Hard to sell on quick commerce — consider if this is the right channel
Platform Ads: The Visibility Play
Sponsored Product ads — Appear at the top of category and search results. Start at ₹3-5 per click.
Banner ads — Premium placement on home screen. Expensive (₹50K+ per campaign) but massive reach. Only for established brands.
Optimal ad spend: 10-15% of quick commerce revenue. If you’re spending less, you’re likely invisible to most customers.
Track ROAS weekly — Quick commerce ad ROI should be 3x+ to be profitable after platform fees.
Common Quick Commerce Mistakes
Pricing the same as D2C website — Quick commerce customers pay for convenience. You can price 5-10% higher than your website without losing sales.
Running out of stock — On quick commerce, out-of-stock = lost ranking = lost slot. Maintain 15-day buffer inventory in dark stores.
Ignoring category trends — Quick commerce has strong time-of-day and seasonal patterns. Snacks spike evenings, health products spike mornings. Align promotions accordingly.
No exclusive SKUs — Create quick-commerce-exclusive pack sizes (single-serve, mini packs) that don’t cannibalize your D2C or Amazon listings.
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