{"id":5843,"date":"2023-03-18T11:39:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T04:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/?p=5843"},"modified":"2023-03-18T11:39:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T04:39:24","slug":"usp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/usp\/","title":{"rendered":"What is USP? 5 steps to build a USP for a successful product"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>When it comes to dominating the market, it is impossible not to mention the USP factor. For a genuine Marketer, it is necessary to understand the definition of this term, to help businesses find the outstanding USP suitable for the product. So what is USP? Let&#8217;s learn about USP through the article below.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. What is USP?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">U(nique) S(elling) P(roposition) \u2013 USP also known as the unique selling point, a term that any marketer must understand. It can be roughly understood as an enterprise&#8217;s unique points, separating its imprint from competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">USP is a factor used to distinguish the product\/service a business provides as the best material, the lowest price, the first item on the market, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Marketing, if your USP is communicated clearly, it will be an excellent way to attract consumers to find the product, helping to increase sales. In addition, using USP effectively will affirm your product&#8217;s position in the competitive market, making sales easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5845\" src=\"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/usp.jpg\" alt=\"usp\" width=\"560\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/usp.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/usp-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. What are the benefits of USP?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the era of information technology that covers everywhere, and forms of <a href=\"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/online-marketing-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Marketing<\/a> have grown, the USP is even more important in highlighting the difference between businesses. So what are the benefits of the USP? Let&#8217;s find out right here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2.1. Build an effective marketing campaign<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When there is a good USP, businesses can use it to build communication strategies for the product. The marketing process needs to delve into the product&#8217;s unique characteristics to influence consumers&#8217; buying psychology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Build advertising content with the product&#8217;s USP to help viewers remember and impress the image and unique characteristics of the product. This is an indispensable element when implementing the branding process for businesses, which will help the campaign make an impression and create trust with customers. In addition, if the ad is associated with a good USP, it will increase the conversion rate-CVR.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2.2 Increase competitive advantage and establish a strong position<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It can be said simply when there are 2 products of the same type on sale, if one has more outstanding features, such as price and ingredients, it will be chosen by more consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In today&#8217;s fiercely competitive market, almost no product is unique, and businesses must constantly confront each other. What advantages do companies use in facing business competitors? That is continuously building and developing the USP for the product\/service. As a result, businesses will create priority advantages for products\/services and stimulate growth, thereby maintaining their position in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5846\" src=\"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/usp-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"usp\n\" width=\"960\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/usp-1-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/usp-1-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/usp-1-1-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. The 5-step process of building a successful USP<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The ultimate purpose of USP is to answer the question, &#8220;why should customers choose to buy your product? &#8220;. A common <a href=\"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/upsell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business<\/a> mistake is that brands try to position every product feature rather than focusing on one dominant USP. But as a result, customers have to absorb too much information, and eventually, they will not remember the product&#8217;s highlight. For that reason, focus only on one unique selling point of your business, and build a plan to highlight that feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are 5 steps to help you determine the USP for the dominant product\/service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 1: Understand customer needs and ask why questions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To understand what customers want, the first thing is to put yourself in their place, thereby finding the preferences, attitudes, and factors that make consumers decide to buy a product\/service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">See also: What is consumer behavior? A detailed guide for beginners<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At this step, it is necessary to coordinate with customer service and psychology experts, especially to talk with specific customers to clarify their wishes and concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Questions can be asked to understand consumers, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What do they expect from the brand they choose?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is customer pain?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is the selling price that meets the requirements?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For example, if your business deals in women&#8217;s handbags and needs to determine the USP, ask questions like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On what occasion will this bag be used?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What age is suitable to use which bag model?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Does the bag hold more or less?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What style will make them love?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What fashion trends do they have?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ask as many questions as possible, which will help you research the product in detail and portray your customer well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 2: Play the role of the customer and answer the questions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you&#8217;ve compiled a list of detailed questions about your product and customer persona, answering those questions will help you portray the right USP. You need an objective view to answer the questions posed, from which you will draw points for improvement in your product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 3: Understand what customers want<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After answering the questions posed, you need to draw things about customer insights and synthesize them, to select the most helpful information that can be used to develop USP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For example, for women&#8217;s handbags, as above, customers aged 25-40 will want elegant and sophisticated party bags, and younger customers will like trendy modern designs and light colors. Lightweight, durable material, and many compartments. Note that the USP needs to be consistent with what the customer wants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">See also: Insight, the key factor when building a marketing strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 4: Determine the value that the product will bring<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The USP of the primary product is &#8220;unique value&#8221; list the importance \u200b\u200bof the product you are offering and then filter and find the best factor. Determine what you will serve the customer, whether the need is right, and how the values \u200b\u200band needs are aligned.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step 5: Identify the USP, the point that makes customers choose your products\/services, not your competitors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">USP will go through and parallel with the product, so it is necessary to carefully consider the unique value that the business will bring to customers. Besides, the USP is the factor for consumers to remember your product, so the USP needs to be realistic, prominent and hit the customer&#8217;s mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An effective USP will include the following characteristics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hard to imitate<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Have influence, spread throughout the market<\/li>\n<li>Unique and different<\/li>\n<li>Focus on bringing value to customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Some examples of USPs of big brands<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4.1 Yakult \u2013 Good for the digestive system<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When it first appeared in Vietnam, Yakult brought a new USP, &#8220;good for the digestive system&#8221; besides, Yakult&#8217;s products were also certified by the Ministry of Health. This makes Yakult increasingly popular with consumers, creating a mentality that it will supplement probiotics and stimulate digestion when drinking Yakult.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4.2 Starbucks \u2013 Premium coffee<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Starbucks has built a very clear strategic vision, offering a premium cup of coffee for as little as $2 \u2013 a price range everyone can afford. Besides, Starbucks also focuses on the customer&#8217;s shopping experience, and there will be no waiters at the shop to make the space quieter and more comfortable. This has helped Starbucks become the world&#8217;s leading coffee chain, owning more than 25,000 locations globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4.3 Heads &amp; Shoulders \u2013 clean up to 99.9% of bacteria, prevents dandruff<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While Heads &amp; Shoulders&#8217; USP is nothing new, it&#8217;s one of the most successful paved USPs ever. Heads &amp; Shoulders has built itself a simple USP that claims to be &#8220;the world&#8217;s #1 anti-dandruff shampoo&#8221;. Since then, whenever customers want to find anti-dandruff shampoo products, they immediately think of Heads &amp; Shoulders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">USP is the highlight that helps businesses affirm their brand and separate from competitors in the market. This article will help you better understand what USP is and how to determine the USP that suits the product and creates sympathy with customers, raising the brand&#8217;s position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your business requires Digital Marketing solutions, contact us at <a href=\"cleverads.com.ph.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cleverads.com.ph.<\/a> for the fastest support.<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to dominating the market, it is impossible not to mention the USP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5847,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-marketing"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5843"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5848,"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5843\/revisions\/5848"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleverads.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}