Giveaways by Web Site Draw in Consumers
Small businesses are continually creating new and innovative ways for consumers to spread their brand and learn about them. In 2018, just about anything can be a giveaway. This includes one-time offers that act as demonstrations of the business’s products or services, contests where recipients receive a prize after visiting designated locations, free giveaways of certain items as part of a promotion or deal, additional discounts for people who come in with friends to make purchases, chances to win valuable prizes such as vacation packages and cars by signing up for newsletters or newsletters with referral codes.
The most traditional of all giveaways is the giveaway designed to draw in consumers. From clothes hangers to toiletry products, but not limited to these, the online B2B marketer has numerous ways they can use to promote their business and brand. For instance, a company can promote their business by offering several different types of giveaways.
For example, a consumer could enter a sweepstakes where they are asked to comment on their experience or review of the product or service they have purchased from the company's website. The consumer would then receive an electronic gift card with which they can pay for certain goods and services from a specific store on the company's website that offers products and services complementary to that product or service.
For another example, a business can give away free samples of their product for consumers to try out. Consumers who use the item and like it can then return to the website and make a purchase using the coupon code they were emailed after receiving their free sample. This type of promotion drives traffic to the company's website because these consumers are more likely to purchase products from the company’s site in the future. The cost-effectiveness of this giveaway is that fewer products need to be purchased as an increased demand will arise because of this giveaway.
Another example is a discounted product or service that is offered at a special price for consumers who access it via promotional material or on social media. This can drive traffic to the company's website and generate revenue for the business. If the consumer has a social media account, then they can refer their friends via their social media account and receive additional discounts on their purchase.
Although most of these are giveaways that are offered by small businesses, there are certain types of giveaways that consumers may run into when purchasing items from larger chains. They include:
Discounts to be used in-store or online after consuming the company’s product or service.
Discount codes that allow consumers to get a discount on making purchases at a specific store by using their voucher code when they make a purchase.
Additional physical products like clothing.
Free shipping that is offered immediately at checkout.
Membership to a specific club or group.
Free samples of new products or services.
For example, if the consumer purchases a pair of sneakers from Reebok, Reebok may offer them a coupon code that allows them to receive a free second pair of the same item provided that they show their receipt from their initial purchase and sign up for their email newsletter . This type of giveaway is considered free because no money changes hands between consumers and the company.
The company could even offer its customers the choice to receive additional merchandise in exchange for attaching credit to their accounts such as keys, wallets, or phone cases. This is done to promote the company's brand and creates an incentive for consumers to return to the website and make additional purchases.
The promotional media that small companies use can also include:
The Internet through blogs, social media, emails, ads on movies, radio and print.
Sharing materials with business partners on public relations or marketing services.
In conclusion, making a giveaway an important component of your professional marketing strategy can really drive consumers to your business as well as increase sales. While it may require more effort than simply offering goods or services in exchange for money, it will pay off later on when you generate more revenue from your customers because they will take advantage of additional discounts that are offered by the company.
Additional Resources:
GIVEAWAY EXAMPLES and TAKEAWAYS- Research & Development, 11 nov. 2014
GIVEAWAY EXAMPLES and TAKEAWAYS- Research & Development, 11 nov. 2014
Food, Inc. - Latest "Documentary" Provides Another Wake-Up Call on Agribusiness and its Role in Obesity, 12 nov. 2013
FREE SAMPLE - Online Marketing, 22 oct. 2013
Consumer Research Posters: How to do it right! - Marketing Management Staff at Internet Marketing Strategies, 18 oct. 2012
Qualified prospecting is a vital marketing tool for all marketers, from small to large businesses - we have the answers you need on this page - keep reading! 14 nov. 2011
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