{"id":9908,"date":"2021-09-29T09:27:55","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T09:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/?p=9908"},"modified":"2023-09-21T14:03:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T14:03:13","slug":"tips-for-nailing-black-friday-cyber-monday-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/tips-for-nailing-black-friday-cyber-monday-2021","title":{"rendered":"Rush Hour Guide : Tips for Nailing Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nAs we head closer to pumpkin spice season, the E-commerce landscape is bustling with some serious prep-work to gear up for the Big Weekend : <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2021<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Everyone from big-ticket sellers to small scale businesses look forward to big leaps and bigger sales during this time &#8211; and for all the right reasons. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, as we slowly make the shift to move ahead from the shackles of all the upheaval caused by the pandemic &#8211; buyer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/securecdn.pymnts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/The-Emerging-Post-COVID-19-Consumer-October-2020.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behaviours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have made a visible shift too. Making equal room for brands to keep up and adapt. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When talking about how the trends have ranged upto the season so far &#8211; a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymnts.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report by PYMTS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggested that more than 70% of customers prefer to shop online during the holidays. The primary reason behind this being not just the convenience of the medium, but also the superior quality of products offered online. To add to the delight of enthusiastic marketers &#8211; The Cyber Monday sales of last year touched a whopping<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10.8 billion &#8211; making it the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/12\/01\/holiday-2020-shoppers-spend-10point8-billion-on-cyber-monday.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biggest E-commerce selling day of all time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a>Further, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unionbank.com\/about-us\/new-union-bank-survey-finds-us-consumers-willing-to-spend-more-to-support-small-businesses-holiday-season\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a survey by Union bank in 2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that &#8211; more than 40% of US shoppers would pay $20 more to purchase from a small, or a locally-run business, than save the same amount in buying from a large retailer. So If you\u2019re a small business owner, this time can truly be your time to make the most out of. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, to prepare you for the biggest shopping week of the year, we\u2019ve rounded-up a compilation of \u2018to-dos\u2019 that you can tick off to shine-through on the Big Weekend. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Take a read-through!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a notepad on the side would help)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9913 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2245\" height=\"1587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2.png 2245w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-2048x1448.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2245px) 100vw, 2245px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do your prep work &#8211;<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Analyse<\/b> <b>previous year\u2019s performance :<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before anything else, it\u2019s essential to make some thorough analysis of how you\u2019ve previously performed. No profit-yielding plan can be built without some research and analysis put into its premise. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>To get a better perspective, try asking :<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n&#8211; When did you start last year\u2019s promotional run? Was it a week in advance, or later?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; What were your offers? Did you have consistency?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; How many unique visitors came to your website during and after promotions?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Which sales channels drove the most results?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Did your effort align with the outcomes?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your answer was a \u2018no\u2019 to the last question, the next step\u2019s for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Understand<\/b> <b>where you fell short :<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of your past short-comings, and try to devise a plan that counters them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Was it an ill-planned Facebook Ads campaign, or a hastily stocked inventory? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your homework on the pain points you faced earlier, to get a better perspective of exactly where you need to be working extra. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s crucial to keep in mind that a good strategy is no good without an understanding of your strong and weak points. Everything else falls into place after.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Make pointers on :<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>&#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your highest vs. lowest performing sales channels from last year.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Promotional layout, and the scope-duration of your offerings.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Performance by channel.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Marketing-promotion schedule (frequency of emails sent, social media posts)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Total sales made.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Work-out<\/b> <b>a better strategy than before :<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you finally sit down to plan your strategy for the upcoming Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend, start with where you previously left at.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an ad campaign let you down last year, put in extra hours to devise a more thoughtful copy this time. Identify what you could\u2019ve done better, and take the time you have this time around to do just that. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all, strategise in a way that mainly segregates channels that worked for you vs. ones that didn&#8217;t &#8211; so you save up on not just hasty losses but also on time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, remember &#8211; by failing to prepare, you\u2019re preparing to fail. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benjamin Franklin vouches for it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2245\" height=\"1587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3.png 2245w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-2048x1448.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2245px) 100vw, 2245px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Be early to build the hype &#8211;<br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Pick your audience :<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you someone who\u2019s quick to identify patterns?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not, you better start working on it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s pivotal to recognise who you\u2019re catering to, and how you can get them to listen to you better. If you set out with elaborate campaigns, but they lack direction &#8211; you\u2019re not going anywhere. Knowing and understanding your audience is key to having the best idea of what to give them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s a simple mail update or a big discount offering &#8211; having a blueprint of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingevolution.com\/marketing-essentials\/target-audience\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">target buyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s behavioural patterns, likes and preferences is a must before you start out. Make ample use of your user data and tracking during this time, and thank your analytics team later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\nGet creative with your product teases :<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same old \u2018Flat 50% Off\u2019 has gone flat. Literally, and figuratively. