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Use Internet Marketing to Drive Offline Sales

Doug Williams @ 5:30 am

This blog entry was posted on August 17, 2008.

You can use your business website to increase sales at your bricks and mortar locations. 72% of the US population uses the Internet and they will use it to research a purchase even if the purchase will be made at a physical retail location. An effective business website acts to answer questions and help the pre-sales process.

Even if your business does 100% of its business at a physical retail location, sales can be increased using a business website. According to Nielsen Online 80% of consumer electronic purchasers bought at a store whose website they visited first. 44% of pet food consumers researched info such as nutritional specs online.

  1. Product listings: even if you don’t sell online, list product details so interested buyers can research and compare products. This way they arrive to your store ready to buy.
  2. Contact info: post store hours, store location and an interactive map with driving directions.
  3. FAQ area: include common questions that are asked by customers in person at your store location. This way your website can help answer the same questions 24/7.
  4. Use Blogging and Social Media: By using blog marketing and other social media, you reach a whole new audience than your website alone will. Consider a Facebook page or encourage customers to review your business on social review sites like Yelp.com.
  5. Traditional Media: When advertising in newspaper, radio, TV or direct mail, always include your website URL where interested consumers can learn more about what you offer.

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