Start with the problem behind the request
If your offer is hard to explain, begin with positioning. If visitors understand the offer but cannot find information or contact you, review the website journey. If the message and destination are ready but relevant people are not reaching them, examine the acquisition plan.
When brand strategy should come first
Consider this when teams describe the business differently, the intended audience is unclear or the offer has changed. The output should be a usable proposition and message hierarchy, not simply a new slogan.
When the website is the priority
Review the website when the business story is clear but the pages are outdated, difficult to use on a phone or missing important information. Test navigation, page purpose, enquiry forms and confirmation messages. A visual refresh should be connected to these practical tasks.
When a campaign is a sensible next step
A campaign needs a relevant message, a useful destination and someone responsible for responding. Define the audience and the intended next step, then agree how a relevant enquiry will be recognised. Separate advertising spend from creative and website fees.
A simple decision table
| What you observe | Review first | Bring to the brief |
|---|---|---|
| Different explanations of the same offer | Positioning and messaging | Audience, offer and current sales conversations |
| Visitors ask for facts that should be on the site | Content structure and website journey | Repeated questions and existing page information |
| Relevant visitors arrive but cannot enquire | Forms, mobile use and action clarity | The complete enquiry route and error states |
| The message and website work, but reach is limited | Channel and content planning | Current activity, intended audience and budget |
What to ask a marketing partner
Ask what problem they believe should be solved first, what evidence informed that view, what the scope excludes and how the work will be reviewed. A clear proposal should connect the deliverables to a decision your customer needs to make.
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