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A pricing strategy is the way you set the price. A pricing model is a kind of price format – it's part of the
way you package and present your goods and services to the customer.
Pricing Models
"Setting the right price for a product or service is crucial to a company achieving success in its market
(Cravens and Piercy, 2008; McCarthy et al., 2001)."
This concept will help professionals to better understand the methods and strategies for leveraging
pricing power in their company’s daily operations. It is supported by industry examples, professional
tools and additional resources.
Pricing Models Definition
Price is one of the key variables in the marketing mix. There are four general pricing approaches that
companies use to set an appropriate price for their products and services: cost-based pricing, valuebased pricing, value pricing and competition-based pricing (Kotler and Armstrong, 2009). The cost of
production sets the lower limit while the upper limit is set by consumer perception about the
product/service (McCarthy et al., 2001). Companies must also consider competitor prices to find the
most suitable price, often between these two extremes (Cravens and Piercy, 2008).
Determining prices for your products and services can be a difficult task. If your prices are too high, you’ll
lose out on sales. If they’re too low, you’ll lose revenue and profit. But you don’t have to resort to
guesswork to price your products. There are pricing models and strategies you can employ to discover
the best prices for both your customers and your company.
What is a pricing model?
A pricing model is how your pricing strategy is presented to your customers. It is basically a detailed
design for executing your pricing strategy.
What’s the difference between pricing model and pricing strategy?
While intertwined, pricing strategy and pricing models are two different concepts. Both are necessary to
provide your customers with effective pricing.
Pricing model
A pricing model is the way you implement your pricing strategy. There are several types of pricing
models to choose from. Keeping your pricing strategy in mind, your model should consider: how it
relates to your buyer personas, whether you will offer multiple plans, and what features are offered at
each level.
Your business may use a variety of pricing models for different products or use more than one model to
maximize profits. We will discuss some of the most common models in a moment.
Pricing strategy
A pricing strategy is your high-level plan for setting the best prices for your products and services,
keeping in mind production cost, your customers’ perception of the product’s value, the type of product,
and whether you’re selling a product or service. The pricing strategy you choose may vary from one
product to the next, and it will likely change over time.
Pricing strategies include:
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Penetration pricing: launching a new product with low prices and realigning when a customer
base is established
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Premium pricing: pricing an item higher to boost its perceived value
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Price skimming: charging a higher price when a product is new on the market and then reducing
it later to appeal to those with higher price sensitivity
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Bundle pricing: grouping several items together and offering them at one price so that customers
perceive that the value is greater than the price
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Loss-leading: selling new products at a heavily discounted price to gain customer attention. The
loss is recouped on other items with better margins, presented to customers gained by the lossleading strategy.
Why is it important to choose the right pricing model?
Pricing is a key factor in many purchasing decisions. Choosing the right pricing model portrays value to
your customers. “Cheap” may mean a lower price, or it could indicate poorly made products. Consumers
associate low prices with low quality. Make sure your pricing model reflects the value of your products.
Here’s where balance comes in. If your price is too high, potential customers won’t be willing to pay.
Your ideal price is one that customers are willing to pay, that shows value, and convinces them to
purchase the product over the competition.
The consequences of a weak pricing model include sending the message that your product does not
offer high value, making potential customers feel uncertain about making a purchase, and targeting the
wrong customers for the chosen pricing model.
The right pricing model portrays value, convinces customers to buy, and gives them confidence that they
are making the right decision buying from you. Remember, effective pricing builds trust with your
customers as it supports your business goals.
It provides value for you and your customers
Choosing the right pricing is critical for driving value for consumers. For example, with tiered pricing,
customers can choose the tier that provides them with the most benefits specific to their needs. This
allows businesses to gain customers who perceive value at different price points.
The importance of running a price optimization study
Before you can establish a pricing strategy or choose a pricing model, you need to establish a foundation
for your pricing decisions. A price optimization study is the best way to find the best price point for a
product or service.
Understand what customers are expecting to pay for your new product or service
Use the Momentive Van Westendorp Price Sensitivity solution to find out what customers perceive as an
acceptable price for your product, what price point is considered too high, and the optimal price range.
Expert researchers will help design and analyze your pricing study, considering only the highest-quality
data and removing low-quality respondents from the data set.
Gain a better understanding of your competitive landscape
There isn’t a way to choose a pricing strategy without conducting market research on your competitors.
