Introduction
In this first part of the two-part blog series, we’ll cover the basics of online store management. Specifically, we will discuss marketing your store. There are many ways to market an online store, but you need to pick one that resonates with your audience.
If you want to sell your products online, you’ll have to focus on marketing. Without a strong marketing strategy, it’s extremely likely you’ll struggle to gain consistent traction and make any significant sales.
Why Market Your Store Online?
There are many benefits to marketing your store online. For one thing, you can target the right audience and gain some valuable demographic data. You can also use the platform to engage with your customers in a more personal way.
However, marketing your store online can be difficult. You’ll have to figure out a way to stand out from the competition while still appealing to your audience. In this series, we’re going to teach you the basics of marketing an online store. Specifically, we’ll introduce you to Ahrefs, a platform that will help you find the most profitable keywords and phrases to target with your ads. With these keywords, you can accurately gauge the performance of your ads and adjust them as needed. So let’s get started.
The Three Step Marketing Process
Marketing is all about understanding your target audience’s behavior and preferences and using this information to drive sales. There are three steps to this process:
1. Identify.
In order to accurately target your audience and gain profitable conversions, you’ll need to understand what they want and need. This information can be garnered from various sources. You can examine your own site’s analytics to see what actions your visitors are taking or demographic data to determine where your target audience is located. You can also use specialized tools to gain insight into your target audience’s behavior.
2. Select.
Once you have a clear idea of who your target audience is and what they want, you can narrow down your choices to a select group of products that meet their needs. Remember: your target audience is made up of people looking for a certain product. If you sell a wide range of products, you may end up appealing to a group of people who aren’t exactly right for your store. By identifying specific needs and wants, you ensure that you sell the right product to the right audience.
3. Position.
After you’ve found a product that fits the needs and wants of your target audience, you need to decide where you’re going to market this product. Are you going to advertise on social media platforms or will you use paid ads to generate web traffic? You’ll need to decide what’s most practical for your situation.
Marketing on Social Media Platforms
As a beginner, you probably won’t have the money to spend on expensive ads so you’ll have to rely on social media to get the word out about your store. Since social media platforms are free, it doesn’t hurt to try. The important thing is that you have a presence on these platforms. Having a profile isn’t enough; you have to engage with your audience. This means that you’ll have to post content frequently and engage with your followers on a regular basis.
The good news is that social media platforms make it easy to get started. All you need is a good, active account and you can be generating business within no time. Once you’re on these platforms, jump into your account settings and set up automated tweets, Instagram stories, and Facebook posts from your @handle. This will ensure that you keep in touch with your audience regularly and allow you to engage with them on the platforms where they’re most active.
Pricing And Promotions
When it comes to pricing and promotions, you have two options: set a price or offer a special, one-time-only discount. Let’s assume that you’ve found a product that fits the needs of your target audience and you’re ready to publish your online store. Now, you’ll need to decide how much you’re going to charge for this product. You have two options: set a regular price or offer a special, one-time-only discount.
If you decide to set a regular price, make sure that you do this consistently. If you offer a discount, make sure that this discount is reflected in your pricing. Otherwise, your customers may think that you’re offering special discounts to certain individuals. Setting a specific price for a product indicates to your customers that you know exactly what you’re selling and don’t need to discount it in order to make a profit. Setting a regular price also makes it clear to customers that you intend to protect that price by not lowering it or giving special discounts.
Depending on the type of product that you sell and how long it takes to sell it, you may need to change the way that you approach promotions. If you have a high-ticket item that you sell frequently, you may need to consider doing something special, such as offering a 10% discount for a limited time. Limiting special promotions to one time only can ensure that you don’t lose a potential customer due to special pricing. This may not be practical for all businesses, so you have to determine what is and isn’t working based on your own situation and goals.