Mid-way into the summer, big e-tailers are already getting ready for the holiday season. They are gearing up for the increased volume of business as people flock to their site to purchase gifts. Buying gifts online is said to have become a standard behavior.

But are your visitors and customers viewing your site as a “must visit” place to check out and buy gifts? Are they buying gifts from your site, whatever the season?

According to MultiChannelMerchant.com, there are 8 ways to boost your site’s gift sales:

  1. Provide enough pertinent product information
  2. Create a gift center
  3. Display gift suggestions
  4. Sell gift cards
  5. Make it easy to send gifts to multiple recipients
  6. Offer a “hold and ship” option
  7. Set up a corporate gifting program
  8. Emphasize last-minute gifting options

To learn how to apply the above tips to your e-commerce site and increase your holiday sales, read full story

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Isabel Isidro
Isabel Isidro is the Co-founder of PowerHomeBiz.com, one of the longest-running online resources dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs start and grow home-based and small businesses. She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Ysari Digital, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content strategy, and performance marketing for small and mid-sized businesses. With over two decades of experience in online business development, Isabel has launched and managed multiple successful websites, including Women Home Business, Starting Up Tips and Learning from Big Boys.Passionate about empowering others to succeed in business, Isabel combines real-world experience with a deep understanding of digital marketing, monetization strategies, and lean startup principles. A mom of three boys, avid vintage postcard collector, and frustrated scrapbooker, she brings creativity and entrepreneurial hustle to everything she does. Connect with her on Twitter Twitter or explore her work at PowerHomeBiz.com.

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