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ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS

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MAKE THE INTERNET WORK FOR YOU GLOBALLY 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR! 

IN ANY AND ALL OF YOUR GLOBAL TARGET MARKET(S):

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HOW WILL THE Illinois ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS BENEFIT YOU?

  • Be found, understood, and be easy to do business with
  • B2C client, consumer influence, opinion, leadership, and engagement
  • Grow traffic, increase engagement, and conversions
  • B2B business, go-direct, and/or partner recruit, on-board, and develop
  • Generate export leads, and build a sales pipeline
  • B2G government, institutional and agencies
  • Support and develop existing partners and clients
  • Fixed and reduced costs, access to trade and export grants
  • Ecommerce sales growth, leverage your own and connected platforms
  • Organized and effective collaboration, with Teamwork Project Management
  • Build brand awareness, credibility, and trust
  • Faster to market, and saving you time
  • Own, control, manage and measure, KPI’s, metrics, online reports and analytics
  • Sustainable and climate positive through carbon offsets and renewable energy credits

 



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WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT (OTI) TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR EXPORTS GLOBALLY

IBT Online works with THE STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT (OTI) to deliver the Illinois Online Global Programs to help Illinois companies grow their exports, sales, brand and business. For full details and downloadables of the Illinois Online Global Programs, please see below.

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The Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) opens overseas markets for Illinois companies and promotes foreign direct investment in Illinois. OTI strives to raise Illinois’ profile as a global business leader through a network of professionals focused on improving the state’s economy through international sales growth and partnerships. With headquarters in Chicago and six foreign offices around the world, the Department of Commerce's Office of Trade and Investment is dedicated to helping small and medium sized businesses expand their global reach and export abroad.

Illinois’ State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) program provides Illinois’ small businesses with both financial and technical assistance to increase their exports. The ISTEP program includes Website Localization and eCommerce (WL).

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ISTEP PROGRAM

Financial assistance is available for website localization which consists of website translation services, localization for foreign markets, search engine optimization payment functions, hosting, app integration, web services, and cybersecurity; for companies to increase opportunities for export success.

Financial assistance for 50% of costs, not to exceed $10,000 per company.

Lauro Arias, International Trade Specialist, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Trade and Investment. Watch Lauro present the Illinois Online Global programs and its benefits for Illinois companies:

" Our goal is to help Illinois companies increase exports and reach new markets around the world. To support Illinois businesses, OTI has partnered with IBT Online to deliver their services because of their expertise and reputation. They have expertise in digital marketing, website development and have helped several Illinois exporters expand their reach overseas."

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ILLINOIS EXPORT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS CONTACT AN OTI TRADE SPECIALIST


  • Margo Markopoulos
  • Lauro Arias
  • Kelly Hou
  • Kevin Kim
  • Edward Lee
  • Riccardo Navon
  • Sam Ntum
  • Zdenka Samson
  • Chris Sedgwick

Margo Markopoulos

Margo Markopoulos
Director of the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment

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Email: Margo.Markopoulos@Illinois.gov
Call: (312) 636-9456

Margo Markopoulos is Director of the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment.  Bringing over 20 years of international experience to her position, Margo leads the Department’s strategies to increase Illinois’ exports and attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the State.

Lauro Arias

Lauro Arias
Assistant Director

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Email: Lauro.Arias@illinois.gov
Call: (312) 848-7580

Kelly Hou

Kelly Hou
International Trade Specialist - Asia

Email: Kelly.Hou@illinois.gov
Call: (773) 520-4300

Kevin Kim

Kevin Kim
International Trade Specialist – Asia Pacific

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Email: Kevin.Kim@Illinois.gov
Call: (312) 833-3081

Edward Lee

Edward Lee
International Trade Specialist – Asia Pacific

Email: Edward.J.Lee@Illinois.gov
Call: (773) 415-8938

Riccardo Navon

Riccardo Navon
International Trade Specialist – Europe & UK

Email: Riccardo.Navon@illinois.gov
Call: (312) 270-6747

Sam Ntum

Sam Ntum
Senior International Trade Specialist – Africa & Middle East

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Email: Sam.Ntum@Illinois.gov
Call: (312) 520-3792

Zdenka Samson

Zdenka Samson
International Trade Specialist – Europe & UK

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Email: Zdenka.Samson@illinois.gov
Call: (773) 415-8945

Chris Sedgwick

Chris Sedgwick
International Trade Specialist – Americas

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Email: Chris.Sedgwick@illinois.gov
Call: (312) 204-9480

WHAT ARE THE Illinois  ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS TO GROW YOUR EXPORTS, SALES, BRAND AND BUSINESS?


