10 Valentine's Day Tips for Ecommerce SMB Merchants

10% Valentine's TO Day Tips for Online Merchants Aldd some romantic flair to your logo venDio "Holidize" your logo by adding some hearts or cupids and show your website has a romantic side. You may be able to find a service that will do this for you for free (just Google it!) Vendio venDio venpio venDio venDio Simply Powerful eCommerce Simply Powerful eCommerce Simply Powerful eCommerce Simply Powerful eCommerce Simply Powerful eCommerce http://www.holidizemylogo.com Offer a Valentine's Day gift-wrap service Offering a Valentine's Day gift-wrap service is fun and relatively easy, and your clients will appreciate the extra effort you put into their gifts. Make sure you budget for the additional cost, and be ready to keep up with demand since this can be a time-consuming production. Create a Valentine's Day product showcase with gender-specific gift items Run a "Sweetheart Deals" sale. Showcase sale items on your website that would make great gifts. The sale items can be an assortment of products for both him and her, or they can be gender-neutral items that anyone would love to receive. TWO WAYS TO SHOW YOUR LOVE VALENTINE'S 40 + 30 SALE OFF for your special someone ALL % OFF A WIDE SELECTION C HASE ONE OTHE 20 ITEMS THROUG THE STORE ENTER CODE JGYA Email your customers Email your subscribers a "Valentine's Day Gift Ideas" promotion. You could even try featuring unusual item categories if you don't carry traditional "romantic" gifts. As always, including product pictures increases sales. from John to Glent Fldd romantic captions to product descriptions Berry the Brown Bear Ultra Gaming Laptop Your sweetie will love this cuddly plush bear Perfect for the tech-loving love of your life Romantic captions such as "Your special someone will love this..." will draw the attention of your customers and help them visualize giving that item as a gift. Add to cart Add to cart Include a free custom message card option Run a Valentine's Day promotion by offering to include a free custom message card with every purchase. Let customers write a personal message, and if possible, handwrite the card (only if you have good handwriting!) Your customers will appreciate your attention to detail. You re special to me 9 Cove you Prominently display the cut-off date for on-time shipping urgency that will help increase sales and ensure It's easy to procrastinate, and some of your clients will be making last minute purchases. By prominently displaying the cut-off date for on-time shipping, you will create a sense of that gifts arrive on time. Berry the Brown Bear Your sweetie will love this cuddly plush bear Order by 2/10/2013 to receive this before Valentines Day Add to cart ama Gift Receipt Offer gift receipts Gift Receipt Lapt ********** Offer a gift receipt so the recipient can return or exchange their gift without seeing how much it cost. Berry the Brown Bear Hold a Valentine's Day Contest Engage your customers by featuring a contest on your website. Ask them for a Valentine's Day story or for tips on how to find true love that you can feature on your site. Offer the winner a store gift card. "The camera I bought at VendioStores was perfect for capturing timeless moments on our Valentine's Day trip to Venice." - John Glen TWO WAYS TO SAVE DREAM $50 40 +30 royal rewa REWARDS ALL YOUR OT PURCHAS % OFF A WIDE SELEC ITEMS THRO THE STORE ONE 20 REGULAR PRICED ITEM ENTER CODE JGYA1007 Valentine's Day is a once-a-year opportunity to help your customers find the perfect romantic gift for their sweetheart. Keep in mind that men spend nearly twice as much as women on Valentine's gifts, and that apparel, jewelry, and gift cards are top-selling categories. created by: venDio Simply Powerful eCommerce FEBRUARY 16-27 BRUARY 16-27