Promoting an online store or Encyclopedia of e-commerce growth

The main task of any business is to generate profit, not just “be on the Internet.” But let’s be honest: in a world where competitors are breathing down your neck and customer attention is worth more than gold, the old “set it and forget it” tactic no longer works. Even if you have the perfect design and the best prices, it guarantees nothing if no one knows about you.

Today we will discuss how to make your online store not just exist, but aggressively capture the market.

Promoting an online store: why “just opening a website” no longer works

Promotion is not magic or a set of chaotic actions. It is a strategy for survival and domination. Its goal is simple and ruthless: to make your store visible, understandable, and so attractive that customers would not even think of going to your competitors.

Today, simply launching a website is like opening a store in the middle of the desert. Without SEO, paid advertising, and reputation management, you will remain invisible. At the heart of this battle are in-depth analytics, the fight for every keyword on Google, and the hunt for attention on social media. It all starts not with budgets, but with understanding growth points.

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The foundation of success: what to take care of before launching an ad campaign

Before pouring money into traffic, make sure your “bucket” isn’t leaking. Here are 6 critical control points:

1. Optimization is the foundation. It is impossible to promote a website that “slows down,” displays errors, or is inconvenient for users. It’s like filling a car with fuel when the engine is broken. Technical condition, usability, and unique content are what you need to start with.
2. Social networks are not toys. They are your direct channel of communication. Don’t spread yourself too thin — choose the platforms where your audience lives.
3. Engaging content. Dry product descriptions are of no interest to anyone. Start a blog, shoot reviews. Show that you are an expert, not just a reseller.
4. Influencers: trust in exchange for reach. You don’t need millionaires with astronomical price tags. Microbloggers often have a much more loyal audience and cost significantly less.
5. Fear of missing out. Offer discounts, promotions, and special offers. People are afraid of missing out — and that’s your leverage.
6. Reviews are your currency. People don’t trust brands, they trust other people. Encourage customers to leave reviews. Remember: negative reviews will be written anyway, but you have to fight for positive ones.

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A marketer’s arsenal: tools you can’t do without

It is impossible to win this war with your bare hands. You need an arsenal that can be combined depending on your goals:

• SEO (Search Engine Optimization): a twelve-month strategy for stable free traffic.
• PPC (Contextual advertising): “hot” sales here and now.
• SMM (Social Media Marketing): for brand building and targeted marketing.
• Email marketing: to bring back customers and increase LTV.
• Content marketing: for training, warming up the audience, and demonstrating expertise.

Ignoring this set means voluntarily giving up the market to competitors.

Internal optimization: dissecting technical errors

Internal optimization is technical, meticulous work. Essentially, it involves correcting all internal errors on the website, improving it, and expanding its capabilities. This is something that customers usually don’t see, but Google values highly. Today, we need to go further. We are not just talking about basic settings, but about full integration. This includes flawless multilingual support (so that your website works correctly in different countries) and high-quality microdata (Schema) implementation. And most importantly, we are ready for Artificial Intelligence. We know how to make your offers appear in new AI answer blocks (such as AI Overviews). Have you heard that they are even testing advertising there? Our task is to make sure that your product or service is included in these AI tips and answers. This is your serious trump card for the near future.

Technical analysis of the website

There is a misconception that a newly created resource is automatically well optimized for SEO promotion. This is not true. If the development was carried out without involving SEO specialists and without taking into account the current requirements of search engines, there is no point in talking about high-quality optimization.

The website may contain technical errors, broken links, incorrect structure, missing meta tags, and much more. All of this must be identified during the analysis stage, and technical specifications for corrections and improvements must be developed. This is one of the first and most important steps in developing a customized promotion strategy. For example, we invite you to learn how we work with complex projects.

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Our experience with JobStudio (Obmin.Finance)

Our work begins at a deep level, especially when it comes to complex, high-traffic platforms. Since Obmin.Finance was built on the Laravel web framework with a completely custom-built admin panel, a standard audit would have been useless.

