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Social media is the first and foremost             too to capture the attention of prospective
          answer to all marketing ventures. Social              visitors. To improve the brochures' overall look,
          media is widely available and can be used             images of sunglasses, eyeglasses, and other
          in as many ways as one can think creatively,          accessories can be included. This pamphlet
          which makes it even more advantageous for             can also mention home delivery services that
          executing excellent marketing strategies. One         have become quite the rage post-pandemic.
          can constantly hone their marketing abilities         People prefer everything delivered to their
          on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter         doorstep and appreciate brands that do so.
          by sharing information about what all the
          optical store offers, carrying out contests,            One can also look for areas where brand
          getting on any of the trending bandwagons and         advertisements can be visibly displayed, such
          connecting them with the optical theme etc.           as bus stops. All of this will undoubtedly catch
          This will make innumerable people take notice         the interest of passersby who are around
          of the store and reach out.                           and walking. Putting up posters near mall
                                                                escalators, society tower elevators etc. has
             Customer testimonials never go waste!              proved to be quite effective in recent times.
          Rather they help exhibit a trustworthy, inclusive,
          and safe environment for any client to visit            Keep the retail space well-organised and
          the store. Adding testimonials on the store’s         updated with the latest eye diagnostic tools
          website, running short clips on the screens in        and eyewear selection. Consciously display
          the store, showcasing client feedback on social       the latest and most sold products on the front
          media accounts etc can go a long way to show          shelf to catch other clients' attention right
          that the customers are celebrated and have had        away. To make a positive impression on the
          good experiences. This will help in setting the       passersby as well, enhance the store's interior
          right tone – the customer matters!                    design and lighting arrangement.
             Distributing pamphlets is a classic marketing        More than anything else, existing customers
          tool that still works. Custom-made flyers             must be treated with utmost sincerity as
          effectively capture and communicate the               long-term relationships with the customers
          message of the business. Every time a consumer        will automatically encourage them to come
          leaves the optical shop after making a purchase,      back as well as refer to other people. Repeat
          a well-crafted pamphlet can be included in their      business is the best tried-and-tested strategy
          carry bag. These can be distributed in societies      that will still make a considerable difference.




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