The November update of ikas is here! This month we have added specially prepared features for our users. These features include receiving payments via a link, product highlighting in search results, product price history and more. Let&#8217;s take a detailed look at the latest features of ikas without wasting time.



<h2 id="h-receive-payments-via-a-link-for-manual-orders">Receive Payments Via a Link For Manual Orders 💳</h2>



You can start an online store with ikas and manage your marketplaces and physical stores from a single dashboard.



Thanks to this manual ordering feature, you can create an order directly on the management dashboard. When you create a manual order, your stocks in your sales channels get updated, and all your reports are generated accordingly.



After creating a manual order on your ikas dashboard, you can get a checkout link to share with your customers, where they will be able to enter their necessary information. And you will receive your payment for the order.



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Doing this is easy! Just create a manual order from the ikas dashboard. Then you can create a payment page link by clicking the &#8220;Create Payment Link&#8221; button.&nbsp;When you create the link successfully, the sales channel of the order will change from manual order to the sales channel of your online store.&nbsp;When the payment goes through by the customer, you can filter this order as a manual order again. If you want to close the payment link, click the trash can icon next to the &#8220;Edit Payment Link&#8221; button. By clicking it, you can close the payment link and change the sales channel back to manual order. To use this feature, it is essential that you remember to get the theme update in your theme settings.



<h2 id="h-product-price-history">Product Price History 📊</h2>



Employees within your business can perform operations on a single account with certain authorisations, thanks to ikas.



The authorisations will improve considerably more in the upcoming updates.



In addition to employee accounts, we have users utilising different ERP integrations.



Stock Movements within the product help you determine by whom and after which transaction the stock has changed. It also allows you to find when it happened.



Furthermore, you can now see who or which integration modified the product&#8217;s price from the &#8220;Price History&#8221; page by clicking the three dots on the upper right corner of the product detail page. You can also check which list the prices are from on this page.



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<h2 id="h-ability-to-see-the-number-of-stock-in-shipment">Ability to see the number of stock in shipment 🚚</h2>



With ikas, you can manage multiple store locations and assign these stock locations to different sales channels.



In addition, you can add the products you receive from your suppliers in ikas and transfer stocks between stock locations.



For example, you have two stock locations defined in ikas. One of your stores is in London, and the other is in Bristol. Let there be 110 units of your product in London and 0 units in your Bristol store. When you enter a stock transfer to transfer ten products from your London store to your Bristol store, the stock amount in your London store decreases from 110 to 100, while Bristol remains at 0. These ten stocks appear as pending shipments unless you enter the stock transfer detail and accept the goods for the Bristol store.



Thus, from the &#8220;Inventory&#8221; section on the product detail or product listing page, you can see which stock transfer or order you are waiting for from the product&#8217;s own page.



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<h2 id="h-ability-to-intervene-in-search-results">Ability to Intervene in Search Results 🔍</h2>



One of the most essential features of ikas is its search and filter system. Our users can filter within the scope of areas, such as brands, labels, and attributes. The speed and ease of use we provide alongside these features prove this.



The search results in ikas are sorted by default according to the search term and the algorithm.



Now, you can sort the products that have nothing to do with the search or that would appear lower in the search results.



For example, when you type &#8220;Backpack&#8221; and want a particular product to appear on the top and other products related to the search to appear below this product you have chosen.&nbsp;



Thanks to &#8220;Search Suggestion&#8221;, you can easily ensure that the products you want will appear for specific keywords.



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<h2 id="h-information-on-how-many-orders-the-customer-has">Information on how many orders the customer has ↩️</h2>



With ikas, when you have a new order, you are able to see if it is your customer&#8217;s first order from your website on the order detail page. You are also able to see the orders they have previously placed on the same page if they are a returning customer.



With the new update, you can view this information on both registered and unregistered purchases of your customers.



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<h2 id="h-product-variant-attributes-import-and-export">Product/Variant Attributes Import and Export 👊</h2>



You might be selling products with variants such as shoe size or colour. For example, variants such as red, blue, and black may have attributes independent of each other, or there may be attributes such as gender or season that cover all variants. Until our last update, you could define filters by entering these features into the system. Now, you can edit the custom fields of products and variants in bulk through a .csv file via Excel or Google Sheets.



