PREREQUISITE FOR BOA VENDORS
Recommended steps you should take to set your business up for success while promoting your products and services on our Black-owned marketplace at BlackOwnedAssociation.com.
You are taking a remarkable step not only as an early adopter of the #1 black-owned business marketplace and directory but as a part of a larger cause that will help our black-owned platform become an alternative to major corporate platforms, like Amazon, in the near future.
To thank you for your support, we’re offering vendors the opportunity to seamlessly connect your products to your business listing and website. We will get your products set up within 5 business days from the time we receive the product or service link(s).
Please be sure to follow the recommended steps for optimal ROI (Return on Investment). Consider this opportunity as a pathway to attain high-quality, high-intent traffic directed to your black-owned business, all at a very affordable rate. You can cancel anytime and still retain your free business listing.
Prerequisites for Vendors
- Domain Name and Secure Website: Before listing, ensure you possess a dedicated domain name and a secure website backed by an SSL certificate (https://). This promotes trust and guarantees security for your patrons.
- YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE 100% BLACK-OWNED. No refunds.
Vendor Product Guidelines
To maintain the integrity and reputation of our platform, we have specific guidelines for products that can be listed. Please review them carefully.
Products Acceptable with a Disclaimer:
- Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol: Allowed with age restriction and health warnings.
- Health Products: Allowed if not making unverified claims; users should be urged to consult professionals.
- High-Risk Financial Products: Allowed with clear disclaimers about inherent risks.
- Gambling and Betting Services: Allowed with age restrictions and responsible gambling warnings.
- Art or Collectibles of Sensitive Origin: Allowed with clear notes on the non-endorsement of contentious origins.
Products We Do Not Allow:
- Adult Content or Products
- Weapons and Ammunition
- Counterfeit or Bootlegged Products
- Highly Politicized or Controversial Products
- Endangered Animal Products
- Misleading Products
- Hate Speech or Discriminatory Products
- Notoriously Non-Eco-friendly Products
Maximizing Your ROI: Tips & Techniques
- Google Analytics: Track referrals and sales from BlackOwnedAssociation.com and our affiliated social media pages.
- Newsletter Subscription: Capture visitors’ interest. Even if they don’t make a purchase immediately, remind them of your offerings periodically.
- Abandoned Cart Emails: Engage users who showed interest in your products but didn’t complete their purchase.
- Coupon Codes: Offer promotional codes on your listings to attract new and returning customers, and potentially recover abandoned cart users.
- Push Notifications: Enable visitors to subscribe for future updates, deals, and more directly from your website.
Optional but Highly Recommended
- Affiliate Program: Consider setting up your affiliate program using platforms such as:
- GOAFFPRO
- ShareASale
- Impact
Once established, share your tracking links with us at BlackOwnedAssociation.com, and we can integrate them into your business listings. This not only aids in transparency but also offers an opportunity to prioritize top-selling products to get you more traffic.
Cancel at any time, and your business listing remains free for life!
Interested in boosting your visibility further? Reach out to us about our paid ads add-on, specifically designed to drive more quality traffic to your listing and products.
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