We developed a unique four-stage comprehensive approach that covered everything:

1. Preparation: Creation of a detailed checklist for technical and internal optimization (speed, duplicates, redirects, multilingualism).
2. Recommendations: Prepare step-by-step recommendations for programmers for each item on the checklist.
3. Testing: Thorough testing of all website functionalities on a test domain to ensure that everything works correctly before release.
4. Monitoring: Continuous optimization and refinement after the official launch.

This meticulous approach gave JobStudio complete control over all stages of creation and launch, which is critically important for complex projects, whether they are currency trading aggregators or large online stores with tens of thousands of items.

Technical improvements and speed

Technical improvements are a whole range of measures on a web resource, which may include transferring to a faster server, compressing images and videos, connecting caching plugins, and, of course, optimizing code.

At the very least, technical improvements and refinements help speed up website loading, which is important for ranking. Google values speed. But in addition, they can prevent errors on the resource, its “crash,” etc. The implementation of a task prioritization system (JobStudio distributes technical specifications according to their importance) allows programmers to start working on the most critical elements even before the next technical task is ready. This ensures the continuity and efficiency of the process.

Semantics and structure: scale, algorithms, and accuracy

Compiling and expanding a list of keywords

Working with semantics is not just some random list. It is not enough to simply collect a bunch of relevant search queries. They need to be structured, distributed among the necessary pages, and, importantly, find the perfect balance between those keywords that are searched for very often and those that are rarely encountered. How do we do this? We use Ahrefs, one of the most proven and reliable analysis services in the world. We always analyze your competitors’ semantics — we look at what they focus on, what topics they cover, and what works best in their content. In addition, we always add synonyms, various “folk” phrases, and LSI phrases. This allows us to cover queries that people enter into search engines every day, but which are not always obvious. This ensures that we don’t miss a single potential customer.

We always recommend paying special attention to long-tail queries, especially those entered by voice. You may be thinking, “How many people actually use this?” That’s only partly true. Today, using voice assistants and voice search is already a widespread habit. Just imagine: according to the latest data, 32% of consumers have used a voice assistant in the last week! And for 21%, it’s a weekly habit specifically for searching for information. If we roughly translate this into people (based on the current global Internet audience, which is 6 billion 40 million people), it turns out that more than 1,270,000,000 people search for information by voice every week! What’s more, with these long, conversational queries, it’s much easier to get to the top of search results. This really works well, especially in niches where competition is sky-high, because your competitors often simply ignore this gold mine.

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JobStudio experience: storming 28,000 combinations

For the Obmin.Finance project, we faced a question of scale, which was measured in 28 000 different currency pair combinations. In a short time frame (up to one month), classic manual processing would have led to failure.

Our answer is an algorithm: We developed our own system for rapid semantic processing, which allowed us to:

• Identify intent: For example, we noticed that if a query contains only the names of two currencies or the names of two currencies and the word “rate,” users who enter such queries are more likely to be looking for an exchange service rather than just information.
• Automatic classification: Based on this pattern, we wrote algorithms that helped quickly distribute phrases into commercial, informational, and technical groups.
• JobStudio life hack: We used a specially developed formula that automatically highlighted phrases containing negative words in red and key trigger words in green. This significantly sped up and simplified the work when processing each subsequent semantic core.

Working with problematic semantics and critical thinking

True expertise is demonstrated not in ideal conditions, but during a crisis. The cryptocurrency market is a minefield, and blind faith in frequency indicators often leads to disaster.

While gathering semantics for Obmin.Finance, we noticed a high frequency of queries about the LUNA cryptocurrency. However, a thorough analysis showed that the frequency was high not because people wanted to buy it, but because the exchange rate was falling dramatically at that moment, and people were looking for panic information about its devaluation. Our team decided to immediately remove this coin from circulation for the foreseeable future. We sell stability and reliability, not hype. Ignoring this fact would be a strategic mistake.

Website structure optimization (UX/UI as a weapon)

The structure of your website should be logical and intuitive for the user. And this is where a certain dissonance arises, which is worth realizing.

Search bots do not actually see the structure of the site as the user sees it. That is, they cannot simply read the code and “understand” that the resource is inconvenient and illogical. But!

