound efforts grow organically.
When will I see results with Inbound Marketing?
Inbound Marketing takes time to generate results. This is because search engines like Google require time to build trust in your domain and rank you among the top results. However, we have clients who demand results "yesterday," which is why we have developed a working methodology that combines inbound strategies with paid advertising. This approach allows us to enhance inbound efforts and achieve short-term results while continuing to build a solid foundation for long-term success.
Should I design my website before implementing Inbound Marketing?
At 5entidos, we apply a web design methodology called Growth-Driven Design. This approach involves continuous design and improvement of your website. Enhancements are based on real data from your visitors rather than solely on a designer's subjective perspective. That's why we never stop making improvements over time; we continuously adapt to user behavior, ensuring your site evolves to meet the needs and preferences of your audience. This way, you can start implementing inbound marketing strategies while simultaneously refining your website for optimal performance.
Is it necessary to have a brand manual?
A brand manual provides the guidelines for executing any marketing, sales, or commercial activities within your company. From creating a blog to presenting your services to potential clients, the manual showcases the strength and consistency of your brand. It ensures that all communications and visual elements align with your brand identity, helping to establish credibility and recognition in the market. Having a well-defined brand manual is essential for maintaining a cohesive and professional presence.
Is Inbound Marketing the same as Digital Marketing?
In a way, yes, as both Digital Marketing and Inbound Marketing utilize a company's digital assets. However, Inbound Marketing focuses on unifying and establishing an assertive and optimized line of communication among the marketing, sales, and service departments. This approach attracts traffic to your website through Google, social media, and blogging strategies, guiding visitors toward conversion. Once they convert, their information is stored in a CRM, enabling the sales team, aided by marketing automation, to close deals more effectively. Thus, while they share similarities, Inbound Marketing has a more integrated and strategic approach to customer engagement and conversion.
Do I need to create a blog? What type of content should I publish?
For any company looking to gain digital presence, creating a blog is essential. However, it's important to note that all content must be educational; otherwise, it won't provide value to your buyer persona. The type of content, including its length and communication style, will depend on the behavior and preferences of your buyer persona. Focus on addressing their pain points, answering their questions, and providing insights that can help them make informed decisions. This approach not only enhances your credibility but also attracts and engages your target audience effectively.
Why should I use HubSpot?
HubSpot is the world leader in marketing and sales software, which is why we consider it our flagship tool. We've worked with nearly every marketing tool available and can confidently say that HubSpot is our favorite and has delivered the best results. By working with us and using HubSpot, you'll have all your marketing and sales information in one place. This centralization allows for real-time tracking and monitoring of all your key metrics, enabling you to make informed decisions and optimize your strategies effectively.
What is a buyer persona?
A buyer persona is a semi-fictional character (complete with a name and photo) that represents a segment of your potential customers. We develop these personas to determine what type of content we should create and how to communicate with them effectively. It's common to have more than one buyer persona; in fact, we have clients with over seven different types of buyer personas. By understanding these personas, we can tailor our marketing strategies to better meet the needs and preferences of our target audience.
What do I need to get started?
I was hoping you would ask that! The first thing you need to do is schedule a consultation by clicking this link. Our expert will analyze your company's needs alongside you, and together we will guide you through the entire process.
What type of content should I create at each stage of inbound marketing?
In the Inbound methodology, we define three stages in the marketing and sales funnel: Awareness, Consideration, and Decision.
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Awareness Stage: In this initial stage of the funnel, we focus on creating educational content that helps potential customers solve a real problem. This can include eBooks, webinars, blogs, and more.
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Consideration Stage: Here, we want the individuals who moved through the first stage to continue progressing down the funnel. For this, we can provide content more tailored to our solution while maintaining the core principle of Inbound—helping rather than selling. This content can include templates, case studies, videos, and more.
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Decision Stage: In the final stage, we can create content that is more focused on our product and service offerings. This can include programs, brochures, explanatory videos, whitepapers, and more.
What type of companies need inbound marketing?
Inbound marketing is being successfully implemented by companies across various industries. This doesn't mean that certain sectors need inbound marketing more than others. For example, businesses that sell to other businesses (B2B) require educational content to explain their products and capture potential customers in the early stages of the sales process.
Inbound marketing also applies to B2C businesses with medium- to long-term sales processes, such as educational institutions or construction companies. By creating valuable content and nurturing relationships, these companies can effectively engage their target audiences and drive conversions.
¿Si no puedo iniciar mi proceso utilizando HubSpot no puedo hacer Inbound Marketing?
Aunque nosotros siempre vamos a recomendar HubSpot, existen en el mercado herramientas que te ayudaran a iniciar este proceso con un costo menor; sin embargo, el ideal es llegar a que tu empresa haga una migración final a HubSpot debido a que es la herramienta más completa del mercado.
If I have a CRM, is it necessary to migrate to HubSpot?
We always recommend migrating to HubSpot, which we can handle for you. If this isn't feasible, we can link your existing CRM with the marketing features of HubSpot. If you have a custom CRM, we can also facilitate this integration with the help of your developers.
Does an inbound marketing strategy guarantee sales?
A well-defined and implemented inbound marketing strategy guarantees visits and leads to your website. Coupled with lead nurturing, it can bring potential customers very close to making a purchase. However, it's essential to align your sales team and your company to adopt the inbound methodology to effectively close sales.
Does an inbound marketing strategy guarantee sales?
A well-defined and implemented inbound marketing strategy guarantees visits and leads to your website. Coupled with lead nurturing, it can bring potential customers very close to making a purchase. However, it's essential to align your sales team and your company to adopt the inbound methodology to effectively close sales.
I think my potential customers don't use social media. Should I create accounts?
Before starting, we need to develop our buyer persona, as this will help us understand your audience's digital presence, allowing us to initiate a targeted social media strategy. We'll only use the social media platforms where we know your buyer persona is active.