Reading Time: 6 minutes You’re navigating the complex world of business strategy, but are you clear on the differences between brand strategy vs marketing strategy? It’s essential to understand these distinctions to drive your business forward effectively. In this article, you’ll uncover what sets these strategies apart, how to develop each effectively, and the benefits of merging them for
Reading Time: 4 minutes You’re in a competitive market, and you need an edge. That’s where branding comes in. You’ve heard the term, but do you really know its power? It’s not enough to simply sell a product, you’ve got to sell a brand. In this article, we’ll unveil how effectively using branding as a marketing strategy can skyrocket
Reading Time: 5 minutes You’re in a competitive market; You’ve got to stand out, but how? It’s about digging deep into your brand’s identity as a differentiator in marketing. That’s what sets you apart. It’s more than a logo or slogan; it’s your values, your promise to customers. It’s what you’re recognized for. Let’s explore how you can leverage
Reading Time: 3 minutes Launching a new product on your ecom store can be intimidating. Will the market accept this new product? Will the product perform as intended and stated? Will people buy it? All of these concerns can be addressed through the use of a pre-order marketing campaign. This method of marketing enables ecommerce entrepreneurs to ascertain a
Reading Time: 5 minutes High-quality customer service goes a long way toward the goal of having happy customers. People value your “service” to them—ease of purchase process, delivering on promises, level, and transparency of information provided, how quickly you respond to questions and handle issues—more than the actual price of the product or service they purchase from you. Ecom
Reading Time: 3 minutes Back when we started optimizing ecommerce stores, we discovered that traffic was not the problem when it came to improving conversion rates. We eagerly tested many things to see what would increase conversions, and one of the things that kept coming up was trust. In the early days of ecommerce, when people were a little
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s been said that, “People don’t buy products—they buy brands.” It’s dramatic … but it’s not true in all cases. Sometimes you just need a kitchen towel, and you don’t care about the brand. But new brands entering the fiercely competitive ecommerce space, heed this advice: Creating a clear brand message that resonates for people
Reading Time: 8 minutes Imagine this: you run a survey and find that most of your customers say that your products are too expensive, but they would have purchased if you had reduced the price or offered a discount. This is a common response when doing customer research. There are two ways to address this problem: You can reduce
Reading Time: 8 minutes Is this a question you don’t think about much because you’re just getting established? You should! The truth is that it’s possible to compete with successful ecommerce businesses. You can do some things the way they do them and some that are unique to you. Those can give you the slight edge to get into
Reading Time: 3 minutes Inbound marketing is a handy way to stretch an advertising budget. This marketing strategy gives your company a voice, which increases brand awareness. The key ingredient here is trust. Following is a short top-down view of the inbound marketing process: