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The buzzword “web3” is a broad term that describes the reinvention of how we interact with the internet. It’s comprised of various elements, such as decentralized data storage via blockchain, the semantic web, and virtual and augmented reality.

These new technologies are reshaping the digital landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for marketers to create personalized experiences for their customers and build trust. To make the most of these trends, it’s important to understand how they impact the customer journey.

In the web3 economy, customers are empowered with access to more of their own data than ever before. This includes the ability to opt-in to receive e-mails, text messages, and other marketing communication, as well as to review and control how their data is used by brands. In addition, the blockchain technology behind these networks provides transparency and security. These new capabilities are driving a resurgence in the power of the consumer, which is good news for consumers and brands alike.

For content creators, this means more freedom to create and monetize their content. In the past, they have been at the mercy of platform algorithms and restrictions on what they can post to their accounts. Web3 will give them full autonomy over their content and allow them to earn money fairly for what they create.

This also means that brands need to change their ways of collecting data in order to maintain consumer trust. Traditionally, marketers have collected data implicitly through cookies and other tracking mechanisms or explicitly through consent forms. In the web3 world, this information will have to be collected with transparency and a clear value proposition for the user. Artificial intelligence will be key in this regard, helping to minimize the number of invasive requests for data and improve the accuracy of predictions about consumer behavior.

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to web3 marketing, a few best practices can help marketers maximize the benefits of these new trends and technologies. First and foremost, they should focus on establishing and maintaining a strong social media presence. This will enable them to reach a large audience within a short period of time. In addition, they should employ SEO techniques to ensure their websites are ranking highly on search engines.

Another important aspect of web3 marketing is community building. This is especially important for new businesses because it can provide a low-cost way to generate leads and engage with potential customers. It can be done through chat-based communities, such as Discord and Telegram, or more traditional methods like PPC advertising.

Finally, they should consider leveraging influencer marketing to generate brand awareness and promote their products or services to the web3 community. By using the right influencers, marketers can maximize their budget and reach a larger audience. This strategy can be particularly effective for a niche market, such as those focused on the web3 economy, where they can target specific groups of consumers. Ultimately, these marketing tactics can help organizations grow their business and become leaders in the upcoming web3 revolution.









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In this week’s Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann sits down with Affiliate DAO co-founder, Cole Chapman to talk about all things affiliate marketing. In this tech-heavy episode, the podcast covers NFTs, DAOs, crypto and other concepts that are going to make their mark in the transition to Web3.

Cole has exceptional expertise, particularly in Web3 and DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organisation), which makes for some interesting insights while talking about affiliate marketing.

Listen in on the conversation to find out more.

What is a DAO?

A DAO may well be a term that you haven’t yet encountered if you’re someone who has a passing knowledge of NFTs and other acronyms. In this week’s podcast, Cole explains it by saying: 

“The best way to think about a DAO is that DAO stands for Decentralized Autonomous Organization.

“Decentralized in the sense that the decision-making and the power within the organization is distributed. The Autonomous, meaning that the individuals work on a self-managed basis. There are no bosses and there is no hierarchy like you would have in a traditional organization.

“The way that typically works and, I think, the best way to think about what a DAO actually is, is a bank account on chain, which we refer to as a crypto wallet, right? It’s a crypto wallet that is stewarded and governed by the collective community in a decentralized and democratic way.”

So, that’s what it is. And we don’t need to know how it works, we just have to know how to use it. Luckily, Cole goes on to explain the ins and outs of getting involved with a DAO.

What does it mean for users?

The introduction of Web3 is something that people on the ground, and in the affiliate marketing industry, have a lot of questions about. But it’s important to understand the core concept before we get into the details of answering these questions.

Cole told us: “What you’re seeing is that the kind of questions that are going to be asked in the 2020s are really going to be: “What is an NFT?” “How do I build a DAO?” “How do I tokenize my brand, my products, my community?” “What’s the difference between an NFT and a social token, right?” All these different types of questions that really resemble the concept of web three, which is on chain.

