WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH?
ECOMMERCE IS COMPLEX. THERE’S LOTS OF PLATFORMS, SALES & MARKETING CHANNELS. I MAKE IT EASY.
HOW I HELP
Together We’ll Transform Your eCommerce Presence To Get Customers From Search Engines, Social Media, Email & More
- Drive more profit per purchase from PPC & Product Listing Ads
- Increase brand credibility & following on Social Media with content marketing
- Ethically take your competitors’ customers & get found on search engines
- Grow revenue from your Email List, Facebook Messenger & Website Chat
- & More
Supercharge Your Sales Process By Focusing on User Experience, Creating Irresistible Upsells, Cross-Sells & More
- Significantly boost your conversion rates
- Drastically reduce cart abandonment
- Drive customer spend per purchase
- Limit customer returns, buyer risk & buyer remorse
- & More
Get Proven eCommerce Strategy & Support For Top Line & Bottom Line Growth
- Select the best eCommerce platform & sales channels
- Get control of shipping
- Reduce your operating costs
- Forge affiliate, drop shipper & online retail relationships
- & More
THE RIGHT APPROACH TO STRATEGY
Business Strategy
Integrated Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing Strategy
Channel Strategy
Campaign Strategy
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
My goal is to make your job as EASY as possible.
WHO YOU’RE WORKING WITH:
As an author, speaker, podcast host, and the founder of The Source Approach, Tanner Rankin has helped startups, manufacturers, retailers, professional services & more succeed in eCommerce & on Amazon for 10 years. From owning & co-founding multiple companies, Tanner prides himself in “actually doing this stuff.” eCommerce Consultant & Amazon Consultant Seen on: Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Business Journals & More.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Phone Calls
Screen Sharing
File Sharing
Video Calls
TRUSTED BY BRANDS, RETAILERS, MANUFACTURERS, ENTREPRENEURS, STARTUPS & MORE
WHO’S TAKEN THE SOURCE APPROACH?
Source Approach has worked extensively with Kloss, Stenger & LoTempio across a wide range of consulting assignments. We were so impressed with their expertise, project management skills & enthusiasm that their role has expanded. Source Approach’s suggestions are like a breath of fresh air.
– Vincent LoTempio, Registered Patent Attorney, Kloss Stenger & LoTempio
Starting a business can quickly become overwhelming, but with the help of Tanner Rankin I am able to conquer that feeling. I am currently working with Tanner on an invention called Handy Apple. Whenever I have a question or concern Tanner is quick to respond and always provides me with a clear direction on the next steps that I need to take. You can truly tell that he loves what he does. I am so happy that I am working with Source Approach on my business venture. Source Approach has definitely set my business up for success!
– Megan Morici, Co-Founder, Handy Apple
Source Approach built me an eCommerce website that I am truly happy with. Tanner took the time to understand the particular complexities of my industry and worked to find solutions that met my needs. His attention to detail and understanding of SEO strategy has resulted in improved customer experience on my site. I would definitely use Source Approach again for my eCommerce and online strategy needs.
– Timothy Delaney, Owner Elma Wine & Liquor
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PAY PER MINUTE
I schedule daily calls to answer your questions using a convenient service where you only pay per minute.
Source Approach CEO Tanner Rankin personifies effort, integrity, and savvy. When you work with Tanner and Source Approach, you get the benefit not only of expertise, but of something else whose value is immeasurable: insight. Tanner thinks of what you will not. Source Approach is a winner, and I am grateful for the help Tanner’s company is providing to all my endeavors.
– Mason Winfield, Author & Owner Haunted History Ghost Walks, Spirit Way Project
SERVICES
SELL ONLINE (ECOMMERCE)
eCommerce Consultant
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want help with starting or growing your eCommerce business, choosing an eCommerce platform (WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, etc.) Getting Traffic, setting up Sales Funnels, building or improving your eCommerce website, checkout abandonment, order fulfillment & shipping, email marketing lists, establishing product data to cooperate with many sales channels & more.
Conversion Rate Optimization
WHO’S THIS FOR: Your online presence (website, product listings, emails, social media, etc.) is getting traffic but is not converting into paying customers. People are not checking out, filling out forms, calling, etc. You want to know why and what to do about it.
eCommerce Website Design
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want to grow your revenue by making your products or services available to your customers 24/7 by selling online through your own eCommerce website. We design fast, search engine friendly & easy to use eCommerce websites.
eCommerce Website Management
WHO’S THIS FOR: You love your business but don’t love or know how to make sure your website is up, updated, secure & selling every month. We manage & maintain your eCommerce Website. We also provide feedback to help you grow your sales based on how your website is performing.
SELL ON AMAZON
Amazon Consultant
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want help with Seller Central, Vendor Central, FBA, Getting Traffic, Improving BSR, Amazon Marketing, MAP Protection, Packaging, Inserts, Getting Reviews, Amazon SEO, Launching Products & more. As your Amazon Sales Consultant, I’ll give you the strategy, processes, systems & resources to grow or start your Amazon business.