You need to know their offerings, strengths and weaknesses, and pricing. You’ll use the data to decide if
you’ll beat your competitors’ prices or value as you enter the market.
Look at both direct competitors, who sell exactly the same product as you and indirect competitors who
sell a comparable alternative product.
Make sure your existing product is priced accurately
Find out what customers are willing to pay at different price points, purchase frequency, predicted churn,
and predicted customer lifetime value.
Helps with customer retention
Your research will help you determine what will appeal to your customers in the long run.
Some pricing strategies to research include:
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Multi-step discounts: the more the customer purchases, the higher the percentage discount
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Time-based discounts: the discount increases if, for example, a subscription is purchased for
three years rather than one
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Time and loyalty discounts: a longtime subscriber receives incentives for signing up for automatic
renewal or new services added to their subscription
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Price guarantees: guarantee that your product is offered at the absolute lowest price and offer to
refund the difference if it is found cheaper somewhere else
5 pricing models and when to use them
There are many pricing models you can choose from. Here, we discuss five of the most common models
and when to use them.
1. Freemium
The freemium (a combination of the words “free” and “premium”) pricing model involves offering a free
version of your product with opportunities to upsell your customers to a paid version. Some freemium
services offer incentives for referring customers.
A great example of the freemium pricing strategy is Spotify. You can listen to music and podcasts free of
charge, but you must listen to periodic commercials and can only skip a limited number of songs when
listening. Premium paid plans include ad-free listening, offline play options, and multiple accounts at a
discounted price. Some customers are satisfied with the free tier, but many have upgraded.
Another example of freemium pricing is the free trial. Many streaming services offer seven-day free trials
for customers to watch their programming. Customers can do nothing and pay for continued service use
or cancel before the seven-day limit.
When to use Freemium
The main purpose of the freemium model is to attract new customers, usually to a digital product. Your
product must appeal to mass markets—it should be easy to understand and offer an excellent user
experience. You also must be able to balance your resources until your initial freemium customers
upgrade. And you need to be able to analyze your data accurately to assess what features should be
offered free and what should be gated for premium users.
2. Tiered subscription
Tiered subscriptions offer customers multiple options and flexibility depending on their needs. Going
back to our Spotify example, there are five subscription tiers. The first tier is free, which is why we
discussed it as a freemium model. There are then successive tiers for individual users, duos, families of
up to six accounts, and heavily discounted student plans. (Students also receive an ad-supported
subscription to Hulu as well as Showtime streaming services.)
When to use tiered subscription
Tiered pricing appeals to a wider, more diverse range of customers. It is usually associated with digital
services that can be customized to meet the needs of a range of target markets.
3. Flat-rate subscription
In a flat-rate subscription model, users pay a set price on a regular basis. This is also known as fixed
pricing. Basically, this model offers a single product with a fixed set of features at a set price each billing
cycle. For example, if your company offers a product management tool, you may charge $125 per month
for unlimited projects.
When to use flat-rate subscription
Flat-rate subscriptions work best for products with limited features and one buyer persona.
4. Bulk pricing
In the bulk pricing model, the price decreases as the volume of goods or services increases. This is also
known as volume pricing. It is straightforward and simple to understand. It encourages large orders by
offering higher discounts for higher volume purchases. For example, stock image businesses use volume
pricing for their downloadable digital products. Users can choose packages based on the number of
images and videos they want to download.
When to use bulk pricing
Bulk pricing is most often used in business-to-business (B2B) sales and wholesale.
5. Market pricing
In the market pricing model, the price of the product fluctuates according to supply and demand. This
means you need to know what competitors are charging for similar products so that you can align your
price with theirs. This model is linked to the product lifecycle. This model does not consider the
customer. It is based solely on your competitors and market saturation.
Examples of market pricing include the automotive industry, smartphones, and streaming services.
When to use market pricing
Use market pricing when your product is comparable to your competitors’ products. This gives you an
accurate price point to work with. You’ll have to position your product as having superior value to remain
competitive.
Find the right pricing model for your product
Your ideal pricing model is dependent on the type of product you’re selling, what your customers are
willing to pay, and what value your product offers. Choose the right pricing model to ensure sales
success.
The basis for a good pricing strategy and pricing model is research.
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What is a Pricing Strategy?
A pricing strategy is an approach taken by businesses to decide how much to charge for their goods and
services. The interaction between margin, price, and selling level is given specific consideration while
pricing products. Therefore, it’s important and complicated to design a proper pricing plan that ensures
business success.
