Establishing an online presence is essential for the success of any eCommerce website. This can be achieved mainly by creating informative, quality content is a great way to build traffic to your site. 

Any professional eCommerce website will have created a content marketing strategy, to attract potential customers. This can be done through a variety of creative avenues such as:

• Blog Posts/Articles
• Videos
• Social Media posts
• Product features
• How-to-guides
• Email newsletters

Creating good content has many benefits to enhancing an e-commerce website, essentially acting as a method of cost-effective marketing. Let’s take a look at some of the key benefits of content reaction for eCommerce sites.

Increases Site Traffic

Traffic is everything for an eCommerce website as it builds your business online presence and drives sales. Online retail is a competitive market, that’s why creating good content can help you stand out from your competition. 

Producing informative content that can answer users’ search queries is more likely to drive traffic to your site. If your content is good enough, it could be shared amongst other sites and social media platforms, building brand exposure.

Improves search engine rankings

When customers search for products they are more likely to shop on sites within the first few pages of Google. Posting regular content for your web page increases the number of pages indexed by Google, enhancing your site rankings. 

You can create content that targets specific keywords to match the search intent of potential customers. High ranking keywords increase your site’s visibility, attracting more visitors and sales.

To ensure your website ranks, it’s best to assess the condition of your site by using SEO tools and software. SEO services provide support and maintenance for your site, identifying areas that need to be fixed.

Adds depth to your Product Descriptions

Sometimes images and a brief description just isn’t to convince a customer to buy a particular product from your store. Luckily there are a number of alternatives to add further information to your products. There are countless platforms to post content about your products such as your site’s blog, and various social media outlets.

Video content is a great way to showcase and promote your range of products and services. You can easily show how the product operates and its features. Users will feel they are more informed about your products, which means they are more likely to make a purchase.

Educates your customers

Such as life, many of us turn to search engines to answer our questions. You can help internet users related to your business sector by creating informative content that answers queries. How-to guides are a great way to educate customers and fellow professionals and can boost rankings and visibility.

Email newsletters are another source of content that can be used to alert customers on product promotions and deals. Creating helpful content can certify you as an expert in your industry,  establishing trust for your brand.

Designing Creative eCommerce websites for Somerset & beyond

If you are looking to start an eCommerce website or to enhance your current site – we’re here to help. Based in Taunton, Somerset, Dexterous is a creative design agency with expert knowledge in web design and digital marketing. Check out how our range of e-commerce services can help to build your brand’s online presence.

If you’re looking to unlock your business’s online potential, get in touch with our helpful team today! Reach us via email at info@dexterous-designs.co.uk or call us on 01823 270000.