The e-commerce industry in India has changed how business is conducted. A variety of market niches are online to increase the ease of people and reduce the distance between them. Approximately 150 million people now purchase online due to the buying habits shifted by the pandemic. The global e-commerce industry is further anticipated to increase by 21.5% in 2022 to reach US$ 74.8 billion and is projected to reach US$ 350 billion by 2030.
“E-commerce and mobile commerce have dramatically changed the way brands reach customers, making it faster and easier for customers to make purchases on the fly while avoiding the hassle of going to the store.”
– HIL DAVIS, Co-founder of J. Hilburn
As the holiday season is right around the corner, you are expected to increase yearly sales by up to 40%-50%. But this is also the time to face the competition. There are certain steps that you need to take if you want to stay ahead of your competitors. People living near or far are waiting for the deals to be grabbed and to surprise their family and friends.
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Top Tips To Enhance Your Store For The Holiday Season
Get Prepared for Incoming Traffic
The busiest days for online stores are the holidays. There is always incoming traffic for your products, and nothing could be more detrimental than a site outage at a crucial moment, so make sure your supply is full.
Check up with suppliers early to make sure you’re adequately stocked, especially for potential gift goods. Do not let your customers wait or get disappointed that their must-have gift is out of stock or on backorder.
Also, work on the speed and security of your website. Revenue is directly related to the speed at which your website loads. Your site must be stable and scalable to be able to meet the demands of your visitors. Check the most recent statistics with your e-commerce provider to determine your level of coverage. Review your integrations with external parties. Don’t add anything after testing them to make sure they can manage the load.
Surprise & Delight Customers
The holidays are the ideal time to retarget past visitors and draw in new ones to your website. Create a reason for your traffic. You must first have a solid sales plan to start the holiday season.
- Choose gift baskets, ana r exclusive specials and consider the marketing approach to delight your customers.
- Increase the number of your sales channels. There are other places to share holiday happiness than your e-commerce shop. Think about additional sales channels.
- Include BIOPS (buy online, pick up in-store) for consumers who like online shopping but need their purchases the same day, BOPIS is a fantastic solution.
- Enhance your delivery strategy in order to be ready for the increased traffic.
- Outsource 3PL as they are quick and also allow you to concentrate on your business-related tasks rather than shipping queries.
Prepare Strategic Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Choose a lovely festive theme and decorate the homepage of your website accordingly. The entire website does not need to be redesigned. With design adjustments, you may improve your website to offer seasonal enchantments and meet the expectations of your visitors. Work on just the primary parts and use your creativity to the fullest.
You can set up a timer to count down the days or till the end of your holiday campaign. This tactic increases the festive atmosphere by creating a sense of urgency that the holiday is approaching and that customers need to make their purchases as soon as feasible.
Personalization increases your chances of increasing sales. Keep in mind that individuals do not spend time reading impersonal advertisements. Construct your campaign in a way that makes people feel that the offer is just for them.
Increase Customer Assistance & Experience
Consumers today want to be able to get what they require quickly and with as little hassle as possible. That implies that your website must offer solutions that are tailored to their particular demands and a smooth checkout process.
Is your online shop capable of the task?
Let’s look at some essential ways you may improve your website to offer seasonal enchantment and meet and exceed client expectations:
- Increase the quality of your retail experience
- Streamline your merchandise strategy
- Personalize the shopping experience
- Help them find the desired products
- Improve checkout
- Allow multiple payment options
Create a Flexible Return Policy
According to a poll, 96% of customers will return to businesses that make exchanges and returns as simple as possible. So, make sure that your return policy is clearly visible. People purchase at Amazon because they are familiar with their return procedures. Nobody likes dealing with returns, not consumers and definitely not retailers.
You can also enhance your cart conversion if you highlight the fact that your shop will accept returns for items purchased during the holiday season. Building trust is key, so make sure your return policy is completely open-book and equitable.
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