For a search engine, this is a clear signal of chaos rather than a well-thought-out architecture, which prevents it from understanding which page is the most important for the topic. In short, this structure confuses users and destroys the logic for SEO.

If there are indeed problems with the structure, users will simply leave your site without performing the target action. And search algorithms can see this by evaluating the bounce rate. The higher it is, the lower your online store will drop in search results.

That’s why working with structure is important and necessary! You must use UX/UI design principles if you want to make your online store not only visually appealing, but also convenient, functional, and intuitive. If people find your site difficult to use, your bounce rate will increase and your rankings will decline.

Content and texts on the website: uniqueness and trust

The days when you could post oversaturated text with dozens of keywords and phrases, but without any real meaning, are long gone.

Modern search algorithms carefully analyze content and how visitors interact with it — how deeply they read, whether they follow internal links, etc. Again, this affects the behavioral factors of the site, which, in turn, have a direct impact on ranking.

The content on your website should be unique, relevant, and useful to the user. And we’re not just talking about text. Images, infographics, videos — ideally, all of these should also be unique.

Caution: neural networks and ChatGPT

Neural networks and services such as ChatGPT can be used, but as a tool, not as a “text factory.” Google explicitly states that the quality and usefulness of content is important, not how it is created. Problems arise when AI is used to mass-generate pages for the purpose of manipulating rankings — this is a violation of spam policies.
Therefore, the correct approach is to use AI for drafts/structure/ideas, but the final material must be proofread, fact-checked, supplemented with expert experience, and comply with E-E-A-T. For topics related to health/finance (YMYL), the bar is even higher: Google’s systems give more weight to content with strong E-E-A-T because it affects people’s safety, health, and financial stability.

External optimization: link building as authority

SEO optimization of an online store almost always involves increasing the number of external links (link building). This is your reputation in the eyes of Google.

The idea is simple: the more authoritative and relevant sites link to your online store, the more loyal search engines will be to it. And the higher it will be in search results.

Link quality versus quantity of junk

Please note that we are talking about high-quality links. If you place a lot of links on spammy and irrelevant resources, it can have the opposite effect. Bad links can not only fail to help, but also ruin your ranking.

• JobStudio’s strategy: we always choose naturalness and relevance. This can be guest articles on authoritative thematic resources, cooperation with local media, or crowd marketing on specialized forums where people really discuss your product. Each donor must be clean and authoritative, otherwise it becomes toxic ballast.
• Lesson from Patagonia: Remember Patagonia with its “Don’t Buy This Jacket” campaign — it generated thousands of free links from the world’s most influential media outlets. This proves that trust and bold ethics are worth more than billion-dollar budgets.

Advertising channels: from speed to catching up

Promotion is not only organic search, but also paid tools that give instant results.

Search engine advertising (PPC)

This primarily refers to contextual advertising on Google Ads — ads that users see above organic search results, below them, on Google partner sites, etc.

Contextual advertising is a smart online tool that works on the principle of “show me what I’m already interested in.“ In other words, these aren’t just random ads. They appear when you are currently searching for or reading about a specific topic. The whole point is to ensure that your ad is seen by people who are already interested in your product or service. This allows us to target our audience very accurately, and you don’t have to waste money on people who definitely don’t need your offer.

• Speed: This is a convenient tool for attracting traffic to a target resource, which starts working immediately after the campaign launch. It is a “boost” for business, allowing you to test hypotheses.
• Limitations: If you stop investing in promotion, your ads will not be displayed. To secure your position in search results permanently, you need SEO promotion for your online store.
• Google Shopping: This is your storefront right in the search results. Customers see photos and prices before they even click. This weeds out those who are “just browsing” and brings in those who are ready to buy.

Remarketing: bringing back “runaways”

The biggest mistake is investing 5 dollars in attracting a new customer and zero dollars in bringing back someone who has already visited the site.

Take Rozetka, for example. They skillfully use dynamic remarketing. To put it simply, this is when you look at a product (for example, a new kettle) and then it seems to “follow” you on other websites. In addition, they show you not only this kettle, but also other products that you might like, based on what you have purchased before. They remember what you are interested in and remind you of it.