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all the noise around Black Friday &#8211; Cyber Monday sales this time around, the task is to stand out. Don\u2019t shy away from being a little \u2018extra\u2019 with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/innovative-holiday-marketing-campaigns\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday marketing campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the last few weeks building up to the Big Week. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boring won\u2019t be rewarding, not now, not ever.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So go all out with adding colour, teaming up with local influencers, and bringing that little dash of buzz to your campaigns. Whether it\u2019s a themed email template, or an Instagram reel &#8211; the audiences love to be entertained. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So be sure you\u2019re not backing off from doing just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Offer exclusive discounts &#8211; vouchers :<br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusivity sells. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this time of the year, your customers are naturally expecting a good sale. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to do more than not disappointing them by adding a dash of \u2018chic\u2019 to your discounts and voucher announcements. Be loud and clear about your offerings, and also be generous with sharing the news with your audiences through your social media handles.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited time period giveaways, contests and coupon codes are a sure-shot way to drive better engagements, and generate excitement. There\u2019s no one who doesn\u2019t appreciate some extra savings this season, so be sure to capitalize on that.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2245\" height=\"1587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4.png 2245w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-2048x1448.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2245px) 100vw, 2245px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Make Use of the E-mail &#8211;<br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Create an E-mail list that prioritizes those looking to hear first about BFCM :<\/b><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you set-out with sending fancily decked up mail blasts, be sure you\u2019re aware of who even wants to hear from you. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No self-respecting marketer intends to send mail that goes directly to the spam box. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be able to efficiently capitalise on your mail campaigns &#8211; the first step is to identify who amongst your audience is even listening in the first place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a busy time, and no one likes to be spammed with unnecessary info-overload when they\u2019d rather be unwinding with their loved ones. So prioritise on the concept of the right message, at the right time, to the right person.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s not the easiest of tasks to identify your target audience for the season, but technology is here to help &#8211; as per usual.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/most-used-email-services-provider\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Service Providers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these days come brimming with nearly every feature a marketer could ask for to run a successful email campaign. Make use of AI-sourced algorithms to segment your user data, and build on your Customer Experience (CX) with refining the tone and content value of your emails. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your email contacts are a valued resource, make sure you make them feel like one too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\nGet people to opt-in for updates and mobile notifications :<br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online shopping is at an all-time high.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly anyone and everyone with a phone on them is turning to online sources first to make purchases. As per a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datareportal.com\/global-digital-overview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report by Datareportal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nearly 66% of the global population is recognised today as a unique mobile user. Moreover, the number of mobile users has seen a 13% increase in 2021, within just the span of a year. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the chief reasons for this stoic rise is social media, of course. The potential and reach of social channels and their nearly constant presence through our mobiles is only growing by the day.<br \/>\nThis proves to be a brilliant opportunity for brand owners to get their customers to loop-into getting updates, announcements and mobile notifications on products and releases &#8211; before the Big Weekend is at our doors.<br \/>\n<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Announce your sales in advance :<br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The build-up leading to the holidays can prove to be an even more beneficial time for brand owners than the holidays themselves. This, if utilized optimally. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take this time to make sales announcements, and give those an edge too by opting to offer a 10% extra to first-in-line customers. Everyone loves gifts, but with all the hoo-ha around sales and discounts during this time &#8211; it\u2019s pivotal that you have an edge over your contemporaries by going the extra mile.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going beyond just sales announcements, this time is also crucial to build, or re-build on your brand values and how you choose to represent them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post-pandemic period has brought with it a stoic shift in not just how customers buy, but also how they <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">think.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly 80% of respondents in a survey said that they expect brands to be guided by a definite <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/insights\/topics\/marketing-and-sales-operations\/global-marketing-trends\/2021\/purpose-driven-companies-ever-changing-world.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purpose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attached to their offerings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the times when a business was only defined by a profit or loss statement, today\u2019s brands clearly need to do more than just sell.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2245\" height=\"1587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5.png 2245w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-2048x1448.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2245px) 100vw, 2245px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Integrate your Social Media &#8211;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Capitalize on all your social media fronts :<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this time of the year, you cannot possibly afford to be \u2018inactive\u2019 or inconsistent on your social media. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social commerce &#8211; as in driving profits through social media channels is on an all time rise this year. As per a report, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingdive.com\/news\/90-of-people-buy-from-brands-they-follow-on-social-media-study-says\/577882\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nearly 90%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people buy from brands they follow on social media. What\u2019s more is that they <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> listen and look forward to keeping themselves updated on what\u2019s up-and-coming by their liked brands.