{"id":455,"date":"2025-04-12T18:27:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T16:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/?p=455"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:28:30","slug":"10-ways-to-increase-the-shopping-basket-value-of-your-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/en\/magazin\/10-wege-den-warenkorbwert-deiner-kundschaft-zu-steigern\/","title":{"rendered":"10 ways to increase the shopping basket value of your customers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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These 10 methods will help you<\/span><\/h2>\n

Attracting new customers isn\u2019t the only way to generate more revenue. The best way is to <\/span>encourage existing customers to spend more when shopping in your shop. <\/span><\/p>\n

The following methods help \u2013 some help quickly (1\u20133), others need a little setup \u2013 but then have a lasting effect (4\u20136) or an emotional effect (7\u201310):<\/p>\n

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    1\u20133: Ready to implement & effective<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    4\u20136: Combinations for medium-term success<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    7\u201310: Emotion, trust & ingenuity with a sustainable impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Those who follow these methods not only generate more turnover overall, but also achieve it in a shorter time. Furthermore, the costs of acquiring new customers are recouped more quickly and the lifetime value \u2013 that is, the total value of purchases made by a customer over the course of their relationship with the shop \u2013 is increased.
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    1. free shipping from a minimum order value<\/h2>\n

    Free shipping is one of the strongest levers for increasing the shopping basket value. Anyone who is only a few euros away from the minimum order value is happy to add an additional product to their shopping basket. A psychological hurdle is removed: \u201eThen it's worth it.\u201c This works particularly well if the threshold value is slightly higher than the previous average order value.<\/p>\n

    It is important that you actively communicate this benefit \u2013 in the header area, at checkout and in the shipping overview. This makes the incentive immediately visible. Many shops set \u20ac50 as the shipping limit \u2013 This threshold is high enough to increase sales, but low enough to seem realistic.<\/p>\n

    Exemplary realisation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Note in the shopping basket: \u201eOnly \u20ac6 until free shipping!\u201c<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Place the dispatch border visibly above the navigation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Reminder for subtotals just under the limit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. cross-selling: complementing matching products<\/h2>\n

      Cross-selling is about offering customers products that go well with the main product. These can be accessories, care products or stylistically appropriate additions. This method is particularly effective directly on the product page or in the checkout process \u2013 if the attention is already on the purchase.<\/p>\n

      A prime example is net-a-porter.com<\/strong>: even on the product page, the entire outfit is displayed as a single product \u2013 including individual product suggestions that have been stylishly combined. Technical retailers also use this method \u2013 for example, with cameras that are complemented by matching memory cards or mounts.<\/p>\n

      Concrete cross-selling examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        \u201eGoes with\u201c \u2013 for fashion: shoes with trousers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        \u201eYou might also like\u201c \u2013 at Technik: Show accessories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        \u201eOften bought together\u201c \u2013 as a package suggestion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. upselling: offer higher-value variants<\/h2>\n

        Upselling means that you suggest a more expensive product with added value to your customers. This could be a premium version, a larger set or a more durable variant. It is important that the additional benefit is clearly recognisable \u2013 otherwise the offer comes across as a clumsy sales pitch.<\/p>\n

        Many customers are happy to opt for an upgrade when it is communicated clearly. For example: instead of the standard brush, the professional version is offered with more attachments. Or: a device with a larger battery, a longer warranty or more sustainable materials. A higher price, clear benefits \u2013 this builds trust and drives sales.<\/p>\n

        Upselling in practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n