5 ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR ONLINE STARTUPS

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 Tips For Online Entrepreneurs.



As online entrepreneur, your business is as good as your tools. The internet offers a number of opportunities for almost anyone to make money. Whether you just want to earn a little money on the side, or whether you hope to grow your venture into something that can replace your day job, there are a few tools that can help you.

In this article, we share 5 must have online business tools that will help you level up your game.

#1. Website

In 2017 going backwards, stressing a need for a website may sound a bit ridiculous, but you'd be surprised at the number of new businesses that think a Facebook page is a substitute for a proper business site. A fully-fledged website is a much better bet. It allows you to define your brand precisely the way you want to and attract more traffic through organic search. In an ideal world, it's good to get a professional web designer on board to help you construct a site.

#2. Content management platform

Don't forget about your content management platform. Your content management platform makes it easy to create content, whether you are writing a blog post or putting together a catalogue of items for customers to choose from. You can use some platforms that are customizable to meet your needs and that change. There are platforms that require minimum tech knowledge, so it's easy to get started. However, if you have something specific and special in mind, you might need help of someone professional.

#3. Social media management

There's so much to social media than viral memes. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are playgrounds of business opportunities. With the right approach, there's no reason why you can't use them to drum up the hype around your business. It can be a pain to frequently post on and manage these multiple social media channels. Luckily we have someone to help you on that

#4. Newsletter and mailing list

One of the best things you can do while running your online business is to get visitors to your website to sign up for a newsletter. It's a way to keep people connected to you and also provides you with a way to manage leads. When you have a mailing list of people and a good newsletter, you can share information that could lead to more sales. Your newsletter can include exclusive coupons, promos and deals as well as inform your list of new products and services.

#5. Virtual customer support

33% of online consumers will consider switching companies if they have a poor experience. This statement alone tells us that we should never neglect customer service. Beside setting up a customers support team from scratch and providing them the necessary training, you'll also want to invest in the right customer support tools. That way, you'll be able to eliminate repetitive tasks and streamline all conversations from one place.

Final thoughts...

There are a number of tools you can use to manage run your online business more effectively, helping you earn more over time. Figure out what you want to accomplish and then find the tools most likely to help you.

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Written by: Antony Moturi


   About the Author: 


Antony is a professional DJ, Pianist, Social Media Manager, Content Creator and a Blogger. Besides that he does professional Sound Engineering, Public Speaking and is a Youth Leader.

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