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<h2 id="h-other-improvements">Other Improvements 🎊</h2>



<ul>
<li>The minimum basket amount feature and the option of whether the offers will be valid at the discounted price or the sale price of the product have been added to the campaign offer feature.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>The process of updating and removing the discounted price of the product has been added to the bulk product editing section in the products table.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Employee and operation filter has been added to the &#8220;Store Activity History&#8221; screen under Settings.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>In the &#8220;Back In Store&#8221; feature, the export feature has been added to the most wanted products table. Thus, you can see which user is waiting for which product by exporting it.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Product search feature has been added to the products table on the purchase page.</li>
</ul>



<h2 id="h-other-features-on-our-roadmap">Other Features on our Roadmap ⏳</h2>



<ol>
<li>Product bundling and entering different prices for bundled products, calculating the stock of the products and the prices in the invoices separately when a bundle is sold. 🎊</li>



<li>Staff authorisations to be sales channel based and more detailed. 🔒</li>



<li>Our point of sale application, ikasPOS, is to become available on Android and iOS devices. 🙏</li>



<li>Printing information receipt at the end of a sale at ikasPOS. 📃</li>



<li>Product return/exchange scenarios will be added. 📝</li>



<li>Ability to customise the agreements sent by e-mail and manage the checkboxes in the theme from a single place. 🛡️</li>



<li>Sending a verification e-mail for customer account activation. 💌</li>



<li>New communication channels for abandoned carts. 🤐</li>



<li>Ability to ship to a specific region and enter different shipping rules into the system. 🛵</li>
</ol>

ikas November Update is Live!

It is essential to use the&nbsp;best photo editing software&nbsp;to create quality pictures and designs for your&nbsp;e-commerce&nbsp;website to advance the potential of your business. Quality images will put you in a more professional line while helping you grow your brand.



Business owners usually skip this essential step, thinking it would be complicated or costly to invest time and money in creating quality images. On the contrary, anybody can easily create professional pictures and designs using&nbsp;photo editing software.



Especially for beginners, professional software such as&nbsp;Photoshop&nbsp;or&nbsp;Lightroom&nbsp;might seem to be daunting. But today, many easy-to-use and&nbsp;free photo editing software&nbsp;are available.



These image editing applications, which you can use for your specific purpose, can help you move your work to a much more professional point. Let&#8217;s look at the best photo editing software that might be the one for you!



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<h2 id="h-best-free-photo-editing-tools-you-should-try">Best Free Photo Editing Tools You Should Try</h2>



We have listed the&nbsp;best photo editing software&nbsp;to help you create stunning designs and images to improve your&nbsp;brand awareness&nbsp;and grow your sales.



Related Article: <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/brand-awareness-101-how-to-measure-it" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brand Awareness 101</a>



<h3 id="h-canva">Canva</h3>



Canva&nbsp;is a web-based design application founded in Australia in 2012.&nbsp;Canva&nbsp;is an online graphic design tool that allows users to&nbsp;create professional designs without experience.



Canva&nbsp;is a design tool that users often prefer to use because it contains countless design templates and allows you to create designs with its easy-to-use dashboard and user-friendly interface.



It is considered as one of the&nbsp;best photo editing software&nbsp;that helps people create.



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<h3 id="h-gimp">GIMP</h3>



GIMP, described as very useful and accessible, contains many essential and professional features. Beginner users can benefit from the many image editing tools GIMP offers.



On the other hand, professional users can access advanced tools such as scaling, face replacement, layer masks, folds, and customizable brushes.&nbsp;



These features make GIMP a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop. In addition, GIMP can be downloaded and used on every desktop device.



<h3 id="h-adobe-photoshop-express">Adobe Photoshop Express</h3>



Users have been looking for an online and free alternative to Adobe Photoshop. In response to this request, Adobe has released Adobe Photoshop Express.



Adobe Photoshop Express targets individuals who have just begun their journey. Ease of use is one of the most significant proofs of this.&nbsp;



Adobe Photoshop Express, which provides many essential editing tools and various effects, delivers an excellent user experience.



