How to Make Your Voice Heard in a Competitive Industry

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Almost every entrepreneur that conceives a business idea is going to think that their business is the best. And, whilst there’s nothing wrong with having some confidence in yourself and your company, it’s also true that many industries these days are highly competitive. If you’re starting a business which offers products or services that attract a large number of interested customers, chances are there are plenty of other businesses out there also doing the same. Making your voice heard in a competitive industry can be difficult, and it’s often going to feel like you’re shouting over the buzz and still, nobody can hear you. By implementing these smart strategies into your marketing campaign, you’ll be able to better stand out from your competitors and make sure that you’re heard

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Track Your Competition

You’ll never be able to make your voice heard and stand out from your competition if you don’t know exactly what it is that you’re up against. This is why it’s crucial that you keep yourself up to date with what your competitors are up to – not so that you can steal their ideas, but rather so that you can go above and beyond to make sure that you’re always one step ahead. You should know the marketing strategies that your competitors are using, any changes that they make to the business, and also keep track of how well they’re doing. After all, you might find that certain competitors aren’t doing as well as you imagined them to be, which is something that you can learn from for your own business.

Be Different

So many business owners make the mistake of blending in and being almost exactly like their competitors. However, by doing this, you’ll find it increasingly more difficult to make sure that your voice is heard and that your company gets the attention it deserves in a highly competitive industry. Instead, be different and stand out to grab the attention of your target audience – and maybe even attract some customers over from the competition. There are many things you can do to be different from innovative customer service to adding unusual yet popular products to your range.

Be an Expert

If you’re seen as the leading expert in your industry, customers are going to give much more time and effort when it comes to listening to what you have to say. If you’re falling behind on expertise, you’re giving another competitor the chance to be the expert instead and essentially just sending your customers over to them. The truth of the matter is that competition isn’t always about prices, and many customers will choose to pay more if they are getting a better experience and can trust the retailer that they’re buying from.

Price it Right

That being said, it’s also crucial to pay close attention to pricing if you want to make your voice heard in a competitive industry. Finding the right balance is essential – lowering your prices too much might give off the impression of cheap quality, whilst having them too high could put many customers off.

Making your voice heard through the buzz of a highly competitive industry isn’t impossible but it takes a lot of work and dedication to make sure that you stand out.

James Owen

James has been involved in SEO and digital marketing projects since 2007. James has led many SEO projects for well-known brands in Travel, Gaming and Retail such as Jackpotjoy, Marriott, Intercontinental Hotels, Hotels.com, Expedia, Betway, Gumtree, 888, Ax Paris, Ebyuer, Ebay, Hotels combined, Smyths toys, love honey and Pearson to name a few. James has also been a speaker at SEO and digital marketing conferences and events such as Brighton SEO.

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