“So that is the entire internet. I think this is an important concept to grasp, that the entire internet is being rebuilt right now on top of the blockchain. The impact of that is massive. The wealth that’s going to be created as a result of the shift from web two to web three is going to dwarf the previous two eras of the internet.”

Understanding NFTs

The hype around NFTs has somewhat simmered down, at least in relation to bored apes, but they’re not gone and not forgotten. NFTs are not the bored ape itself, but essentially the signature of the artist, and they have millions of uses that will affect almost every facet of the future, as Cole explains…

“Everybody seems to have different definitions of what an NFT is. I think the simplest way to think about it is if cryptocurrency is on-chain money, if DeFi is on-chain financial strategies, then NFTs are simply on-chain products or assets of Web3.

“So, the early use case for those was digital art, right? … That was one use case of them. So, like I said, they’re tokenized assets, so anything that can be tokenized will be tokenized over the next five to 10 years. So that could look like your membership pass to a community is an NFT. That could look like your tickets to an event are going to be an NFT.”

If you are interested in more affiliate and social media marketing insights, take a look at our blog for all the latest news and advice. Or for a more personalised approach, book a free call with a member of our team.

Or, for the very best advice from industry peers, register to join us for our ELEVATE Summit in July. Elevate aims to bring you the latest affiliate, performance, and partner marketing insights from across the globe and it’s all available to stream from our website.

Listen to find out more about:

  • Understanding DAO
  • The big questions of Web3
  • Defining NFTs

 

Key segments of this podcast and where you can tune into go direct

[5:00] – Cole’s background in digital and affiliate marketing

[16:00] – The benefits of moving to the blockchain

[23:00] – Community is the key to Web3?

[33:00] – The transition from Web2 to Web3


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When you think of startup funding, you may envision contests with almost no chance of winning or solid venture capitalists who will not be surprised by your concept. “Those who raise millions for their ideas’ implementation are just lucky ones,” you may think. It sounds surprising, but a strong community can help you achieve success much faster and easier.

The explanation is simple: The less a person has to contribute or “risk,” the more likely you are to receive a contribution. In this article, I’d like to share some tips from my own experience that may help you pique the interest of your audience in your solution and turn them into its backers. Each worthwhile idea will find supporters. Believe me.

Related: Who Needs Venture Capitalists When You Can Crowdfund?

1. Make sure your idea is providing a solution

In today’s world, no idea can be completely original, but it’s better if you can come up with a unique solution or significantly improve on something that’s already been made. How did we manage it? We saw the benefits and drawbacks of working in the music industry for a long time and wanted to develop something that would truly bring innovation to the space we know.

We carried out market research prior to building the platform. We researched whether similar initiatives already exist, what they do and the errors they made. Along with estimating the lifetime value of the product, we contrasted our idea with the needs of our target audience. It’s critical to understand whether our project has a solid foundation for the long term.

In our case, we saw the lack of including the fans on the journey and how the number of independent artists skyrocketed, but the way of getting funding for your projects was still limited to signing a label deal. Artists can invite their fans to be part of the journey while giving back to the community of people who have supported them along the way.

2. Show the audience a clear strategy

Be ready to tell the truth. Explain in detail how your platform works, say at least a few words about any possible risks, and show how the money you raise through the power of the community will be used to improve the project and make it more useful for this audience. It’s very important to give people a strong reason to support you.

Why am I emphasizing it so strongly? People are always reluctant to part with money when there is no obvious use for it. Once it is made clear to participants how their money will be used, what features they will have access to and what the ultimate goal is, a significant part of them will be ready to help you crowdfund.

Keeping in touch with your audience is not only about keeping them interested but also about showing how much you value their continuous support.

3. Make it easy to support you

The more clicks required, the less likely people are to join you. So, make the funding mechanism user-friendly. It determines the stability and success of your monetization. Prepare a brief registration instruction, and ensure that the website navigation is simple to understand. People in 2023 value their time and expect everything they use to be convenient.

