{"id":2783,"date":"2022-11-14T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crazydomains.com\/learn\/black-friday-website-preparation-checklist-2\/"},"modified":"2022-11-15T10:16:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T02:16:18","slug":"black-friday-website-preparation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/black-friday-website-preparation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Last-Minute Black Friday Preparation Tips for Your Business\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The busiest shopping season of the year will start soon with the holidays fast approaching.\u00a0 Retailers should expect and prepare for the massive traffic of shoppers online and offline.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The simultaneous requests from splurging shoppers can crash your site or make your pages load slow, upsetting your customers. As a result, it\u2019ll leave a bad impression on your brand and you\u2019ll eventually lose potential sales. They may even think that your website is unsafe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t miss out on the sales opportunity the holidays can offer your business. Ensure the best service to your customers at this time of the year and prepare your website to handle a significant surge of traffic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">9 Things to Prepare Your Business for Black Friday <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The proper steps and planning are crucial to launching a successful campaign. With only days before Black Friday, here\u2019s a list of last-minute preparations to help you prepare your business for the holiday rush.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Review Your Content<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proofread your website content and promotional emails. Check the grammar, links, and images in your website and copies. Looking unprofessional because of a typo or non-working link can damage your brand reputation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customers put their confidence in businesses who are efficient, reliable, and precise. You won\u2019t convince your audience if you show up with an incomplete, faulty, or inaccurate content.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schedule Your Deals and Promos<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Deals and promos are one of the easiest ways to entice customers to shop at your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schedule your promos and sale announcements on social media and send email reminders to your customers. A <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">countdown timer plugin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for your website can create suspense and urgency in your sales. Putting your customers into a buying state is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">proven to drive more sales.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be creative and strategic when scheduling your deals. Give your customers enough time to know about your deals, but not too long for them to forget or have second thoughts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/email-marketing\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36407 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Banner-Email-Marketing.png\" alt=\"Banner - Email Marketing\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Banner-Email-Marketing.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Banner-Email-Marketing-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Banner-Email-Marketing-400x135.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Optimise Your Website\u2019s Speed\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A significant surge of traffic could crash your website. Your site will have more visits and interactions when you start promoting deals several days before Black Friday.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everything is meaningless if your website is down when it\u2019s needed the most. Your customers have nothing to lose, but you do.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Irate shoppers are unlikely to buy from your business. Don\u2019t lose them due to slow-loading pages and downtime. To adopt a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">better-fitting hosting plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, measure and evaluate your traffic ahead of time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web-hosting-banner.jpg\" alt=\"web hosting - banner\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web-hosting-banner.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web-hosting-banner-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/web-hosting-banner-400x135.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Back up Your Website<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The holiday season presents lots of opportunities for cybercrime due to the high revenue it presents. It doesn\u2019t only target businesses, but shoppers as well. With this, you could lose website data that may cause business interruption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t take your chances; back up all your website elements, files, databases, images, and content. Use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/cloud-backup\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reliable Cloud Backup<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that you can access anywhere, anytime, with a single click.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t Forget About Your SEO<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">An SEO strategy lets your website appear on top search engine results, increasing your visibility to shoppers online.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While Black Friday is fast approaching, there\u2019s still ample time to prepare your SEO strategy. Perform simple on-page SEO by optimising your site for holiday-related keywords, using alt text on images, and creating effective meta-tags on your webpages.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Or you can work with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/managed-seo\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> SEO experts<\/a> to kickstart your site\u2019s visibility and traffic without the stress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/simple-seo\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Banner-1.png\" alt=\"Simple SEO\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Banner-1.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Banner-1-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Banner-1-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Banner-1-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make Shoppers Feel Safe\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most business transactions nowadays are done on the internet, especially if you\u2019re selling online. Customers will be more willing to purchase from a reliable and safe store.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use fraud-checking systems and an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/ssl-certificates\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=link\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SSL Certificate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to secure your customer\u2019s information and gain their trust. Use stamps of confidence and reviews to assure your credibility with your shopper.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/cyberthreat-security\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">[UPDATED] 9 Cyberthreats to Look Out For and Tips to Secure Your Website<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check Your Inventory<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you deal with physical inventory, take one last look at your stock levels. You don\u2019t want to miss out on sales because you ran out of stock.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Evaluate your expected sales from previous data and adjust your inventory accordingly. Ensure your item count is accurate and that all your items are organised. Update your product database and avail for an inventory management software if you must. Get them ready for sale and shipping.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create a Contingency Plan\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meet your team and finalise your plans. All your colleagues, partners, and employees must know how to address incidents that may occur efficiently.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Open up helplines and install chatbots in your website to let your clients get ahold of you instantly in case they need assistance. The faster you resolve a customer\u2019s issue, the more they\u2019ll trust you and become a repeat customer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Present your best customer service to assist your clients. Black Friday is a great avenue for sales and an excellent opportunity to establish long-term customer relationships.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/add-a-chatbot-to-your-website\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-website-preparation-tips&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">7 Good Reasons to Add a Chatbot to Your Website<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engage Your Shoppers After<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Connect with your customers by showing appreciation with a thank you note after the campaign. Send them a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/email-marketing\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">personalised<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> em<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ail <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">to show gratitude for their interest in your products. They might return for more if they liked the experience. This is also the best opportunity to upsell your other products.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remind them of their abandoned shopping cart. Some customers may want to revisit their pending purchases after learning so much about your products. Others may be interested in what else you can offer or opt for a more expensive alternative if they\u2019re satisfied with their purchases from your business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get Ready to Start Selling This Black Friday<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black Friday is a must-not-miss opportunity for brands and businesses as it offers an excellent opportunity to push your brand to new heights and encourage growth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take advantage of this occasion. Follow these tips and make this the most successful Black Friday campaign for your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The busiest shopping season of the year will start soon with the holidays fast approaching.\u00a0 Retailers should expect and prepare for the massive traffic of shoppers online and offline.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The simultaneous requests from splurging shoppers can crash your site or make your pages load slow, upsetting your customers. 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