Shipping costs have been rocketing, and supply chains have been disrupted, as growing demand and increased global trade hits pandemic-created problems of quarantine and workforce absences, as well as, in some places, lack of investment in ports and other infrastructure.
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Although the pandemic is certainly not over, we seem to have entered a new phase, with many people vaccinated and boosted, and life is becoming a bit more “normal” day by day. Emotionally, 2020-2021 were years of fear and grief when people turned in on themselves and wanted a safe cocoon. Now, people are beginning to want to pamper themselves; they’re starting to travel again, and they want to buy products that will help them get the most out of life.
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There are quite a few ways you can go beyond the basic buy/sell transaction and give your customers something they’ll value. We’ve summarized some of the best here.
A personal touch
Whenever I buy on eBay, it’s always so nice to get a card in the box that says something like “Hope you like this, please just let me know it arrived safely – or get in touch if anything’s wrong”. Yes, that’s in the terms and conditions, but it is so nice to get the message direct – even more so if it’s handwritten and signed.
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In many ways, 2022 is going to look pretty much the same as 2021. The pandemic is still with us, limiting travel, and encouraging the growth of teleworking, telemedicine, and online education.
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It’s amazing how some businesses set their targets. Some businesses budget to do exactly the same year after year. Others aim to double their sales but assume they can do that with just the same advertising spend that worked last year. Some businesses don’t even budget.
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Making good videos can dramatically improve your sales. It’s obvious when you think about it; while customers in bricks-and-mortar shops can interact with the product directly, on Amazon they can’t touch, feel, or poke it. But a video that shows someone using the product can help to fill in the gaps and make them feel more comfortable about buying it.
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Take a look at the top-selling products in your space – the major competition. Try to find out where they are weak.
For instance, if you look at customer reviews, you’ll easily see where your competitor is going wrong. Sometimes you’ll find customers really unhappy about a weakness; other times, you’ll need to pick up on hints.
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Stock-outs mean you can’t sell your product. But “no sales” isn’t just “no sales”, it’s a lot worse. If you run low or have a stock-out, things will happen that will really hurt your business.
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The last couple of years have been a time out for many people – Covid restrictions have cramped their style. But at the same time, lock-downs, shelter-in-place, and teleworking have given many a taste of a different lifestyle – or the desire to change their lives.
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Amazon does a great job of directing people who want to buy a product to your listing. It doesn’t do a great job when it comes to building your brand or marketing your product to people who’re not yet actively seeking it.
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