You can share your project via Adobe Creative Cloud, Dropbox, Facebook, or Google Photos. After the edits you have made, you can return to the original photo at any time.



<h3 id="h-adobe-photoshop-lightroom">Adobe Photoshop LightRoom</h3>



Lightroom, one of the most popular media editing tools, was released by Adobe. This software, which attracts attention thanks to its advanced features, is preferred by professional users, as in Photoshop.



In addition, the ease of use of Lightroom increases the preference rate considerably. User experience makes it easier for beginner users to get familiar with the tool. Therefore, Adobe Photoshop LightRoom also appeals to users who have yet to gain experience in this field. It offers features that make many operations practical.



<h3 id="h-paint-net">Paint. NET</h3>



Paint NET, which emerged as an alternative to the Microsoft Paint software, was launched by a student at Washington State University. Then it evolved into an easy-to-use and free photo editing software.



In particular, this service, which is very user-friendly with the functionality of hotkeys, has a clear and understandable interface that creates a tremendous advantage for beginner users. In addition, Paint.NET can run smoothly on many devices.



Although beginner users often prefer Paint.NET, it also creates a workspace for professionals thanks to its advanced features.



<h3 id="h-pixlr-x">Pixlr X</h3>



Pixlr Editor, one of the best photo editing software, has emerged as the best and free alternative to Adobe Photoshop Express. However, the discontinuation of the Flash application limited some features of Pixlr X.



Despite the feature limitations, Pixlr X has taken its place among the best free photo editing software on the market. Through the software, you can play with the colours of your photos and crop or resize them. You can also edit your images online with other available tools.



<h2 id="h-free-photo-editing-software-you-ll-be-happy-to-discover">Free Photo Editing Software You&#8217;ll Be Happy to Discover</h2>



We have mentioned how vital it is to have high-quality pictures on your&nbsp;e-commerce&nbsp;website to grow your business. Product photos directly impact customers&#8217; purchasing activities and your brand image.



So far, the&nbsp;photo editing software&nbsp;we have recommended primarily appeal to professional users, which can also be a suitable option for beginners. Let&#8217;s take a look at much more practical&nbsp;free image editing tools&nbsp;that are considered as the&nbsp;best photo editing software&nbsp;for being more beginner friendly.&nbsp;



<h3 id="h-ashampoo-photo-optimizer">Ashampoo Photo Optimizer</h3>



Ashampoo Photo Optimizer is a straightforward photo editor application. It automatically analyses your photos with one click. It detects possible defects in the image, such as lighting, colour temperature and contrast. Then, it rearranges the pictures in line with the deficiencies determined by the software.



In addition, it offers options to crop, rotate and resize photos. Ashampoo Photo Optimizer has taken a big step with its 2020 update and still is being loved by users.



<h3 id="h-snapseed">Snapseed</h3>



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Snapseed is one of the most widespread photo editing applications available on Android and iOS platforms. This application, which can be used for free, offers many editing features. Snapseed can open JPG and RAW files. It also has a diverse portfolio of filter options.



You can add suitable exposure, contrast and colour options to your photos with the application, which has automatic or manual editing. Snapseed allows you to add text, crop and many more options.



<h3 id="h-vsco">VSCO</h3>



Unlike other&nbsp;photo editing tools,&nbsp;VSCO&nbsp;is a platform where you can share the photos you edit.&nbsp;VSCO, which usually appears in people&#8217;s biography sections of social media accounts, has become quite notable in the past years.



Filters and photo editing tools of&nbsp;VSCO&nbsp;are very popular among users. This trendy app is considered as one of the&nbsp;best photo editing software&nbsp;because of its ease of use and popularity.



The application, which entered the market under the name&nbsp;Vscocam, continued to serve its users as&nbsp;VSCO&nbsp;after a while. A paid version of the application is also available. The paid version is mostly preferred by professional users and contains unique filters.&nbsp;VSCO&nbsp;app is available on all&nbsp;iOS&nbsp;and&nbsp;Android&nbsp;devices.



<h3 id="h-inpixio">InPixio</h3>



InPixio has become a frequently preferred application for beginner users. It offers hundreds of filters, blur effects, photo frames, editing tools and online sharing features. Apart from professional purposes, it is straightforward for users who want to edit social media posts.



