Easy Ideas for Customer Retention

Whatever product or service your company offers, keeping customers engaged and coming back to your site is critical for ecommerce success. Customers remain loyal to brands that treat them well, but even more so to companies that implement memorable tactics to keep them happy. Below are some easy ideas that can go a long way toward leaving a good impression on your customers.
    

Educate

You don’t need to be pushing a sale every time you communicate with your customers. Sharing content related to your products or industry can provide your customers with helpful information for purchasing decisions. By establishing your company as a source of authoritative information, you also build up your trust and reputation among customers.

Create helpful offers

Go beyond the run-of-the-mill discounts and think of special offers that improve the purchase experience, rather than just trying to make a sale. What sets you apart from the competition? Do your product margins grant you the flexibility to give away free gifts with orders? Are there ways you can simplify the decision to purchase (like offering free returns or special warranties)? To come up with a promotion that works for your situation, consider the interests of your customers, the products you sell, and the logistics of your company.

Be approachable

Keeping a professional tone with your customers doesn’t mean all communication needs to feel scripted. Remember, messages that actually have a “human touch” to them will go a long way toward making your brand memorable and encouraging repeat business.

Say ‘thank you’

Sending a thank you welcomes new customers to your site, and is a reminder of your expert service to returning customers. To encourage repeat business, offer a coupon or shipping discount on their next order. Consider also sending thank you emails/discounts when customers complete other actions on your website, like signing up for your newsletter.