{"id":1237,"date":"2018-12-19T15:42:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T20:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2018-12-19T15:43:07","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T20:43:07","slug":"game-on-bring-in-customers-and-improve-foot-traffic-in-your-gaming-business-with-these-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/game-on-bring-in-customers-and-improve-foot-traffic-in-your-gaming-business-with-these-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Game On: Bring in Customers and Improve Foot Traffic in Your Gaming Business with These Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing foot traffic is the number one thing you can do today to improve your retail sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>As a business owner or manager, it can be frustrating to see people walk past your store and not come in. More people walking in equals more profits, it&#8217;s that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, many arcades or gaming businesses struggle with this key element of success. Online shopping is seen as easier and cheaper, and customers just aren&#8217;t coming into brick and mortar stores in droves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ways that you can solve this problem. Keep reading for the top tips on bringing in customers and getting more foot traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Display Window<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A great window display tells a story and entices customers to know more about your offerings. Set up a gameboard that appears to have a game in progress. Or display comics that are part of a series with figurines that are part of that world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QR Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gamers are pretty tech savvy. So to increase customer traffic you can put a QR code with product details or and order link. If the codes are in the window, they can get more information even when you&#8217;re not open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Something Newsworthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to get featured in the local press or a gaming publication is making sure you&#8217;ve got news to share. A great idea is to hold events and parties, like the arcade behind&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketcityarcade.com\/\">this website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way you won&#8217;t have to brainstorm how to drive traffic to your store, people will already be motivated to come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another popular way to increase foot traffic is by holding an interactive contest. Everyone wants to win something, and by introducing an in-store component to it you ensure they actually step foot in your doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Wifi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not providing free WiFi for customers yet, you need to start. It&#8217;s been proven to make them spend more time in store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Placing USB chargers can also help them to linger longer and show that the store cares about convenience for their buyers. By putting in these small touches you can make a store feel homey and welcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lounge Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopping should be a fun and comfortable experience.&nbsp;Give your store &nbsp;by creating lounge areas. Make it attractive by providing free refreshments or a game console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Sign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a good old sign can make all the difference. Most shop owners overlook this when thinking how to attract foot traffic. It&#8217;s a no-brainer Make sure you use bright colors and place your sign in a spot where it will stand out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring In Even More Foot Traffic&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a&nbsp;bonus tip: don&#8217;t forget about your online presence.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkwithgoogle.com\/research-studies\/how-advertisers-can-extend-their-relevance-with-search.html\">According to Google<\/a>, a majority of customers search online for local stores and around a quarter then make purchases. Your gaming store should have a Google Business Profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to find out how to increase your foot traffic even more? Read our deep dive into the  now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Increasing foot traffic is the number one thing you can do today to improve your retail sales. As a business owner or manager, it can be frustrating to see people walk past your store and not come in. 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