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29 November 2017
by Web Bureau
Not that it needs to be said, but Christmas really is a crucial time for retailers to boost their sales and increase their revenue! Planning your Christmas campaigns in advance is the key to success.
Since we are getting into the festive spirit, here are 5 Christmas marketing ideas for you to help increase conversions and sell more online this year…
Online shopping often lacks the fuzzy, festive feeling that comes from the decorations, lights and atmosphere of a real shop at Christmas. You can help recreate some of this experience online by using festive banners, graphics and photography on your Christmas landing page.
Make the shopping experience easier for your customers by providing a one-stop area on your website where shoppers can access all your Christmas-related products.
A festive landing page also allows you to differentiate and highlight your stock, while sales promotions can increase the average order value.
Email marketing is the perfect channel to help you be in the right place at the right time. You can get in front of your customers in a cost-effective way by creating a festive email campaign that is perfect for your audience.
Start off with some research – find out when your customers are most likely to be spending, how much they will be looking to spend and what kind of deals or festive promotions they may be interested in.
Don’t forget to consider targeted remarketing emails and automated cart abandonment emails to entice users back to your site to make a purchase!
A simple and affordable way to expand your reach, good Display Ads can be highly effective in raising awareness and convincing your audience that your shop or product is the right choice for them.
Utilising image ads via the Google Display network allows you to target by demographic, location and other targeting options that are perfect for Christmas shoppers e.g. Topic > Gifts and Special Event Items.
It is also possible to target affinity audiences and in-market audiences in order to show your ad to the most relevant people, grabbing the attention of the right consumers while they are in the mood for festive spending!
If a customer searches for you, how easily can they find your business? How easily can they find your address and phone number? If they need to visit your website, can they do so quickly? Make it as easy as possible for your customers to do their Christmas shopping with you!
Focusing on your local SEO is a budget-friendly way to ensure your customers can find your business location, website and contact details with ease when searching on Google or other search engines.
Make sure your address is correct on your website, Google Maps and all local citations (such as Yelp, Facebook and Google My Business) while providing whatever information you can to aid your customers in getting to you.
It is also a good idea to consider embedding a Google map on your contact page, allowing customers to generate their own directions and customise their method of transport.
This may seem like an obvious one. However, using social media effectively is one of the best ways to connect you with your customers over the festive period.
Need help with your Christmas campaigns this year? At Web Bureau, we’ve got you covered! Give us a call on 02890 731190 or drop us an email at info@thewebbureau.com, let’s chat through how we can help you to boost your online sales this Christmas.
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