Mar
25
From Pop-Ups to Pixels: Winning Sales Strategies for Any Business

Boosting In-Person Sales
✔ Attend Local Events & Pop-Ups
- Apply for vendor markets, craft fairs, and pop-up shops in your area.
- Set up a visually appealing booth display that attracts customers.
- Offer exclusive event-only discounts or bundle deals.
✔ Engage & Educate Customers
- Tell the story behind your products—people love to know the inspiration behind art.
- Show live demos or create on-site art to draw in a crowd.
- Encourage sign-ups for your email list with an exclusive event coupon.
✔ Network & Build Relationships
- Partner with local boutiques, coffee shops, and art galleries to display your work.
- Offer collaborations with local businesses to cross-promote.
- Join business networking groups to find new opportunities.
✔ Use Mobile Payment & Online Ordering
- Accept multiple payment methods—Square, PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay.
- Offer an order-ahead feature for customers who want to pick up items later.
✔ Encourage Word-of-Mouth & Reviews
- Hand out business cards with a QR code linking to your online store.
- Ask satisfied customers to leave reviews on Google and social media.
- Offer a small discount or freebie for referrals.

Online Sales Growth Strategies
✔ Optimize Your Website & Listings
- Ensure your website is user-friendly, mobile-optimized, and easy to navigate.
- Use high-quality images, detailed product descriptions, and clear pricing.
- Improve SEO by using relevant keywords in product titles and descriptions.
✔ Leverage Social Media Marketing
- Post regularly on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok.
- Use high-quality visuals and videos to showcase your products.
- Run contests, giveaways, and collaborations with influencers.
- Utilize hashtags and location tags to increase reach.
✔ Offer Limited-Time Discounts & Bundles
- Create exclusive “limited-time offers” to encourage urgency.
- Offer bundled deals (e.g., buy 2, get 1 free).
- Use email marketing to send special offers to subscribers.
✔ Sell on Multiple Platforms
- Expand beyond your website—sell on Amazon, eBay, Faire, and Facebook Marketplace.
- Try Printify + WooCommerce for print-on-demand items.
- List digital products on Creative Market, Design Bundles, or Gumroad for extra income.
✔ Use Paid Ads (Smartly!)
- Run Facebook and Instagram ads targeted toward your ideal customer.
- Use Pinterest promoted pins—great for digital and artistic products!
- Set up Google Shopping ads if you sell physical items.
✔ Email & SMS Marketing
- Build an email list with exclusive discounts for subscribers.
- Send out regular newsletters featuring new products, success stories, and behind-the-scenes content.
Pro Tip: Create a seamless connection between online and in-person sales.
- Promote in-person events on your website and social media.
- Offer “online exclusive” discounts for in-person shoppers to buy later.
- Capture emails at events to follow up with potential buyers online.