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What is a niche marketplace?
A niche marketplace is that segment of the market which caters to a customer’s unique needs. The main difference is that a niche marketplace stands out compared to a generalized marketplace. This is due to the kind of segregated and specific consumer base, consumer preference, and identity. Its exclusivity makes it more desirable to the consumer, making them think this product is specially designed for their use and possession.
Features Of A Niche Marketplace-
Features such as production, demographics, and price range help define a niche market. This is a cost-effective business arena. The competition is high and the biggest aim is to survive among the other companies. You can only survive when you figure out the market and have done your research thoroughly.
Understanding the market begins with knowing your audience, and also potential customers. Also, keep adding new compelling products and updating your inventory. Specifications to tailor-made products and limited stock or limited edition products. Communicating and being interactive with your audience, answering their questions and queries ASAP. Introducing new marketing strategies to promote your products. And lastly, identify your position against your competitors.
Main Advantages Of A Niche Marketplace-
- Lesser competition compared to the generalised marketplace.
- Building brand loyalty, and providing your customer with exclusive products and services they require.
- More attention is given to details such as presentation, customer service as well as customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced customer relationships.
- More interactive and quick solutions for customer-related problems.
- The seller can earn greater profits with the services provided and the exclusivity of the product.
- Individually letting the customers know when there are special discounts, offers, and sales. So you can get your desired product at a lesser rate.
- A personalised experience.
- More trust and credibility to a larger marketplace.
- Product in focus, and easier to find what are looking for.
- Less likely for your friend to have the same thing you bought last week and you were impatiently waiting to show it off.
What's in for the sellers-
- More visibility and focus in the area of expertise.
- Way more fun to invest time in doing something you’re passionate about and have an interest in. Since your niche arises from your interests, passions, or special abilities, you are doing more of what you love.
- Less trial and error with different methods, because of audience segmentation.
- More cost-effective in terms of marketing. Due to fewer resources used, as each segment requires different content, ads, data, audience preference.
- Lesser bandwidth and effort put in.
- Cost-effective.
- Operating in a specific segment lets you give it your undivided attention.
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Hina Syngal
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