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Sahl Monday,05 May 2025

Many e-commerce store owners start selling to everyone, thinking that everyone is a potential customer.
But the truth? This thinking wastes your time and money.
If you don't precisely define "who your audience is," you're effectively marketing to thin air.
That's why choosing a target audience isn't a luxury; it's the foundation of any e-commerce store's success, especially in the highly diverse Saudi market.
1. What does "target audience" mean?
A target audience is the group with the highest likelihood of purchasing your product.
For example, if you sell educational toys, your audience is likely to be "mothers of children aged 3 to 8," not all mothers or all people.
2. How do you know your audience?
a) Review your product first.
Ask yourself: Whose problem does this product solve? Which segment does it serve? What type of people would pay for it?
Example: Luxury perfumes? Your audience could be middle-class men and women, aged 25 to 45.
b) Check out your competitors
Visit similar stores, follow the comments, and see what kind of people are interacting and buying.
You might discover a category you hadn't originally considered.
c) Use your store's analytics
If you have previous visits, open analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Sahel platform reports).
Check:
• Where are visitors coming from?
• How old are they?
• Do they use a mobile phone or a computer?
• What products do they shop for the most?
3. Target Segments:
By Age
Baby products? Your audience is mothers.
Skincare products? Young adults, usually 18-35.
By Geographic Location
Are you targeting specific areas in Saudi Arabia? Like Riyadh, the Eastern Province, or smaller cities?
This is very important because some areas are more interested in certain products (for example, oud perfumes in the south).
By Income
Are your products expensive and luxurious? Target the middle-income group and above.
Do you sell something economical and everyday? Target the broader audience looking for savings.
By Interests
Is your audience interested in fashion? Technology? Motherhood?
The more you understand their interests, the more you'll know how to market to them in a way that appeals to them.
4. Why does defining a category save you a lot of money?
• Don't waste money on ads that don't interest your audience.
• Know what content attracts them.
• Design your store in a way that appeals to their tastes.
• Reach the right people who actually order, not just browse.
5. A Real-Life Example from the Saudi Market
Let's say you own a store that sells natural skincare products.
Instead of saying, "I sell to all women," define your audience as follows:
Saudi women aged 20-35, interested in natural products, living in major cities, and following beauty content on Instagram and Snapchat.
This way, everything you do will be targeted to them:
• Store appearance
• Photography style
• Offer type
• Marketing content
6. How can the "Sahl" platform help you?
Through the Sahl platform, you can access clear analytics about your store visitors:
• Know their ages and genders
• The cities they visit from
• Their favorite products
• Their in-store behavior
This way, you can develop your strategy to target the right audience and achieve more sales at a lower cost.
Instead of distracting yourself, focus on the people who actually have a purchase intent.
Choosing your target audience is the first step towards building a successful online store in Saudi Arabia.
Get started now, get to know your audience, and design everything in your store to suit them.