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Loyalty programs are one of the best marketing strategies to secure customer loyalty and give back to your loyal customers<\/strong>. This strategy is beneficial for both your business and your customers. You create a way for your customers to become loyal, to continue shopping from your business and to aim to receive all benefits from your loyalty program. They, in return, receive discounts and additional benefits for the products they would buy anyway but they also get reassured, that the brand they believe in, sees them and appreciates them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With statistics showing that, as of 2023, the average American is signed up to approximately 17 loyalty programs<\/strong>, it comes as no surprise that loyalty programs are indeed important for businesses and their customers. However, with the world being digitized rapidly, and many businesses are thriving to create a Web3 presence, loyalty programs are being replaced by NFT loyalty programs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFT loyalty programs enable a plethora of opportunities for businesses and ease the whole loyalty program process<\/strong>, which this guide will discuss. This NFT loyalty program guide is also all about showing you how and why NFT loyalty programs are emerging and how to make sure your business can benefit from them too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlocking the Digital Frontier: Introduction to NFTs and Access Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-fungible Tokens, or NFTs, represent digital assets of all sorts. These can be soundtracks, digital art, videos, token-gated access to communities and so much more<\/strong>. They are secured on blockchains, which are digital ledgers with a very secure and decentralized nature. Because NFTs are based on those blockchains, the sense of security is highly elevated around them, so there\u2019s no way for them to be altered or even hacked and stolen.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blockchain\u2019s system is decentralized, which means that anyone connected to the internet and the blockchain can acquire information about different assets. Owner and transaction history are always visible to everyone, so the method of proving the ownership of a specific asset is quite transparent<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these factors lead to a perfect system for accessed control through NFTs. This way, a loyalty program powered by NFTs becomes more accessible for businesses and promises a certain sense of security for customers<\/strong>. You can create a whole map of benefits for your loyalty program and decide which NFTs access which benefits. Next, let\u2019s see how the traditional loyalty program compares to an NFT rewards program for more insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFT vs Traditional Loyalty Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are used to loyalty programs being tailored to specific parts of businesses and through specific requirements. For example, a supermarket might only offer a loyalty program on their food range, and you\u2019d have to buy over $100 to receive 10 points. Ultimately, you\u2019d have to repeat that 10 times to receive a benefit of 10% discount on your next shopping. What most traditional loyalty programs fail to do, NFT programs get to offer. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through NFTs, loyalty programs have the space to explore with creativity and to offer customers a range of benefits, not only on discounts, but also through experiences and virtual reality assets for example. An NFT loyalty program can also provide customers with an additional loyalty program NFT from time to time, which can bring them further (or even more) benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NFTs won\u2019t fill your wallets with multiple different physical cards<\/strong> that you have to show in store to get a discount, nor will they take up storage on your phone for loyalty program apps. They provide a fully digitized experience, and because all NFTs are stored in your wallet, you will need one app to show all your NFTs at most. Traditional loyalty programs have access control too, but it is a basic username and password verification method. A more improved version is that of the NFT loyalty program, through a secure blockchain verification system and the ability to access the decentralized ledger and its transparent records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Token Gating for Better Consumer Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Token gating is a strategic approach which businesses can take on to enhance consumer engagement.<\/strong> By implementing token gating, you can incentivize and reward your consumers\u2019 interactions<\/a>, creating a sense of exclusiveness and loyalty to your brand. This method involves granting access to certain content, promotions, or experiences only to your customers holding specific tiers of your own NFTs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can leverage token gating across various platforms, such as websites, apps, or social media channels. For instance, offering exclusive discounts, early access to products (like merch), or premium content in exchange for tokens can motivate your loyal fans <\/strong>to actively participate in purchases or to share your content with friends and family. Additionally, your business can gather valuable data on consumer preferences and behaviors through the token accumulation process, enabling more personalized and targeted marketing efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Token gating is the best way to create an elevated sense of value<\/strong> for your products or services, and if you\u2019re wondering where to start with it, DigitalArtists.com can guide you on the right path<\/a>. You don\u2019t need any Web3 knowledge or skills, just the ambition to bring success to your business through token gating and the right mindset to collaborate with the experts behind DigitalArtists.