Focusing on image enhancements, InPixio offers valuable tools such as adding frames, text and filters. There is also a Pro version of the software. Many users prefer this version with more features.



<h3 id="h-photo-pos-pro">Photo Pos Pro</h3>



Photo Pos Pro is a completely free photo editing application. Through this application, you can create, edit, and enhance images or graphics quite easily. You can also make various designs and arrangements with the different tools offered by the application.



<h3 id="h-pizap">PiZap</h3>



It is an application preferred by users who want to spend only a little bit of time on photo editing and are looking for a more practical tool. With PiZap, you can make various collages, designs and photo edits.



You can prefer the PiZap web application if you don&#8217;t need a particular editing tool.



<h3 id="h-fotor">Fotor</h3>



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Fotor, which aims at social media posts, has many frames, effects and comprehensive editing options. It includes numerous editing tools such as brightness, contrast, saturation, smoothing and teeth whitening.



E-commerce businesses can meet design needs at the most superficial level and grow their social media and sales with Fotor. In addition to the photo editor, it also has collage and design sections. It allows you to choose from diverse design templates and create unique designs.



<h3 id="h-photoscape">PhotoScape</h3>



PhotoScape includes thousands of features such as filters, frames, brushes, shapes, cutting tools, colours and stamps. The fact that it has detailed editing tools such as format change, resizing and renaming for photos are options that drive professionals to use PhotoScape.



The tools offered by PhotoScape are beneficial for those who want to create original content for social media profiles, e-mail campaigns or e-commerce sites. Their website also has many instructional videos explaining how to use their features.



<h3 id="h-befunky">BeFunky</h3>



BeFunky is an admiringly efficient application for almost every user, professional or beginner level. With a very user-friendly interface, BeFunky allows you to make many changes to photos. It is also possible to see all past edits through the software. In addition to photo editing, BeFunky will enable you to create collages and designs. BeFunky is also available in a paid version.



Using the proper&nbsp;photo editing software&nbsp;for your brand&#8217;s marketing needs will help you grow and add value to your business. When applying your marketing strategy, utilize your awesome images on the proper&nbsp;marketing channels&nbsp;to achieve the best results.



Related Article:&nbsp;<a href="https://ikas.com/blog/digital-marketing-channels">Top 7 Marketing Channels</a>

15 Best Photo Editing Software for 2023

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We have excellent news for you today!



ikas has raised $3,5M in seed funding with the participation of <a href="https://500.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">500 Global</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://revo.vc/">Revo Capital</a>, <a href="https://www.oyakyatirim.com.tr/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Oyak Yatırım</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://finberg.com.tr/#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Finberg</a> and other significant global investors. Existing investors <a href="https://www.qnbeyondventures.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">QNBEYOND VENTURES</a>&nbsp;and the CEO of United Payment&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isozdinler/">İlker Sözdinler </a>also participated.



We are incredibly proud to be supported by such amazing investors, customers, partners and followers. Thank you, for believing in us, believing in what we have built and what we will become. With the new seed funding, we will continue to expand our team and develop the new generation e-commerce infrastructure ikas!



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<h2 id="h-what-are-we-doing-with-the-new-funding">What are we doing with the new funding?</h2>



We will continue to develop ikas and provide new generation e-commerce solutions with our new funding.&nbsp;



<ul><li>We are constantly adding new features and integrations to make international commerce easier.</li><li>International marketplace integrations will be here soon! (Etsy, Zalando, Allegro etc.)</li><li>We are planning more logistics, ERP, fintech and marketing integrations, especially in the UK and Germany.</li><li>We will soon announce a new project about NFT exchange!</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-why-choose-ikas">Why choose ikas?</h2>



Our first priority as ikas is to provide all the features SMB’s and entrepreneurs need to grow their business.



And most importantly, we want these features to be easy to access, learn, and use.&nbsp;



We developed ikas to allow anyone to start their e-commerce and international commerce journey.&nbsp;



In short, with ikas you can build your e-commerce store without coding, design it however you want, manage it easily, and grow your business internationally.&nbsp;



And you can do all these while being independent.



