E-commerce in India: What are Early Bird Discounts and does it translate to boost in sales?

E-commerce in India: If there is one common fact that all marketers and business owners unanimously agree to, it is that customers have an inexplicable love for discounts.

Offering discounts is one of the most sought-after ways to get hold of your target audience’s attention alongside boosting sales.The growing importance of discounts can be attributed to the advent of online shopping. Discounts can help in customer acquisition, but if not executed well, they can lead to losses and tint the brand’s reputation. 

What are Early bird discounts?

Early Bird Discounts refer to discounts that are restricted to only the first few customers of the latest product or service.

When companies launch a new product or service, they do with the fundamental goal of creating as much awareness as possible. To penetrate the market, battle existing competition and get going with sales, most brands offer early bird discounts.

Kumar Saurav, Global Mobile Business Head, AdCounty Media Pvt. Ltd. said, "In most cases, the early bird discount strategy is effective on account of the fact that they are tied to a time limit and that quick action is needed to avail the product or service. It is this sense of urgency which then translates into the purchase." 

"Early bird discounts are especially effective when launching new products or services to try and get as many people as you can to buy them. Many online stores have promotional offers like pre-order discounts to drive more traffic to the new product/service. However, offering huge discounts on a product prior to its launch can reduce its value in the consumer’s mind. Thus, ensuring that the discount is only a tiny percentage of the total price of the product is crucial in order to amp up sales," Kumar Saurav added.

Steps to make most of the early bird discount strategy

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