This study encroaches on the interactive mechanisms of the digital marketing strategy and its overall effect on the performance of the business within the Jordanian hotel sector. The article presents a survey of 370 professionals working in the field of management and marketing in the hotel and tourism industry to identify complex interdependent relationships among the concept of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), E-Service Quality (ESQ), and efficiency of the implemented digital marketing. To establish the impact of combining the SEO practices with the increased e-service quality on the customer involvement and the business success in general, the authors established and tested three hypotheses with the assistance of the structural equation modeling (SEM): first, the impact of the e-presence optimization on the competitiveness of the business on the market is very strong and positive, which is reflected through both customer engagement and efficient customer acquisition.. E-Service Quality that plays a major role in increasing the customer trust, satisfaction and retention which in turn mediates the positive relationship between digital marketing efforts and the business performance. Furthermore, the paper has established that the digital marketing strategies are a strategic facilitator connecting the level of technological adoption to the level of operational and financial performance measurement. Based on these findings, the paper proposes a long-term commitment to the advancement of the e-service quality, customer-focused digital platforms, and SEO technologies to stabilize the marketing effectiveness and guarantee the business advancement in the Jordanian hospitality sector.

This research paper aims to investigate the effect of Internet of Things (IoT) on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) by considering the mediating role of user behavior on this effect. A conceptual research model was developed in accordance with the UTAUT and based on a thorough analysis of extant research. A self-handled questionnaire survey was administered to a purposely selected sample of employees working in telecommunications companies in Jordan. A dataset of 131 usable questionnaires were subjected to data analysis using SmartPLS 3.0. The main findings showed that IoT affected SEO and user behavior. User behavior was also found to be significantly predicted by IoT and to mediate its effect on SEO. The results revealed the significance of SEO as an emerging effective electronic marketing tool in encouraging consumers' adoption of new technologies. The paper ends with a discussion of findings, conclusions, and areas for future research.