<h2 id="h-the-future-of-ecommerce">The future of ecommerce</h2>



We would like to express our gratitude again to our investors, partners, customers and everybody who has supported us.&nbsp;



As <a href="https://ikas.com/">ikas</a>, we want to determine the future of e-commerce, not just keep up with it. 



So, let’s keep going towards the future!

With $3.5M in funding, we are picking up speed in Europe!

Being able to reclaim an abandoned cart is what makes or breaks an ecommerce store.&nbsp;There are several techniques you can use to reclaim abandoned carts. And we believe that the best method to reclaim abandoned carts is to write an abandoned cart recovery email!



Customers abandon carts for a variety of reasons. They might want to see the combined prices of all the items they want. Or they might be waiting for their paycheck to finalize their purchase. Maybe they decided that the price is too steep at the last minute. Hell, some people can get distracted mid-purchase and forget they were shopping at all.



No matter what the reason is, reclaiming abandoned carts is nothing new. Most e-commerce businesses expect first-time customers to abandon their carts. Therefore, they develop tactics to counter this event.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/how-to-write-abandoned-cart-emails-1024x538.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-25737" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/how-to-write-abandoned-cart-emails-1024x538.webp 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/how-to-write-abandoned-cart-emails-300x158.webp 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/how-to-write-abandoned-cart-emails-768x403.webp 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/how-to-write-abandoned-cart-emails-24x13.webp 24w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/how-to-write-abandoned-cart-emails-36x19.webp 36w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/how-to-write-abandoned-cart-emails-48x25.webp 48w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/how-to-write-abandoned-cart-emails.webp 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h2 id="h-what-are-abandoned-cart-emails">What are Abandoned Cart Emails?</h2>



Abandonment cart emails work as reminders for shoppers. When you leave your purchase behind, you might get an email reminding you about your abandoned cart. These emails usually try to remind customers about their potential purchases. These emails not only remind shoppers about the items they left in their cart, but they also contain an incentive sometimes, such as discount codes or free shipping.



This <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/email-marketing-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">email</a> will be sent to your customers after they abandon their carts! The main intention is to make sure they return and complete their purchase.



If you also want to write an abandoned cart email, follow the 6 steps below!



<h2 id="h-1-write-a-great-subject-line">1. Write A Great Subject Line</h2>



The subject line is where the customer decides if they will read your email or not. That is why it is essential to write a great email subject line.



You can follow the steps below to write a great subject line:



<ul>
<li>Keep it short, a typical inbox will only reveal the first 60 characters of a subject line. While a mobile phone shows only the first 25-30 characters.</li>



<li>Place the most important parts first. If you are offering a discount, make sure it is visible on the subject line.</li>



<li>Be clear and specific. Make sure your customers know what to expect even before opening the email.</li>



<li>Use keywords your customers may use to filter or search their inbox.</li>



<li>Never put words in ALL CAPS. It will get their attention, but also annoy them.</li>



<li>Reread and revise. Test if you can.</li>
</ul>



After you have the subject line ready to go, we can finally move on to the body!



<h2 id="h-2-develop-an-on-brand-copy">2. Develop An On Brand Copy</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-Highlighted-1024x538.jpg" alt="A man writing an abandoned cart email" class="wp-image-6269" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-Highlighted-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-Highlighted-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-Highlighted-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-Highlighted.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



For customers who have opened the email, your copy needs to be convincing to make them reclaim their cart.



Keep the following in mind:



<ul>
<li>Personalize the email, start by greeting the recipient.</li>



<li>If you are making an offer, or giving a discount, mention it at the beginning.</li>



<li>Keep it short, explain what the customer had in their cart, and why they should reclaim it.</li>



<li>Keep your copy on-brand, make sure it follows your other copies.</li>



<li>End with a call to action.</li>
</ul>



Having a good copy and a subject line are the musts of an email. But they will not be enough to get your customers&#8217; attention. Now, let’s move on to the visual elements!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-ekstra-1-1024x538.jpg" alt="A woman checking abandoned cart emails." class="wp-image-6272" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-ekstra-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-ekstra-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-ekstra-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Abandoned-Cart-Email-ekstra-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h2 id="h-3-include-visuals">3. Include Visuals</h2>