There are numerous crowdfunding platforms available that are tailored specifically for startups or projects in the Web3 niche. Patreon, SeedInvest Technology, GoFundMe and other similar sites are examples. I will not recommend any particular platform, but I will share some criteria that will assist you in selecting the most convenient instrument.

First, look for a solution that can be directly integrated into your platform in the form of a button or direct link on the main page. Again, convenience is one of the top priorities for successful and predictable funding. Second, choose the one with the most payment methods integrated. Even the most ardent supporters of your idea may abandon you if they have to make multiple transactions to pay you. Third, because there are so many fake website versions out there, don’t forget to educate your users on how to spot a fraudulent link or platform page.

Related: 9 Steps to Launching a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

4. Don’t forget to spread the word

When choosing the best way to share your initiative, think about which social media networks or media outlets your target audience uses to get ideas. Participate in networking and exhibitions. Making connections with thought leaders and others in the field of the industry you’re looking to enter multiplies your chances of success tenfold.

We played more than one instrument at once. We worked hard to improve our social media, pitched our idea to top journalists and went to events where we could meet potential investors on a regular basis.

The specific marketing plan you use will depend on the market you are trying to reach, your target audience and the services you plan to offer, but the following tools will come in handy 99% of the time:

Develop your media relations: Promotion through news releases in global and specialized media is beneficial at both the project’s infancy and maturity stage. They will create “hype” in the first instance and enhance your expertise in the second. Create articles for publications, comment on current events, participate in interviews, and share announcements in the media and on the project website.

Utilize advertising services: Set up targeted ads on social networks trusted by your primary audience, use retargeting, and connect with influencers. Brand ambassadors who are thought leaders in your chosen niche will lend credibility to your project.

Educational content: Blockchain, Web3 and other complex topics require user education. This task can be easily completed with high-quality content: a site blog, FAQ, research, whitepaper, videos (both long and short, like TikToks), podcasts, AMAs and case studies. In this case, the user interaction path with your product might look like this: reading a blog post, visiting a landing page, and finally, requesting a demo of your product or leaving a request.

Effective social media marketing: Over time, it contributes to the formation of a community of devoted brand fans. Share news, solicit feedback, introduce the team, post behind-the-scenes content, employ various forms of storytelling, use memes or niche-related jokes and so on. A funnel could look like this: clicking on ads, subscribing to a channel, visiting the site and requesting a demo.

Affiliate marketing: Startup founders frequently do not have enough time to promote their businesses, which is understandable given their other responsibilities. That is why it can be a great option to outsource promotion or launch affiliate programs. The latter allows you to get a predictable result at a predictable price, which is especially important in the early stages when resources are scarce.

Related: 12 Key Strategies to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

As you can see, an idea lays the groundwork for a project but does not guarantee its success. Even ideas that aren’t very original can sometimes work because the people who came up with them did a good job of assessing their resources, chose the best ways to market them, and perhaps most importantly, didn’t give up.

My goal was to show you that angel and venture capital investors are not the only sources of multimillion-dollar funding. Millions can be earned through creativity and consistency. You can design your own strategy that will ultimately produce excellent results using the resources I provided from personal experience.

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In the last year, generating interest in your Web3 project or protocol has become progressively more challenging.

Many once-promising projects have fallen to the bear market, each in its own way. However, those that have thus far survived have one thing in common: strong communities. 

Web3 marketing stands apart from Web2 in the importance of community building. Naturally, much of the discussion about how to gain an edge in 2023 revolves around that. However, tactics and data analytics, part of every marketer’s toolbox, are still part of the game.

To discuss marketing in Web3, Footprint spoke to Alison, CEO of KaratDAO, Liudmyla, brand ambassador of NextWorld, Melissa from TheVioletVerse, and Juanzie, co-founder of Web3 Academy DAO

What to Do When Nobody Trusts You

After the never ending list of failures and rug pulls from 2022, one of the biggest challenges for Web3 marketing in the future is to regain trust. How?

“One of the biggest things you can do is be more transparent,” said Juanzie. According to him, every project should be open, accountable, and should educate. “That way, you can distinguish legitimate projects from those that have bad actors in the space. Those are the most significant things we need to work on in 2023—education, transparency, and accountability.”

