Let’s have some fun here and play with a though experiment. Here’s 12 effective ways to stay relevant with your clients
This list could be much bigger, but let’s run with the basics for now. I encourage you to make your own customized list.
Here goes….
- Your business location. Does it matter? Not really, at least for photographers with a strong brand. However, some exceptions would be a rural setting, barn, trees, horses and such. Also, a high end location for a photographer who caters to a higher end market. Of course there are risks with extra expenses. Some photographers have studios in their homes. This works if you work it.
- The name of your business. Does it matter? Is it known? For photography businesses it’s not so important as what your name stands for. A good brand that is valued in the hearts and minds of clients is a priceless asset.
- The signage you select. This one matters. Hand made or cheap vinyl signage over brick cheapens your brand. The devil is in the details.
- The products you decide to stock or services you offer. Of course. We sell pop up weddings and fairy day events. These are niched products that attract a lucrative market.
- How you price your products and services. Whether it’s ascension marketing with packages or an a la carte, having a solid strategy matters more than anything.
- The way you treat customers. Of course…..need I say more? We always greet our clients with a friendly smile and ask: “How are you?”
- Your advertising. Be consistent with your efforts and your brand.
- Your website. Load it with an easy to navigate site that is loaded with your best samples, personality and information.
- Your social media. Everyday I set up three posts on all social media accounts. It’s basically free, and you’re constantly putting yourself out there. I don’t know of any other industry that is more suited for social media than the photography market.
- The way you answer the phone. Call us. We answer with gratitude: “Thanks for calling Westmount Photography…Rob speaking….”
- Your sales system. Nothing beats in person sales. And having a system in place is key.
- How often you clean your windows, update your website etc..sweep the sidewalk!
Look at everything you can do to attract a new client AND keep current clients.
Small things count. As do large ones. Everything counts in business and the devil is in the details.
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Rob
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