Your 2025 Growth Marketing Checklist

Start Strong: A Marketing Checklist for a Successful 2025

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Ben Wright
January 07, 2025

Welcome to The Growth Report

It’s Ben Wright here, founder of Risely.

2025 is here, and with it comes new opportunities to take your business to the next level. Whether you’re looking to attract more customers, build brand awareness, or refine your digital strategy, our 2025 Growth Checklist has everything you need to get started!

Growth Checklist for 2025: 10 Must-Dos for Local Businesses

  1. Audit Your Data & Analytics

    Are you tracking the right metrics? Set up tools like Google Analytics 4 and heat maps to understand your customers' journey and pinpoint what’s driving results.

  2. Mix Search and Display in Google Ads

    Combine high-intent Google Search ads with Display campaigns to build brand awareness and retarget interested customers. Diversify your strategy to capture customers at every stage of the funnel.

  3. Fine-Tune Local SEO

    Ensure your business ranks for relevant keywords with up-to-date Google Business Profile info, optimized reviews, and hyper-local content.

  4. Create a Customer Loyalty Program

    Build recurring business with an easy-to-manage loyalty program. Reward repeat customers, offer exclusive discounts, and use program data to refine your offers.

  5. Go Mobile-First

    Ensure your website is fast, mobile-friendly, and optimized for voice search—key for capturing on-the-go customers.

  6. Embrace Video Marketing

    Create short, engaging videos for social media platforms to showcase products, answer FAQs, or spotlight testimonials. Video drives 80% more engagement than static posts.

  7. Automate Customer Communication

    Implement CRM tools with automated follow-ups, text reminders, and email campaigns to save time and nurture leads.

  8. Focus on Predictive Analytics

    Use AI-driven tools to forecast customer behavior and seasonality trends, helping you stay ahead of market demands.

  9. Offer Hyper-Personalized Experiences

    Tailor emails, product recommendations, and promotions to individual customer preferences using segmentation and behavioral data.

  10. Measure ROI for Every Initiative

    Don’t just spend—track. Use UTM codes, conversion tracking, and dashboard reporting to ensure every marketing dollar contributes to growth.

At Risely, we’re committed to helping businesses like yours achieve meaningful, measurable growth. From optimizing your SEO to creating scroll-stopping social media strategies, we’re here to make your goals a reality. Let’s make 2025 the year your business thrives!

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Thanks for reading this month’s edition of The Growth Report!

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