Drew Thomas Hendricks
You know all about wine. You’ve lived the business, and have become an expert in the field to the point where terms like aeration and hybrid grapes roll off your tongue. But here’s the problem: your audience may not feel the same way about wine terminology. Whether you sell your wine online or invite tasting room visits, chances are […]
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They have to start somewhere. For wineries and across industries, every digital customer journey begins includes some entry point to the website. Building the right landing pages is your way to control those entry points and maximize your chances of sales success. Your homepage is likely your audience’s most popular entry point, but it’s far […]
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Video is the best way to tell your winery’s brand story. Here’s why more creative video content for wineries can help sell more wine in 2020. Fact: 96 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 34 watch several videos per week. Not only that but 75 percent of so-called “millennials” stream at least […]
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Create the Best Winery Website in 2020 by Using These Design Tactics Last Updated on July 15, 2021 by Amy Geldean If you’re thinking of redesigning your winery website in 2020-you really should. The best winery websites are using these web design tactics in 2020. Are you looking for tips to create the best winery […]
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Even as eCommerce is taking over most industries, wineries tend to lag behind. According to the 2019 State of the Wine Industry Report by Silicon Valley Bank, only about 8% of total wine sales direct to the consumer occur online. Total wine sales are even lower, as low as 4% according to some estimates. That puts the […]
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Imagine yourself slowly sipping a fantastic wine, the aromas that leap out of the glass as you swirl the wine, and the picturesque view as look out over the vineyard. Life doesn’t get much better. Whether it’s on vacation or at a local winery, it’s these moments that make your customers wish they had the […]
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Email Marketing for Wineries – Best Practices There is nothing I like more than receiving an email from one of my favorite wine clubs. Unfortunately, I can’t help but notice that the majority of these emails aren’t as optimized as they should be. In this guide, we’ll cover the most important things about email marketing […]
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I just got back from the 2020 Direct to Consumer Wine Symposium. This event, in its 13th year, is the primary fundraiser for Free the Grapes! Free the Grapes and its predecessor Coalition for Free Trade have increased the number of legal shipping states from 17 to 45, representing 95% of the US Population. During […]
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There’s nothing like search engine optimization to provide your winery with a steady stream of customers ready to taste and buy your wine. However, in order to optimize your winery website for search, you’re going to need a few tricks up your sleeve. In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know about […]
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Attending industry events such as the Win Expo is a great litmus test to gauge how you and your client’s feelings match that of the larger industry. Top Three Takeaways from the Win Expo There is an Ominous Specter of Uncertainty About the Upcoming Years A quick scan of the conference brochure hammers this point […]
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