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Banner advertising and Facebook Ads

Take a look at this banner ad from The New Yorker. There is nothing superfluous about it — the design is simple, original, and clear. It’s all in the details. First, they highlight the discount separately, making it the main focus. This immediately attracts attention. Second, they make it clear: “This is a limited-time offer.” It’s a little “hook” that makes potential customers think, “Okay, I need to act fast before it’s too late.” And the phrase “Can be canceled at any time” is a brilliant move. It instantly removes that barrier, that inner hesitation before buying. This is, in fact, a perfect example of how to create a concise and effective banner that simultaneously promotes a special offer and addresses all possible customer objections.

Banner advertising involves placing graphic banners, pop-ups, and other types of advertising materials on websites that are relevant to your target audience and their interests. Google Display Network and Facebook Ads provide convenient tools for placing them.

• Goal: Unlike PPC, which focuses on direct demand, banner advertising and social media targeting work on reach and awareness.
• Targeting on social media: the real weapon is targeting on Facebook and Instagram. You can target women aged 25 who are interested in yoga and live in the center of Kyiv with surgical precision. There is only one difficulty — you need to know your target audience perfectly. If you shoot “with a cannon at sparrows,” you will simply burn through your budget.

Social media (SMM) and targeting: building a trusted brand

SMM isn’t just about posting pictures of cats. It’s about building an ecosystem around your brand, which takes time and precision.

Presence, not dispersion

You need to be present where your people are: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn. And it’s not about duplicating content, but about adapting it to each platform. For example, on Instagram, you sell emotion and lifestyle, and on LinkedIn, you sell expertise and B2B solutions.

Targeted advertising: surgical precision

The real weapon in social media is targeted advertising. You can aim with surgical precision, but there is one key requirement: you need to know your target audience perfectly. If you shoot “with a cannon at sparrows,” you will simply burn through your budget. Entrust the settings to a professional or be prepared to pay for your own mistakes.

• LTV (Lifetime Value): Consider Sephora, which utilizes augmented reality (AR) technology and millions of user-generated content (UGC) reviews for surgical precision targeting. They are willing to pay a high price for the first click because they know that perfect service guarantees customer return, and their LTV will exceed the initial acquisition costs many times over.

Price aggregators and marketplaces: the war of price and volume

Hotline, Price.ua, E-katalog, as well as large marketplaces are places where people look for the lowest price or the widest selection. They are a quick way to make your first sale, but they come with their own conditions.

• Pros:

Instant engagement: you instantly join the ranks of the giants, receiving “hot” traffic ready to buy.

Volume: You can quickly test demand for large volumes.

• Cons:

Price war: this is a bloody war of prices. To win, you often have to dump prices, cutting your own margins.

Foreign field: you are playing on someone else’s field according to someone else’s rules.

JobStudio Analysis: Competition in the Aggregator Market

For the Obmin.Finance project (a platform for monitoring currency and cryptocurrency exchanges), we encountered the fact that the currency aggregator market is extremely competitive.

Aggregators should be used as an additional source of traffic, but building a business solely on them is a dangerous strategy. They should be a tool, not a foundation.

Next-gen service: chatbots and AI assistants

Time is the only resource that cannot be recovered. Customers don’t want to wait until Monday morning to find out if sneakers in their size are available. If you don’t respond to them at 2 a.m., your competitor will.

Chatbots are your ideal employees. They don’t ask for vacations, drink coffee, or complain about life. They turn a simple request into a sale.

Chatbot for customer service: not an assistant, but a salesperson

How do they make money working 24/7?

• Lightning fast: answers to common questions about shipping or payment arrive instantly.
• Personal stylist: an intelligent bot can ask the customer about their preferences and offer exactly the product they need. This increases conversion rates significantly.
• Data collection: while the customer clicks buttons, the bot quietly collects data: who they are, what they are looking for, how much they are willing to spend.
• H&M as an example: Take H&M: their chatbot turns the query “where to buy a dress?” into a full-fledged “stylist” that doesn’t just answer, but offers entire outfits, proving that AI can be an active salesperson.

