Continue to build your business after Covid 19.

The pandemic has upset economic forecasts and forced many companies across the globe to re assess their business strategy plans going forward. Being able to find success during these unprecedented times has bought new challenges to many businesses.  It has created lots of opportunities for retailers due to change in consumer behaviour. More than ever, we are using online to shop, which has redefined the position for the online and ecommerce businesses in the retail sector. It is not safe to say that due to this positive trend at present, it is not an assurance of any future success necessarily.  Maintaining a plan that intends the growth of your ecommerce business in a post pandemic context is key.

Using some of these valuable tips will help you ensure you grow your business even in post pandemic circumstances.

Relook at your existing marketing strategy.

Review your current messaging process to establish if you are relaying the right message and placing your business in the right way to succeed after a pandemic. Clear away any marketing materials that do not resonate with the current economic and social situation. Always ensure your brands messaging is in line with the needs and demands of your customers. Ensure your message shows to potential and existing customers the value they will get from buying products and services from you.

Deliver an unparalleled digital customer experience.

In a rapidly expanding ecommerce landscape where many sellers are offering the same products and services, ensuring a better digital customer experience can set your business apart from the competition. Things may include excellent support, user friendly interfaces, efficient payment options and the right technology infrastructure. By ensuring a robust solid infrastructure for your business can help it grow in leaps and bounds in the future.

Optimize your website.

Ensure your website is as responsive and accessible as possible to a wide range of devices. Ensure your website is easy to navigate and use no matter what device the consumer maybe using to view your webpage. A staggering 48% of consumers use mobile devices to search and shop for products. By making your load speed below 2 seconds will avoid driving leads to competitor highly responsive and user-friendly sites.

Be transparent with your pricing and consider lowering delivery charges.

Post Covid 19, customer loyalty will be extremely important for your business. Consumers will continue to share their experiences, both good and bad on social media and review sites. Any negative reviews can have major negative impact on your profits. Remain transparent in your pricing and avoid adding on extra fees in the final steps of the purchase. Many regular online shoppers end up making more purchases when shipping is free or considerably lower.  This leaves customers happy and loyal to you.

The better we prepare now, the more success we will enjoy with what is to come.
The world changed in 2019 and the road to recovery might be a long one, how are you preparing for the recovery in 2021?

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Claire Smith
Virtual Events & Client Support Liaison for Ian Dickson and Unlock Success.

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