The widespread use of the internet has led to profound changes in business marketing strategies and has strengthened the importance of digital marketing. Websites have evolved beyond being mere informational platforms and have become critical tools for building brand identity, enabling customer engagement, and managing sales processes. Effective and strategic use of websites plays a significant role in achieving key marketing goals such as brand awareness, customer loyalty, and sales growth. Therefore, websites are indispensable tools for the successful implementation of modern marketing strategies. This study aims to analyze the websites of the largest food and beverage companies in Turkey from a marketing strategy perspective, presenting a comprehensive profile of the marketing strategies used on these websites and identifying the strengths, weaknesses, and areas with potential for improvement. The research findings indicate that while companies generally apply an effective strategy in terms of product mix on their websites, the information regarding distribution and pricing strategies is rather limited. In terms of promotional activities, some areas provide detailed information, whereas others fall significantly short. In the study, the effectiveness of companies in utilizing their websites from a marketing strategy perspective was evaluated based on their inclusion of specific marketing criteria, and classified according to a 19-point scoring system. As a result, it was found that 32.4% of the companies demonstrated a moderate level of effectiveness, 52.9% a high level, and 14.7% a very high level. Accordingly, it is evident that the analyzed companies use their websites at a level above average in terms of marketing strategies. However, significant areas for improvement were also identified in their digital marketing efforts. Notably, there is a considerable development potential in areas such as online sales, newsletter subscriptions, annual reports, and frequently asked questions.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Marketing in Agricultural Management |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | July 23, 2025 |
Submission Date | April 14, 2025 |
Acceptance Date | June 10, 2025 |
Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 12 Issue: 3 |