Great relationships start great word of mouth. A good mindset for that? Try treating your customers like neighbors. That’s what U.S. Cellular’s Sharif Renno did, and the result was a 22% increase in sales. Customers in Milwaukee loved Sharif, the brand, and each other. This renegade store manager had started a real following and was…
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How are you generating word of mouth?
This is a guest post from Drew McLellan, CEO and Top Dog at McLellan Marketing Group. Research tells us that there is no more compelling way to drive sales than word of mouth marketing. This isn’t new news. We’ve always valued what our neighbors, friends and family had to say. It reduces the risk of buying…
Video: How to get great reviews, by Ian Strain-Seymour
Outstanding customer reviews are a great way to establish authenticity and trustworthiness for your business. But how do you get reviews? Well, for starters, just ask. One of the most common mistakes in word of mouth marketing is forgetting to ask customers to leave a review. From there, try a couple other techniques that will…
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Word of Mouth Tip #102: Put customer love where everyone can see it
It’s a great feeling when a customer sends you a nice note saying how much they love you. But most businesses tuck that note or email away somewhere, where it never sees the light of day (or any potential customers). Instead, put your quiet customer love out there — where the whole world can see…
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Word of Mouth Tip #24: Ask for feedback after every sale
Always, always, always ask for feedback. Do it after every sale. Include it with your invoices, your product shipments, or your follow-up calls to clients. Doing this will help you: Identify problems early — if something is broken, how will you know unless you ask? Give angry customers a place to vent — give them…
Video: How PrintingForLess.com creates fan loyalty through customer service
In any business, there are a lot of risky investments — but great customer service isn’t one of them. Thrilling customers with incredible service will never go out of style or succumb to the whims of a market. It’s a sure-fire way of earning word of mouth from your customers. The more you invest in…
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