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Boost Your Sites Revenue with Elevated X's Sales & Coupon Feature

This article will guide you through why it’s important to use the built in sales & coupon feature as well as how to use it to offer compelling sales, discounts, and promotional offers to your viewers and customers.

Heather Knox

28 May 2024 • 3 min read

In today’s competitive digital landscape, attracting and retaining subscribers is key to growing your business. At Elevated X, we know the power of effective marketing tools, which is why there are sales & coupon features built right into your admin panel that you might have never even noticed.

If you’re an Elevated X Complete client who hasn’t yet utilized this powerful feature to it’s fullest potential, I encourage you to keep on reading!

The built in sales & coupon feature was designed to help you offer compelling sales, discounts, and promotional offers to your viewers and customers. They can be used for site subscriptions, store items, and VODs, making it easier to entice new subscribers, retain and reward loyal ones, and re-engage past fans.

Why Use Sales & Coupons?

Because we said so 😂 totally kidding but we do know that using Sales & Coupon is effect and working for others. But we know it’s not enough to tell you we have this snazzy feature built right into your CMS that’s working for others… we want to take it a step further and showing you how to actually use this feature to earn revenue!

Attract New Customers

Welcome Offers: Provide a special discount to first-time visitors to encourage them to subscribe.

Limited-Time Promotions: Create a sense of urgency with time-sensitive offers that prompt immediate action.

Pro Tip: These can be used for anything really for example:

Promoting a newly launched series.
Highlighting a new co-star or model on your site.
Offering holiday-specific promotions to encourage subscriptions or VOD purchases.

Engage Returning Customers

Exclusive Deals: Offer exclusive discounts to existing customers, making them feel valued and appreciated.

Pro Tip: Use the admin panel to identify your latest customers and their purchases. Use the built-in DM feature to DM your free account holders and offer them a special on a membership. You can also DM your existing subscribers and offer them a special discount on videos only available for individual purchase or early release. You can also export a CSV file with customer emails to reach out via email, the possibilities are endless.

Re-engage Inactive Customers/Site Subscribers

Win-Back Campaigns: Send personalized discount codes to customers who haven’t engaged with your website for a while, inviting them back with a special offer.

Seasonal Sales: Launch targeted campaigns during holidays and seasons to reignite interest among dormant subscribers.

Pro Tip: Use the built-in DM feature to promote special offers to inactive customers. Export email lists to send personalized coupons to canceled members, free account holders, and those who have purchased VODs or store items.

Creative Ways to Use Coupons and Discounts

It’s pays to step out of your comfort zone and get creative when it comes to creating an offering that equal actual consistent revenue.

Flash Sales: Surprise your site viewers with an unannounced flash sales. These short-term discounts can drive traffic and increase sales volumes in a short period.

Personal Invitations: Send discount codes directly to VIPs, loyal supporters, and favorite fans as a personal invite.

Cross Promotion: Swap coupon codes with friends or co-stars to cross-promote and gain exposure from each other’s fans.

Social Sales: Share special discount codes with your social media followers to drive traffic to your site.

How to Get Started

Don’t worry it’s not a feature that’s going to take you a long time to learn, quite the opposite. With just a few clicks you’ll be giving everyone an opportunity to snatch up what you’re offering.

You’ll be on your way to creating and managing coupons through your CMS admin panel in no time. For detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to set up and manage coupons & sales, please refer to our Knowledge Base How-To Guide.

Coupons and discounts are a powerful way to attract new subscribers, reward loyal customers, and re-engage those who have drifted away. By leveraging these tools effectively, you can create a dynamic and engaging marketing strategy that drives growth and enhances customer satisfaction.

Let us help you maximize your marketing efforts. For more tips and support, don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated customer service team.