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Omnichannel marketing means that all of a company’s channels, from the website and physical store to the app, phone, email and social media, are connected into one continuous experience. Customers can switch at any time without starting again.
Omnichannel vs multichannel
Multichannel means being present on several channels that operate separately. Omnichannel connects them: a customer who orders online can return the item in store, and customer service can see their whole history.
What omnichannel needs
- Shared customer data, usually in a CRM.
- Consistent prices, stock levels and messaging.
- A consistent brand across every channel.
How omnichannel changes measurement
Many customers see an ad online and buy offline, or the other way round. Without connecting the data you underestimate the value of online advertising. Offline conversions in Google Ads, a well chosen attribution model and store visit goals can help.
Smaller businesses benefit too, simply by making sure the website, Google Business Profile and social media all show the same information.
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