Shopping | GBG - Part 13

How to encourage your customers to write reviews for your online shop

Posted on April 5, 2021March 4, 2021 by Kroita

Customer reviews are very powerful and can triple your sales. This is because potential customers tend to trust third party reviews than what you put up on your website or social media pages. Here are tips for getting your customers to write a review for your online shop:

Get listed on reviews platform

As a business owner, you should be sure that your company is not only listed on reviews platform like UK.collected.reviews, but in the right section. People who want to drop reviews for you might check a reviews website and when you are not on the website or in the right section, they might not be able to drop review. As an online store, your company should be listed where customers can drop reviews about online shopping.

Do your homework well

Ensure that your online shop has a strong presence on all the major social media platforms that influence customers giving reviews. For instance, people like to read reviews on Google a lot, so you can register your online business with Google. Other sites like Facebook, Instagram, etc. are important too. After, make it easy for your customers to write reviews.

You can send them an email immediately after they buy your product or service and keep sending them reminders till they bulge. However, try not to ask too quickly. It can be annoying; give them some space to use your products or enjoy your service so that they can write a proper review. Ensure that you keep the follow-up email simple though. Customers might shut off completely if you keep disturbing them.

Treat your customers well

Customers will be happy to leave reviews for your online shop if you treat them just right. This includes being patient with them all through the buying journey, answering …

TidyTot | TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR TODDLER FOR PRE-SCHOOL

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Kroita

Starting preschool is the next step in your child’s development, this is where they are going to learn to interact with different people, learn new skills and prepare themselves for actual school. Many parents ask themselves if their child is ready for preschool but the truth is that the earlier they go, the better chances they have for success later on in life.

Preparing your child academically may sound difficult but as long as you are reading, playing and doing activities with them, you are preparing them for preschool. There are a few other things that will help to get your child prepared for preschool which we will go through now.

Set A Routine

This is both important for parents and children as you all need to get into a routine for school. Children often feel uneasy with change so it is best to start early. If a child follows a routine it allows your child to make some decisions of their own which is great for when children are at preschool. It is proven that if a child follows a routine, they have a sense of normality and learn new skills such as sequences and time. This will ensure a smoother transition into preschool.

Read Preschool orientated Books

There are a great selection of children’s books out there about preschool which can be picked up in book stores, or if you have a library, they will also have them there. This will help your child get used to the idea of preschool, so it is best to start this early on in the process and before they begin. This is a fun way of getting your child ready whilst also helping them to identify roles with characters which will hopefully help them to feel better on their first couple …

Things To Consider When Shopping For A Sustainable Wardrobe

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Kroita

Many of us are becoming more conscious of our environmental footprint and one simple way to protect the environment is being more considerate of where our clothes come from and how long we keep them for. Wearing an outfit once then throwing it away is very expensive and it is also damaging to the environment, so we are here to introduce things you should consider when shopping to make your wardrobe more sustainable!

1. Will I Wear This More Than 30 Times?

Before you buy a piece of clothing, ask yourself whether you will wear it more than 30 times. If the answer to this question is no, you shouldn’t buy it, as sustainable shopping is all about finding something that you will wear for years. You might have a few exceptions, for example fancy dresses you only wear once a year, but just make sure you buy something that won’t go out of fashion.

When picking out clothes, try to go for diverse pieces that will look different depending on how you wear it. For example, a mens full tracksuit could be worn on its own, or you could take the hoodie and wear it with shorts, and the joggers and wear them with a t-shirt, and you have three completely different outfits.

This will save you plenty of money whilst also helping to make your wardrobe more sustainable.

2. How Was This Made?

It can be very difficult to know exactly where our clothes come from, however you should do your best to learn as much as you can about the supply chain of the company you are buying from. Most environmentally conscious companies will have a section on their website about their commitment to the environment and what they are doing to ensure that their materials and …

3 Things To Look For When Buying An Engagement Ring

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Kroita

Buying an engagement ring is likely to be one of the most important purchases you ever make, so you want to make sure you get it right! There is so much information out there about what you should look for, so we’re going to keep it simple with the three main things you should look for when buying an engagement ring. This should be a happy experience, so we are here to take the stress out of it and to help you find the perfect ring for your loved one.

1. A Certified Jeweller

The best thing you can do when buying an engagement ring is to visit a certified jeweller. They are extremely knowledgeable about the pieces of jewellery, they can offer expert advice if you are slightly unsure and they are also more reliable, so you are likely to get a fair price for the ring.

Certified jewellers should also have official paperwork for each piece of jewellery. Whilst this might not be the case for all vintage engagement rings if you are interested in buying a period piece, they should at least be able to provide some proof of ownership or evidence of the authenticity.

Going to a certified jeweller is especially important if you are new to the world of jewellery, as they can give you the guidance you need to find exactly what you are looking for, or to help you decide what you want if you aren’t too sure! They will make all the following steps much easier.

2. The Colour of The Metal

Choosing a metal colour for the ring is very important, as you want to make sure it compliments the jewellery your partner usually wears. If they always wear gold jewellery, a silver engagement ring is going to clash slightly.

So, …

3 Simple Ways To Save Money When Shopping Online

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Kroita

Shopping online is simple and convenient, however this also makes it very easy to spend a lot of money. So, we have come up with a few very simple ways to save money whilst online shopping, without having to compromise on what you’re buying!

1. Look For Discount Codes

One of the easiest ways to save a good amount of money when shopping online is to look for discount codes. No matter whether you are shopping for magnesium supplements or a new hoover, simply find what you are looking for on a website and in a new tab, search “store name + discount codes”.

A range of different websites will appear that offer discount codes for many different things, for example free postage or 20{715d87b877910b8cf823b2db9c32461766a46606aac7e53598afcf192e684902} off your order. Whilst it might take a couple of goes to find a discount code that is applicable to your basket, it is worth doing considering how much money you can save!

You can also download software onto your internet browsers that will automatically suggest discount codes for the website you’re on. Not only this, but they can search their database and find the one that is best suited to your basket so you save the most money possible.

2. Keep Items In Your Wishlist

When you find something you like online, create an account and place the item into your basket or onto your wishlist. Wait around 24 hours and in many cases, you will receive an email containing a discount code for your order or on the particular items in your basket.

The website registers what is in your basket and usually has an automatic setting to send an email as a form of retargeting potential customers. This is so simple to do and as long as you have time to wait, …