In the dynamic world of home improvement retail, making a mark in big-box retailers like The Home Depot or Lowe’s is more than just an opportunity – it’s a transformative journey for your brand. We know just how important it is to nail your product line review (PLR), but moreover, successfully navigating a PLR is crucial for securing that coveted shelf…

Product photography can make or break your online sales. We all know that photography is an integral part of ecommerce. But there’s another secret weapon that often goes unnoticed: product photography retouching. It’s like the magician’s touch that can transform your digital storefront into a captivating display that shoppers can’t resist. Home improvement products can especially benefit. With the right touch, you can…

We’ve often talked about the importance of product packaging. Packaging isn’t just there to sell your product and protect it: It’s an opportunity to really say something about who you are as a brand. But it doesn’t stop there. Your packaging can also help improve your brand’s sustainability and save you money all at the same time. How? We’ll show you. What Is…

A year after posting our blog Who’s a Star? A Brand’s Guide to Ratings and Reviews, we decided to repost it since it’s now more prescient than ever. Why? With the economy’s recent fluctuations, our clients have been asking us how they can make their marketing dollars stretch even further. Our number one recommendation is getting on top of their ratings and…

We are a visual species. We process and identify the things we see in milliseconds and create lasting memories and impressions from this information. That’s why packaging is one of the most important aspects of marketing. Shoppers make deep connections with the packaging design of their favorite brands. What would Coca-Cola be without its distinctive white script and red packaging? Would Frosted…

In the almost 20 years since its advent, social media has radically reshaped the way we do just about anything and everything. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the retail space – it’s now easier than ever to sell your product, get in front of new customers and create a community surrounding your brand. To make it easier for…

Unless you’ve been living under a wi-fi-less rock for the past six months, you’ve definitely heard about ChatGPT. The AI chatbot has hundreds of functions – and there are about as many opinions on it, too. The takes have been coming fast and furious: It’s scary! It’s going to replace human workers and take our jobs! It’s making us lazy! It’s…

If you’re in retail, you know just how common point-of-purchase, or POP, displays can be. They’re an opportunity to think outside the shelf, try out different promotions, target seasonal events and much, much more. But as omnichannel marketing becomes the norm, one might wonder where the humble in-store POP display stands. Does it still have a place in a marketing…

If you’re selling with a home improvement retailer and want to increase your sales, we’ve got some good news for you. In-store associates are a secret weapon that can help guide customers to your product, make personal connections and close the deal. They are the ones who stock the shelves, answer customer questions and are often the deciding factor in…

One of the main reasons clients reach out to Porchlight is our industry knowledge, which comes in handy for brands entering the home improvement market. As home improvement continues to outperform other retail sectors, more and more products are seeking inroads. And smart brands know that entering a new market requires strategy.  While there are many reasons to consider market…