{"id":16863,"date":"2018-01-17T09:42:26","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T14:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=16863"},"modified":"2025-01-16T20:36:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T01:36:30","slug":"teach-promo-teach-teach-promo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/17\/teach-promo-teach-teach-promo\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Promos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The old adage says, \u201cwhen you learn how much you\u2019re worth, you\u2019ll stop giving people discounts.\u201d We disagree. The sky is the limit when it comes to your Shop, and since there\u2019s no ceiling, discounts and promos can only help your business continue to grow!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why should you use promos?<\/h2>\n<p>You may be skeptical about the financial benefits of a promo, but you\u2019d be surprised to learn that many buyers rely on these discounts. In fact, up to 50% of consumers admitted that they only make a purchase when there\u2019s a discount!<\/p>\n<p>As competition in the world of e-commerce is fierce, your customers may need that final push through checkout. Fortunately, promotions are the perfect persuasion tool, and you\u2019ll find that these customers are more willing to commit to a purchase when they\u2019re saving money.<\/p>\n<p>There are several benefits to offering (and marketing) Shop promotions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They\u2019re effective<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ll boost traffic and guide new customers to your store<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ll boost your revenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spreadshirt regularly runs promos, but mind you, these promos aren\u2019t effective by themselves. They require some effort from the seller to be effective, but even a bit of focus could lead to money in your pocket!<\/p>\n<h2>Where do you find promos?<\/h2>\n<p>You can constantly stay up to date on Spreadshirt\u2019s discounts by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.spreadshirt.fi\/login\">Dashboard<\/a> of your Partner Area.<\/p>\n<h2>You need a game plan<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to devise a game plan before diving in to the wonderful world of promotional persuasion. Assuming you have a marketing calendar, there are several important dates that you should figure out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When the promo runs<\/li>\n<li>When you\u2019ll be campaigning\/promoting<\/li>\n<li>How much time you\u2019ll need to prepare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Generally, it\u2019s a good idea to begin promoting discounts several days before they start, and you should continue advertising throughout the promotion. It\u2019s tough to find that perfect balance, as you don\u2019t want to be too early or too late with your advertising. Ultimately, practice will make perfect.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to figure out which social media platforms you\u2019ll be advertising through. Regardless of which channel(s) you use, it\u2019s a good idea to opt for a service like <a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\">Buffer<\/a>, which allows you to schedule posts ahead of time.<\/p>\n<h2>Make it your own<\/h2>\n<p>Spreadshirt will provide the promos. The responsibility to alert your shoppers falls on you! When making your game plan, remember to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Push your specific brand<\/li>\n<li>Embrace some clever visual aspects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For instance, if a holiday is coming up, you could consider revolving the promo around the big day. You could also adapt your photos or banners to help promote the discounts, and you could always push pictures of your available items. Of course, one of the most effective promotional strategies is utilizing real people and real stories, as this allows potential customers to better connect with the overall sentiment. If you\u2019re in need of any images, check out a service like <a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/c\/apparel?pl_coupon=spreadshirt15\">PlaceIt<\/a>, which will provide you with the perfect model images.<\/p>\n<p>Customers aren\u2019t going to purchase products if they don\u2019t understand your theme, and there\u2019s an improved chance they\u2019ll make a purchase if they\u2019re fully aware of the promotion.<\/p>\n<h2>What else?<\/h2>\n<p>There are several other strategies you could consider as you\u2019re planning for the upcoming promotion:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recruit any social media influencers who you may be collaborating with to help with advertising<\/li>\n<li>Consider different game plans based on the length of the promotion. For instance, a flash sale leads to urgency, while a longer promotion allows you to craft a story or narrative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The promo has ended\u2026 what now?<\/h2>\n<p>Just because the promotion has ended, it doesn\u2019t mean your work is done. Plan ahead! It never hurts to devise a game plan for your next promotion, and a clever strategy will help boost those sales through the roof!<\/p>\n<p>Phew! That\u2019s a lot to take in, but you shouldn\u2019t have any issues implementing these tips. Rather, stick to your gut and you\u2019ll be fine!<\/p>\n<p><em>Have you had success during previous promotions? Do you have any additional questions? Comment below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The old adage says, \u201cwhen you learn how much you\u2019re worth, you\u2019ll stop giving people discounts.\u201d We disagree. 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