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An online marketing strategy is a valuable tool that can be used independently, or in conjunction with, more traditional marketing methods (print, television or direct). If you’re ready to gain success in bringing in more customers, continue reading to learn how.

The Internet is very competitive for small businesses. Here are two methods you can use to gain an advantage: reset the prices of your products regularly, and always check your prices against those of your competitor. Set up a single page that serves as a storefront showing all products you are currently selling.

Customers in today’s world aren’t that gullible. Most are looking for some type of authority figure to give them the gist of the product before they entertain purchasing it. Use the truth to your advantage by making people aware that you are in charge. Give yourself an appropriate title, such as “Proprietor” or “CEO”.

Use a lot of headlines on your websites and in ezines. Employ interesting headlines and special offers to bring customers to your website. Sometimes adding graphics instead of headlines can be a useful alternative for writing catchy titles. A picture of someone using one of your products can be persuasive.

Encourage your customers to refer business to you by offering them special incentives. You can turn a single sale into many by letting customers have a product that is free for referring a certain number of friends to your site. As your site traffic increases, you will notice a corresponding increase in sales.

It’s a simple equation: more subscribers equals more money. Split tests are a great way to find out how your website is doing. Split tests work by showing one group a version of a website, and then showing a second group a different version. You can determine which ad is more effective based on subscription rates.

Show proof that your product works on your website. Just because you claim that your Italian language course works doesn’t do anything to make your customers believe you. However, if you include a video of someone using your course to speak Italian you will gain credibility. This helps show that you actually use your own product.

You need to have a list of customers and addresses. Have a subscription page on your site, or ask people for their email addresses when they buy something. Send customers information on discounts and sales that are happening on your site, or ask them for feedback about their order.

Learn about your competition. Have a look at your competition and see what they are showing on their websites. You will be able to ascertain their visitor numbers, and this will give you a good comparison point for your own site.

If hiring someone who specializes in marketing is out of the question, take advantage of the many free online tools available. Just a few of these resources could be joining a forum, reading blogs about marketing, going to a business conference or seminar, or downloading e-books.

Flashy, dazzling websites might be a good idea in theory and might even attract some people, but the more distracting your site is, the harder it will be to keep visitors for the long haul. You have roughly five seconds to get the attention of visitors to your site. If you can’t cement their interest in that period, they will more than likely move on.

In summary, all businesses can usually find some sort of Internet marketing as very helpful. The Internet will help you promote your business, introduce product and services and reach people in a global way. If you use the tips laid out here, you are going to be able to apply Internet marketing to your business for your benefit.