Successful businesses really understand their customers.
Knowing your target audience is half the battle when it comes to developing successful marketing activities.
When you understand the specific characteristics and needs of your customer base, you can deliver your solution at the right price, in the right place and in their language.
Learn more about your customers and you will be ahead of your competition in no time. This will save you time and money in the long run. It’s about going slowly now to go quickly later. By answering the following questions, you will be able to both identify and unlock the potential of your customers.
What types of customers do you want?
Analyse the different types of buyers for your products and determine which are likely to be the most valuable to your business, these are the customers you will want to focus on.
What revenue do you want them to bring?
Project the likely revenue so you can set a reasonable cost to acquire them.
Understanding your customer and the role your product plays in their lives
Use surveys and questionnaires
Look at comments or frequently asked questions
Use social media
Segment your customers based on buying behaviour
How do you reach them – What channels are they using every day?
Different demographic groups tend to favour different types of media, so detailed knowledge of your customer base will help you in devising a marketing campaign to reach them.
How do you acquire them as customers?
Your marketing goals will determine what approach you take for campaigns. Consider the following factors:
Campaign timetable
Campaign budget
Relevant audience
Knowing and understanding your customers is key to successful business and can give you a profitable advantage. Take some time to understand your valued clients and you'll be more likely to succeed in attracting more.
Read more about understanding and attracting new customers here.
Need help in understanding and defining your ideal customer? Get in touch with the team at Thrive CA to work through this process for your business.