3 Simple Steps to Follow Before Your Product Launch
Posted by aonenetworks On February 17, 2014
It’s always amazing when you have a brand new product ready to launch, especially when you think it’s one of the better ideas you’ve ever had. However, introducing the product correctly to the public is part of what will make or break it, and the stress of producing, naming, and financing your new invention can drive even the most experienced entrepreneurs a little insane. Even so, it’s important you consider the few things below so you know you’re making a good decision and your brainchild won’t just wind up as a flop.
Research
Sure, knowing exactly what your customers want can seem pretty basic, and you’ve probably done plenty of research in your field. Yet sometimes we decide to plunge into an idea even if the numbers aren’t great or we haven’t done the right amount of research. You want the perfect mixture of attention-grabbing and practicality so that people come back for more (and refer more to you) once they’ve purchased the product. Just because your idea is cool doesn’t mean it’s going to work for the general public, so investing some time and money into really ensuring your product has a good chance may save you a lot of heartache.
Spread the Word
When you’re looking for a good way to get noticed and get the conversation about you and your new product going, think: what would people discuss around the dinner table, or with their spouse in bed at night? These are the kind of attention-demanding campaigns you want to try and shoot for. Creating shareable content with this concept in mind, or hosting fun events with a good partner of yours, may be the way to really kick start your product. Word-of-mouth conversation is one of the most important ways to get noticed, especially when all of those words being shared are good.
Finally, Be Upfront
Your customers have a ton of choices on where, when, how, and why to purchase products and services. It’s a very competitive world out there, and one of the ways to bring some business your way is to communicate exactly what you’re offering. For example, if you’re bringing a new laundry cleaning product to the market, let the consumer know what’s in it, how it works, and why it’s a better purchase than a more mainstream brand. Educate your customers about your pricing, your manufacturing techniques, and why you do what you do. People like to know a little about what they’re buying and, in fact, this is why they often go with smaller companies rather than larger ones.
While you can’t guarantee a product makes it, making sure you’re very careful in your planning process can ensure that it has the best chance it could possibly have. Remember to take it slow, spend the necessary funds, create a product campaign that makes a lot of sense and really show off everything about your product for long-term success.
