13 Prophecies of Internet Marketing - The Near & Far Future of Online Marketing

I entered the 3rd Annual SEM Scholarship Contest of

Marketing Pilgrim for SEM Scholarship. For that, I've submitted an article related to internet marketing that titles: 13 Prophecies of Internet Marketing.

Why I Chose This Topic?

In my university life, I was famous for palmistry. It made me popular among people that my friend circles even didn't see. The popularity spread even beyond the University boundary. I don't practice palmistry anymore. However, I always found that people always like to get these type of future shocks. Moreover, Science Fiction are hotcake now. So, I thought that this type of article would generate more enthusiastic readers.

Another reason for choosing "Internet Marketing" in the title is because, it was more popular than other keywords like: Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, and Pay Per Click. Please the Google Trends results of these keywords together:

Why 13 Prophecies, not 7 Seven Prophecies?

7 was never my lucky number. Ironically, 13 was always my lucky number. I don't strongly believe in numerology. But , most of the good news I get has resemblance with the number thirteen. Again the the number 13 is more controversial than any other number. And controversial titles attract more attention,

What is in the Article?

The SEM Contest is all about bringing visitors for the article. Therefore, I would request you to read my article 13 Prophecies of Internet Marketing in Marketing Pilgrim site. However, here is a list of the Prophecies I mentioned in the article:

Prophecy #1: Onsite Search Engine Optimization (SEO) will be History

Prophecy #2: Searching will become more User-friendly

Prophecy #3: More Personalized & Localized Results will Influence SEM

Prophecy #4: Natural Language Reputation Algorithm will be a Great Factor

Prophecy #5: Copying Themes will be punished by Near Duplicate Content Filter

Prophecy #6: TrustRank will be Stronger than PageRank

Prophecy #7: Online Social Media will kill Traffic from Search Engines

Prophecy #8: Handheld Devices will Rule Future Traffic

Prophecy #9: Email will be the Least Used for Personal Communication

Prophecy #10: Personal Power to Influence Purchase will Increase

Prophecy #11: Web-based Consumer Analytics will be Major Internet Marketing Process

Prophecy #12: Web Cluster and Widgets will mean Businesses for Small Companies

Prophecy #13: Future Internet Marketers will be Personal Helper

Please find detailed description of the topics mentioned above in this article. I hope you will find the topic interesting. And if you find the article worth forwarding to your friends, please please please feel free to do so :-) And please let me know, I might return the favor.

Acknowledgement

I would like to thank people who had helped me providing some idea about the future of internet marketing. Here is their chronological order list:

Lorrie Houchin Thomas Web Marketing Speaker, Educator and Strategist

James Burchill Corporate Internet Marketing & Strategic Content Advisor

Mark Raffan Account Executive at Neverblue Media Inc.

Emma Haller Owner, Se Vende Casa

Keith Ricker Executive Account Manager, Online Division at Career Builder

WSI Corporate Own the World's #1 Rated Internet and Technology Franchise

Kevin Milden President, New Leaders

Chris Hornak SEO Professional

Ana Bota Slavic Internet Promotion Consultant at Kreativni Poduhvati d.o.o.

Marc Rapp Creative/New Business Development at Renaissance Creative

Brad Dolbel Director of Australian Operations for 1080 Promotions Pty Ltd (Mobile Marketing & Entertainment)

Cristine Clarke, Ed. D. Instructor Distance Learning at NC School Science and Mathematics

Meena Bopaiah Web Designer, SEO, Airlines/Aviation Professional

Chase Rogers Owner, Chase New Media

Nick Braak Analyst, Hired Gun/Consultant, Commentator

Gareth Hatch Director of Technology at Dexter Magnetic Technologies Inc.

George Bounacos Mixing Business and Technology Success. Contact: georgebounacos@boxbe.com

Adriano Muzzi Marketing & Communications at BT Italy

Peter Kent - SEO/PPC/Ecommerce Consultant Digital Publishing/E-Commerce/E-Business/Internet/SEO/PPC Consultant

Keith Treco Digital Marketing Professional

Michele Domaneschi Principal Solution Architect at Telecom New Zealand

James Wilkinson Creative Director at Electronlibre

Wade Holloway Online Marketing Consultant at LiftSEO.com

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