The price is a component that affects a company’s revenue significantly. It forms the key variable in the
company’s financial modeling and affects its income, profits, and investments in the long term. Price
reflects the idea of a business and shows its behavior towards competitors and the value it gives
customers.
Key Takeaways
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Pricing strategy involves changing and adjusting the price of goods and services in response to
market factors. Research, Market conditions, consumers’ willingness to pay, competition, trade
margins, expenditures incurred, etc., are all considered while developing a pricing strategy.
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Setting a price varies from pricing strategy. It employs factors that are not taken into
consideration while setting a price. There are a variety of pricing strategies available. Price
skimming, Pricing for market penetration, premium pricing, economy pricing, bundle pricing,
value-based Pricing, and dynamic Pricing are a few of them.
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Price determination involves assessing the business and competitors’ goals and consumer
preferences.
Pricing Strategy Explained
Pricing strategy in marketing, in simple terms, is adjusting prices according to market
determinants. Price is the value one assigns to a good or service which they determine by
research. A pricing strategy considers market conditions, consumer willingness to pay,
competition, trade margins, costs incurred, etc. Pricing involves setting a price for ownership
and usage of goods.
Pricing is about making decisions. It starts with assessing the business requirements and the
goals it aims to achieve. The next step is market research and evaluation of the level of
competition. After that, an effective pricing strategy will help the business stand up. The final
research stage involves speaking with the target audience—the consumers—about their views
regarding the brand, product, or service.
Setting a price varies from pricing strategy. It employs factors that are not taken into
consideration while selecting a price. For example, the approach considers the timing of the
market, the seasonality of demand, and the customer’s preferences and purchasing patterns in
addition to the analysis of the products available in the market. However, the strategy is most
beneficial when consumers are heterogeneous (varying tastes and preferences). And
when demand variability and uncertainty are high, especially with stable production levels (a
chance to reap greater profits).
Types
The following are a few pricing strategies that businesses adopt:1. Cost-Plus Pricing Strategy
One way to price a product is to add a fixed percentage to the manufacturing costs for each
unit. This pricing technique is known as “cost plus” or “markup pricing.”
As a seller, you would calculate the fixed and variable expenses incurred in making your goods
and then apply the markup percentage to that cost. This approach is popular since it’s simple to
defend and almost always results in a level playing field for all participants.
2. Competitor-Based Pricing Strategy
Competitive pricing is the practice of setting your product or service prices based on the pricing
of your competitors in your market or niche rather than on your company’s costs or desired
profit margins. Sometimes this means just raising your prices, but you also can offer better
terms of payment as an alternative.
3. Value-Based Pricing Strategy
The method of determining your rates, known as value pricing, considers how much your
customers value what you provide and adjusts your prices accordingly. You must employ a
marketing mix to retain sales and deliver more value to your clients in the face of increased
competition or a recession.
Due to the perceived worth of the product or service, buyers flock to this price strategy over the
competition. Customers don’t care how much it costs a corporation to manufacture a product;
what matters is that the client believes they are getting a good deal when they buy it.
4. Loss Leader Pricing Strategy
Loss leader pricing is a marketing strategy where one or more retail goods are chosen and sold
below cost – at a loss to the retailer – to entice customers. Loss leads are items offered at
deeply discounted rates to draw customers into the business.
5. Penetration Pricing Strategy
The penetration pricing strategy aims to draw customers by providing products and services at
lower costs than rivals. This tactic can take attention away from competing firms and lead to
long-term contracts by promoting brand recognition and loyalty. However, in the long run,
brand recognition may lead to higher earnings and help small businesses stand out from the
crowd.
6. Everyday Low Pricing Strategy
Retailers use “everyday low pricing” to maintain perpetually low prices for their items rather
than special promotions or sales.
As a result, the daily low pricing strategy aims to optimize sales by always giving the lowest
prices on the market and anticipating huge sales volumes.
7. Economy Pricing Strategy
Economy pricing aims to get the most price-conscious customers to purchase the product.
Because they don’t have to pay for additional promotion or marketing expenditures, businesses
may price their products according to their manufacturing value.
8. Premium Pricing Strategy
Businesses that charge premium prices do so because they have a specific product or brand that
no one else can match. Suppose you have a significant competitive edge and know you can
charge a higher price without being undercut by a product of comparable quality. In that case,
you should consider using this technique.
