{"id":8974,"date":"2019-07-24T15:38:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T13:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/blog\/?p=8974"},"modified":"2019-07-24T15:38:04","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T13:38:04","slug":"tips-on-how-to-increase-user-engagement-to-create-a-distinct-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-increase-user-engagement-to-create-a-distinct-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on How to Increase User Engagement to Create a Distinct Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Brand awareness, what is it and why do you know it\u2019s super important for your e-commerce company? As a self-defining term of phrase, brand awareness is the be-all-end-all of just how consumers are familiar with your brand. It\u2019s the distinctive qualities and images of your brand people recognize and remember. <\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]As an e-commerce company having awesome brand awareness is crucial to its success. Since everything is done online that means captive visuals and meaningful and consistent user engagement are key. Being online means everything out in the open at all times for people to see and interact with. The stakes couldn\u2019t be any higher for your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lots of articles indicate one of the best ways to improve brand awareness is user engagement. What they don\u2019t do is explain just how you can actually utilize user engagement to build a better brand.<\/span> Know what\u2019s what and read on to see how to increase user engagement and build brand awareness.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Where to Start<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before diving right in, let\u2019s make sure you know what user engagement exactly means. <\/span>User engagement<\/span><\/a> is the overall experience and interaction a user has with a particular website or product understood in numbers or data. Factors of user engagement include the number of clicks a user makes, how many times a user returns, the amount of time is spent on a page, page scroll length, comments or social shares, and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having this type of information is a valuable resource, but in order to get the information certain initial steps to be taken. Number one is knowing more about who your audience is and what they think of your brand. Knowing your audience means having actionable information that can impact campaign efforts and in turn <\/span>build brand awareness<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]To help determine who your audience is, consider using a brand analytics tool like <\/span>Latana<\/span><\/a>. A tool like this can help you discover not only which audiences are already aware of you or which aren\u2019t, but also who knows who your competitors are and not you, and what various audiences associate with your brand. With reliable insights, you use them directly with engagement campaigns to steer you in the right direction of building brand awareness.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Utilize User Engagement Insights to Build Brand Awareness<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Assuming you\u2019ve made the smart decision and used a brand analytics tool to help you figure out your audience, you\u2019ll be able to use those insights to do a variety of things. Clear up any confusion you might see from the data and make sure your consumers know exactly what you offer. If it looks like your audience is finding you via a Google search or even a social media post, make sure the first piece of content they see is exciting and a clear explanation of what you offer. You want a good value proposition to entice potential customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes you won\u2019t be able to make things as clear as you\u2019d like, a way to remedy this is by <\/span>making it easy for consumers to contact you<\/span><\/a> and ask questions. Make sure you\u2019re prompt and consistent in giving responses to build a reputation of reliability. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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Coupons and Discounts<\/b><\/h2>\n

As an e-commerce company, there are some uniquely specific offers you can do to build brand awareness. For example, online coupons and discounts! Now, businesses have varying opinions on whether or not coupons and discounts is the right route to take in getting more consumers. Regardless, they do work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coupons and discounts provide an incentive to potential consumers whether that be an immediate purchase or a sign-up to your newsletter. Consumers unsure of a service or product are more likely to use it if provided with a less risky situation, like spending less money.\u00a0 Plus, people are always searching for coupons or coupons sites to get the best deal. This could potentially be a way for you to find a new audience for your brand and reach <\/span>new heights with your business strategy<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Giveaways<\/b><\/h2>\n

Speaking of spending less, there\u2019s only one thing people love more than a bargain and that\u2019s free stuff. Think about doing a giveaway to create <\/span>buzz<\/span><\/a> on social media. This buzz will help people discover your brand, which in turn could result in new followers on your social media pages or build newsletter recipients. Having more people exposed to your brand could help you hook them as future customers. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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Video<\/b><\/h2>\n

Coupons, discounts, sales, and giveaways, are definitely classic models of customer engagement that translate well into the e-commerce world. But the number one thing to focus on with anything online related is content. And if content is king, then video is the heir to the throne.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A study by Animoto showed that <\/span>96% of customers find videos helpful when making a purchase decision<\/span><\/a>. Videos can clearly explain how a product or service is used with real examples. This type of content can make a brand meaningful to a customer. The best part is that a video can be put on your website, social media, or articles, creating consistency across different platforms. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

\"Facebook\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]For those that don\u2019t have the time to create unique and engaging videos, you can hook up with influencers in your industry. Influencers are another great way in expanding your audience and increasing user engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Build user Engagement to Increase Brand Awareness<\/b><\/h2>\n

Building user engagement directly <\/span>affects how you increase brand awareness<\/span><\/a> and there\u2019s certainly a ton of different ways you can do both. Don\u2019t just choose one of the three tips provided, try them all and more. Take advantage of analytical tools to understand your audience and fill in the gaps to make your brand as distinct as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s world is full of choices. Which means you need to do the utmost to make your brand stand out and be the choice people make. Do this by creating and developing a brand that people want to engage with.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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