Are you struggling to capture your potential buyers’ attention and convert them into loyal customers?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
The secret to boosting your eCommerce sales lies in understanding your target audience and mastering the art of your marketing funnels.
In this article, we’ll dive into the most effective strategies that will help you win over your customers, skyrocket your sales, and outshine your competitors.
Keep reading to unlock the true potential of your eCommerce marketing business.
Maybe you discovered a new brand, checked their online store, and more than one product peaked your interest.
Or you saw a brands social media content, a video, or a sequence of images of the same product, this time in different colors.
Better yet, maybe you engaged with an influencer marketing campaign and your favorite somebody online…
You click!
You’re directed to a landing or product page, check out the pics, read the description, and see the price.
Looks great.
It’s exactly what you were looking for.
Just when everything seems ready to complete the purchase, life happens.
A phone call.
An instant message demanding your attention right now.
Even a meme or other notification.
No matter if you’re using your desktop computer, your laptop, tablet or mobile phone. Your attention goes away, and the retailer’s sale did as well.
Things get worse if you’re the seller.
On the other side, you just see the lack of sales.
And the round of “what ifs” start:
What if the products are not attractive enough?
What if they’re just too expensive?
What if… you name it.
Although we can’t address enough the importance of properly optimized landing and product pages, with high quality imagery and attractive copy, maybe this time it wasn’t you!
And it wasn’t them.
It was life and the fact that we’re so “connected” all the time through any device that our attention span lasts a few seconds.
With luck.
Let’s face it, better now than never:
No matter how awesome your products are, or even how much they need them, you can’t compete with the Grumpy Cat or Doug The Pug.
Nope.
Even less with a text message from their crush, their boss or a parent asking for something.
So how on earth can you compete for your potential buyer’s attention?
Short answer: you don’t.
Long answer: keep reading.
The key, a match made in heaven: your marketing funnel amplified by Facebook ads.
Paid Social will attract potential buyer’s and qualify them through your site.
If they buy, great!
But let’s not leave it there.
Two, five, or ten purchases are better than one, right?
That’s where a properly set up marketing funnel comes in.
Do you feel the big but coming?
As many as 50% of leads are not ready to buy when they first make contact with your business.
You have two choices:
Your marketing funnel will bring those people to your store, and email is there to convert them to eCommerce sales.
According to Statista…
“The total number of business and consumer emails sent and received per day surpassed 319 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to over 376 billion by 2025.“
More than 85% of adults send or read emails.
That’s only in the US.
Imagine selling to the US and the rest of the Tier-1 world, through eCommerce.
Not bad, right?
It’s ideal to add touch points to meet your audience at different stages and moments, since putting content in multiple channels can increase views by 8x on average!
Let’s see how advertising on Facebook works together with email marketing to drive sales to your eCommerce:
If you’re into healthy eating or love Japanese food, you may have gotten an idea of what to cook for tonight’s dinner.
Well, food references apart, we’re not talking about that.
Here are the people that most likely have never heard of your DTC brand eCommerce.
Those that belong to your target & lookalike audiences, are in need of what you’re offering and willing to buy.
But they need to know you’re out there.
And that you understand their needs and expectations.
Let them see who you are through ads that raise awareness and spark their interest in your brand.
This is where marketing funnel strikes the hardest.
You can send them to a blog post that speaks about a specific need:
“10 must-have accessories for first time runners”
“How to teach your dog to follow your lead when going out”
The article that talks about something that bothers your ideal customers.
It can attract lots of visitors that will convert to leads or customers.
Images of the most popular products of the season, a specific category of products (bags, shoes, jewelry) can also work on this primary stage.
Don’t forget about video ads.
For them to work, they need to grab people’s attention instantly, offering something they might find valuable:
The key is engaging your target audience on a more personal level.
Now, imagine Sarah…
A busy mom who’s always on the hunt for new, stylish clothes for her kids.
One day, while scrolling through a Facebook group, she stumbles upon your eye-catching ad featuring your latest collection of trendy children’s clothing.
Intrigued by the colorful and fun designs, she clicks on the ad and finds herself on your site.
Exploring the unique and fashionable items you have to offer.
What do you think will close the deal, with Sarah?
Investigating the middle of your marketing funnel will help you determine the next steps…
In this stage, people are more ready to pay attention and listen what you can do for them.
