Our Services and Solutions

Increase Sales

Why is it important to increase sales?

Many ministries and non-profit organizations offer some kind of product for sale—whether it is books, CDs, or even t-shirts. Increasing online sales is often one of the objectives of a broader interactive marketing plan. We work with you in evaluating your current online sales and marketing process, developing a plan for increasing sales, assisting you in implementing the plan, and helping you measure and interpret the results on a regular basis.

What are some of the ways you have helped organizations increase sales?

We tailor each plan to your specific needs. Every plan should focus on:

  • Knowing your audience, particularly their demographics and psychographics.
  • Growing your audience using services such as search engine marketing, viral marketing, advertising, and social media.
  • Driving them back to the website or online store through social media, email marketing, and website promotions.
  • Closing the sale by making sure your store provides the right experience and is easy for your users to complete their purchase.
  • Tracking results using tools like Google Analytics to make sure that you are getting the return on investment that you need from your marketing outreaches.

How does increasing sales drive results?

Increasing online sales provides another income stream for your organization, and many times it is the primary income stream. As more people become familiar with your product offering, this leads to an awareness of your brand and the mission/vision of your organization, further deepening engagement with your organization.

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Keys to Collaboration

  • Check for compliance and security.

    If you will be accepting online credit card or EFT payments for your online sales, you need to make sure the transactions are secure and are Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant. There are specific rules and regulations about what information can be stored and transmitted across the Internet, so having this knowledge upfront will save time and potential headaches later on.

    Know your audience.

    The better understanding that we have of your audience, the easier it is to provide the recommendations that will increase the reach. Have you done customer surveys and research in the past? Can you provide us with reports of previous campaigns, strategies, and feedback? Having access to this information puts us on a fast-track for providing quality recommendations.

    Think outside the box.

    Social media and the web are changing the way we engage an audience. Be prepared to engage your potential customers in ways you have not considered before, such as through social-media-specific discounts or sale announcements.

Books We Like

  • Customer Service on the Interne: Building Relationships, Increasing Loyalty, and Staying Competitive
    By:
    Jim Sterne
  • Increase Online Sales with Strategic Internet Marketing
    By:
    Inc. Nationwide Consulting Group
  • Sales 2.0: Improve Business Results Using Innovative Sales Practices and Technology
    By:
    Anneke Seley and Brent Holloway

Recommended Websites

  • Internet Retailer

    The leading source for latest trends in online sales. Their "Trends and Data" is a great resource for spotting new trends.

  • Marketing Sherpa

    Great case studies and real-world examples of what others are using to grow their online sales.

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