5 Tips to Build Customer Loyalty
Customer loyalty is critical for a thriving business.
If you want to build loyalty (and sales) be prepared to put your customer first. Customer loyalty is critical for a thriving business. And it’s no secret the acquisition cost of a new customers is exponentially higher than keeping a current one. Adopt these tips and learn to value the relationship as much as the sale!
Start with a meaningful product or service. Showcase what your product or service is doing for your customers on a regular basis. Craft that blog with their needs and expectations in mind. It is impossible to build loyalty with something no one wants or is willing to pay for. If you cannot figure out what problem you are solving or why I should care, consider reevaluating the value proposition.
It’s all about the delivery experience. Fast and reliable is the new norm. Go the extra mile on shipping and service. Enhance your packaging to elicit a WOW response. Deliver your product beyond expectations, every time.
Cultivate a dialogue with your new customers, each and every one. Acknowledge each new customer, no matter how small. Continue the practice for your most loyal customers. A personalized email and a hand written thank you note demonstrate how much you care about their purchase. Each transaction is an opportunity to nurture a relationship with a new customer. Show authentic appreciation and plant a seed of loyalty.
Ask for feedback after your product or service has been in their hands for a week or two. As soon as a customer actually uses a product, there are immediate likes and dislikes. When a customer is delighted, sharing meaningful feedback as a testimonial is valuable content. If there is a problem, show a sense of urgency. Contact your customer immediately, listen and demonstrate good faith by finding a solution.
Adapt and improve the customer experience. If a customer cares enough to provide insight, honor the feedback. This may seem like a risk, but maybe there is a tweak or two or three that you may have not considered important when you launched. That feedback is critical as you improve your product or service further down the line. Passionate customers usually have a lot to share. Start by asking what would make it better. Listen, learn and adapt.
Engage with your customers. Make it a habit. It's the path to brand loyalty.