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of NFT Rewards Program in Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your business can implement an NFT rewards program and give back to your community of loyal customers, and if you still haven\u2019t secured one such community, they are the best way to do so. Technology, and especially Web3 technology, enables your business to get to know your customers better<\/strong>. This way, you can enhance what sort of rewards they receive, tailored to their tastes and expectations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through these personalized rewards, your customers will know that your business knows them and caters to their needs<\/strong>. This also includes one-time rewards which you can drop to different customers based on their wish lists and\/or buying behaviors (they buy perfumes only, so you can gift them a perfume sample pack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Token gated experiences are a great incentive for your customers to acquire your NFTs. Whether your business is in music, sports, fashion or any other industry, there are always opportunities<\/strong> for exclusive events to a specific number of your customers. NFT token gating is a process where access to certain products, services, or experiences is restricted to individuals who own a specific non-fungible token (NFT).  Of course, when customers move to a loyalty program through NFTs, they would still expect to receive discounts on products, so your business should always try to cover this aspect.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Membership programs within an NFT loyalty program can also be beneficial for your business and your customers because you will have a secure income from them, and they will have a reward for it occasionally (weekly, monthly, yearly). And lastly, what many businesses are already doing is to give back to the environment<\/strong>. Your business can give your customers the choice to swap a tangible reward for an environmental benefit, like planting 5 trees instead of receiving a perfume sample pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How NFTs Boost Loyalty and Profits for Your Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your business can generate extra revenue streams through the previously mentioned offers. However, something very important to consider is how to properly implement these offers in your business<\/strong> and how that implementation works best for you and the further benefits of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NFTs aren\u2019t physical products you can put on your shelves in-store and sell to your customers. But they can bring many other benefits to your business, which will help it grow.<\/strong> The following six examples will show you how your business can convert them into profits through an NFTs loyalty program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhanced Customer Loyalty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lock your customers in by giving them irresistible benefits and forming a loyal community<\/strong>. Create the desire in them to always look for your products and offers first and to never turn to your competitors by delivering an outstanding NFT loyalty program. As a result, you will stand out from the crowd with the best brand awareness strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Improve how customers engage with your business through a single NFT loyalty program. Provide them with different opportunities for engagement<\/a>, like exclusive events, NFT holder only access to product voting or even through feedback gathering. By giving your customers the voice and chance to interact with your brand, you can increase their overall desire to engage with it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word-of-Mouth Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The word-of-mouth marketing strategy is one of the best marketing strategies your business can benefit from, and it\u2019s free! Fix the issues that your customers face in a fast and uncomplicated way, provide them with a brilliant online and\/or in-store experience, create memorable experiences and products and encourage reviews<\/strong>. These cost-effective efforts will result in great customer satisfaction, and once you have satisfied customers, you can expect them to spread the words to family and friends of the excellence of your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive and Creative Offers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The world of NFTs will provide your business with the playground to offer your customers exclusive and creative offers like no other business out there. You have the choice on what to offer and how it is presented<\/strong>. Additional benefits are collaborations with extraordinary creatives which can create stunning visuals to accompany your NFTs and to elevate their quality<\/a>. This is a great way to also promote your business to the designer\u2019s audience and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monetization of Digital Assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NFTs give your business control and verified ownership over your NFT loyalty program and its contents.<\/strong> Prices, terms and conditions, accessed control and royalties are all in your hands. As a business, you might have a main source of income already and are looking to expand this. Through NFTs, you can generate an additional revenue source by selling them to your customers. But even more, you can receive royalties through any secondary sales of your NFTs on the market, and you decide what percentage of the sale price you receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFT Loyalty Program Examples That Businesses are Already Using<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NFTs aren\u2019t a new concept on the market, and many businesses have already taken on the benefits they come with. There are constantly newer business models emerging through NFTs, and NFT loyalty programs are certainly one of the more successful ones of those. With already many use cases recorded of different businesses, from various industries, it is safe to say that this concept is of a promising standard for your business. <\/strong>The following NFT loyalty program examples are leading use cases in how your business should handle the opportunities that come with NFTs in order to grow to an even better success level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starbucks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Starbucks launched its Web3 membership program \u2013 Starbucks Odyssey \u2013 in December 2022 and released its first NFT collection called <\/em>The Siren Collection<\/em><\/a> on March 9th<\/sup>. The collection consists of 2000 visually unique NFTs<\/a> which were sold in under 20 minutes. Each NFT costed $100, presumably bringing Starbucks $200,000 from the drop, and were sold to a total of 1,164 owners.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Starbucks details its blockchain-based loyalty platform and NFT community, Starbucks Odyssey https:\/\/t.co\/iVCB9AhpkO<\/a> by @sarahintampa<\/p>— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) September 12, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>