Running an online business is great, but it’s becoming harder and harder to get noticed amongst all the competition that’s out there. So how can you stand out from that growing crowd? It isn’t necessarily about money or status, you’ll be surprised at how even the smallest of businesses can make an impact.
Help yourself to thrive with these tricks for getting your business noticed.
Create a logo that can’t be ignored
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Your business’ logo is more important than you might realize. Would Apple be as iconic without its emblem? What about Pepsi or Starbucks? Designing a high-quality logo can give your business the professional stamp it needs, and will also help people to distinguish you from other online businesses. Use it everywhere and anywhere to help the message stick.
Make your website awesome
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This goes without saying, but to compete in the online world, your website needs to be amazing. Unless your business is truly unique, you can guarantee that there are many others out there like yours, meaning you need to stand out. Look at techniques to get your website to stand out and see which improvements you can make today. This should be an ongoing process to make sure you stay up to date with the latest trends.
Offer a small token
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A gift or a promotional item is a good tool for helping people to remember you. It doesn’t have to be something expensive, but a small token featuring your branding makes a good promotional item that will help people develop a connection to your business. You can get some ideas for fun and functional promotional items from a trade fair to give you inspiration at any budget. Think outside the box and give your clients something amazing to remember you by.
Wow with your social media
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For a new and emerging business, social media is one of the most useful tools at your disposal. It’s free, it’s wide-reaching, and with the right social media strategy, you could make a real impact. Build up profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to help you connect with your online audience and generate some business. If you’re willing to put some money into your marketing, then it has the potential to go a long way using social media.
Tell a good story
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Consumers love a good story, and if you have something worth sharing about your business, be sure to tell it. Connecting your business’ story with the emotional part of people’s brains to help them feel something, helping to form better connections with what you do. There are different things you can do to share your story, so it’s worth checking out what others have done before you to share theirs. Seminars and TED Talks are just two of the ways you can share your story with others.
With the right approach and investment of your time, you can help your business get the attention it deserves. How will you get your business noticed? Start planning today to generate some creative and effective ideas.