The Web Positioning System: A Strategic Model Beyond Seo
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PhD candidate in Administration, Faculty of Business Sciences, Universidad Andina del Cusco, Perú (Peru)
Article Information
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000507
Subject Category: Marketing
Volume/Issue: 9/10 | Page No: 6213-6217
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2025-10-20
Accepted: 2025-10-28
Published: 2025-11-17
Abstract
Objective: This systematic conceptual review critically examines the prevailing narrow definition of Web Positioning in digital marketing literature and proposes an integrated, multi-channel framework. It argues that reducing Web Positioning solely to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) limits strategic effectiveness in the contemporary digital landscape. Theoretical Framework: The study is grounded in convergence theory applied to digital marketing, integrating perspectives from search engine marketing, social media strategy, content marketing, and user experience design. Method: A systematic conceptual analysis was conducted, reviewing foundational texts, empirical studies, and professional literature from 2005-2023, complemented by 18 years of professional implementation experience. Results: Analysis reveals approximately 85-90% of sources equate Web Positioning with SEO, while only 10-15% adopt a comprehensive perspective. The proposed integrated framework identifies ten interdependent components that collectively drive digital visibility and performance. Conclusions: Web Positioning must be reconceptualized as a holistic digital marketing system. Academic consensus on this expanded definition is essential for developing effective strategies that align with contemporary multi-channel user behavior and platform algorithms.
Keywords
Web Positioning, SEO, SEM, Social Media
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