
SOUND OFF: Increased online visibility helps Kamloops businesses profit from demand for local brands
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS LOOKING TO SUPPORT LOCAL BRANDS after the recent introduction of new US import tariffs will soon be able to buy products sold by domestic businesses through the e-commerce platform Temu. While the site has been available in Canada for the past two years, this expansion marks the first time that businesses registered and operating in the country will be able to capitalize on its rapid growth and widespread use. As well as helping shoppers keen to purchase more homegrown goods, the collaboration could help to improve the online visibility of local businesses. A strong internet presence enables potential customers to find online businesses easily and drives more website traffic, leading to increased sales and growth. With an attractive and user-friendly website, effective search engine optimization and favourable reviews, ecommerce in Kamloops could profit more successfully from the trend towards buying local.
Encourage Customer Engagement with User-Friendly Websites
While AI chatbots, augmented reality and virtual try-ons are commonly used to enhance the online shopping experience, more than two-thirds of Canadians are indifferent to adopting the new retail technologies used in e-commerce and are more interested in user-friendly platforms and apps. As consumers are happy with traditional technology, local online businesses are better off focusing their attention on simply improving the appearance and accessibility of websites that customers are already using. Research from the Society of Digital Agencies reveals that 38 per cent of internet users will leave a site if the content is unattractive. With user-friendly digital applications, it’s easy for a small business to build a dynamic and well-designed website that will help to entice new customers to their online store. Complementary colour schemes, high quality images and a clear and simple layout that works equally well on a phone app can all enhance the appeal of an e-commerce website.
Attract Local Clients with Quality Online Content