Who are these digital marketing courses designed for?

Our courses are built specifically for busy small business owners who want to grow their business online but don't have the time — or the patience — to wade through jargon-heavy training. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your existing marketing, there's a course tier for you.

Do I need any marketing experience to get started?

Not at all. Our Essentials course is designed for complete beginners, and every lesson is written in plain English — no marketing jargon, no tech speak. If you can spare 20 minutes a day, you can do this.

What topics do the digital marketing courses cover?

Our courses walk you through the key pillars of digital marketing: building your online presence, mastering Google and SEO, social media strategy, email and SMS marketing, and AI-powered tools — plus bonus guides and downloadable resources.

What's the difference between the Essentials, Deluxe, and Expert courses?

Each tier builds on the last. Essentials covers the fundamentals to get you up and running. Deluxe goes deeper with 100+ actionable lessons across branding, SEO, social media, and automation. Expert is for those ready to accelerate results with advanced strategies. You can choose the level that matches where you're at.

How much time do I need to commit each day?

Just 20 minutes. Every lesson is designed to fit into a busy schedule — before the kids wake up, during your lunch break, or after you knock off for the day. No marathon study sessions required.

How much does a digital marketing course cost?

Plans start from just $49 per month. In most cases, our students find the course pays for itself within 3–6 months through the new customers and leads they generate.

Can I go at my own pace?

Absolutely. The courses are fully online and self-paced, so you can work through the lessons whenever it suits you. Jump ahead, revisit a topic, or take a break — it's entirely up to you.

What makes 20 Minute Marketing different from other online courses?

We've packed 25+ years of experience scaling startups and billion-dollar brands into bite-sized, actionable lessons built for small business. No fluff, no filler — just practical strategies you can implement the same day, in 20 minutes or less.

How long does each marketing lesson take?

Every lesson is designed to be completed in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy small business owners.

Do I need a large marketing budget?

No. Our courses teach you how to put your budget to work for you effectively, rather than wasting it on agencies.

The "20-Minute" Marketing System: Building a 12-Month Strategy

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Last updated: April 2026 · Written by 20 Minute Marketing · 9 min read

The 20-Minute Marketing System is a 12-month strategy built around daily 20-minute sessions — covering the key channels, activities, and review cycles that allow an Australian small business to maintain a professional marketing presence without sacrificing the time needed to run the business.

Most small business owners approach marketing the same way they approach New Year's resolutions: all-in for two weeks, then back to nothing. The 20-Minute Marketing System is built on the opposite principle: sustainable consistency beats intense effort that can't be maintained. Twenty minutes a day, done every day, compounds into a marketing machine over 12 months.

The System: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Rhythms

Daily (20 Minutes)

Pick one activity from a rotating daily focus: Monday = content creation or scheduling; Tuesday = engagement and responding to reviews/messages; Wednesday = email (writing or analysing results); Thursday = SEO/GBP update; Friday = paid ads review. Twenty minutes per day on a single focused task produces better results than two hours of scattered effort once a week.

Weekly (30–45 Minutes)

One weekly review covering: this week's new enquiries (where did they come from?), this week's key metrics (website visits, email open rate, GBP views), and next week's content plan (what are you posting and when?). This weekly rhythm is what transforms daily activity into strategic direction.

Monthly (2 Hours)

A deeper monthly review: Google Search Console (which keywords are driving traffic? which posts rank on page 2 and need a push?), email list growth (how many subscribers added this month?), Google Ads performance (is CPA within target?), and a content audit (what performed best and why?). The monthly session is where you set priorities for the following month based on data, not guesswork.

The 12-Month Marketing Calendar Framework

Quarter	Strategic Focus	Key Activity
Q1 (Jan–Mar)	Foundation — fix what's broken	GBP audit, website speed/CRO, email list setup
Q2 (Apr–Jun)	Build — grow owned assets	EOFY campaigns, content production, review velocity
Q3 (Jul–Sep)	Amplify — scale what's working	Paid advertising, content promotion, backlink building
Q4 (Oct–Dec)	Convert — maximise peak season	Spring/Christmas campaigns, database reactivation, retargeting

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really do effective marketing in 20 minutes a day?

Yes — if each 20-minute session is focused on a single high-value task rather than scattered across multiple channels. The key is having a system that tells you exactly what to work on each day, rather than starting from scratch and deciding what to do. Most small business marketing fails not from lack of effort but from lack of direction.

What should a small Australian business prioritise in their first 90 days of marketing?

Month 1: Google Business Profile fully optimised, website mobile speed above 80 on PageSpeed Insights, and a basic email signup form live on your website. Month 2: Email welcome sequence active, 5+ new Google reviews from recent customers, and your first blog post or FAQ page published. Month 3: Google Search Console connected and first keyword data reviewed, email list at 50+ subscribers, and GBP posts being updated weekly. This foundation generates compounding returns for everything that comes after.

Get the complete 20-Minute Marketing System with daily, weekly, and monthly templates.

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All these 20-minute guides are part of the larger 20 Minute Marketing course — the structured 12-month system that teaches you exactly what to do, in what order, in 20 minutes a day.

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