How to create engaging customer loyalty programs: 3 steps to consider

Not only do they help create a positive customer experience, but they also incentivize customers to return and develop a long-term relationship with your business.

To create an effective loyalty program, you’ll need to consider a few factors.

1. Determine how you want to reward customers

Offering discounts, free products or services, or even exclusive offers are several ways you can reward your customers. You’ll also need to consider how customers will earn points, and how they can earn them quickly. Do you want to reward customer spending or customer engagement? Loyalzoo recommends keeping the points ratio simple and easy for customers to understand. The sooner customers see success, the more engaged they can become. Awarding one point per dollar spent is generally best practice.

2. Track customer points

Once you decide the details of your loyalty program, you’ll need to find a way to track customer points. If you’re just starting out, you can use a simple spreadsheet or customer database. However, as your loyalty program grows, you may need to invest in more sophisticated point tracking software. Your digital loyalty program should be able to import any data from your spreadsheet so customers do not lose any points in the process.

3. Promote your loyalty program

Finally, you’ll need to make sure customers are aware of your loyalty program. Advertise through social media, email campaigns, or even in-store signage. You can also consider using online marketing techniques, such as offering discounts for referrals or offering customers special loyalty codes. Want to get new customers signed up quickly? Offer a special sign-up discount to new customers and incentivize long-standing customers with extra points during the launch of your new loyalty program.

Ready to get started with Clover and Loyalzoo?

The key to any successful loyalty program is creating an experience that customers will enjoy. If customers feel like they’re being valued and appreciated, they’ll be more likely to continue to do business with you. With the right loyalty program, you can build strong relationships with your customers and increase customer retention.

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Editorial Team

Clover app partners, Clover partner solutions, Customer service, Loyalty, Marketing

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