5 Good Startup Marketing Strategies

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author/source: Nancy Paulo

Photo Courtesy of Pexels CC0 LicenseAre you a mompreneur with a startup? It can be challenging to know how to start marketing your business when you’ve just started. Fortunately, with a good strategy, you can showcase your company and watch your business grow. This article will look at five good marketing strategies for your startup.

Visit Trade Shows & Exhibitions

Visiting conferences and exhibitions doesn’t just give you the opportunity to network, it also allows you to keep on top of competitors and industry trends. You may also find complementary businesses you can partner with to develop services you don’t provide or target a customer base that isn’t currently accessible.

When visiting trade shows, come prepared with your own marketing materials and displays. A retractable banner display for tradeshows is an ideal way to showcase your business. Coming with professional and high-quality content shows that you are a serious business and will help boost your profile and reputation.

Photo Courtesy of jonas-jacobssonBe Consistent With Your Marketing

Your logo, company name, and color scheme should be consistent across all your print and digital marketing materials. Brand consistency makes it easier for potential customers to recognize your product, which over time, can help create brand loyalty and repeat purchases. Unified branding can help you stand out from the competition and help you build brand authority.

Identify Your Target Audience

If you have an existing website, use Google Analytics or equivalent software to analyze your target audience and who is visiting your site. You should look at factors like their location, age, and demographic to better understand who they are and how you can market to them. If your target audience surprises you, research your competitors and see how they market to your desired markets.

Photo Courtesy of karsten-winegeartCurate Value-Added Content

Almost every business has a blog. But your digital copy is about more than just having content online. You need to understand your audience and what they find helpful. For example, if you are a furniture business, you might host content on upcycling or DIY skills, as your audience might be home renovators.

Use social listening software like Sprout Social to see what your audience finds useful. Growing content based on a specific subject can also set you up as an expert and boost your brand authority.

Engage With Your Audience On Social Media

When setting up your social media, consider the community you want to engage with. Try to share links from your curated blog or other helpful content to appeal to your target audience. It’s also important as a startup that you regularly engage with your audience on your social media channels, whether responding to comments, messages, or positive or negative reviews.

Final Thoughts

The right marketing strategy can truly help catapult a startup to success. Be prepared to engage with your audience at events and on social media. Take the time to identify your target audience, and then create value-added content and engagement that sets you up as a good knowledge base on your chosen topic. Think about what your audience wants to see and focus on that to see your business grow.