Tuesday, May 3, 2011

New Online Business Owners Want More Business!!!!!!! Part 1

One of the most common questions from new website owners is "how do I get more business".  Here is a list a and some brief explanations to help.


01. Add PayPal if you do not currently use it.  Many shoppers trust the paypal name.  They would prefer buying/shopping at stores that also integrate with the Paypal platform.
02. Sell on eBay to promote sales on your own website - when customers see your auctions it can drive traffic and create buzz to your existing site.  Ebay Patrons notice new products and new sellers, that can be your websites benefit.
03.  Feature products and services on your homepage - Don't waste the real estate on your homepage.  Use the "featured product" section to help you convert visitors to buyers.
04. Do an online promotion - People love sales, money is tight and they want a deal.  It should be a common practice for any business owner.
05. Hold an online sale - An online sale can create a following too.  You will close sales but you will increase the number of return buyers.  Remember it is easier to sell a return customer than it is to create a new buyer.
06. Offer discount to loyal customers - loyal customer are loyal because of the relationship.  Strengthen that relationship by offering the occasional discount.
07. Make the navigation on your website easy - review the usability of your site.  You could have missed something that could make things easier for your customer.
08. Make it easy for customers to contact you with inquiries
09. Provide live support - it may be a good idea to test live support.  Now  a days you can offer "google talk", "skype" and other chat tools to connect to your customer.
10. Offer a money-back guarantee - this alone can increase your sales and your repeat sales greatly.  This shows your customer that you believe in your product and your service.  You may need to test this before making the full commitment, however it can do wonders for your business.

to be continued...........

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