[THREAD]: 7 tools and tips for finding new customers and selling online without an e-commerce website 👇
1: Register for a Google my Business account
This offers you a world of new opportunities for free.
It includes:
- A business profile, which will appear on Google search
- Customers are directed to your door with Google maps
- Call or message features built in with your listing
- Google reviews and star ratings are prominently displayed
- Access to analytics and free features help you see exactly how your customers are connecting, from where they click to how they follow
google.com/business/
2: Use the Google my Business website builder
As a first step into the world of doing business online, all you need is a simple, smart one page website and Google has a safe, reliable and easy solution.
Their free website builder tool allows anyone to create a beautiful and functional website in only a few minutes.
google.com/business/websi…
3: Invest in pay per click (PPC) Google Ads
These will help you reach a much wider audience. Plus, you only pay when customers actually click on your ad, as opposed to other models of online advertising where you pay for your ad to be displayed.
4: Use Yoco's online payments products to make sales
Our online payments products allow you to accept online card payments by sending a simple link. No website required, and sign up is free.
yoco.co.za/za/product-ove…
5: Get active on social media
A presence on social media builds confidence and trust in your brand. It creates a space for you to explore your business personality and connect with customers, and stimulates conversation around your products or services.
Check out Facebook for Business for a range of built-in free tools to help you get ahead.
facebook.com/business
6: Encourage online reviews
Not only does it boost your SEO ranking, but it also builds trust through social proof and keeps expanding your brand reach to all the reviewers’ followers.
7: List on online classifieds or marketplaces
These marketing machines have a widespread audience and a solid reputation, taking much of the hard work out of advertising.
Good examples are @gumtreecoza, @OLX_ZA and Yoco's Support Small directory
supportsmall.co.za
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