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# [The most effective ways to drive more traffic to your business without buying Ads.](https://blog.ordering.co/the-most-effective-ways-to-drive-more-traffic-to-your-business-without-buying-ads)

 Written by [Ordering](https://blog.ordering.co/author/ordering) | Mar 23, 2021 7:31:03 PM

##### With more consumers shopping online than ever before, retailers have their work cut out for them to get noticed.

##### But what if you don’t have the budget for ads?

##### With the proliferation of online marketplaces and hoards of choices available to consumers, it’s tough to get the attention you need to drive traffic and revenue.

##### Thankfully, you don't need a huge advertising budget to increase your e-commerce traffic.

##### Here we are going to show you 5 ways to get more visitors in your marketplace without spending a dime on ads.

1- Referral marketing.

##### 80% of consumers say that a recommendation from a friend or family member heavily influences their buying decisions.

##### Include a simple way for customers to view reviews and recommendations, as well as recommend your brand to others.

##### It takes a little work on the front end, but here’s why it matters to you:

##### A customer gained through a referral has a lifetime value 25% higher than other customers.

##### 2- Send promotional emails.

##### Did you know that repeat customers spend 65% more, on average than new customers?

##### Promotional emails build loyalty and keep customers coming back for more. You’re letting your “best customers” in on something special before anyone else.

##### 3- Offer discount coupons. keep your customers happy by constantly offering them promotions. Make sure your prices are high enough so that discounts don't represent a loss for your business.

##### 4- Create Urgency.

##### Visitors who leave your site without purchasing, planning to come back later, rarely complete the sale.

##### Urgency offers a compelling reason to purchase.

##### Maybe, “Buy now, for free shipping!” or “This is a limited time offer!”

##### You can approach it from a variety of angles, as long as the feeling of “don’t miss out on this” is created with your visitor.

##### 5- Simplify your checkout process.

##### Have you ever tried to check out on an e-commerce site, only to abandon your cart because the checkout process is so frustrating?

##### a few tips to keep your checkout process simple are: 

##### - Eliminating unnecessary text, buttons, and navigation - Enable a fast guest checkout - Making the process mobile-friendly - Offering multiple payment options.

##### So now you know, use these practical tips that we give you so that you can increase visits and sales in your business.

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