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People are going into several business niches these days, one of which is clothing. It has become a profitable niche, due to the fact that no matter how hard the economy might seem, people will keep wearing clothes, and will want to look presentable. This makes the clothing line a go-to for entrepreneurs.


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However, despite the fact that there is a high demand for clothing items, some clothing brands seem not to ever make sales. Why is this so? This is because there are certain strategies they are implementing that are not working.

In this article, I will be sharing some tips on how you can make more sales as a clothing brand without much hassle. Let’s get right into it!

Know your customers

Your clothing brand cannot be for everyone. This is where many brands get it wrong. Even in Facebook ads, for instance, there is something called “targeted audience”. You can’t obviously advertise to just anyone. That is why you need to know who your clothing brand is for.


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Get your brand message right and identify who it is made for. This will help you exert energy in the right place. So, if you have been towing the wrong path, it’s time to make a turn.

Post engaging content

You’re probably just posting pictures of your products on social media and you’re expecting people to just buy from you? That won’t work. When posting pictures of your clothing, you should not just place it on a blank background, you can make use of models. And if you’re on a budget, make use of mannequins or even mockups to display your products. In all, ensure you have quality pictures.

Create a community around your brand. Post educating and inspiring content. You can even get videos from your already existing customers, wearing your product. This gives credibility to the brand, as well. Make good use of IG reels, especially if you sell primarily on IG. It gives you free traction.


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Just ensure you use the right hashtags too. TikTok videos also help you get organic traffic, so jump on it if it is something you can do. Find out more about TikTok, and get started.

Engage in email marketing

Email marketing is one form of digital marketing you can leverage to make more sales. As a fashion brand, you can create a lead magnet such as a style book or style guide, which shares tips on how to style clothing pieces. It could be an eBook or a simple template. You can definitely think out creative ideas for a lead magnet that will be used to collect emails address. You could have that on your website or social media bio. This way, for people to access it (since it is usually free), they will have to enter their email addresses and have you send it to them. Shoot emails from time to time, targeting and retargeting your customers.

Engage on social media

This is different from just making your posts. You need to actually engage with other people’s posts. Like and comment on posts made by your followers and accounts owned by people you feel will be your prospective customers. Engage with them personally and talk about your brand. Just see it as walking up to a prospect with a “hi” and a smile, and telling them about your product.

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This article was first published on 16th June 2022

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Chidiogo Shalom Akaelu holds a degree in English and Literary Studies, from the University of Nigeria. She is a freelance writer, editor and founder of Loana Press, a budding online publishing outlet.


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