How to use testimonials to market your business

When it comes to marketing for your business, consumers like to feel valued, personally connected and trusting.

One of the best techniques for this strategy are customer testimonials.

Testimonials are an effective marketing tool that build trust, are candid and convincing. So how can your business use testimonials? Today we’ll take a look and find out.

Ask for Feedback

The first step in generating effective testimonials for business is asking customers for genuine feedback.

Send out standard emails to consumers who buy your products or service and ask them to fill out a short survey with room for comments. Not only can this create useful testimonials to market your business, but it can also show areas to improve.

Keep it Short

When using testimonials in marketing materials, keep quotes short, sweet and to the point. Potential customers don’t want to read a long, drawn-out claim of how great your business is, but they do want something to give a quick synopsis that will stick in their memory.

Be Authentic

Ask testimonial customers permission to include their statements in marketing materials. If possible, include their name, company and year of the testimonial. Show potential customers this is a real person who was truly satisfied with your services.

If possible, see if they’re comfortable being contacted, so consumers could ask directly about their experiences.

Give Explanation

Choose marketing testimonials that are as detailed as possible. Comments such as “I love this company!” are nice, but they give little information about what your business actually does or excells at. Utilize testimonials that give specific examples of how the company helped a customer and what bettered in their life. The more explanation, the better.

Vary Users

One testimonial doesn’t carry much weight compared with competitors’ who may have three-four. Aim for as many testimonial options as possible, and publish a significant amount on your marketing materials.

Be sure to keep some on the back burner for variation, but put multiple in the spotlight so consumers can see a wide range of positive opinions.

Stay Updated

When using testimonials online with marketing materials, it’s important to keep them updated regularly. Consumers won’t be impressed if they come back to your site various times within a year-long span and continually see the same two or three testimonials.

Continuously strive to get new testimonials and update them as regularly as possible to stay fresh and appear current with potential customers.

Marketing a business doesn’t have to be all on your shoulders. Strengthen materials by letting customers speak for you through testimonials.

Build trust, personality and credibility through client testimonials singing your praises, and your marketing strategy will thrive.

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Eight pointers on creating effective flyers

When it comes to marketing a business, there’s a slew of media platforms to consider. Today, we’re going to talk about a classic: Flyers.

A flyer that stands out from the crowd can cause your sales to either soar or droop. If you’re interested in creating an effective flyer that results in significant lead generation, check out these eight useful tips.

1. Eye-Catching Headline

The headline is the first thing consumers see when they pick up your flyer. Be sure to use a catchy headline that’s interesting and pertinent to your business. A snappy headline that quickly tells customers what you do can be the difference in whether they keep reading or move on.

2. Colorful Graphics

It’s true: people love color. We look at images before we look at text, so throw in some colorful or striking graphics with your flyer. A stunning illustration grabs attention, creates a mood and supports your story. Graphics can even be used as focal points to draw consumers in.

3. Simple Design

When designing your flyer layout, simple is better. Organize the page with boxes, borders, bullets and areas of contrasting colors. Don’t be afraid of some white space, either. Make specific elements stand out and stick to the bare minimum for a clean and crisp design.

4. Relevant Information

Just like design, keep information minimal. The average human attention span is 8 seconds, so give viewers information quickly and concisely. Answer the 5 crucial W’s—who, what, when, where and why, then direct them to your phone number or website for any more info they may want.

5. Personal Language

Put yourself in your customers' shoes and ask, “What would I want to know if I were them?” Be straightforward and practical, and be sure to use “you” language. If a consumer feels like you are personally talking to them, they’re more likely to respond positively to your flyer.

6. Useful Benefits

Use your flyer to tell consumers what benefits your company can provide them with. Viewers want to know how you can make their lives easier, so use this opportunity as a chance to tell customers why they should choose your business.

7. Error-Free Writing

Proofread, proofread, proofread. Nothing can make your company look more unreliable than a grammar or spelling mistake that goes unnoticed. After designing the flyer, have at least one or two people read it over carefully for mistakes before sending it to print.

8. Clear CTA

Finally, be sure to redirect customers back to your phone or website. Have a clear Call To Action that asks consumers to “Order now!” “Start a free trial!” or “Visit our website!” Keep words in the active voice so viewers are more inclined to interact with you and generate leads.

Marketing your company can be tricky, but mastering different mediums makes it easier.

Set yourself apart from the crowd by using these eight pointers to create effective flyers that generate client leads and grow your business.

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