The goal of many businesses is to increase their visibility and ultimately boost their sales, and Suss Ads is thriving in the digital space to help achieve this. Whether you're operating a fashion boutique, a tech store, or a home essentials brand, one thing is clear: effective advertising is essential for success. Your advertising techniques and e-commerce platform are your most powerful sales tools.
But here’s the catch: if your site is slow, confusing, or outdated, customers won’t just leave; they’ll buy from someone else.
Here are 10 actionable tips to help you improve your e-commerce platform and turn casual visitors into loyal customers.
"In 2025, your e-commerce platform and advertising strategy are no longer just support tools - they're your frontline sales force. At Suss Ads, we help brands turn clicks into customers by combining speed, simplicity, and smart insights." - Dennis Maina, Managing Partner, Suss Ads
1. Prioritize Mobile Shopping
Your customers are on their phones. Is your site ready?
A mobile-first design ensures that your platform loads fast, displays clearly, and allows users to check out easily on any device. If users have to pinch, zoom, or scroll endlessly, you’re losing sales.
Suss Ads Tip: We offer mobile optimization audits and performance testing. Reach out to learn more.
2. Make Navigation Effortless
Think of your site as a supermarket: if people can’t find what they need, they’ll leave. Keep your menus clean, categories clear, and use filters to help users browse quickly.
Bonus: Add a prominent search bar and display trending or best-selling items upfront.
3. Speed It Up
A slow site is a dead site. Page speed affects both your Google ranking and customer experience. Compress images, use efficient hosting, and minimize scripts.
Need help? Our software engineers at Suss Ads will run a full-speed diagnostic and implement fixes on your website.
4. Upgrade Your Product Presentation
Your product images and descriptions are your sales pitch. Use:
- High-quality, well-lit photos
- Multiple angles or 360° views
- Descriptions that focus on benefits, not just specs
Adding video? Even better.
5. Simplify the Checkout Experience
Complicated checkout = abandoned cart. Reduce the number of steps, enable guest checkout, and offer popular payment options like M-PESA, Airtel Money, and card payments.
Want to track drop-offs? Suss Ads can help you set up cart abandonment analytics and recovery strategies.
6. Build Trust Instantly
Shoppers are cautious online. Reassure them with:
- SSL secure badges
- Trusted payment icons
- Clear return and delivery info
- Real customer reviews
Trust is the foundation of every online purchase.
7. Personalize the Shopping Journey
Data is powerful. Use it to recommend products, tailor deals, or welcome returning users with relevant content.
8. Set Up Automation with Email & SMS
Want repeat customers? Stay in touch. Automated email and SMS can:
- Remind users of abandoned carts
- Alert them when items are back in stock
- Reward them with discounts
Our marketing toolkit includes everything you need to launch smart, automated campaigns.
9. Track the Right Metrics
If you’re not measuring, you’re guessing. Track KPIs like:
- Conversion rate
- Cart abandonment rate
- Average order value
- Customer lifetime value
We help businesses connect the dots with data-driven insights.
10. Improve Continuously
The most successful e-commerce platforms are never “done”.They’re always being tested, tweaked, and improved based on data and user feedback.
From trying out different homepage banners to reworking product descriptions or adjusting your pricing strategy, small changes can lead to big wins. It’s not about doing everything at once but about building a mindset of continuous improvement.
We encourage all our partners to adopt a test-and-learn approach. We even help you run A/B tests and review performance insights regularly through your dashboard.
If you're ready to elevate your business, we’d love to help. We don’t just build platforms; We Elevate Brands.
Let’s talk – Book a free consultation with our team today.