Saturday, April 19, 2008

Marketing to Women on the Internet

By Jason Pearson

As women are the vast majority of decision-makers on household spending, they are not a demographic to be glossed over. The most recent studies have shown that women's internet use tops that of men's also. An online marketing plan should include ads devised specifically for women. It is also important to cater to the many subsets of women consumers.

Advertising geared toward ever narrowing categories of women means knowing at least how old they are, what level of education they have completed and their average household income. But these are just the basics. Know which types of women are most likely to search for your products, visit your site, and buy what you sell. Are they urban or country, liberal or conservative, active or sedentary?

In the past, it was felt that appealing to a woman's emotions was the key to opening her pocketbook. We now have a more sophisticated understanding of how women choose to spend their money. For instance, a college student with mounting student loans will be looking for inexpensive, trendy, and portable items to fit into her lifestyle.

For example, make it your goal to demonstrate within seconds how her life will be better with your product or service. Internet shopping is done mainly for speed and efficiency. Make sure your website caters to a busy person. A consumer needs to be able to search by various factors and find exactly what she needs without having to scroll through too many pages.

Extend yourself to find out exactly how well your website works. Enlisting friends or coworkers to help you test out certain features is a good start. If customers can be sure that they will have a stress-free experience on your website they will surely be back for the next item they need.

There are certain rules that apply to both the online and offline world of commerce. The right price has just as much to do with attracting customers as a well-designed marketing campaign. It is simply a fact that women are drawn to good deals. If you can prove that she is getting an excellent value for the money, you are off to a good start.

Investing in a hassle-free shopping experience for your customers is not only to make them happy while they are spending money on your site. If they become loyal clients, they will share the news about your products with others. This kind of marketing is priceless. Don't underestimate the power of one pleased (or displeased) customer.

Women are a consumer force to be reckoned with on the web. Marketing to them wisely is one more way to ensure success for your business. This means considering your particular niche and selling her on the benefits she will receive by using your website. Finally, be sure to follow through and provide excellent solutions and customer service in the process.

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