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Starting a Business Part 7: Marketing Your New Business

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Related articles:Because September and October are historically times when many people open their first business, this week is dedicated to topics surrounding starting your own business. While this is not an end-all-be-all list of steps you must take, they’ll help you get a solid head start on your new business venture. Thank you for joining us […]

Original post by Ryan

THURS: BodyBuilding.com Beefs Up Conversion Rate with Social Networking

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

BodySpace LogoWith the tagline “Strength in Numbers,” Bodybuilding.com’s own social network “BodySpace” has attracted over 120,000 active members to date. Members can create profiles, post progress pics, blog about their goals, progress, training routines and diet and connect with like-minded people.

Bodyspace Banner

In just a little over a year, the result has been a boost in average order size of almost $10 and an increase in conversion rate from 7% to 8% which CEO Ryan DeLuca describes as “huge.”

“We are building something that is not just based on making money. Everything we add to our site is based on helping visitors reach their goals. Helping our visitors stick to their programs and reach their goals will ultimately lead to much higher revenue, a much more valuable brand based on emotional connections, and more profitability based on increased customer loyalty.”

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Is Your Affiliate Program Your Top Sales Generator? If Not…
Free webinar: Thursday, December 6th, 9am PT / 12pm ET:
Affiliate Marketing: What Every Retailer Ought to Know
Guest Panelist: Shawn Collins, Author, Successful Affiliate Marketing for Merchants

Original post by Linda Bustos

BodyBuilding.com Beefs Up Conversion Rate with Social Networking

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

BodySpace LogoWith the tagline “Strength in Numbers,” Bodybuilding.com’s own social network “BodySpace” has attracted over 120,000 active members to date. Members can create profiles, post progress pics, blog about their goals, training routines and diet and connect with like-minded people.

Bodyspace Banner

In just a little over a year, the result has been a boost in average order size of almost $10 and an increase in conversion rate from 7% to 8% which CEO Ryan DeLuca describes as “huge.”

“We are building something that is not just based on making money. Everything we add to our site is based on helping visitors reach their goals. Helping our visitors stick to their programs and reach their goals will ultimately lead to much higher revenue, a much more valuable brand based on emotional connections, and more profitability based on increased customer loyalty.”

(more…)

Is Your Affiliate Program Your Top Sales Generator? If Not…
Free webinar: Thursday, December 6th, 9am PT / 12pm ET:
Affiliate Marketing: What Every Retailer Ought to Know
Guest Panelist: Shawn Collins, Author, Successful Affiliate Marketing for Merchants

Original post by Linda Bustos