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key element to take note of here is that in order for a customer to have an aligned perception of your brand &#8211; it\u2019s pivotal to stay consistent. Be it your Facebook ads campaign, or an Instagram poll &#8211; your content needs to be uniform in terms of how it represents your brand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brand like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fashionmonitor.com\/blog\/97\/what-brands-can-learn-from-reformation-on-social-media\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reformation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for instance, is a great example of a collective speaking it\u2019s heart and mind out to their audiences through social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Contemporary shoppers are keen on research, and they don\u2019t mind dwelling in on their options before making a purchase decision. So it\u2019s only natural for brand owners to make sure they\u2019re taking this time to convey a wholesome message during peak season through their social mediums.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Organise contests and giveaways :<br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn\u2019t love the thrill of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online contests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially ones that come with those much needed self-care hampers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tactic that seldom fails is to engage your audiences with exciting contests and giveaways. Social media contests are a great tactic to add to your marketing planner, especially during peak season.<br \/>\nThis, because contests not only help in encouraging a community feeling among your audiences, it also incentivizes people to actually follow and engage with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What would work even better is to team up with a well-known personality to host or organise these contests. It not only increases your reach and the interactivity quotient your customers share with you, but also adds volumes of social proof to your collective.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Collaborate with influencers :<br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When trying to step-up in the race to be seen and heard as a brand, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/influencer-marketing-what-makes-it-most-sought-after-trend\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaboration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the time-trusted way to be. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no rookie\u2019s job to create a following for yourself across social channels, and especially one that\u2019s engaged with your content. Influencers are everywhere, and there\u2019s next to nothing that they\u2019re not doing &#8211; to create meaningful content, spread a message, and unite communities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To team up with someone who already has a voluminous audience base of their own can work wonders for brands looking to come in the limelight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another factor to take note of here before you get overwhelmed by the term \u2018influencer\u2019 is that they come in all forms, shapes, and (follower) sizes. Gone are the days when it took one to be a celebrity to be considered an influencer. In today\u2019s time, the reigns have swiftly been taken over by local influencers &#8211; whose word is often given more heed than that of a celebrity.<\/p>\n<p>Teaming up with micro-influencers who have more of a local\/regional audience base can be a great tactic to increase targeted traffic to your site. These smaller scale creators have a great understanding and hold over their followers and can be great to partner with for a more definitively -targeted marketing campaign.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2245\" height=\"1587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6.png 2245w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-2048x1448.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2245px) 100vw, 2245px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Make sure your store is <\/b><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><i>actually<\/i><\/b><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\"> ready &#8211;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Be sure to check-up on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> :<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Website Design : product pages, navigation, checkout process :<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure your store sees it\u2019s desired traffic during the busiest week of the year for brands, you need it to be ready and prepared for the season\u2019s offerings.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your customers find themselves at your site to make a purchase &#8211; work in advance to make sure their experience is seamless throughout. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good way to get started would be to check on the page-speed and optimization of your home and product pages. These are the headliners for your store-front, and it\u2019s essential for them to not just look, but also feel like it. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/7-design-tactics-your-shopify-store-needs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good design layout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can pretty much make or break the game for you, so be sure to give it that much needed makeover if it looks like it needs one. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/4-checkout-page-optimization-techniques-to-improve-conversion-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checkout process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most pivotal aspects of the whole customer journey, goes without saying. So, make sure it\u2019s streamlined to suit your buyer\u2019s experience by &#8211; cutting out any unnecessary pages, making navigation more simplified, and also providing the option of a guest check-out, so people don\u2019t have to set up an account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Inventory set-up :<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your store\u2019s inventory lies at the head and heart of all processes that flow from there on.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one likes to deal with any last-minute mishaps, stock deficiencies or order delays &#8211; especially during this time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the crux of it &#8211; inventory management is primarily your system of managing your business\u2019s supply chain in its totality &#8211; from raw goods to finished goods. Processes like storing, selling and managing your stocked goods &#8211; all come under <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inventory management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it\u2019s vital to be at the head of things here.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure your inventory is all set to welcome holiday shoppers, Try to &#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Have more than one supplier \/ supply channels.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Avoid spoilage, or dead stock. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Save on storage costs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Improve your cash flow mechanisms.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Optimise on fulfillment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your holiday spirit!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Above all else &#8211; make sure you have all the fun you can during this time!<br \/>\nMuch more than making sales and running profits, the holidays are about getting together with our loved ones and having a good time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So keep reminding yourself to &#8211;<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; take regular breaks.<br \/>\n&#8211; indulge in doing things that keep you refreshed.<br \/>\n&#8211; plan ahead, not after.<br \/>\n&#8211; make time for family, friends, and yourself.<br \/>\n&#8211; take it one day at a time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we head closer to pumpkin spice season, the E-commerce landscape is bustling with some serious prep-work to gear up for the Big Weekend : Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2021. Everyone from big-ticket sellers to small scale businesses look forward to big leaps and bigger sales during this time &#8211; and for all the right reasons. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/tips-for-nailing-black-friday-cyber-monday-2021\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Rush Hour Guide : Tips for Nailing Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2021<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":9910,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ecommerce-platform"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Rush Hour Guide : Tips for Nailing Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2021 - 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