Prepare for More Business Before Digital Ads Launch
This article was published on November 4, 2015
Categorized in: B2B Digital Marketing
Digital advertising is an important part of any business, but it’s important to know why you are advertising. Of course, you are trying to keep your brand in the public eye. You want people to know you’re still in business and thriving. If you sell products, advertising is a great way to let customers and potential customers know when you’re having a sale.
Digital advertising costs time and money, so knowing your end goal is important. If you’re advertising a business that offers a service, do you have time to take on new clients that may come your way? If you are selling an item, do you have enough of the product to take on extra sales? Can you get them in a hurry if you need them?
These are just some of the things you should think about before you decide to launch an online advertising campaign. Here’s why:
You Want to Be Able to Offer What You Advertised
Advertising and getting new eyes on your brand are great things but only if you can provide what you’re offering. People will come to you with an interest in what you offer and if you need to turn them away, this will reflect poorly on your brand. Have you ever seen a product or service advertised on a search engine page, gotten interested and realized later they are already sold out? It’s not a great feeling. You don’t want potential customers to feel the same way. If you can’t handle extra work or produce the extra product needed, now is not the best time to advertise. You don’t want to mislead people through your advertising.
You Want to Earn Customer Trust and Loyalty
Trust and loyalty start with you. As mentioned, if you advertise, you should be able to take on the added business. This will result in customers who know they can come to you when they’re in need of your services or products. A customer should not be thought of as a one-time deal. Every customer has the potential to become a repeat customer.
Remember that your competition is also vying for their business. If they advertise something and are able to offer what you can’t deliver on, your competition will win out. Do not advertise if you can’t provide what you are offering. Your customers will quickly learn that if you’re advertising, you will be able to deliver, and it will be worth it.
Here are some good reasons and times for digital advertising:
- You have a new product or service to introduce which you can supply.
- You can compete with the competition without lowering quality or service.
- Business has been slow and you can handle new customers.
Digital advertising is wonderful to use to keep your brand in the public eye and to keep business coming your way. It’s important to remember that there is a time and place for advertising. When it’s the right time, advertising will pay off for your business.
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About the Author: Brick Marketing President, Nick Stamoulis
Nick Stamoulis is a digital marketing expert and President of Brick Marketing. With 25+ years experience, he specializes in solving complex digital marketing challenges through SEO, content marketing, social media, PPC, email marketing, SEO for AI (GEO) and conversion optimization.
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