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obviously huge benefits when you’re looking to recruit new customers. Publishing valuable and informative content can also help you to retain your clients. For example, you could make it especially easy for your customers to get the most out of their time at your gym by creating exercise videos for all abilities, or your website could offer lists of all the kit they should bring to a particular type of workout class. You could even create social media posts that provide exercise hints and tips, or even motivational quotes. This can all go a long way towards helping your clients to feel like they’re getting value for money. Give affiliate marketing a try Have you thought about giving affiliate marketing a go? This allows you to partner up with the likes of local publications, influencers and voucher codes, “ You could make it especially easy for your customers to get the most out of their time at your gym by creating exercise videos for all abilities.” which will promote your services. The websites and individuals you work with will all be given their own affiliate links that they can use to encourage people to become a member of your gym or sign up for your classes. They’ll then receive a small commission for every successful referral. This is a very popular area of influencer marketing, because people will often trust the judgement of people they get to know online. As a result, they’re much more likely to sign up for a service they see their favourite blogger or Instagram star recommend, compared to more old-fashioned forms of advertising. Affiliate marketing can also be cost-effective, as you’ll only have to pay a small commission on any purchases that are actually made. These are just some of the top ways you can ensure your fitness business stands out online. Take these tips on board and, not only will you start to attract even more clients, but you’ll find it much easier to retain the ones you already have, too. Next steps Check out Glass Digital’s blog post about competing on the high street with local SEO, by visiting: https://glass.digital/5-tips- competing-high-street-local- seo/ @REPsUK FM 27