9. Skimming Pricing Strategy
Price skimming is a dynamic pricing strategy businesses use to increase sales of new goods and
services.
Price skimming is a strategy usually employed at a new product’s debut. This strategy aims to
maximize income to the greatest extent possible when customer interest in the product is
strong, and your company faces low competition.
10. High-Low Pricing Strategy
High-low pricing is a strategy where a business focuses on marketing campaigns to entice
customers to make purchases. For example, a company charges a high price for a product and
then lowers the cost through promotions, markdowns, or clearance sales. A product’s pricing
fluctuates between “high” and “low” in a certain amount of time with this method.
11. Dynamic Pricing Strategy
Dynamic pricing involves charging variable costs depending on who or when you purchase your
goods or service. Flexibility in pricing is one of this technique’s essential features, which
considers supply and demand.
While dynamic pricing is widespread in e-commerce and transportation, it isn’t appropriate for
all businesses. The greatest dangers lay in implementing variable prices with price-sensitive
products and services.
Examples
Take a look at these examples to get a better idea:
What Are Some Pricing Strategy Examples?
1. Cost-Plus Pricing Strategy Example
In “cost-plus pricing,” businesses can charge a higher price for their goods or services than they
pay to create or deliver them. Profit margins can vary from company to company based on
production cost.
For example, a company that sells sunglasses and wants to use the cost-plus approach to price
their product may come up with the following:
Expenses incurred in the manufacture of goods: To get to a total production cost of $357.00, the
corporation adds its $220.10 in material expenses, $56.15 in labor costs, and $80.75 in allocated
overhead.
The price per unit: The next step is to divide the total cost of manufacturing by the amount of
product produced. They made 20 pairs of sunglasses in this case. $357.00 divided by 20 equals
$17.85.
The expense of selling: Using a 30% markup, the sunglasses company may multiply the unit
price by 1 x.30 to come up with $23.21. Based on this figure, a pair of sunglasses will set you
back $23.50.
Thus, $23.50 is the amount of a pair of sunglasses after implementing the cost-plus pricing
strategy.
2. Competitor-Based Pricing Strategy Example
In competitive pricing, a product’s price is established by its competitors’ prices. Amazon’s price
of popular items serves as a real-world illustration. The retail behemoth gathers competitive
pricing knowledge and uses it to provide the lowest price on the market at any given moment.
Before making a purchase, most people use the internet to compare prices. As a result, internet
retailers keep tabs on each other’s prices to stay on top of the market.
However, not everyone wants to be known as the most affordable.
Take a look at the Fitbit.
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Next, look at a similar business that offers wearable tech and is also available on Amazon.
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Fitbit, being a well-known brand, can demand a higher price in this instance. Consumers are
ready to spend far more for a famous brand than they would for a lesser-known one.
3. Value-Based Pricing Strategy Example
Value-based pricing is a pricing strategy based on how valuable a consumer believes the product
or service is.
When it comes to pricing, Apple’s strategy revolves around the customer. In this case, the brand
name is more important than the product itself.
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Initially, their pricing mirrored the simplicity of their products and the ease with which
customers could use them. Over the years, this was an exercise in gaining market share and
establishing a devoted consumer base.
To do this, they created an operating system that was easy to use, putting it ahead of the
competition. Apple goods now account for most personal computers, cellphones,
smartwatches, MP3 players, and other electronic devices in the United States.
Essentially, Apple has given up market research to build and retain brand loyalty, and its
revenues have reflected this shift in strategy.
4. Loss Leader Pricing Strategy Example
Using a pricing strategy known as “loss leader pricing,” a company tries to entice new
consumers by offering items at a discount below what it costs to make them.
Microsoft released their Xbox gaming console with a relatively low-profit margin to compete
with Sony Playstation’s established players. This strategy compelled customers to buy the
console since it was so inexpensively accessible.
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However, this was not the end of the story, as the console was pointless without any games to
play.
Microsoft used its pricing strategy to compensate for the losses it incurred when selling
consoles by raising the prices of its games.
5. Penetration Pricing Strategy Example
Businesses use penetration pricing to lure customers into trying out a new product or service by
first providing it at a cheaper cost.
Regarding penetration price, Netflix is a textbook case in point. Many customers have expressed
dissatisfaction with Netflix due to rising membership costs or the expiration of their free trial
period.
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Nevertheless, despite the occasional complaints, people are satisfied with paying the increased
membership fees in exchange for the never-ending supply of high-quality media content.