Email marketing: turning a one-time buyer into a fan

Forget the myth that “email is dead.” Email marketing is the channel with the highest ROI (return on investment) if you don’t spam and are useful. It is your own communication channel, not subject to algorithms.

Email marketing strategy: value above all else

Your strategy shouldn’t look like “buy-buy-buy.” It should be a hyper-personalized conversation:

1. Build your database legally: no purchased databases! Only real people who have left their contact details in exchange for something of value (a guide, a discount, club membership).
2. Segment or dream: sending a letter about women’s underwear to a man who bought a spinning rod is a failure. Break down your database by interests, purchase history, and even what the customer viewed at 2 a.m. yesterday. That’s how ASOS works.
3. Value: the letter should be interesting. Give advice, tell a story, offer exclusive access to sales for “your people.”

Minefield: top mistakes that burn your budget

Personal experience of JobStudio CEO: “Minefield” is putting it mildly. I have seen ambitious businesses collapse before my eyes just because of these five fatal mistakes. Are you really willing to pay for these lessons twice?

Here are the pitfalls that 90% of beginners fall into:

1. Lack of a plan (strategy): moving forward without a strategy is like driving at night without headlights. You need to have a clear understanding of your goals, budget, and KPIs.
2. The wrong contractor: entrusting your business to amateurs is expensive. Correcting the mistakes of “students” always costs more than hiring professionals right away.
3. Blind faith in one channel: “We’re only on Instagram” is a trap. The algorithm changed, the account was blocked, and the business came to a standstill. You need diversification.
4. Ignoring analytics: if you don’t know where a customer came from and how much they cost, you’re just burning money in the stove.
5. Ignoring the giants: don’t think that the big players won’t notice you. Study them, copy the best, but add your own uniqueness.

Another common pitfall is incorrect user identification. For example, customers search for exchanges by specifying only the name of the network (such as TRC20) and the name of the bank (Monobank), rather than a specific coin. This required us to develop additional verification methods for the Obmin.Finance interface to minimize confusion. Your service should anticipate user errors.

The price of the question: how much does promotion cost (and what to expect next)

Let’s be honest: no one can give you an exact figure “off the top of their head.” Every business is a unique organism. But to give you an idea of the figures on the market, here are some guidelines.

Even the basic start of high-quality team work (SEO, technical support, content) starts at 20,000 hryvnia per month. If we are talking about accelerated growth, where heavy artillery tools are involved, the budget increases to 35,000 hryvnia and above.

The main thing you need to understand about 2025 is that cheap traffic no longer exists. The price of leads is rising every year. The winner will be the one who knows how to not only buy a customer cheaply, but also sell to them expensively (and more than once).

How the JobStudio team turns chaos into systematic sales

At JobStudio, we don’t believe in “shamanism.” We believe in numbers, a systematic approach, and hard work. Comprehensive promotion with us means that you stop thinking about “where to get customers” and start thinking about “how to process all orders.”

What you get when you work with JobStudio:

1. A strategy, not a set of actions: we dive deep into the niche, find our competitors’ weak spots, and strike where it hurts them and benefits you.
2. Focus on conversion: we are not interested in traffic alone. We are interested in sales. We do everything we can to turn website visitors into buyers.
3. Complete transparency: you always see where every hryvnia goes. Personal manager, access to reports, clear KPIs. We also develop special promotional pages to attract B2B partners as part of our growth strategy.

Conclusions: your checklist for getting started

The better the website is made at the start, the cheaper it is to promote it. This is an axiom.

Final summary from JobStudio

To make your online store take off, you need to have the following in your arsenal:

• Powerful SEO optimization (technical and content).
• High-quality link building (authority in the eyes of Google).
• Content that sells, not just “fills space.”
• Be active on social media (that’s where your people are).
• Smart contextual advertising (for quick sales).

Don’t try to grasp the ungraspable all at once. Start with the basics, analyze the results, and scale what works.

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