Case studies, sometimes referred to as success stories are a great way of demonstrating how your services or products provide solutions and create results for your would-be clients. They recount a customer’s experience and are the proof that people are looking for in order to make a decision as to whether to use you or not. Let’s face it, we are always looking for recommendations from people we know as to whether they have used a particular product or service or we look online for reviews and endorsements, to see what other people are saying. These recommendations and endorsements are often key in any decisions that are ultimately made.
What Can Case Studies Do For Your Business?
• Demonstrate your expertise
• Prove you are an authority in your field
• Establish and grow your brand
• Develop brand loyalty
• Provide an endorsement of your products and services
Demonstrate Results And Endorse Your Products And Services
Case studies will back up what you say you can do by providing examples of your expertise, establishing you as the “go to” person in that field. Youknow that you are the person people should be turning to and youknow that your products are the ones people should be using, so it’s vital that prospects see that your products and services are bringing the actual results you are claiming. By showing that your products/services can solve problems will establish and develop your brand leading to loyalty and repeat business. Case studies will bring your products and services to life by providing real life examples to give would-be customers the reassurance and confidence required to give you a go.
Focus On Different Aspects Of Your Business
There may be a specific feature that you want to highlight or a particular benefit and case studies can showcase unique results. Focusing on a different aspect, will allow you to promote one particular product/service many times.
What To Do With Your Case Studies
• Write blog posts
• Have a dedicated Case Study page on your website
• Post on social media
• Place quotes on services pages
• Use in your newsletters
• Incorporate into your email marketing
The case study can be used as a blog post and incorporated into your newsletters and email marketing and you will also have quotes that can be placed on various landing pages of your website and these will be great for using on social media as well.
What To Do Next
Are you looking to use case studies as part of your business blog or content marketing strategy, do get in touch with the experts at Writing and Blogging on 07743 321513 or email annie@writingandblogging.co.uk