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How to Find More Customers for Your Business

Tracy Pyke • Jan 02, 2020

When a business is in its initial stages of growth, the marketing and selling strategies usually depend on the business owner. Unfortunately, most business owners have no prior experience in marketing and selling. Failure to bring in more customers means that the growth of profits is highly unlikely. Fortunately, we have put together a few of the most significant ways to bring in more customers to your business. The strategies laid down below could go a long way in growing your customers, but only if done correctly.

Build an Attractive Website

In this digital age, you need a website for your products. Have a beautiful website built for your products. Make the user interface compatible with phones as well as computers for a great user experience for your customers. Customers will always be attracted by the quality of your website and your products. It is more likely that your products are quality if you have invested in a top-quality website to market it. It is also critical that you optimize your website for the search engines on a regular basis. Search engine optimization (SEO) ensures that your website is among the top in search engines for specific keywords. SEO is crucial in bringing potential buyers to your website, and if your landing page is well optimized, you are bound to see an increase in the number of customers purchasing your products.

Establish a Social Media Presence

The digital age has revolutionized socializing. Thanks to social media, you can market your brand to a large population with ease. However, selling your products on social media requires consistency and creativity. It might seem as though there is not enough time for you to keep building your presence on social media while managing your job. If your schedule does not allow you to make a prominent presence on social media to sell your products, try hiring influencers with a large following on social media to market your products for you. There are thousands of affordable freelancers ready to take the burden off your shoulder.

Use Google Maps

Google Maps has become a popular way of locating businesses, estimating distances, and finding routes to millions around the globe. It is an excellent tool for marketing your business, especially if it is a small or medium enterprise. It will direct potential customers to your company and increase profits. There are two merits of having your products listed with Google Maps: First, your products get exclusive online presence showing customers where to get them. Second, you can offer additional directions on Google Maps if the area is densely populated or if there is a shorter route. As customer reviews of your profile on Google Maps might influence traffic to your page, it is best you provide as many details as possible. By getting higher-star reviews on Google, you can rank higher than your competitors.

Create a Rewards Program

By having a website and a solid business location, you have a unique opportunity to keep customers coming back to your store. However, you need to give them a reason to come back to your website. Apart from having an attractive and optimized website, you can promote your business by offering legitimate rewards on the purchase of certain products. Emphasize that your offers will not last a long time. This will make your customers anxious to purchase the products before the offer expires. Customers who are on a limited budget will always look to buy products with compelling offers and discounts.

Ask for Referrals

Loyal customers are an asset to every business. Not only do they keep coming back to your store, but they also give the most compelling reviews to potential customers about your products. They, therefore, present a unique opportunity to market your products and improve organic traffic. Ask happy customers to refer your products to their close friends and family members. You could also offer a discount on individual purchases after a successful referral or any other reward that may seem appealing.

Use Email Marketing

Email marketing is a uniquely efficient way to promote a new product or service. Using email newsletters like integrated Mailchimp or Constant Contact, you can easily share information about your products directly with your customers. Offering exclusive discounts is easier with email marketing, making it one of the most efficient ways to get organic traffic on your website.

Share Customer Opinions

Letting your customers speak about your products is a fantastic way to get the attention of genuine customers. People will tend to trust the opinion of a person who has purchased the products than the products manufacturer for obvious reasons. Put up more glowing reviews than negative ones on your website. This way, potential customers are not deterred by the flaws in your products.

There is no one way to success when it comes to marketing. With the dawn of the digital age, the more ways you use to put the word about your products out there, the better your chances of widening your market share. There are many options to choose from, including building a website, establishing a social media presence, sharing customer feedback, and more. Consider a mix that fits your budget and improves your sales.

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