They already know who you are and have seen something for them in your products and website.
They are already considering alternatives to fulfill a specific need, and you’re among them.
But keep in mind they’re also checking other vendors, and need more reasons to decide you’re the best choice.
What can you offer to people in the MOFU?
In this stage, they may or may not ready to buy, but they’re willing to hear more from you, in any of these ways:
So in your ads you can promote your newsletter, stating clearly the kind of content they’ll receive and how often.
Or you’re running a special promotion (seasonal like Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s).
Is there a downloadable resource visitors can get for free if they add their name and email address?
Facebook video ads come to the rescue on this stage, as well.
Since people are already considering buying from you, a short video explaining your customer’s pain points and how your products come with a solution might be something worth trying.
This can also work in the next stage.
The goal here is to attract their interest enough for them to willingly – and joyfully – provide their contact information to keep in touch.
After that happens, you’ll keep them coming back to your website.
And through retargeting campaigns, they’ll keep seeing you and your products on Facebook and the web.
In a fully optimized website, conversions are not only sales.
Conversions are specific actions you wanted them to take: sign-up to the newsletter, to access a promotion, receive a coupon, to contact you…
Actions that eventually will become become sales (“Patience you must have” – Yoda).
Bingo!
Now you have their email address.
They raised their hand to say “I want to hear and learn more of this brand. I’m interested enough to let you in my inbox and my day”.
So in this stage is crucial you offer valuable, useful content. It’s time to nurture that new relationship without being pushy or to insistent.
Otherwise, they’ll go away.
This time, for good.
Make sure to adjust email marketing campaigns and automations to the ways they interact with your e-store and your brand.
Did they sign up a few months ago, but no purchase yet?
Or it’s been over 6 months since the last time they placed an order?
Which products are they more interested in?
Has she placed more than one order in less than a month?
Offer incentives, re-engage, make them feel appreciated. It’ll pay big time.
Here there are less people, but closer to complete the purchase.
They already decided to buy from you, or plan to do so very soon.
For any of the reasons listed above, or just life getting in the way, they may be part of the 72% of buyers that abandon their shopping carts without buying.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t want your products, so give them a hand and remind them, with Facebook ads and email marketing.
Contextual and specific information are key in this stage.
Did they come and saw a specific product, but left without buying?
Bring them back with retargeting campaigns.
An exclusive discount can give them the final reason they needed to complete the purchase with you instead of your competitors.
The more you know about this person, the better.
At this point, it’s not only demographics or interest, also buying behavior.
Maybe you need to boost your sales a little bit during a low season, and you can offer discounts of specific products or free shipping.
Video ads explaining how a product works, highlighting specific features, or seeing the product “in action” can attract your audience’s attention and help them make the decision to buy.
Did any of your products receive a positive review lately?
Make sure the Facebook world knows about it!
According to a BrightLocal survey…
“93% of consumers read local reviews to decide if a business is good or not.“
So if there are buyers talking about how amazing your products, your business and customer experience is, potential buyers need – and deserve – to know.
Believe it or not, eCommerce could take better advantage of this powerful marketing tool in Facebook ads campaigns.
Just like with Facebook ads, the key in this stage is to leverage the knowledge of your audience – actual and potential buyers.
Use the power of segmentation and personalization.
Email service providers (such as Mailchimp, InfusionSoft, Aweber, ActiveCampaign and others) allow you to save certain information of subscribers.
If not, you can always ask them in the signup forms.
Make sure to consider in your lead nurturing strategy:
The mistake far too many eCommerce brands commit is to think that the process ends with the sale.
In the short term, maybe, but if you wish to build a thriving eCommerce business that stays in the market for longer, that’s the wrong mindset.
One sale can become two, four, eight and so on.
And this is especially important: more customers.
People spread the word about products and the customer experience.
If it’s satisfactory, they’ll speak with their family, friends, coworkers.
Do you see the potential there?
Implementing eCommerce sales funnels and leveraging the power of Facebook can significantly boost your growth.
AND, help you stand out in the competitive online marketplace.
By understanding your audience, creating engaging content, harnessing the potential of email, and employing a strategic approach, you can turn potential buyers into loyal customers.
Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to maximize your sales and grow your brand.
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