Nowadays, including visuals in your brand emails is a must. Most customers do not have time to read every email they receive, so you might need visuals to get their attention. Here are the steps you can follow to improve your visuals:



<ul>
<li>Summarize the message in the visual. If you are offering a discount, reflect it on the visual.</li>



<li>Include some product pictures. This way your customers will remember what they were purchasing, and why they wanted it.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Adding small motion designs could be a great way to make your emails stand out.</li>
</ul>



<h2 id="h-4-add-ctas">4. Add CTAs</h2>



A call to action (CTA) is a necessary component of any retargeting strategy. And you should include call to action buttons on your abandoned cart emails.



Your CTA’s should directly lead the customer towards the checkout page. Which helps them to easily continue where they left off seamlessly. If you are offering a discount, make sure you reflect that on the CTA, and if you can, apply the discount to the checkout page opened by the CTA button.



<h2 id="h-5-offer-a-discount">5. Offer A Discount</h2>



The best way to make sure that your abandoned cart email closes the sale is to offer a discount to the recipient. It could be the final push a customer needs to make a purchase.



If you are adding a discount, make sure you mention it at the beginning of the email. Mentioning it in the subject line and also referring to it early during the body of the email is always a good idea.



Don’t forget to mention it on the visuals. Just add the discount percentage, along the lines of “30% OFF!” to the visual, or creating a dedicated visual for the discount could be a great way to get the attention of the customer.



<h2 id="h-6-test-and-adapt">6. Test And Adapt</h2>



Testing is always the most important step in marketing.



Create multiple emails and send them out. See which one of them works better and which does not perform well. Always be on the lookout for ways to improve your email. Whether it be a copy, subject line or visuals.



You can try creating different subject lines for the same email and see which one of them gets opened the most. Then, you can try the same subject line with different contents to see which one converts more.



<h2 id="h-final-remarks">Final Remarks</h2>



Sending automated emails is one of the best ways to reclaim abandoned carts. Now you have an idea of how to write an abandoned cart email?



Related Article: <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/email-marketing-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Start Your First Email Marketing Campaign In 8 Steps</a>

How to Write an Abandoned Cart Email? (6 Steps)

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-Highlighted-2-1024x538.jpg" alt="Community management for brands" class="wp-image-5852" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-Highlighted-2-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-Highlighted-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-Highlighted-2-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-Highlighted-2.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



Brand communities and community management existed before the advent of the internet. But the communication between a brand and the customers used to be a one-way street. Brands published their advertisements, and customers bought their goods. The channels customers could use to respond were limited. The rise of<a href="https://ikas.com/blog/social-media-marketing-tips" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> social media</a> changed everything.



Now customers can easily voice their opinions by using a multitude of social platforms. And these platforms are usually visible to anyone. They can’t be ignored like an <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/email-marketing-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">email</a>, because hundreds, even thousands of people can see the unanswered tweets and posts.&nbsp;



The back and forth answering of these comments and social media messages gave rise to brand communities, where people gather online to <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/brand-awareness-101-how-to-measure-it" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">discuss a brand</a>, create experiences, and engage with both each other and the company team.



These communities can give the customers a sense of belonging. They can also be a great way to create free <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/digital-marketing-channels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">marketing opportunities</a>.



To make community management easier, we have created a 6 step guide on how to create a loyal brand community!



<h2 id="h-1-find-the-right-platforms-for-your-brand-community">1. Find the right platforms for your brand community</h2>



There are so many social media platforms to choose from. But not all of them will be the right fit for your target audience. So if you want to create a vibrant community around your brand, you need to find the platforms where your target audience feels comfortable.



Consider your social media accounts, the type of people your customers are, their interests, and the typical platforms they probably have used before.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-1-1024x538.jpg" alt="Community management, people with thought bubbles." class="wp-image-5859" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



For visually appealing products and brands, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest are great choices. Twitter and Instagram can also be great platforms to create some funny content to delight your audience, or they can be a place for educational tips.



Facebook is usually better with older audiences. Younger generations are a bit distant to Facebook, but it is still a good idea to remember that it is a powerful platform. A company page or a group can go a long way.



