Seamless transition from brick-and-mortar to eCommerce
Process & Insight
WhizzByte works closely with its clients to assure delivering the best possible results regarding cost and time. To that end, we define project milestones jointly with the client and implement them upon approval. This approach has proven to be effective because our clients always know what they get—without surprises. Consequently, revision loops are reduced to a minimum.
In the initial phase of the project we defined the potential challenges, the desired outcomes, and the ways to achieve them. Subsequently, we conducted an in-depth market analysis using market-leading SEO tools to determine potential solutions as well as steps to achieve them.
For a webshop to attract the visitor’s attention, the main focus should be placed on the product features. To do this, we highlighted the qualities of the products and eliminated potential doubts by taking into account the relevant purchase criteria obtained from market research and customer interviews.
The purchase decision is closely linked to the customer’s feelings. As sustainability is an issue addressed in our client’s business model, we ensured it is highlighted on Brennholz Rühl website, thus attracting visitors concerned with buying sustainably sourced products. Additionally, we put forward the origin story of Brennholz Rühl and its deeply rooted family values to ensure connection with potential customers.
To make online shopping more attractive, we also added a 5% discount automatically to the shopping cart of newly registered customers when they place their first order.
In addition, we have anticipated potential questions new and existing customers might have and designed an intuitive and informative FAQ section.
Considering the fact that the Rühl family puts a lot of emphasis on sustainability and feels very close to nature, we chose earthy colors to reflect the family’s values across all touchpoints (emails, invoices, etc.). We also gave the logo a fresh new look, designed custom icons, and selected a typeface that would match the characteristics of the products, i.e., wood, in a subtle way.
In order to meet the needs of our client to be able to manage the webshop cost-efficiently, we built the shop on the basis of WooCommerce and used an established theme builder.
To keep plug-in costs to a minimum, we have also manually set delivery zones via postcodes and minimum order quantities. Furthermore, customers are able to buy vouchers and check their balance, subscribe to newsletters, and make inquiries via a built-in contact form.
To provide exposure to a wider audience, we built a well thought-out local SEO strategy with the aim to enhance organic search results. To that end, we created and optimized our client’s Google My Business account. Additionally, we installed a plug-in that leads buyers to provide a review for the service they have obtained. To get valuable reviews, we also added a custom template with ideas for writing a review to get the most relevant keywords.
WhizzByte also incorporated OnPage SEO by identifying the most frequently researched keywords and incorporating them in the website copy. Additional techniques include page speed optimization and emotional direct response copywriting regarding the title and site descriptions displayed in the search engine result pages.
We added further value through:
- Creating a Facebook fan page, thus enabling an additional communication channel with followers
- Ensuring website compliance with GDPR (opt-in cookie banner, legal notice, privacy policy, general terms and conditions, email notices, etc.)
- Managing Facebook ads (goal setting in Google Analytics, calculation of the ROI, CPC, etc.)
- Designing flyers for stores
- And much more…
Deliverables & Highlights
A general overhaul of the brand identity with a new logo
The mobile user base is growing in the recent period and with the smaller displays it is essential to have a recognizable logo. Since Brennholz Rühl’s wood is used for sustainable heating, we gave the flame a green color, thus ensuring a higher level of brand awareness compared to the generic logos on the market.
Combining modern with traditional advertising
Online shopping is not everyone’s preference, especially not in the rural region where the Rühl family is based. To attract conservative people to the website, WhizzByte has worked on an alternative solution: we designed 1,000 flyers with discount QR Codes for the webshop and placed them in local shops. Additionally, we put an ad in a regional newspaper.
WhizzByte is a young, dynamic, and very professional team that will meet all of your requirements. They helped us redesign our dull website, turning it to a modern, user-friendly, and highly-functional webshop. Timing was an essential aspect of our collaboration, and the WhizzByte team worked tirelessly to deliver before the firewood purchase season started. Most importantly, the team remained at our disposal for every additional question we had after the website launch.
Brennholz Rühl
