A digital marketing agency is offering firms a 'risk-free' way to capitalise on e-commerce growth during the second national lockdown.

Canterbury-based Digitalbeans, which this month is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is offering clients the chance to take advantage of its service - and only pay if it proves a success.

Brands including a Maidstone-based online retailer for stylish breastfeeding apparel. The Milky Tee Company’s investment in digital marketing throughout the pandemic has achieved a 1,000% return on advertising spend – for every £1 spent, £10 was made – leading to stock sell-out in August.

Digitalbeans MD Piperis Filippaios explained; "Online sales have steadily increased over the past few years; however, activity has really jumped since the country went into lockdown in March. In this climate, businesses without a well-promoted e-commerce platform will struggle to serve and attract customers, missing out on vital opportunities to recover Covid losses in the run up to Christmas."

The firm promises to achieve an agreed return on investment in the first six months of work, otherwise it will work for free until the target is met.

It hopes by removing the financial risk, the team makes it easier for business owners to try digital marketing.

The MD adds: "Businesses are understandably cautious about investing in previously untried sales tactics. Especially now, the risk of making no return on investment and upsetting cash flow is too great for many. Removing this barrier to growth could really help retailers to boost Christmas sales and secure a prosperous future.

“Our brand promise embodies everything we stand for as an agency – measurable results that drive success for SMEs and start-ups. These businesses play a vital role in the UK’s economic success and in our own agency growth. We’re thrilled to celebrate this company milestone, which feels even more of an achievement after this year, and we want to ensure SMEs continue to survive and thrive in this new market.”

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