Marketing Ugly Products

Brendan Brooks
2 min readMar 29, 2022

It’s no secret that some products are just plain ugly. Whether it’s an oddly-shaped piece of furniture or a home appliance that seems outdated, these items can be tough to sell. But don’t despair — with the right digital marketing strategy, you can make the most of your unattractive offerings and turn a profit! In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tips for marketing ugly products effectively. Keep reading to learn more.

The foundation of this strategy is to be upfront and acknowledge that the product is ugly. In doing so you eliminate any pretence that there are other things wrong with it and counteract the instinctive bias against imperfections. Don’t be afraid to use the word “ugly” to describe the product, it will make you appear more trustworthy. A lesson learned from the fresh produce experience is that de-emphasising or making light of flaws, for example, calling the item “imperfect” doesn’t stop people from seeing it. However vague labels do not specify the issue leaving interpretation up to the customer. If it is ugly, call it ugly.

First and foremost, it’s important to remember that digital marketing is all about creating a strong visual. This means that your product photos need to be top-notch. Make sure they’re clear and well-lit and showcase the item in the best possible way. You can also consider using creative angles or styling to make your products more…

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Brendan Brooks

Managing Director of Digital Development Company, strategic thinker for business. https://hyperweb.com.au. Delivers strategic results. Newcastle, Australia.