Your marketing portfolio.
In marketing, results are your CV. In this final lesson you'll build a portfolio that shows real campaigns and real numbers, the thing that gets you hired or wins clients. Then the final test.
What to include
- 3–5 case studies (real clients, family businesses, your own page, or volunteer work for an NGO or mosque).
- Samples: best posts, reels, ad creatives, a content calendar.
- Certificates: Google's free Digital Marketing courses, Meta Blueprint (free learning), HubSpot Academy (free).
- Testimonials from clients.
The case study format
Client: Zaiqa Haleem House, Tolichowki
Challenge: Low Ramzan footfall in year 1; 9 Google reviews; inactive Instagram
What I did:
- 24 reels in 30 days (cooking process, family seating, late-night hours)
- Review QR at counter → 9 to 110 reviews
- ₹6,000 Meta ads within 5 km, objective: messages
Results:
- Instagram reach 4,800 → 1.2 lakh in a month
- 410 WhatsApp pre-bookings · cost per booking ₹15
- Owner reported ~35% higher Ramzan sales than last year
What I learned: Process reels outperformed offer posts 3:1
Where to host it
- A free Notion page or Google Sites website.
- A clean PDF (designed in Canva) to send on WhatsApp/email.
- LinkedIn Featured section and posts about each project.
- Behance for design-heavy work.
Only show real results you achieved, and get the client's permission to share their name and numbers. If they prefer privacy, say "A Hyderabad restaurant" and share percentages instead.
Final test
Which of the 4 Ps is about where customers buy?
Place covers channels and locations.
A long-tail keyword is best described as…
Specific phrases show clear intent.
Which metric shows sales per rupee of ad spend?
ROAS = revenue ÷ ad spend.
CAC means…
Marketing cost ÷ new customers.
The best way to access a client's Instagram is…
Safe, removable access.
A strong case study shows…
Results win clients.
Final task
Build your portfolio page with at least one complete case study (even from a family business or your own page). Add it to LinkedIn and share the link in Shia Circle c/Career for feedback.
Course complete!
You've completed Digital Marketing: strategy, getting found, paid ads, outreach, analytics and freelancing. Build your portfolio, get your first client, and share your results in Shia Circle!
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