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Increase foot traffic to a retail store

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Ranked by overall score (1-10), the average of Impact, Feasibility, Cost to implement (lower is better, flipped).

  1. Local Search Listings

    8.7

    Update Google Business Profile hours, categories, photos, and weekly offers; track direction requests monthly.

    Impact 8/10Feasibility 9/10Cost to implement 2/10 (lower is better)
    • Fix Category Mismatches

      8.3

      Compare primary and secondary categories with nearby high-ranking competitors, then test one change for 30 days.

      Impact 7/10Feasibility 9/10Cost to implement 2/10 (lower is better)
    • Add Neighborhood Landing Pages

      6.0

      Publish pages for nearby districts with store-specific products and directions to capture local organic searches.

      Impact 6/10Feasibility 6/10Cost to implement 5/10 (lower is better)
    • Track Search-to-Visit Lift

      5.7

      Compare direction requests and weekly footfall before and after profile updates to identify changes that bring visitors.

      Impact 8/10Feasibility 5/10Cost to implement 7/10 (lower is better)
  2. Street-Level Signage

    7.7

    Test a high-contrast sidewalk sign for two weeks and compare hourly entry counts with baseline.

    Impact 6/10Feasibility 9/10Cost to implement 3/10 (lower is better)
    • A/B Test Sign Copy

      8.3

      Alternate a product-led message with a discount-led message by day and compare hourly entries against baseline.

      Impact 7/10Feasibility 9/10Cost to implement 2/10 (lower is better)
    • Check Sightline Obstructions

      8.0

      Photograph the approach from both directions and record whether parked vehicles or street furniture hide the sign.

      Impact 6/10Feasibility 8/10Cost to implement 1/10 (lower is better)
    • Verify Permit Requirements

      6.3

      Ask the city about sidewalk-sign rules before testing to avoid removal, fines, or interrupted exposure.

      Impact 4/10Feasibility 7/10Cost to implement 3/10 (lower is better)
  3. Nearby Business Referrals

    7.0

    Offer reciprocal coupons with adjacent cafes or gyms and measure redemptions by partner code.

    Impact 5/10Feasibility 7/10Cost to implement 2/10 (lower is better)
    • Partner Staff Perks

      8.0

      Give cafe and gym employees a unique discount; compare weekly visits against each partner’s code.

      Impact 6/10Feasibility 9/10Cost to implement 2/10 (lower is better)
    • Referral Window Tests

      7.0

      Rotate coupon validity between same-day and seven-day windows to identify which timing drives store visits.

      Impact 5/10Feasibility 8/10Cost to implement 3/10 (lower is better)
    • Shared Loyalty Milestones

      6.3

      Award a joint reward after visits to both businesses, then track repeat redemptions over four weeks.

      Impact 7/10Feasibility 6/10Cost to implement 5/10 (lower is better)
  4. Timed In-Store Events

    6.3

    Run a hands-on demo during a quiet weekday slot and count attendees who enter and purchase.

    Impact 7/10Feasibility 6/10Cost to implement 5/10 (lower is better)
  5. Transit Stop Promotion

    4.3

    Place trackable flyers near the closest bus or train stop to test reach beyond existing shoppers.

    Impact 6/10Feasibility 4/10Cost to implement 8/10 (lower is better)

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