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How to make your business stand out from competitors?

Writer's picture: Himanshu khandelwalHimanshu khandelwal

Updated: Dec 16, 2022

Here we would share the secret to make your ecommerce catalog in the ever growing market of amazon.


It can be difficult to stand out as an ecommerce business. Today, there are online retailers in almost every niche, and many have distribution and shipping down to a science.


Furthermore, your competitive edge must be razor-sharp: Competing on "shipping times," for example, is unlikely to be a value proposition because customers already expect their orders to arrive on time.


So, in an increasingly brand-agnostic world, how else can you foster customer loyalty? When there are so many other options, how do you persuade people to buy from you?


Here are some ideas for getting your company noticed.


1. New and improved Products

Offering cutting-edge products is one way to stand out from the crowd. If you have the same products as everyone else, it will be difficult to differentiate yourself. In a scenario like that, price is about the only way you can compete, and that can quickly turn into a race to the bottom.

However, if you keep up with ecommerce trends and keep an eye on emerging technology and developments, you may be able to be the first to market with a specific product. You can also innovate and develop your own products, as well as improve on existing ones.


New products contribute to the buzz and excitement surrounding your company. You can easily corner the market if you are the only one selling a product. However, if you rely on manufacturers to provide new opportunities for your business, be aware that your competitors will jump on those same trends as soon as they can. When this happens, you must constantly adapt. However, if you can create your own custom products, you can maintain market dominance for a longer period of time.


2. Branding

Your online store may be unable to compete in terms of product, price, or shipping. If that's the case, acknowledge that your voice is unique and unrivalled. Even if they can copy your business in every other regard, your branding remains your own.


Look for ways to highlight your company's distinct features. Do you sell handcrafted items? Is your company environmentally conscious? Do you provide a higher-quality product than your competition? Is your persona quirky or one-of-a-kind in some way? Could you bring levity to a market that is heavy on seriousness, or vice versa? Could you use custom packaging to your advantage?

Some of these strategies can be imitated, but others are difficult to duplicate. Recognize the distinction and be willing to adapt when your unique selling proposition no longer is.


3. Third-party distribution channels

If you're in the ecommerce business, you should have your own website, which is a valuable marketing tool in and of itself. But don't overlook the importance of appearing on other people's platforms. Getting links from authority sites will help not only with your SEO, but with your credibility.

Guest posting for third-party channels is one way to take advantage of them. When you provide valuable content to their audiences, you can raise your online profile and gain new customers.


If your company is particularly successful or exceptional in some way, respond to Help a Reporter Out (HARO) queries to get featured on news sites and industry blogs.


4. Social proof

Social proof is a measure of credibility. It may persuade new website visitors to make a purchase from you. And if they've been browsing your site for a while without making a purchase decision, a little social proof can be just what they need.


There are numerous ways to use social proof on your website. Here are a couple of examples:


  • Celebrity support. You can use celebrities in your imagery if they enjoy using or wearing your product.

  • Customer feedback. Both positive and negative reviews have their uses, as long as they provide a balanced perspective for potential customers.

  • Content created by users. Encourage your customers to submit pictures of themselves using or wearing your product, if applicable.

  • Make use of "likes." Allow users to "like" or "favourite" products without having to buy them. The total number of "likes" should then be displayed in product listings.


5.A charitable cause

Even when they're shopping online, people want to feel like they're doing something good for the world. From the perspective of the user, seeing that you, the brand owner, have donated a portion of your revenue will appear to be a selfless act. Furthermore, it will make the user feel good about doing business with you.


A charitable partnership can be effective in creating a memorable customer experience because it is all about how you make your customers feel.


Find a good fit when looking for a charity or organisation to collaborate with. Your new partner should be a cause in which you personally believe and can support. It should also be a cause that your leads and customers can get behind.

Partnering with a charitable cause can also help with marketing and public relations, gaining you more media exposure. Finally, if you use the right cash-flow management systems, donating isn't the tax-accounting nightmare it once was.


SMAP!T Concludes:

When an artist uses art to highlight his or her distinguishing characteristics, the audience has an easier time identifying and connecting.


The same principle can be applied to ecommerce. Unless you're Amazon and sell everything under the sun, you should focus on showcasing your distinct personality rather than toning it down. Consider the card game Cards Against Humanity (a self-styled "party game for horrible people"). One of the reasons this company is so successful is that it is unabashedly offensive. Offense is built into the product.



So, who exactly are you? Discover what attracts others to you and incorporate it into your marketing and messaging.





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