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COMPLETE GUIDE : BRANDING FOR ONLINE BUSINESSES ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒ

1/Create a killer content strategy


80% of shoppers say they prefer to receive company information via articles over advertisements.


That means they'd prefer to gather information about your brand organically rather than through ads. What's more, educating buyers has been proven to help convert sales.


So take time to study your analytics and your competition. Make a list of topics that relate to your business and your target audience.


Then, create content that aims to provide value to your customers. Whether you share the content on your blog or social media, be sure to track how it does and adjust your content plan as you go. Pay close attention to shares and tags - this type of organic spreading is key.


2/Make the most of your email list


Email marketing can have an ROI as high as $44 for every $1 spent. There's huge potential there.


So focus on building your email list - offer a discount or free download in exchange for emails.


Host contests and giveaways, and shamelessly plug your newsletter.


As you plan your email marketing strategy, keep subject lines short and make emails interactive with gifs and polls.


With emails, short and sweet is the name of the game. Include personalized details and make sure it's mobile-friendly.

Finally, make sure you have a strong landing page for any click throughs, so you can close the sale.


3/ Use social media to create relationships


Most people under the age of 65 are on at least one social media platform. Social media is an excellent place to share content and build a reputation. Customers use social media to inform their purchasing decisions as well: 54% of people on social media use it to research before purchasing. 71% say social media referrals make them more likely to purchase.


So don't miss out on the free advertising you get from having social media profiles.


While you're there, study the analytics and demographics to ensure you're sharing the right content for your target audience.



4/Step up for a social cause



If you're not sure what to share on your blog or social media, share about any social causes you stand for.


Maybe you donate a portion of sales to a certain charity. Maybe you have a monthly volunteer day for your employees.


Perhaps you're going plastic-free with your packaging - whatever it is, share content that relates to the cause.