Your business is unique
There are 7.8 billion people on the planet. It sounds incredible, but each of us is unique. There never was, never was, and never will be someone like You. As your business is an extension of you, it cannot be the same as any other business. Simply, it is natural that we all differ, including our businesses. So why would you try to imitate someone else? Especially considering that way you'll always just be a pale copy of the business you're trying to copy.
However, this does not mean that you should not learn from others' examples, listen to advice, read and educate yourself about how others succeeded and what they did. It's all very useful, but always stay true to yourself and your brand. Transfer this way of thinking to your gift cards. Brand them the right way. Put your logo on them and the colors of your business, the industry you are in, etc. Ask yourself, what is it that sets your business apart from others on the market? There are too many monotonous, same or similar gift cards in the offer. Be different.
Gift program is great for promotion and attracting new customers
Advertisements are expensive, so it's important to be creative in your marketing and take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way. In addition to advertising in the digital world through Google and social networks, you can also promote your business physically - through your cards. Branded gift cards kill two birds with one stone - they're great as advertising for your brand and great for attracting new customers. So take advantage of the marketing power of gift programs and add them to your advertising arsenal.
You can advertise your business through gift cards in a simple way, by giving away your gift cards. Be the first to give your card to someone as a gift. Besides being a nice gesture, it is also perfect for business development. Chances are high that the person will come to you to spend the money you gave them, spend more than what they received as a gift and recommend you to their friends. Word of mouth is still the best you can ask for, so the investment in this strategy is negligible compared to the benefits you get.
Brand them for all occasions
Even when you succeed in making your cards unique and recognizable in the market, you have to change and adapt them depending on the season, holidays, etc. You cannot sell the same gift cards throughout the year. Variety is the spice of life, and people like when something changes and when they can buy something new and different for themselves or for someone as a gift. Design original gift cards for every season. Always be equipped with birthday gift cards of different designs. Design card layouts for holidays, New Years, Christmas, etc. In this way, you will always be current and in trend. However, pay attention to start the production on time for each new design, so as not to be late with their sale.