Digital Marketing Courses for Small Business

The best digital marketing course for a small business owner is one that's practical, short enough to fit into a busy schedule, and focused on outcomes rather than theory. 20 Minute Marketing is built specifically for US small business owners — each lesson is 20 minutes long and ends with one concrete action you can implement immediately. Whether you're a tradesperson, e-commerce seller, or local service provider, you'll learn to run your own SEO, social media, email, and paid ads without needing a marketing background.

• Week 6: Website Design Basics: Master the fundamentals of great website design, from layout to color theory, to create a professional and visually appealing site that captivates visitors and builds credibility.

• Week 7: Introduction to Email Marketing: Unlock one of the most powerful and profitable marketing channels by learning how to build direct relationships and communicate with your audience through email.

• Week 8: Choosing the Best Email Marketing Platform 📩 Navigate the world of email marketing software and select the right platform that fits your budget, technical comfort, and specific business needs for seamless campaigns.

• Week 9: Set up your Google Account: Lay the groundwork for your online visibility by setting up a robust Google Account, granting you access to a suite of free tools for marketing and analytics.

• Week 10: Google Business Profile -  Your Free Ticket to Local Visibility: Dominate local searches and connect with nearby customers by optimizing your Google Business Profile, a crucial tool for any business with a physical location.

• Week 11: Developing Your Social Media Strategy: Move beyond casual posting and create a strategic roadmap for social media that aligns with your business goals, ensuring every post has a purpose.

• Week 12: Setting up your Business Facebook Page: Build a professional presence on the world's largest social network with a step-by-step guide to setting up and optimizing your Facebook Business Page for success.

• Week 13: Setting Up an Instagram Experience: Harness the power of visual storytelling and learn how to create a compelling Instagram presence that attracts followers and showcases your brand's unique personality.

• Week 14: Tiktok for Business: Tap into the fastest-growing platform by learning how to set up a TikTok business profile and create engaging short-form video content that reaches a massive, new audience.

• Week 15: The Difference between Social Media and Social Media Marketing: Clarify the difference between casual posting and strategic marketing, ensuring you use social platforms to achieve specific business objectives and drive tangible results.

• Bonus Week: Craft a Killer Social Media Bio: Turn your social media bio into a powerful marketing tool that instantly captures attention, communicates your value, and converts profile visitors into engaged followers.

• Week 16: Dominating Your Best Social Platform: Learn how to select and focus on the one or two platforms that matter most for your business, allowing you to maximize your effort and resources for greater impact.

• Week 17: Crafting the Perfect Social Media Campaign: Build end-to-end social media campaigns that captivate your audience, generate buzz, and guide them on a clear path from interest to becoming a paying customer.

• Week 18: Setting Up Meta Business Manager: Get a professional-level command over your Facebook and Instagram marketing by setting up Meta Business Manager, the central hub for all your ad accounts and assets.

•  Week 19: How do Search Engines Rank Your Pages? Demystify the world of SEO by learning the foundational principles of how search engines like Google work and what they look for when ranking your website.

• Week 20: How to conduct SEO Research: Uncover the exact words and phrases your customers are using to find products and services like yours with a simple, step-by-step guide to keyword research.

• Week 21: Introduction to Google Search Console Learn to use this free and powerful tool to monitor your site's health, understand how it performs in search, and find new opportunities for growth.

• Week 22: AI for Search Engine Optimisation Boost your website's visibility and content creation by harnessing the power of AI tools, enabling you to do more with less time and effort.

• Week 23: Website Management and Upkeep Keep your website running smoothly and effectively by learning essential maintenance tasks, ensuring it remains a powerful and trustworthy asset for your business.

• Week 24: Google Maps for Business Expand your local presence by optimizing your Google Maps listing, making it easier for nearby customers to find, contact, and visit your physical location.

• Week 25: Facebook and Instagram Ads Turn your social media presence into a revenue-generating machine by learning how to set up, target, and manage powerful advertising campaigns on Meta's platforms.

• Week 26: Grow with TikTok Ads Unlock the potential of this viral platform by learning how to set up and run targeted TikTok ads, reaching a younger, highly engaged audience with creative campaigns.

• Week 27: Deep Dive into Social Media Metrics: Stop guessing what works! Understand how to read and analyze your social media data to make smarter, more informed decisions that truly drive business growth.

•  Week 28: Crafting Emails People Actually Open & Read Learn the art and science of writing compelling email subject lines and body copy that grab attention and motivate your subscribers to take action.

• Week 29: Designing Simple, Great-Looking Emails 🎨 Create professional and visually appealing emails with simple design principles, ensuring your messages stand out and reflect your brand's unique identity.

• Week 30: Building Your Email List Discover proven strategies and practical methods for growing your email list with qualified leads, turning website visitors into valuable, long-term subscribers.

• Week 31: What is Content Marketing Understand the power of content marketing as a long-term strategy for building trust, showcasing your expertise, and attracting a loyal, engaged audience.

• Week 32: What Content Marketing Types Work Explore a range of effective content formats—from blogs to videos—and learn how to choose the right types of content that resonate with your audience and business goals.

• Week 33: Content Scheduling & Calendars End the content chaos! Learn how to create a strategic content calendar and schedule posts in advance to stay consistent and save time.

• Week 34: Influencer Marketing Discover how to leverage the trust and reach of others by partnering with influencers to promote your brand and introduce your products to a wider audience.

• Week 35: Search Engine Advertising Learn the fundamentals of PPC (Pay-Per-Click) advertising and how to run powerful search campaigns that get your business in front of customers actively looking for you.

• Week 36: PPC Keyword Research Master the art of finding the perfect keywords for your paid ad campaigns, ensuring your ads show up for the exact searches your potential customers are making.

• Week 37: Free PPC Tools Unlock a suite of free, powerful tools that can help you conduct keyword research, analyze competitors, and optimize your PPC campaigns without a large budget.

• Week 38: How to Build a PPC Campaign Get a step-by-step guide to building a successful PPC campaign from start to finish, including writing ad copy, setting bids, and choosing the right targeting.

• Week 39: The Importance of Online Reviews Discover why online reviews are a critical factor in building trust and sales, and learn strategies for managing and leveraging them to your advantage.

• Week 40: Why you should love Bing! Gain a competitive edge by learning how to optimize your presence on Bing, reaching a valuable audience that your competitors might be overlooking.

• Week 41: Maximising Bing Search with Webmasters Harness the power of Bing Webmaster Tools to monitor your site's performance on Bing search, helping you boost your rankings and drive more organic traffic.

Every lesson in 20 Minute Marketing is designed to take 20 minutes or less. Each lesson ends in one concrete action you can take immediately in your business — so you're implementing, not just learning. You can fit a lesson into a lunch break, a commute, or a quiet 20 minutes at the start of your day.