{"id":63135,"date":"2023-08-01T17:47:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T17:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/?p=63135"},"modified":"2023-08-01T20:07:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T20:07:39","slug":"what-to-know-before-launching-your-specialty-automotive-parts-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/blog\/what-to-know-before-launching-your-specialty-automotive-parts-website\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know Before Launching Your Specialty Automotive Parts Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a new eCommerce strategy is an exciting opportunity, but it can also have many challenges for your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/blog\/parts-sales-power-of-d2c-wholesale\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specialty automotive parts business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It requires new strategies, approaches, and tactics to help measure your progress. This may be uncharted territory for many specialty automotive parts retailers, but it\u2019s essential to understand the scope of the eCommerce market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, here are the top four things you need to know before launching your specialty automotive parts website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn Your New Tools<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re starting from scratch or making a few changes; you need to learn your new eCommerce system inside and out. Dedicate time to learn how to use new eCommerce tools. When you feel comfortable with them, focus on training your team to use them effectively. Your eCommerce success depends on your ability to establish the right skills to implement new strategies, measure, revise, and understand them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some of the most important tools you need to learn when starting your new eCommerce strategy? <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Management Tools&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf0c0;||fa||900&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To effectively grow your online parts business, you need to understand how to manage every aspect of it. Your management tools can include everything from inventory management to shipment tracking to customer relationship management (CRM). <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Marketing Tools&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf641;||fa||900&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t grow your business online without getting your business out there to customers. Spend time focusing on how to implement a new digital marketing strategy. This includes learning marketing tools like email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and ad campaigns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Customer Engagement Tools&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe068;||fa||900&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining steady business depends on your ability to foster customer loyalty. To do this, you need to understand how your customers are interacting with your business and engaging with your marketing. Focus on learning how to use tools that help you measure customer engagement and how to look at specialized<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/blog\/enhance-your-customer-experience-with-digital-retailing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> customer data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make more personalized buying experiences<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting Data Takes Time<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t be able to start scaling your business until you have enough data to make informed decisions from. Collecting quality customer data can help you create personalized buying experiences, understand sales trends, improve customer service operations, and influence marketing messaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without robust customer data, you can\u2019t effectively meet the needs of your customer base. Allowing yourself enough time to collect that data is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What data do you need to collect and pay special attention to? <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Purchase History&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe015;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make personalized product recommendations for future purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Ad Campaign Metrics&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf080;||fa||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure click-through-rates (CTRs), audience reach, and conversions to tailor your ads and set ad budgets in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Email Campaign Metrics&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf0e0;||fa||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure click-through-rates (CTRs), open rates, and conversions to tailor your emails and create templated campaigns for future use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Customer Reviews&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe031;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build brand loyalty and consumer trust through customer reviews hosted on your website. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting enough data in these primary areas can help you make informed decisions across all aspects of your online business. Best practices suggest that you allow between one to three months to collect enough customer data. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make An Adjustable Marketing Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is perhaps the most important step in the process that many retailers neglect. Create a rough draft marketing plan. You can\u2019t expect to scale your online business if you don\u2019t get it in front of as many consumers as possible. Letting your website sit there does you no good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right digital <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/blog\/set-and-forget-marketing-strategies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing strategy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you scale your parts business, but it has to be adaptable. A fixed marketing strategy will restrict you, making it more difficult to create or implement new techniques when needed across different stages of the customer journey. This is a mistake that many online retailers make.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your digital marketing strategy should allow you to do the following things. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Scale Up\/Back Your Target Customer&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf201;||fa||900&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your target customer base may not be what you think it is. You should be able to make adjustments in your marketing strategy that reflect your demographic data. This will allow you to adjust your messaging and try different ad or email types.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Create On-Brand Messaging&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf27a;||fa||900&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible marketing allows you to create marketing materials with messaging that matches your brand as it evolves. Test different messaging across ads and emails to see what sticks among your target audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Fit Different Customer Profiles&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf2c2;||fa||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your customer base is composed of different types of customer segments, each with its own distinct flavor. They respond to different types of marketing messaging and approaches. To market to them effectively, you need room to try and test different marketing tactics to see which resonates with them best. Utilize customer feedback to your advantage during this step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Skip Testing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all, don\u2019t forget to test your tactics. Testing is key to getting started on the right foot. Without substantial testing, you won\u2019t know where the pitfalls are in your processes, how effective your marketing is, or what next steps you need to take to improve the buying journey for your online customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you officially spin up your new specialty automotive parts website, you need to test the following components: <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Your Website&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe00d;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test that your website is running smoothly. 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Test your site to make sure it works on mobile and desktop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Data Collection&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe0ec;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;760px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px||43px||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;padding-top:10px;||width:140px;||max-width:140px;&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#DB3126&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your data collection is accurate. 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