Amazon SEO
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want help getting traffic to your Amazon Product Listings. You want to show up on the first page of Amazon product search results. As your Amazon SEO Consultant, I’ll help you get more customers on Amazon.com & increase brand credibility by appearing ahead of competitors in Amazon product search results organically.
Amazon Conversion Rate Optimization
WHO’S THIS FOR: You have product listings on Amazon that are not converting into sales. You want to know what’s wrong with them and what to do about it. As your Amazon Sales Consultant, I’ll help you spend less & sell more by reworking your Amazon product listings to sell more, increasing sales, helping you rank higher in Amazon product search results & more.
Amazon Private Label
WHO’S THIS FOR: You have an existing product that you have sourced that you want to be a success on Amazon & beyond in eCommerce. You want help branding, getting set up on Amazon Seller Central, Amazon FBA, Amazon SEO, Email Marketing, Social Media, Influencers, your own eCommerce Website & more. As your Amazon Consultant, I’ll help you sell your own brand of private label products ON & OFF Amazon.com so all of your eggs are not in one basket.
GET CUSTOMERS ONLINE
Digital Marketing Consultant
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want help with your ENTIRE online presence to make sure you are getting customers from SEO, Social, Email, Video, Website & more. As your Digital Marketing Specialist, I’ll give you the strategy, processes, systems & resources to help you get more customers online, increase profitability & add revenue streams.
SEO Consultant
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want help getting customers & leads from search engines like Google. As your SEO Expert, I’ll give you the strategy, processes, systems & resources to get more customers online & increase credibility by appearing ahead of competitors in search engines like Google.
Social Media Consultant
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want help getting customers from Social Media. As your Social Media Specialist, I’ll give you the strategy, processes, systems & resources to get more customers, differentiate your brand, inspire brand loyalty, get repeat business & more through social media. I help you build a sales funnel through social media that will bring in customers.
Local SEO
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want help getting customers from local search engines like Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor & more. As your Local SEO Expert, I’ll make it simple for your potential customers to find you on Google, Yelp & other local business directory search results so they can easily call, click, or come in to buy your products or services.
YouTube SEO
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want help getting customers & leads from the 2nd largest search engine in the world, YouTube. You want help with what videos to make, how to upload them and make sure people find them, how to monetize them & more. As your YouTube SEO Expert, I’ll help you get more customers, earn more ad revenue, increase brand credibility & more by having your videos prominently appear on the world’s 2nd largest search engine, YouTube.
BUILD A WEBSITE OR MOBILE APP
eCommerce Website Design
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want to grow your revenue by making your products or services available to your customers 24/7 by selling online through your own eCommerce website. We design fast, search engine friendly & easy to use eCommerce websites.
Website Design
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want a website for your business that will get users to call, click or come on in. No transactions are taking place, therefore it is not an eCommerce Website, but you want people to fill out forms, call you & learn what they need to in order to make a purchasing decision with your business. We design websites that turn leads into customers by conveying your value to your potential customers in a way that inspires them to take action by calling, clicking, or coming in.
Mobile App Development Company
WHO’S THIS FOR: You want a mobile application for your business or you are an Entrepreneur with a startup company, or an everyday person with a great idea. You want a mobile application to run on iPhones & Android Phones & more. With over 200+ mobile app development projects, we specialize in developing effective & beautiful mobile applications, mobile games, web applications & more for almost any industry.
Alexa Developer
WHO’S THIS FOR: You have an idea for a new Alexa skill or you are a business with a mobile application, product or service that you want an Alexa skill for. We develop Alexa Skills for new Alexa Skill ideas and Businesses looking for an Alexa Skill for an existing Product, Service or Mobile Application.
Website Management
WHO’S THIS FOR: You love your business but don’t love or know how to make sure your website is up, updated, secure & selling every month. We manage & maintain your Website. We also provide feedback to help you grow your sales based on how your website is performing.
Tanner and his team are some of the most thoughtful and driven individuals I have worked with. Although still in the beginning stages the results are obvious and I haven’t gone a day without learning something new. When tanner recommends a course of action he does not shy away from explaining the logic and reasoning behind it. He isn’t just telling you what to do, he explains everything. Your value to your company grows just by meeting with these guys. Highly recommend!
– Jared Ebrahimoff, eCommerce Director Big Jewelry
FAQ
What is it Like Working Together?
- Workflow and communication look like:
- Phone Calls
- Skype Messaging
- Video & Screen Sharing Calls
- File Sharing
- Emails
- Beyond that, I pride myself in being easy to talk to, reachable & to the point.
- I focus on the actions we can take to generate the best ROI short term, medium term and long term.
- My purpose is to supplement and enhance your existing resources by providing expertise and insights that will help you achieve your goals.
Will You Have Enough Time For My Company?
- I, unlike most consultants actually do this stuff. I have my own companies in the space and am also very passionate about helping companies grow.
