How to Boost Brand Affinity

Brand affinity is all about making an emotional connection with your customers. It describes consumers who believe that a certain brand shares common values with them, and is a huge factor in determining whether or not they stick with your brand. It may take some time and resources, but any company can create stronger bonds with their customers. The following strategies will allow you to develop brand affinity and increase customer loyalty!

• Stay Connected
  In the last blog post, we discussed strategies for growing your email list. Once you have this list built up, use it to communicate with your customers! Send out product alerts, promotional sales, or any other important updates. It is important to keep customers in the loop and thinking about your company and the value you can bring them. Also, by collecting information on the way your customers interact with your site, you can send targeted ads and emails to them so that they are receiving content that is relevant to them!
• Be a Leader in Customer Service
  If you can provide excellent customer service, you have already won over the hearts of your customers. If something is wrong with an order and you can solve it professionally and in a timely manner, or if you can provide easy returns without the hassle, your customers will appreciate it. Consumers are often willing to pay more for a product if they have had a positive customer service experience, so make sure your customer service team is ready to go above and beyond to make a difference! Going the extra mile to satisfy your customers does not go unnoticed and it will definitely boost brand affinity.
• Make Purchasing Easy
  If the purchase process is clear and simple, with no hiccups or delays, consumers will feel very satisfied with your company. Sometimes, going through a confusing process just to buy something can turn customers away. Ask for feedback from your customers if there’s anything you can improve to make their shopping experience as pleasant as possible.
• Take Advantage of Social Media
  Social media has so many benefits, one of them being the ability to connect and bond with your followers! You can interact with them directly through comments, DM’s, likes, and more. The more you engage with your followers, the closer they will feel to your brand and the more likely they are to purchase from you. You can also handle customer service issues on social media, and can monitor and listen to what type of content your followers enjoy. Once you know this information, you can share more content that your followers want to see. Whether it motivates, entertains, informs, or inspires them, consistently posting relatable content and engaging with your community is how you will boost brand affinity.

Building up your brand and increasing customer loyalty is a continuous process. It is something that must constantly be monitored and updated, but it is well worth the time and effort. The more customers there are that feel they can connect with and relate to your brand, the better off your business will be!