Should You Put “Community” Before “Marketing”?

Whereas Web2 enterprise growth is usually led by marketing or product first, there’s a case to be made that blockchain projects need to focus on their community first-and-foremost. 

“Community and product go hand-in-hand,” said Melissa. She used KaratDAO as an especially pertinent example of this, as the project is a product for creators and at the same time in touch with publishers. “That means trying to get [the community’s] feedback when necessary and also applying that feedback. Wherever your community is, tap into them at least once a week, once a quarter.”

In the last year, a cessation of communication with one’s community has tended to be the warning bell for a rug pull, which is why communication has become so important in the space. 

“A lot of projects were rugging because they stopped communication. It was literally radio silence.”

In Web3, the highly active cadence of communication, combined with a preference for Discord and Telegram over one-way channels like email, also gives marketers a closer relationship with their users than traditional tech companies. 

“One of the biggest things is creating a sustainable community that’s aligned—we all have the same views or perspectives and goals,” said Juanzie. “As you incentivize your community to be more active in your Discord or whatever your platform is, you want to ensure it’s a win-win for everyone.”

How to Grow a Community of Passionate Members

While it’s easy to acknowledge the importance of community in Web3, bringing together a group of mostly-anonymous strangers and having them authentically passionate about your blockchain project is not. 

Where does a Web3 marketer begin? 

Allison said that, for KaratDAO, it was a matter of communicating the product and its value to the world; individuals excited about your vision will come.  

“With the growth of our Discord group and Twitter, we found that individuals are very, very excited and looking forward to becoming either community-involved or helping us grow. It’s amazing how Web3 people come together,” she said. 

“When they really like your project, they don’t even care whether they get paid. They want to help you out. “

Luidmyla said that for NextWorld, attracting a passionate community has come down to communicating the project’s utility. “Building a strong community is the most important thing, and people who really believe in the project speak to the utility. Emphasizing utility is one of the keys in bringing people to the project.” 

How to create engagement among your project’s community

Content is the cornerstone of engagement in Web3. As long as you create messaging and campaigns that people resonate with, they will return and engage with your product. 

But what kind of content should you plan? And what should the goals of that content be? 

Juanzie provided a five-step marketing plan for engagement from his experience at Web3 Academy: 

  • Communication: Clear and constant interaction with your followers and members. 
  • Gamification: Events, giveaways, and incentivizing communication. 
  • Exclusive benefits: Giving the OGs benefits because they were there from the beginning to support you, which also incentivizes new members. 
  • Feedback and input from the community: Encouraging feedback after events and meetings. Those are the moments you take into consideration when planning the next thing. 

Offline Events: The Underrated Tactic

There are plenty of online tactics in Web3 marketing—Airdrops, NFT mints, Twitter Spaces, influencer partnerships, affiliate marketing, and so on.

We often think of Web3 marketing in terms of online strategy and forget there’s another world IRL. That’s what Allison realized after participating in several offline events. 

“We realized that it’s very important to cooperate with offline events. The people that you meet offline can really go talk to you in person; that’s another level of connection in life,” she said. 

“We have a lot of online events, but I’ve realized how important it is to have offline events so people can see you, who’s involved in the project—it builds another level of trust.” 

Using Off-Chain and Web3 Data to Make Better Marketing Decisions

While communication and community-building are the core of marketing at the moment, projects that harness data to make decisions are getting a leg up in Web3, where data is hard to use and fragmented. 

KaratDAO, for example, used Footprint Analytics to do wallet analysis to narrow down the target persona they wanted to attract. 

Wallet Profile

“We definitely look at whether they hold any tokens in their wallet first. It’s not about how much in assets they have,” Alison said. But usually, when people have absolutely zero assets, they’re most likely that kind of person who does tasks to get airdrops. They don’t necessarily care about the product—they just want to get free stuff. We also look at if they’re active from their wallet.”

This piece is contributed by the Footprint Analytics community.

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