7 Marketing Strategies to Increase Referrals

Source: (campaignmonitor.com)

Referrals are one of the best ways to get more business, as a whopping 84{ebcd35cf5766cd0c375df65173c9c25110347847dd7dcca8cde536d3b552be87} of people trust recommendations from people they know.

But, many marketers forgo referral programs altogether, and those who have referral programs often struggle to get them off the ground.

Whether you have a formal referral program in place or not, your business probably already has new customers coming in via word of mouth marketing. By exploring these opportunities, you’ll find yourself in a gold mine.

Here are 7 Marketing Strategies to Increase Referrals

1. Go the extra mile for subscribers, prospects, and customers
Example: Send personalized messages to the right audience
2. Improve your customer support experience
3. Build relationships, as people refer people
4. Personalize your interactions as much as you can
5. Don’t be afraid to ask for referrals
6. Show appreciation to those that refer you
7. Start or improve your formal referral program

No matter where you are in building your brand, referrals should be an essential part of your marketing program. Ultimately, recommendations are what propel businesses forward. With these tips, you should be able to create a more referable business that delights current customers and keeps new ones coming in.
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