- With that in mind, I only take on 10 – 15 projects at a time depending on their complexity to make sure every single client I work with gets the time and attention they deserve for the project to be a success.
Do You Guarantee Results?
- I do not guarantee results. I firmly believe you should be wary of anyone guaranteeing results. That being said, I do guarantee effort, execution & accountability. Any project we work on together, you will have access to significant expertise that will mitigate costly mistakes, shorten the path to success and add a proven & tested contributor to your team.
How Long Does it Take to See Results?
- eCommerce & Amazon is all about you get what you put into it and you get what you pay for. Certain conversion rate optimization campaigns or advertising benefits can be seen immediately where SEO, Influencer Marketing & Social Media campaigns can take 6 months to a year to see significant results. A brand new website that goes up in front of existing traffic will make an instant impact compared to a project like a new brand strategy that can take time to gain consumer mindshare. It’s important to remember, easy come easy go.
How Do You Measure Success?
- YOU measure success. Whether that be top of line growth like brand awareness or bottom line like increasing profitability. Each business has different goals for different projects. You tell me what is a successful project for you. Success for me is success for you.
Why is Price Not Listed?
- No two projects are the same. There are single product companies and there are multiple thousand SKU companies. There are highly competitive industries and there are industries where you are the only player in the space and it doesn’t require as many resources to gain results. I give you above & beyond service that is tailored to YOU, to meet & exceed YOUR goals within YOUR budget.
Do You Provide Case Studies?
- I do not.
- 9 times out of 10 companies I work with require me to sign NDA’s.
- Additionally, companies whether large or small do not want their revenue & profits shared for personal or public reasons.
- I will afford you the same courtesy.
- I can provide general percentages and ideas of results that I have achieved in working with similar companies to yours.
How Long Have You Done This?
- I have been involved in eCommerce & digital marketing for 10 years.
Where Are You Located?
- I hang my hat in Buffalo, NY but am a bit of a digital nomad in that luckily, I can do this anywhere in the world and tend to travel & work a lot.
What does an eCommerce Agency / eCommerce Consultant do?
- With eCommerce Consulting we provide strategy, resources, systems & reporting to you and / or your team to sell your products or services online.
- We create a Sales Funnel that skyrockets revenue
- We tell you where competitors are getting customers
- We help you ethically take your competitors customers
- We focus on decreasing your customer acquisition costs
- & More
Who Needs an eCommerce Consultant?
- You want help starting or growing your online store, marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart.com, etc.
- You KNOW your product, but you don’t know online sales. You want help selling your product, service, SaaS etc. online and creating recurring passive revenue.
- You or your team are able to execute on the strategy we provide.
What Does an Amazon Agency / Amazon Consultant Do?
- As an Amazon Consultant, we work with you to help you start & grow your Amazon business.
- We work with brands looking to start selling on Amazon.
- We work with brands currently selling on Amazon.
- We work with you on everything Amazon related:
- Sales
- Marketing
- MAP Brand Protection
- Increasing Reviews
- Amazon SEO
- Amazon FBA
- Amazon Seller Central
- Amazon Vendor Central
- & More
Who Needs an Amazon Consultant?
- Everyone who sells on Amazon or wants to.
- Brands
- Manufacturers
- Retail stores
- Private Labelers
- & More
What does a Digital Marketing Agency / Digital Marketing Consultant Do?
- Digital Marketing Consulting encompasses your entire online presence and sales funnel. We work with you to get customers online from Search Engines, Social Media, Affiliates, Influencers, YouTube, Your Email List, Your Website & more.
Who Needs a Digital Marketing Consultant?
- You want help bringing it all together to get customers online.
- Everyone.
- You may have an online store.
- You may sell on Amazon.
- You may have a brick & mortar retail store. (Shops, Restaurants, etc.)
- You may have a brick & mortar presence and sell services. (Lawyers, Doctors, Accountants, etc.)
- You realize you can and SHOULD BE getting customers from SEO, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Video (YouTube, Facebook Watch, etc.), Your Website & more, but aren’t sure how they all connect and feed into one another to facilitate a sale.
What Does an SEO Consultant Do?
- With SEO Consulting / Search Engine Optimization Consulting we provide strategy, resources, systems & reporting to you and / or your team to increase your visibility and get more customers from search engines.
- We can tell you EXACTLY where your competitors are getting customers online, then help you do it better.
- We can tell you EXACTLY how visible your online presence REALLY is and then transform it into an incredibly visible & effective marketing & sales tool.
Who Needs an SEO Consultant?
- You want help getting more customers from search engines.
- You or your team are able to execute on the strategy we provide.
- You realize you can and SHOULD BE getting customers from search engines and want help building a sales funnel that creates:
- Traffic To Your Website
- Sales on Your Website
- Forms Filled Out On Your Website
- Phone Calls To Your Office / Sales Force
- Foot Traffic To Your Door
