SEO
First of all, the foundation of any online marketing attempt to boost sales is SEO. There is a ton of info on how to use search engine optimisation correctly, so check out the likes of Moz.com for more details. It’s not as complicated as people make it out to be, but if you are struggling, you can always outsource to an agency.
However, it’s worth doing some research beforehand, so that you are aware of the techniques they use. Unfortunately, there are plenty of SEO companies out there who will deliver short-term results for you. But, they often come with long-term costs.
Improve your website
Now you have more traffic coming through, you will be able to see what is working on your site – and what isn’t. Use your analytics to software to track where your customers come in and where they drop out. Look for broken links and anything else that might be putting off potential customers. Get everything fixed, and start to refine your site to something that people want.
Strengthen your copy
Next up, it’s time to take a closer look at the words you are using on your site. If you are selling products, are you pointing out the benefits, rather than pumping out dull product descriptions? Descriptions don’t sell – but benefits? You will have far more success with them. Hire a copywriter if you have to – and don’t be afraid to spend money on them. Great copy can make the difference between poor sales and high profits.
Look at your conversion rates
Now it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty of conversion. Your website is, by and large, functioning well now, but there are little tweaks that can be made to improve things. Hire a conversion optimisation consultancy if you can’t work out the best way to play things. They will help you understand how to make better use of your data, and see where those little tweaks can make big improvements.
Grow your email list
One of the most important parts of running an online business is building your email list. It’s one of the only ways you can converse with your customers. Let’s say that you have a physical retail store. You have plenty of opportunities to talk to your clients when they are walking around your shop.
But online, you don’t have that chance. Instead, you should grow your email list and start getting more people to visit your site. Use a service like Mailchimp and you will be able to track what’s working. Again, it’s all about refining your message until it gets the very best results.
We hope you have enjoyed this post. How about putting this list into action for your online business? Try them all out and don’t forget to let us know how you get on. Until next time!
Rizwan Ahmad He is a passionate Blogger, Entrepreneur, Writer and Thinker. He has been blogging from last couple of years and love every thing about it. He covers almost every thing related to technology on his Blog, Cyberockk.com.
