When Your Online Marketing Plan Isn’t Working: Embracing Change for Success 

By Rachael Felt | Sunday, April 21, 2024

Explore why online marketing strategies need to evolve and learn how (& why) to refresh your approach.

Online marketing is a fast-paced world where what works today might not work tomorrow. It can be frustrating for businesses to find that once-effective strategies are no longer effective or that trends are moving faster than they can keep up. At Dubzz Digital Marketing, we often work with clients struggling to keep up with digital marketing changes or dissatisfied with their current online results. If you’re in a similar situation, it’s important to be adaptable.

In this blog post, we’ll explore why online marketing strategies need to evolve and provide insights on how to refresh your approach. We’ll look at the reasons behind the need for evolution in online marketing strategies and give you tips on where to start when updating your approach.

Why Your Current Plan Might Not Be Working

Lack of Adaptation: Online users often evolve with or outgrow platforms, algorithms, and consumer behaviours. Your current strategy might need to better align with the latest trends or changes in your target audience’s preferences.

Ineffective Targeting: Narrowing down your target audience is crucial for success in online marketing. If your current plan fails to resonate with your ideal customers or reaches the wrong demographics, it’s unlikely to drive meaningful results.

Stagnant Content: Content is the cornerstone of online marketing success. If your content lacks relevance and engagement or fails to address your audience’s pain points, it’s time to regroup.

Embracing Change

Stay Informed: Our rapidly changing digital landscape requires continuous learning. Attend workshops, webinars, and training courses to stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in online marketing.

Flexibility is Key: Be prepared to pivot your strategy based on data-driven insights and market feedback. What worked yesterday may not work today, so stay flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.

Utilise Expertise: Our team at Dubzz is here to support you in several ways, depending on your time and budget. We offer private training courses to give you one-on-one guidance. We can also help you set up paid advertising campaigns, conduct website audits, and manage your social media accounts before handing over the reins to you. Alternatively, we offer ongoing online marketing management with monthly reports. Get in touch to learn more about tailoring these options.

Refreshing Your Marketing Strategy

Get An Outside Perspective: Request a thorough audit of your current marketing efforts to pinpoint areas for improvement. A third party like Dubzz can analyse data on the consumer journey and assess your campaigns’ performance, then return with high-value recommendations. 

Set Clear Direction: Establishing realistic and measurable goals for your revamped marketing strategy is crucial. Whether it’s about generating more leads, increasing brand awareness, or moving stock of a specific product, clear objectives will guide your efforts and enable you to track progress effectively. 

Experiment: Be bold and try new approaches and tactics. Do you want to start sending a quarterly e-newsletter? Try it! Want to expand your social presence to new platforms? Try it! All while keeping in mind that monitoring the results closely and repeating based on what resonates best with your audience is essential. 


In the fast-paced world of online marketing, adaptation is critical to success. When your current plan isn’t delivering the desired results, embracing change, staying informed, and leveraging the expertise of professionals like Dubzz is essential. It’s our job to stay in the know, and our team members are qualified to give thoughtful, tailored advice. By refreshing your marketing strategy and embracing innovation, you can position your business for sustained growth and success in the digital age.

Author: Rachael Felt

Rachael is an Online Marketing Consultant who joined our team in November 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the United States and a Master of Marketing degree from the University of Auckland Business School. Rachael is Google Ads Certified across Search, Display, Video, and Shopping.

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