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Are you looking for an agency, consultancy or technology vendor who provides particular digital marketing or ecommerce services, solutions or technology?

What return on investment are you hoping for? If you're not sure then do look at our Business Case templates below.

Then make sure you check whether we have the relevant Buyer's Guide as this will save you a huge amount of time and effort in researching the market and making the right decision.

Once you've made your shortlist you should look at our Request For Proposals (RFPs) documentation — again, to save you time in writing your own.

And don't forget you can search our online Supplier Directory which has thousands of suppliers globally. Or, attend one of our Supplier Showcase events to see the suppliers pitch in person.

Buyer's Guides

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SEO Agencies Buyer's Guide 2012

Econsultancy's SEO Agencies Buyer’s Guide focuses on the UK search engine optimisation (SEO) marketplace and contains detailed information about the trends and issues affecting this particular sector of digital marketing. The report contains extensive insight about how to find the right natural search agency to meet your needs, and profiles 36 leading UK agencies.

Content Management Systems (CMS) Buyer's Guide

An invaluable resource for those investigating the market for content management systems (CMS), with profiles of 21 leading vendors, the latest market trends and tips and pitfalls for buyers. The 283-page report provides details on the issues and trends affecting this sector, as well as information about best practice and tips for successful CMS implementations.

Email Marketing Platforms Buyer's Guide 2012

An invaluable resource for those investigating the market for email marketing platforms, with profiles of 20 leading vendors, the latest market trends and tips and pitfalls for buyers. The 234-page report provides details on the issues and trends affecting this sector, as well as information about best practice and tips for successful email campaigns.

Web Analytics Buyer's Guide 2012

An invaluable resource for those investigating the market for web analytics, with profiles of 14 leading vendors, the latest market trends and tips and pitfalls for buyers. The report provides details on the issues and trends affecting this sector, as well as information about best practice and tips for successful online measurement strategies.

Online Reputation and Buzz Monitoring Buyer's Guide 2012

A 181-page guide for digital marketers, online PR and social media consultants interested in social listening and buzz monitoring software. Download to learn about the reputation monitoring technology available, and to understand more about what is required to deliver actionable insight for your company.

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Featured Reports

JUMP Magazine 2012

JUMP is Econsultancy's magazine in support of the multichannel event, JUMP, which takes place on October 10 in London and on November 1, 2012 in New York. In this issue of JUMP Magazine, we look at new ways to bridge the multi-channel gap. Big data is the theme, but there are also articles on the socialization of customer service, innovative multichannel campaigns, mobile apps vs. websites, discounting and media growth trends.

The Multi-Screen Marketer

The Multi-Screen Marketer addresses rapidly shifting media consumption behavior. Consumers are viewing content simultaneously on multiple devices, and brands are learning to chase them across the gaps. This report, conducted in association with the IAB, combines a survey with extensive trend analysis by Stefan Tornquist, Econsultancy's VP of Research.

The ROI of Tag Management

The ROI of Tag Management examines the challenges of website tag management, and uncovers best practices and solutions. Website tags enable analytics, optimization, and personalization; 88% of surveyed respondents say that effectively managing website tags is fundamental to effective digital marketing. Read this report and learn everything that digital marketers need to know, now.

Facebook Pages for Business Best Practice Guide

Econsultancy's Facebook Pages for Business Best Practice Guide has been produced specifically with the aim of helping organizations and brands design and implement their Facebook pages for maximum effect, no matter what the objective.

This 100+ page document contains sections ranging from building an internal business case for a Facebook presence through to understanding internal strategy and moderation.

The guide also contains a comprehensive, 50-point checklist of best practice issues and their associated success factors that you'll need for your Facebook activity.

Online Communities Part Two: Engaging Your Community Across Multiple Platforms

Online Communities Part Two: Engaging Your Community Across Multiple Platforms is the second report in a series of four by DJ Waldow that focus on digital community building. This report uses detailed case studies to demonstrate how brands can connect with an audience across multiple social media sites.

Marketing Attribution: Valuing the Customer Journey

Econsultancy's Marketing Attribution: Understanding Value Across the Customer Journey, sponsored by Google Analytics, is a survey and collection of interviews with marketers about the benefits of attribution across multiple channels, various approaches and technologies used, and the keys to success.

Demand-Side Platforms Buyer's Guide

Econsultancy's Demand-Side Platforms Buyer's Guide focuses on the DSP and RTB (real-time bidding) marketplace, with detailed information about the trends and issues affecting the online display advertising sector. The report contains best practice and tips for identifying the right DSP to meet your needs and includes profiles of 16 leading vendors (DSPs) in this space.

PPC Bid Management Technology Buyer's Guide

The PPC Bid Management Technology Buyer's Guide is aimed at those who are investigating the US and UK markets for paid search tools. The report contains profiles of 18 leading suppliers, a detailed analysis of market trends and guidance about how to select the right technology.

Ad Serving Buyer's Guide

Econsultancy's Ad Serving Buyer's Guide is an invaluable source for those investigating the market for ad serving solutions, with profiles of 15 suppliers and detailed information about the trends and issues affecting the online display advertising sector. The 158-page report also contains useful advice for those seeking a suitable supplier and best practice and tips for identifying the right ad serving solution to meet your needs.

Marketing Automation Buyer's Guide

The first Econsultancy Marketing Automation Buyer's Guide is an invaluable resource for those investigating the marketing automation sector, with profiles of 16 leading vendors, the latest market trends and tips and pitfalls for buyers. The 132-page report provides details on the issues and trends affecting this sector, as well as information about best practice and tips for successful marketing automation implementations.

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