It’s common knowledge that testimonials are a must on your website, right?
In my past careers, I’ve both owned a website design & development company & ran a digital marketing agency, {where we also offered websites}.
Although the “where” or “how” they’re used has evolved {from all on 1 page, to sprinkled everywhere}, the fact remains that they’re a total no brainer, right? Of course you have to {& want} have testimonials on your website.
But… there’s a trend in online marketing that I’m wholeheartedly in alignment with… especially as it applies to #AuthenticMarketing… and we now see them everywhere.
Case Studies!
Yup! So testimonials are used, but more commonly used now are Case Studies.
So, what exactly is the difference between a Testimonial & a Case Study?
At their most fundamental, foundational level…
A testimonial tells how awesome either You or Your Product / Service is. A Case Study demonstrates the Story of your Client during working with you.
Does that make sense?
So, a testimonial does a great job of quickly saying, “Yup, I had a wonderful experience & recommend that you consider them, too.”
A Case Study gets into the fun details such as…
~ why were they drawn to you
~ what was the situation in their life / biz that resulted in them looking for a solution
~ what was the specific reason they said Yes
~ what was their impression / reaction when you delivered your solution
~ how do they feel this will impact their biz / life going forward
~ etc
So how do we use these in your marketing?
- Have a process in place to capture these comments / moments throughout your time of working with you
- Either get permission to promote their business {use their name & biz} or leave their name out & still share their story. *Recommend to include this permission / expectation on the front end before or during signing on with you
- Create the Case Study Story
- Have it as an Opt~In download on your site / marketing funnel{s}
- Expand on bits of the story & share on your Social Media
- Use in the promotion / launch of the same product / service in your marketing funnel{s} & paid Ads
- Weave these stories into your email sequences
- When relevant, use when having conversations with new prospects
Yup, Case Studies are an important part of #Authentic & #AttractionMarketing, especially when you’re warming up a cold audience who isn’t already familiar with your work… an important key in successfully transitioning your already successful offline coaching, consulting, or training business online.
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~Crystal 🙂
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