Module Details

Module Code: MRKT8007
Title: Website Optimisation&Analytics
Long Title: Website Optimisation&Analytics
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2016/17 ( January 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3420 - Marketing & Advertising
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will begin by focussing on understanding the role of a website in helping an organisation fulfil it's revenue-based or other objectives. Students will look at the role of a content management systems (CMS), explore common CMS and their benefts and gain hands-on experience of creating a website with a CMS. Optimising the website for Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and usability will also be a focal points.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the role of a CMS, the common CMS available and importance of choosing the right CMS for different applications. .
LO2 Design websites appropriate for small business or for professional self-promotion using a common CMS.
LO3 Identify the basic principles underpinning SEO and place SEO in context with other customer acquisition methods including paid advertising.
LO4 Illustrate key components of an SEO campaign. Using appropriate tools, develop content that would increase a website's rankings in a Search Engine.
LO5 Discuss the role of the Customer Journey in optimising websites and demonstrate the use of common tools (such as Personas / Avatars) in improving this journey.
LO6 Explain the web development process and how to communicate website requirements to various stakeholders.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Enterpise-Level Website Development
The concept of Content Management Systems (CMS) and most popular CMS in industry. Selection of CMS. Web development lifecycles and lean web marketing. KPIs.
Web Design
Creating a website brief with identified website KPIs and target audience. Practical knowledge of how to use a CMS and choose a theme. Developing content and using CMS functionality including Categories and Tags, Widgets and Multimedia Galleries. Embedding social media profiles into a website.
Search Engine Optimisation - theory and practice
Search Results and Positioning. Mechanics of Search. On-Page techniques including Keyword Research and Selection and long-tail search. Off-page techniques including Link Building and link-bait content.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,6
Assessment Description
Website Development including a Website Brief. An example of this assessment would be production of a small business website or personal blog on a self-service platform such as WordPress.com
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
SEO of content on a website. An example assessment might be keyword research followed by adjusting content on a website to include keywords.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practicals Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Practicals Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brad Williams, David Damstra, Hal Stern,. (2013), Professional WordPress, [ISBN: 978-1118442272].
  • David Amerland. (2013), Google Semantic Search: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Techniques That Get Your Company More Traffic, Increase Brand Impact, and Amplify Your Online Presence, Pearson, [ISBN: 9780789751348].
  • Jeff Gothelf, Josh Seiden. (2103), Lean UX - Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience, 1. 1 to 3, O'Reilly, [ISBN: 978-1-449-311].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jesse Friedman,. (2013), Web Designer's Guide to WordPress: Plan, Theme, Build, Launch, Pearson, [ISBN: 9780321832818].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Nursel Yalcin, Utku Köseb. (2010), What is search engine optimization: SEO?, Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 9 (2010) 487–493.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Pierre M. Fiorinia, Lester R. Lipskyb. (2012), Search marketing traffic and performance models, Computer Standards & Interfaces, Volume 34, Issue 6, November 2012, p.517–526.
  • Bernd Skieraa, Jochen Eckertb, Oliver Hinzc. (2010), An analysis of the importance of the long tail in search engine marketing, Electronic Commerce Research and Applications, Volume 9, Issue 6, November–December 2010,, p.488–494.
  • Moreno, Lourdes Martinez, Paloma. (2013), Overlapping factors in search engine optimization and web accessibility., Online Information Review., Vol. 37 Issue 4, p.564-580, [ISSN: 1468-4527].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BDMRK_8 Certificate in Digital Marketing 1 Mandatory
CR_BDMAS_9 Master of Science in Digital Marketing Strategy 2 Mandatory