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Traditional Retailer Thrives in the Digital Age with Marketing Strategies that Adapt to Consumers

Case-Study-mariposa-b2b-b2c-retail-ecommerce

Industry

Retail

Challenge

After 30 years in the industry, a respected brand faced challenges transitioning from traditional B2B to B2B e-commerce. Lacking effective marketing tools, they sought the expertise of Market Like A CMO | Screws + Stilettos to enhance their online presence. With strategic branding and targeted advertising, the brand flourished, experiencing significant growth and success in the e-commerce space. This particular case study journey highlights the importance of adapting to changing consumer trends and utilizing digital marketing strategies.

Results

Shifting focus from driving as much traffic as possible (at a very high cost with a very poor conversion rate) to fixing the infrastructure, backend, reporting + SEO resulted in a 33% increase in converted leads, 20% increase in revenue + a 42% increase in profit within the first year.

Key Product

Website Migration, SEO, Paid Ads, CRM Setup, Integration

+55%
Converted Leads
+151
Gross Revenue
-100%
Acquisition Cost
$11.75
ROI

I worked extensively with Courtney and Kelly for a year and a half to advance the brand across all channels of our business. As our target audience transitioned dramatically from the specialty store arena to on-line sales, they helped me develop, implement and manage many successful marketing and business initiatives,

Founder + CEO

35 Years in Business

...including but not limited to marketing campaigns, SEO, SEM, SMM, website redesign and replatforming, e-commerce partner development and listing management, revenue-producing email marketing campaigns, SMM management, CMS management, comprehensive analytics reporting and strategic analyses for informed business decisions.

Founder + CEO

35 Years in Business

One gains trust with tangible results; numbers don't lie.

Founder + CEO

35 Years in Business

Adapting to the Digital Age with B2B Retailer Mariposa

Performance Summary

Once SEO/tracking was properly set up and the backend was ready to handle the optimized website, the focus shifted for the second year to optimizing the UX and website content. In less than a full calendar year, converted leads are up 48%, revenue is up 42% and ROI has increased to $16.50.Combined, the two step process resulted in a 70% increase in revenue and our conservative spending approach resulted in an 85% increase in profit.

User Experience + Content

Plan of Attack

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Course of Action

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Actual Results

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240% INCREASE IN ROI from Paid Ads + Lead Generation
$180,000 SAVED in Acquisition Cost During Project Period
$36,000 IN ANNUAL SAVINGS in Ongoing Acquisition Costs
 
One gains trust with tangible results; numbers don't lie.

Project Summary Extended

After 30 years of leading the way in handcrafted and sustainable custom designed tableware, frames, gifts, and engraveable homewares, a highly respected brand faced significant challenges when they had to transition from traditional B2B with brick and mortar retailers to also providing B2B and B2B e-commerce platforms.

The company encountered difficulties in attracting and retaining customers in the online space since they lacked the necessary tools and strategies to effectively market their products and engage with their target audience. They continuously invested in third-party "experts" and various agencies year after year to help them compete in the ever-changing landscape and regain their market share. Unfortunately, each new endeavor resulted in exorbitant costs with little to no impact.

Through word of mouth, the company discovered Courtney + Kelly's expertise and sought the assistance of Screws + Stilettos as business consultants to address their challenges and turn their business around. With their expertise, Screws + Stilettos implemented a comprehensive strategy to enhance online presence and improve their digital marketing efforts.

By focusing on strategic branding, targeted advertising, and customer engagement, the brand began to flourish and grow in the online space. Courtney + Kelly identified unique selling points and effectively communicated them to their target audience, resulting in increased website traffic and sales.

With the guidance of Screws + Stilettos, the brand successfully navigated the challenges of transitioning from brick and mortar retailers to the e-commerce space. Since then, they have experienced significant growth and success online, establishing themselves as a reputable and thriving e-commerce brand.

This particular journey underscores the importance of adapting to changing consumer trends and harnessing the power of digital marketing and e-commerce. With the right strategies and guidance, businesses can overcome obstacles and thrive in the online marketplace.

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