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Refining search engine marketing strategy: Balancing long-term search engine optimisation investment with immediate pay-per-click results

Oleh Marchuk Taras Kushnir
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This study examined the relevance of integrating methods for attracting organic and paid traffic to increase business visibility and profitability. The purpose of this study was to determine the best balance between long-term investments in search engine optimisation (SEO) and the immediate results provided by pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. The study employed methods of comparative analysis, theoretical synthesis, and consideration of practical cases of implementing search marketing in e-commerce. The findings showed that SEO created a solid foundation for organic traffic, reducing dependence on paid advertising and providing a high return on investment (ROI) in the long term. At the same time, PPC advertising provided a rapid market response, effective keyword testing, and instant visibility of products or services. A combined approach to search engine marketing integrating SEO and PPC proved to be the most effective for higher conversion rates, improved user interaction, and increased customer satisfaction. The practical value of this study lies in formulating strategic principles for setting up search marketing to minimise costs, increase competitiveness, and achieve sustainable growth. Effective search marketing requires an individual approach that considers market characteristics, business specifics, and financial resources. These findings provided practical information for developing marketing strategies for use in various industries.

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online visibility; search ranking strategy; paid search advertising; advertising efficiency; website promotion; organic traffic

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Received 23.01.2025, Revised 21.04.2025, Accepted 05.06.2025

Retrieved from Vol. 12, No. 1, 2025

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Marchuk, O., & Kushnir, T. (2025). Refining search engine marketing strategy: Balancing long-term search engine optimisation investment with immediate pay-per-click results. Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, 12(1), 49-57. https://doi.org/10.56318/eem2025.01.049

https://doi.org/10.56318/eem2025.01.049

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