Creating a Discord channel can be a great way to engage in conversations with your already existing community, especially for younger generations. This way they can have conversations without your team having to jump in.



Consider the platforms available to you, and focus on the ones that your audience uses the most.



<h2 id="h-2-create-content-for-your-community">2. Create content for your community</h2>



Yep, you can’t expect to have a presence on the internet without creating content. This is doubly true for community management. If you have no content, there is nothing for your community to engage with.



The best way to turn your audience into a community is to share valuable content. The more experiences you create for your audience, the more they will have in common.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-2-1024x538.jpg" alt="Influencer creating content for community management." class="wp-image-5862" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-2-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-2-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-2.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



Creating common experiences is the cornerstone of any community. And by creating the spark in the form of content, you will be giving your audience both something to hold in common and something to expand upon.



Consider the following options when creating content:



<ul><li>Educational videos</li><li>Blog posts</li><li>Videos/pictures from your office or team</li><li>Memes and funny content regarding your business, community or services</li><li>Industry tips</li><li>Webinars</li><li>Newsletters</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-3-be-consistent">3. Be consistent</h2>



To create a long-lasting, consistent community, you need to be consistent yourself too.&nbsp;



Make a schedule about when you will post, and what you will post. Your community will appreciate knowing when to expect the new video or blog post to come out. The more specific you can be with your schedule, the better.&nbsp;



Continue posting and creating content even if you don’t see much engagement. Don’t stop just because the results are not what you expect. Most communities don’t see a large growth until they have a significant backlog of content ready and waiting for newcomers.



Create weekly events where you or your team takes their time to engage with the brand community. These can be Q&amp;A sessions, Discord chat hours, Reddit AMAs etc.&nbsp;



<h2 id="h-4-sincerity-is-key-for-your-brand-community">4. Sincerity is key for your brand community</h2>



The fastest way to lose your community is to not be sincere with them. People appreciate transparency and sincerity, and they expect the community they will be a part of to be open with them.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-3-1024x538.jpg" alt="A man and a woman hanging out." class="wp-image-5865" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-3-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-3-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-3-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-3.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



If you want to find out how to be sincere with your community without breaking your brand identity, consider the following steps:



<ul><li>Never lie to your community.</li><li>Be open about the situation of your business without giving too much information.</li><li>Don’t act like you don’t have a financial incentive.</li><li>If you promise something, deliver.</li><li>If you can’t fulfil your promise, apologise.</li><li>Inform your community if your content or products is going to be delayed.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-5-give-incentives-to-join-and-engage">5. Give incentives to join and engage</h2>



If you are reading this article, you most likely have a financial incentive to learn community management. You might be working for someone else, you might be considering opening your ecommerce store, or you might already have a business. In either case, you are not building a community for free. So don’t always expect your customers to do the same.



You will have loyal customers who will join your community without any incentive, but there will always be a large portion of your target audience that will require a little push.



The incentives can provide just that!&nbsp;



You can offer discounts to join a Discord channel, or following a social media account.&nbsp;



Creating events with incentives can also be a great way to build your community. These can be giveaways, contests, or flash social media sales.



<h2 id="h-6-be-patient">6. Be patient</h2>



Creating a vibrant brand community can take some time. So being patient is important.



Think of your community as a jet engine. There will be a long check-up and warm-up process even before you can start moving on the runway. And then you will need to build momentum on the ground before you can fly.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-4-1024x538.jpg" alt="A clock on a wooden platform." class="wp-image-5868" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-4-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-4-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-4-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Community-Management-extra-4.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



So, the first steps of community building will not always be exciting. Your first videos might be watched by only a handful of people, and your Discord channel might only consist of 10-20 members at first. But have patience, and keep working on it. Once your community gains momentum, you will be surprised at how fast it grows.



<h2 id="h-final-remarks">Final Remarks</h2>



Building a brand community can be a great way to increase customer loyalty. It can also be a great way to create free marketing opportunities.



Content, consistency, engagement, patience and sincerity are a must. Make sure you tick those boxes, and you will be set to go! Then, it is a matter of long term community management.



Related Article: <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/top-9-e-commerce-tips-for-small-businesses">E-Commerce Tips For Small Businesses</a>

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