International Business Development Website(s) Programs

All International Business Development Website Programs include:

  • Best-practice, optimally localized business development websites, designed with an international focus, so your company will be found, be understood, and be easy to do business with in your target markets

  • Customer-centric websites, and future extensions, which you will own, will be built and managed for you

  • Teamwork Project Management, your program and technical team, ensure organized, transparent and effective collaboration, the program management, changes and extensions, meet deadlines and achieve results

#1 Localization Website

  • One best-practice, optimally localized business development WordPress website

  • Predefined scope: 35 pages, 10,000 words

  • Budget: $18,000 @ $180 per hour

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#2 Localization Websites

  • Two best-practice, optimally localized business development WordPress websites

  • Predefined scope: 12 pages, 3,500 words per website

  • Budget: $18,000 @ $180 per hour

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#Custom Localization Website(s)

  • Any number of best-practice, optimally localized business development WordPress websites

  • Custom scope: ## pages, ##,### words

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

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#1 Website Design

  • One best-practice, optimally Localized User eXperience (LUX) WordPress website design

  • Online Global website design for higher traffic, improved engagement, more conversions and clear brand communication

  • Budget: $10,000 @ $180 per hour

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# Website Management

  • Any number of WordPress websites optimally localized management and support

  • Management of CMS, hosting, security, geolocation, cloud backup and the 24/7 support portal

  • Budget: $60 per website pcm @ $180 per hour

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International Business Development Ecommerce Website(s) Programs

ALL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ECOMMERCE WEBSITE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

  • Best-practice, optimally localized Shopify and WooCommerce website development services to create a new, or manage an existing, online store, tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Designing a user-friendly interface, integrating payment gateways, and setting up product categories and listings.

  • Shopify and WooCommerce ecommerce website management services to ensure that the online store operates smoothly and efficiently. Updating product information, managing orders and inventory, monitoring website traffic and analytics, and troubleshooting technical issues.

  • Teamwork Project Management, your program and technical team, ensure organized, transparent and effective collaboration, the program management, changes and extensions, meet deadlines and achieve results.

#1 Localized Shopify Ecommerce Website Build

  • One best-practice, optimally localized business development website with Shopify (IBT Online is a Shopify Partner) ecommerce

  • Sell online in your target markets. Ecommerce Platforms: Shopify, cloud content platforms, deployment, implementation

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

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Shopify Ecommerce Website Management

  • Any number of Shopify (IBT Online is a Shopify Partner) ecommerce websites optimally localized management and support

  • Management of CMS, hosting, security, geolocation, cloud backup and the 24/7 support portal

  • Budget: Dependent on scope of work

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#1 Localized WooCommerce Ecommerce Website Build

  • One best-practice, optimally localized business development website with WooCommerce ecommerce

  • Sell online in your target markets. Ecommerce Platforms: WooCommerce, Open-source, cloud content platforms, deployment, implementation

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

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WooCommerce Ecommerce Website Management

  • Any number of WooCommerce ecommerce websites optimally localized management and support

  • Management of CMS, hosting, security, geolocation, cloud backup and the 24/7 support portal

  • Budget: Dependent on scope of work

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International Business Development Online Marketing Programs

All International Business Development Online Marketing Programs include:

  • Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Programs, so your company will grow traffic, engagement and conversions, as well as help you connect with your customers, increase awareness of your brand, and boost your leads and sales, in your target markets

  • Market review, content analysis, buyer persona and journey, rivals, industry, relevant companies, projected conversions and return on investment forecasting

  • Teamwork Project Management, your program and technical team, ensure organized, transparent and effective collaboration, the program management, changes and extensions, meet deadlines and achieve results

#1 International Online Marketing

  • One Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Program

  • Budget: Set-up $1,800, Monthly $2,700 @ $180 per hour

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#2 International Online Marketing

  • Two Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Programs

  • Budget: Set-up $3,240, Monthly $4,680 @ $180 per hour

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#Custom International Online Marketing

  • Any number of Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Programs

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

VIEW PROPOSAL

#Custom Account Based Marketing Program

  • Any number of Account Based Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

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#Online Brand Management

  • Any number of Social listening, brand monitoring and data analytics programs

  • Budget: Depended upon scope of work

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#Custom International Video Marketing

  • Any number of Video Marketing Programs. Video Marketing has rapidly become a key element of a well-rounded marketing strategy; easy to digest, entertaining and 12X more engaging than written content

  • Budget: Dependent upon scope of work

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#1 International Online Marketing Program China

  • CHINA Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Program

  • Budget: Set-up $2,700, Monthly $2,700 @ $180 per hour

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#Tradeshow Online Marketing

  • #Tradeshow Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Email Marketing, and Reporting and Analytics Program

  • Budget: Set-up $3,600 , Delivery $2,880, Follow-up and Reporting $1,440 @ $180 per hour

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# International Online Ecommerce Marketing Program China

  • CHINA International Online Global Ecommerce Marketing Program

  • Budget: Set-up $15,000, Monthly $5,000 @ $180 per hour

VIEW PROPOSAL

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