The first quarter of 2022 saw Netflix reach a global audience of around 221.64 million paying
customers. Other OTT platforms are using penetration pricing to recruit new consumers, like
Netflix.
6. Everyday Low Pricing Strategy Example
Everyday low pricing strategy allows firms, brands, and retailers to provide continuously lowpriced items.
As a result of its everyday low-price approach, Walmart Inc. has become a significant player in
the retail industry. Instead of giving low prices only during sales, the giant store gives
inexpensive pricing to customers all year round.
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Following its inception, the company pursued this strategy and established itself as the retailer
that consistently provides customers with the lowest costs. Despite the low-profit margins, the
shop will profit because of the large amount of merchandise it sells.
This pricing approach helped Walmart establish itself as a well-known, low-priced corporation.
Walmart has over 10,500 stores and clubs in 24 countries under 46 banners.
7. Economy Pricing Strategy Example
An “economy pricing” approach relies on reduced item prices due to decreased production
costs.
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Up & Up diapers, a 124-count pack, retail for $15.99 at Target under the Target brand name. A
104-count package of Pampers costs $27.49. Using fewer diapers saves you more than $11.
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The Up & Up diapers represent Target’s economy pricing. Target doesn’t need to account for
this production expense because it doesn’t market its diapers. Up and Up is less expensive than
Pampers, which might influence customers’ purchase decisions when they visit the store.
8. Premium Pricing Strategy Example
Premium pricing is a technique that involves pricing your goods more than your direct
competitors. The marketing strategy of the 7 Ps develops a successful marketing strategy that
appeals to your target audience.
Salesforce has a great heritage with premium pricing because it is one of the few SaaS
companies that has effectively implemented price skimming into its overall strategy. Here is a
peek at the price information.
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There is little denying that Salesforce’s “Unlimited” subscription is a premium choice. Prospects
can tell the difference between this more expensive choice and the “Essentials” plan, which has
a similar name but a far lower price tag.
It’s a smart move by Salesforce to provide a free trial for all plans, even the premium ones. In
addition to free trials, premium pricing also benefits from creating brand equity through free
trials.
9. Skimming Pricing Strategy Example
Price skimming is a pricing strategy in which businesses initially charge a high price for their
product or service while gradually lowering the price to attract a more price-sensitive market
segment.
Price skimming can apply to a wide range of well-known items. Many electronic goods employ a
price-skimming technique during the early stages of a product’s lifecycle. The device’s price
then reduces once competitors develop rival goods, such as the Samsung Galaxy, to maintain
their competitive edge.
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Regarding mobile phones, Samsung employs a pricing approach known as price skimming. The
pricing is chosen to maximize revenue when significant demand for a new product release
exists. After the initial frenzy and excitement dies down, Samsung lowers the price to make the
product more accessible to a broader range of customers.
In the beginning, Samsung used price skimming to steal market share and attention from their
key competitors. For example, Samsung’s Galaxy phones were priced to grab market share away
from Apple’s popular iPhone.
10. High-Low Pricing Strategy Example
When a new product enters the market, it’s common to see high-low pricing applied.
Smartphones are almost always launched at a high price point, then gradually drop as the
anticipation subsides. This is true for both flagship and mid-range phones.
Although Apple was the first company to adopt this method of pricing smartphones, it is now
used by many manufacturers, including Samsung, Google, Huawei, and others.
When you don’t have any previous sales data on which to base price decisions, using high-low
pricing is an effective pricing and marketing strategy. The objective of most retailers is to
maximize profits. Therefore, it’s logical to begin your pricing plan with increasing gross profit.
11. Dynamic Pricing Strategy Example
Uber is a significant player in the on-demand transportation industry. Your route’s traffic, peak
hours, and current rider-to-driver demand are all factors in Uber’s dynamic pricing algorithm.
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Despite the complaints about unfair pricing hikes, Uber stands by its algorithm and maintains
that it helps the system manage supply and demand difficulties and provides drivers with
incentives to work in challenging situations.
What Are Some Common Pricing Tactics?
Discounts
“Discount pricing” is a broad term that encompasses a variety of pricing tactics aimed at
increasing demand, clearing out unsold inventory, or raising sales. Discount pricing works
because customers believe they’re “getting a good deal” on a product or service.
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Dodocase provides a one-time discount for new customers’ initial purchases. The offer entices
customers to buy once and keep coming back.
