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Practical Internet Marketing
Practical Internet Marketing is a certificate program I have taught here at DePaul University since 2006 (in both online and in-class formats). My inspiration for the certificate program was to create a class that combined theory and practical experience in a way that made sense to both beginners and those with some Internet marketing experience. I wanted participants to finish the program knowing both how to do things themselves and how to make savvy decisions when directing others.

You can download the syllabus here.

Introduction

I think Internet marketing can be fun and straightforward to understand. My role is to highlight what is practical and possible. I love those “light bulb” moments when someone in class suddenly realizes how they can use the Internet to communicate more effectively with their audience.

I try to pack as much as I can into each class (but not to the point where the brain gives up with a torrent of information). A lecture handout, a workbook, and online activities accompany each class. I record the class for those who cannot attend (or want to review the material). The content is updated continually and designed to be easily understandable.

Since 2020, Practical Internet Marketing is taught in a “Flex” modality. A Flex course is taught in a technology-enhanced classroom that allows for students and guests to remotely connect via Zoom and actively participate with students and faculty in the physical classroom. This modality is highly desired by students who enjoy learning in the classroom but want the flexibility to connect online when work or family responsibilities prevent them from traveling to campus. You can attend Practical Internet Marketing on campus or remotely via Zoom. You don’t need to commit to one particular mode of attendance – you can choose on the day what works best for you.

The online supplements are delivered through the Desire2Learn Learning Management System. D2L allows me to share online discussion, links, online books, quizzes, and more with the class.


Awards

KMC Award
I was presented with The Kellstadt Marketing Center Distinguished Professional Educator Award For Excellence in Teaching in 2009 and 2013.

Online Registration


Online registration is available through the website of DePaul Continuing and Professional Education. If you register early you may be eligible for a discount….

Agenda

Week

 

Topics

 

Optional Assignment

 

Deliverables Checklist

 

One

  • Introduction
  • Definitions
  • Internet: History / How it works
    • Distributed network
    • Victorian Internet
    • Routing
    • WWW
    • DNS
    • Top Level Domains
    • Who owns the
    • Internet?
    • HTML
    • Browsers
  • Web 2.0
  • Software Tools
    • Word Processor
    • Web Editor
    • Audio Editor / Podcasting
    • Image Manipulation
    • FTP / SSH
    • Portable Applications
  • Basic Computer Security
  • Planning / Design
    • Internet Business Models
    • Testing
    • Paper prototyping
    • Card sorting
  • Domain Name
    • TLD strategy
    • Trademarks
    • Alternative domains
  • Hosting
Assignment 1: Create (or plan on paper) a three-page website promoting you as an Internet Marketing expert. Your site will need to have a homepage, contact details and blog.  

Two


  • Search engines:
    • How they work
    • Major players
    • Getting listed
    • Site submission
  • Directories
  • Search engine optimization (SEO):
    • 1: Design
    • 2: Copy
    • 3: Code
    • 4: Promotion
  • Paid Search
Assignment 2: Optimize your site from assignment 1 for search engines (or create a plan for optimization).
  • Assignment 1 (optional)
  • Week 1 quiz (optional)
  • Week 1 survey

Three

  • Intro to Social Media
  • Leveraging RSS
  • Automation
  • Social Media Reporting Tools
  • Blogging
  • Podcasting
  • Effective Use of Social Media
  • Innovation
  • Mobile marketing
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL)
  • Extended Reality (XR): Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR)
  • Metaverses and Virtual Worlds
  • Interactive Marketing
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • NFT (Non-Fungible Token)
  • NFC (Near Field Communication)
  • QR (Quick Response) Codes
Assignment 3: Create a blog. This may be personal or work related. Create AI generative images.
  • Assignment 2 (optional)
  • Week 2 quiz (optional)
  • Week 2 survey

Four

  • Analytics
    • Cookies
    • Supercookies
    • Canvas fingerprinting
    • Retargeting
    • Web Server Log Files
    • Page Tags
    • Urchin Tracking Parameters (UTM)
    • Session ID
    • Network Data
    • User-Centric Installed Software
    • Server Scripting
    • Offline Reporting
  • KPI (Key Performance Indicators)
  • Internet Business Models
  • Channels and multichannel marketing
  • CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
  • Advertising
    • Banner ads
    • Ad blocking
    • Programatic advertising
    • A/B (split) and multivariate testing
    • Research
Assignment 4: Create a short podcast (can be as brief as a minute long).
  • Assignment 3 (optional)
  • Week 3 quiz (optional)
  • Week 3 survey

Five

  • Email marketing: How email works, best practices, MIME, bulk-personalized email
  • Spam
  • Marketing Automation
  • Security
  • The Dark Web
  • Privacy
  • Copyright
  • Stock Photography

Final Presentation: Your options are to choose one from:

  1. Write a short report
  2. Create an audio recording
  3. Create a video/webcast/screencast

You will need to submit a final presentation in order to achieve your certificate.

  • Assignment 4 (optional)
  • Week 4 quiz (optional)
  • Week 4 survey

Six

  • Final Presentations
  • Extras
 
  • Final presentation (required)
  • Week 5 quiz (optional)
  • Week 5 survey
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