Cyber Monday sales have seen a considerable increase over the last few years. In 2016, the online spending of $3.45 billion was recorded marking its presence as the biggest day in the history of ever of U.S. e-commerce business. This year too, predictions of sale rise are making the news. So, cash on this opportunity to boost your sales and better connect with your audience.
Here, are few tips that will help marketers in getting themselves fully-prepared with marketing strategies to make most out of this Cyber Monday sale.
Opt for Email Marketing Campaigns
Send relevant messages to the targeted audience.
Test links in the email to ensure they are directing to the right webpage.
Check whether your emails are viewable on multiple devices.
Plan When to Send Emails
Send promotional newsletter in advance
Email customers on the final day highlighting the special offer
Direct reminder emails the day before the Cyber Monday sale begins
Run Promotional Campaigns
Advertise your holiday offer on social media
Create holiday themed campaigns
Promote campaigns on the website
Be Ready to Handle Increased Traffic
Staff more tele callers
Check how ready is your site to handle the extra load
Turn on live chat
Add a Countdown Timer to Campaigns
To indicate a specific date (Cyber Monday)
To remind on time left for a particular deal to expire
To display remaining time for the sale to end
Give Special Offers
Free shipping
Discount
Freebies or gifts
Learn from Last Years’ Experience
Revert to what went right and what went wrong the previous year