Why do I feel invisable

[hilemanhouse]

I have used Etsy and Square both it took a few days but orders started coming in right now it feels like I am invisable 

[willowsky]

Square has an amazing sellers community and I know everyone wants their square family of sellers to be successful. Are you able to provide some details we may be able to shine some light on for you?  The sellers community would love to  try and help.

[Doran]

Feeling invisible is often a part of being a small business owner.  

Try marketing strategies to boost exposure to your shop. 

Ads

SEO practices

Social posts

partnering with other small businesses in events or promotions

[Flashoser]

Same thing here i have only made one sale wit the same key words from my etas and other places and i get sales there, on here nothing for almost 2 years....it's just not worth it.. so i do not want to pay for the plans them till i see some results  

[Thevioletfox]

It sounds like you're struggling to connect with the right people and it is tough out there! I agree with @Doran - it comes with being a small business owner a lot of days. But I would suggest trying to find some people with connect with both online and in real life. And that should include potential customers, of course, but also other small business owners! 

If you're into photography, find other photographers that you admire and follow them on social media and engage in conversation with them there. If you're crafty, find other crafty people! The world has billions of people - which means you are not alone and you are not invisible, but it does mean that finding your "people" among everyone can be a little tougher.

I would also echo what @willowsky said - this community here on Square is full of super kind and helpful people. If you give us a bit more information and insight, I'd be willing to be there are some rad ideas here 🙂

[willowsky]

This is excellent input. Social Media has been a game changer for me. I made an Instagram page for my business and it links back to my square website. I can tag products and the customer can click on the product and it will take them to the exact item on my website. In the beginning social media is tough to get going. There is also a great community on IG of other small businesses. This allows for collaboration. You can showcase them to your audience and they can do the same. Encouraging others to follow along on your journey. Try not to get caught up on number of followers. Its the right followers that make a difference. With all that being said 90% of my business is through word of mouth and repeat customers. I have found that the best type of marketing is when others do it naturally for you. If you focus on making the customer experience exceptional people want to tell their friends.  It gives them a story to tell and it is great for building and maintaining customers. On my products I always have the link to my square site listed on the tag.  That way they easily remember where they purchased from and how to get back to that site.  Hope this helps!