Bundles
Bundle pricing allows small businesses to sell many items at a lesser price than they would if
they sold them separately.
Customers believe they’re getting more for their money. When a product’s life cycle is nearing
its end, many small businesses opt to use this method, especially if the product isn’t selling well.
Subscription-based merchants like Dollar Shave Club have used this bundle pricing model for
their own items.
Psychological
The commercial practice of putting prices lower than a whole number is known as psychological
pricing. Buyers would read the slightly lower price and treat it as cheaper than it is. If an item
costs $3.99, it is an example of psychological pricing because shoppers see it as a better deal
than $4.00.
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Belleze, a furniture company, adopts this strategy for the product listings across their website:
every item is priced so that it ends at .99.
Freemium
Two phrases are combined in freemium pricing: premium and free. It’s a pricing structure that
provides free fundamental services and premium options. By delivering some services for free,
this method piques the interest of potential clients. Customers must pay a fee to access the
other features.
It only applies to companies that provide limited free trials. MailChimp, for example, offers a
free service with a restricted set of options and functionalities. It’s up to the user to decide
whether or not they want to pay for the additional features.
But Wait, There’s More
You may have heard this phrases like this at the end of an infomercial. This phrase is effective if
you’re offering your customer a gift with purchase or upgrading the size of their purchase for
free.
It encourages customers to buy so they don’t miss out on a good deal. It adds urgency to
purchases by ensuring customers know they’re getting value for their money. Commercials that
offer 2 for the price of 1 or free shipping for a limited time would benefit from using a phrase
like this. For example, Granite Rock adds a second frying pan and free shipping if you order right
now, adding to the urgency.
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BOGO
E-commerce businesses can use a BOGO approach with spending limits to control the average
transaction size by incentivizing larger purchases, like upselling. In this strategy, the goods won’t
be given away for free just because the customer hit a certain price threshold in their cart.
Instead, it lets them choose between a product and a present based on the relative worth of
both the thing and the gift they are receiving. Papa John’s does this with their “buy one get
one” pizza deal.
Coupons
Companies and stores that provide discounts to their most loyal consumers use coupon
marketing as a technique. Customers’ desire to save money is heightened by using coupon
codes, vouchers, and other discounting methods.
Coupons that provide a percentage off of a product’s original cost are the most popular. 74% of
online buyers prefer “percentage off” coupons, according to a study by Blippr.
Codes
Code Marketing is the “SaaS free trial” applied to a broader range of goods, services, and
business sectors. Code Marketing allows customers to “test before they buy,” which fosters
customer confidence and reduces hassle throughout the online purchasing process.
Regarding B2B, the SaaS (Software as a Service) segment was among the first to embrace a
digital-first strategy. Adapting this method to internet sales was part of the plan all along.
The great thing about this strategy is that consumers become accustomed to their software, so
switching might not be cost-effective. Check out this example from Convert Kit.
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They are encouraged to stick with it, particularly when you consider that upgrading to the next
level only costs $9 per month.
Price Relativity
Price Relativity is the price of a product or service in comparison to another.
In the image below, which of the orange circles is bigger?
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In actuality, both circles are identical in size. Known as the Ebbinghaus illusion,
the perceived size of the orange dot is dependent on what it’s compared to.
Price Relativity works in the same way: a comparison is needed to determine the value image of
a product.
Take Nespresso, for example. Rather than forefronting the cost of its $200 machine, the
company compares a single Nespresso pod to that of a coffee shop.
A medium coffee at Starbucks is $3.95.
A single Nespresso pod costs 35 cents.
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By highlighting its surrounding cost, Nespresso changed how a customer perceives the product’s
value. Afterall, 35 cents for a cup of coffee, in comparison for $3.95, feels reasonable.
Conclusion
Your pricing strategy is influenced by your company’s financial data and external situations. This
includes:
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Knowing the price of your goods or services to help you make better business decisions
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Maintaining a close eye on these expenses to rapidly respond to developments and keep
your business profitable in the long run
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Your consumers, the market, and your competitors
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Keeping abreast of changing customer tastes and market conditions, as well as potential
supply chain problems
Setting accurate prices for your inventory is one of the most important things you can do to
ensure continuing success in your business. It doesn’t matter if you have the best product in the
world, the best team, or the most attractive storefront; if you can’t price your products
efficiently and don’t have an effective pricing strategy in place, your sales will suffer.
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