About South Korea
Are you planning to grow your business in the Koran market? If so, it is good to know the following interesting facts:
According to the World Bank, the internet penetration rate in South Korea is over 96%. And around 91% of the Korean population, in other words, 9 out of 10 Koreans use smartphones. That is why South Korea is considered one of the most digitally connected countries in the World.
South Korea is a unique market because of the strong market share of local digital platforms such as Naver and Kakao. For example, +35 million active users, or in other words 70% of the Korean population use Naver and Kakao daily. Naver is the local search engine and portal and Kakao is the local messenger platform.
So, it is crucial to build up your brand presence on local digital platforms as well as global platforms to grow your business in the Korean market.
Meet your local specialist:
Greetings! I am Zohid, a certified digital marketing specialist with +7 years of work experience in the Korean market. My areas of expertise include Naver Ads, Kakao Ads, Facebook Ads, and Google Ads. I am bilingual in Korean and fluent in English.
Prior to my current role as an independent digital marketing specialist, I worked as a paid media specialist for one of the largest Korean airline companies and a multinational advertising agency for five years. I have a bachelor's degree in Advertising and Branding from one of the top 10 Korean universities.
Currently, I am dedicated to assisting digital marketing strategies of international companies in expanding their businesses in the Korean market.
Clients & Testimonials
Zohid served admirably in his tenure as digital performance marketing support. He successfully helped to establish the channels and set up and operate the campaigns to deliver desired results. His availability and quick responses helped to create a solid collaboration between us and respond to any situations. Great Job!
Cloud Kitchens
It was a great pleasure working with Zohid! The job was finished fast and with no problem at all! In fact, I myself caused a few problems with the material provided but even so his response was always "no worries, I'm on it". I am always happy to work with such freelancers. Thanks again!
OÜ collectttive
Zohid helped manage a Naver Campaign in South Korea, was prompt, patient, super diligent, and on time. I highly recommend working with him.
Break Media PTE LTD
It was a great pleasure working with Zohid. Just in time communication, high responsibility, high professionalism makes him very valuable freelancer
Bee Venom Lab LLC
Services
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Which Industries do you work with?I work with different businesses in different industries. So far, I have worked with B2C, B2B business types in e-commerce, SAAS, healthcare, edu-tech, real-estate, coaching, international exhibition, travel, etc.
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What tools and platforms do you use?There are many marketing tools out there, some better than others. I have access to many of the best tools to ensure my clients are getting optimal results. Some of these tools I use include Naver Ads and Naver Analytics, Kakao Ads, Facebook Ads and Facebook Analytics and of course Google Suite (Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, Google Tag Manager) along with Semrush and other Korean local digital marketing tools.
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How do you track results month over month?Accurately tracking campaign results is one of the core factors of my partnership. In the beginning of every partnership, I examine and optimize analytics tracking and customize goals for ROI tracking. This ensures my partners' data is accurate and I am reporting on my partners' business priorities. My partners will then review the performance weekly and monthly, discuss upcoming strategies, and set goals.
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What is your client minimums?Each business is unique. So, I take a custom approach to budgets. I formulate custom strategies and align budgets to be successful depending on desired results and expected timelines. Chat with me so I can give you a more accurate idea of starting budget. Schedule 30 minutes call with me. Reach out to me at partner@eastforte.com.
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Where are you located?I am located in Seoul, South Korea. My office address is 20F, WeWork Bldg, 83 Uisadang-daero, Yeoeuido-dong, Seoul,South Korea.
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How do your partnerships last with clients?The duration of my partnership depends on the scope of work and desired outcomes. I have enjoyed working with some of my partners for years now and ensuring their continued growth. However, depending on the scope of work I may only partner for a few months to accomplish a specific task. Whatever the case, our goal is to build strategies that work and help your business grow in South Korea.
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What is the first step to work with you?On my first call with my potential partner, I discuss the goals my partners are trying to accomplish and the budget they have in place. From there, I make recommendations for a monthly budget and timeframe so we can begin getting a strategy in place. What’s important to note is that I create custom strategies for each partner based on their unique business. I work hard upfront to set clear expectations for deliverables and results. No matter the budget size, my quality of work remains the same. Schedule 30 minutes call. Reach out to me at partner@eastforte.com.
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