Are you short on things to do and out of ideas for how to update your online store? This is all you need to know. Here, we'll talk about more than 100 ways to update your eCommerce store when you don't have anything else to do.  Let's dive in!

Changes You Can Make to Your Online Store

1. CHANGE YOUR POPUP TEXT

Popups are a great way to increase sales and get new leads, but have you thought about changing the message in your popups? People who visit your website often will definitely look twice at a popup they haven't seen before. And who knows? A new message might help you get more people to sign up.

2. UPDATE YOUR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Do the descriptions of your products speak directly to the people you want to buy them from? If they aren't, fixing them can help your products or services stand out in the minds of your audience. Or, to improve your SEO, you could add more high-performing keywords to your product descriptions.

3. ADD RATINGS & REVIEWS TO YOUR PRODUCT PAGES

Positive reviews are the best way to sell a product, so if customers have said nice things about it, be sure to put it on the product page.

4. SELL ON OTHER MARKETPLACES

Multi-channel selling is the way of the future, so if you haven't already, put your best-selling items on other sales platforms to boost sales. If you don't know where to start, a Facebook Shop or an Instagram Shop are both great places to start.

5. UPDATE YOUR ABOUT PAGE

It's not unusual for a website's About page to not be updated for months or even years, even though it's often one of the most-visited pages on almost any website! So, if you have a little extra time and haven't updated your "About" page in a while, why not?

6. ADD VIDEO CONTENT TO YOUR ABOUT PAGE

Video media is very popular because it connects with people in ways that written words just can't. You can talk directly to customers and show them who you are. This helps people understand who you are and what your brand stands for.

7. UPDATE YOUR HOMEPAGE

People usually look at your homepage first when they visit your site, so it's important to keep it fresh by changing the content, copy, images and calls to action. Make some changes, change the order of the different sections, move what's above the fold around, and make it easier for your visitors to get around and a better way to get people to buy from your store.

8. UPDATE YOUR SHIPPING & RETURNS PAGE

Have your shipping or return policies changed? If not, can you make them clearer and easier for your customers to understand? Go to your shipping and returns page if you want to change anything about the way it looks or what it says.  Don't know what to put on your page about shipping and returns? You can get some ideas from this Shipping Policy Template and this Returns and Refunds Policy Generator.

9. UPDATE YOUR META DESCRIPTIONS

When you first launched your site, did you write your meta descriptions in a hurry? Have you put meta descriptions on all of your pages? Are all of them made for SEO? Check your meta descriptions and add any that are missing to improve your site's SEO and get more people to click on it.

10. OPTIMIZE IMAGES FOR PAGE SPEED

If your site is a little slow, it could be causing people to leave, which would make your bounce rate go up. Use tools like ImageOptim and ShortPixel to improve your site's performance by optimizing your images. Check out this post for detailed instructions on how to optimize your website's images, and this post for more ways to lower your site's bounce rate.

11. TEST YOUR CHECKOUT PROCESS

Place a test order on your site to make sure everything works and looks the way you want it to so that customers have the best experience from start to finish.

12. SEND A WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER

A weekly email newsletter is a good way to keep your loyal customers up to date. Tell them about the latest news in their industry, new products, company announcements, or anything else that might interest them. Email lists make it easy to stay in touch with your best customers, so it's good for your business to keep a newsletter going.

13. ADD A WEBSITE NEWSFEED (USING BEAMER)

You can add a newsfeed to your site with a tool like Beamer, where you can share the big news, new products, special deals, and other exciting updates. It's a good way to get people interested and keep their attention on what you want to stand out.

14. CREATE PRODUCT UPSELLS & CROSS-SELLS

Upselling and cross-selling are two of the best ways to increase the average order value on your website and make more money overall. Find ways to use this power on your site if you aren't already doing so. Adding upsell or cross-sell options to product pages, during the checkout process, or even in order confirmation emails is just one way to do this. With a little bit of work, this can help your store's sales a lot.

15. INSTALL YOUR FACEBOOK PIXEL

Do you run paid ads on Facebook? If so, you must put your Facebook Pixel on your store so you can track how well your ads are doing and learn more about your customers. With this information, you'll be better able to tweak your ads to get the most conversions.  Use the Facebook Retargeting Ads: A Step-by-Step Guide and Scaling Facebook & Instagram Ads by Retargeting Someone Else's Website articles to get the most out of your Facebook Pixel.

16. INTEGRATE GOOGLE ANALYTICS

Every eCommerce store needs Google Analytics. It makes it easy to track your traffic and conversions and gives you useful information about how people use your site. Also, if you ever want to sell your website or get money for your business, potential buyers or investors will want to look at the data on your site.   

Note: Your business needs more than just Google Analytics. It also needs other important tools and ways to run. Our 52-Week Marketing Plan goes over all of this and much more, so you can learn more about what they are and how to use them.

 

17. CREATE PRODUCT BUNDLES 

Putting together bundles of products that go well together is a great way to boost sales since everyone loves a good deal. Is there a way to group some of your products together?

18. ADD FAQ SECTIONS TO YOUR PRODUCT PAGES

FAQs not only help answer customer questions, but they can also improve your SEO (if you optimize them for targeted keywords) and reduce the time you spend on customer support. Check your FAQ page to see if it answers all the questions your visitors are asking. If it doesn't, add them to your Contact page, Help page, or a separate FAQ page.

19. CREATE FREE SHIPPING OFFERS

Free shipping is a great way to get people to your website and make more sales, whether it's for a holiday or just to treat your customers. Check out this article to learn how to give your customers free shipping.

20. ADD A BANNER TO YOUR HOMEPAGE

If you only work on one page, make it your homepage. A banner at the top of the page is helpful for both you and your visitors. Use it to let people know about new products, important shipping information, seasonal sales, etc., so they don't miss important information that could lead them to buy something. This post will show you how to add an announcement bar to your website using code.

21. UPDATE YOUR THANK YOU PAGE COPY

It's very important to say "thank you," but a generic "thank you for ordering" page isn't very memorable. So, why not make changes to your copy to make it more interesting? Use this as a chance to get to know your customers better and build your relationship with them.

22. CREATE A FUN 404 “OOPS” PAGE

Is there anything worse than getting a 404 error page? Make your fun so that if customers end up there by accident, you can at least make them laugh. Also, don't forget to add links to your homepage, pages with your products, and a "Contact" page so that visitors can easily go back to another page on your site.

23. ADD SOCIAL PROOF NOTIFICATIONS

You can add social proof notifications to your site with the help of ProveSource, which is a useful tool. What is a notification of social proof? If someone buys a product from your website, a little popup will let your other visitors know. This makes people feel like they need to act quickly, which can help increase sales. It's like making an online version of a busy store.

24. ADD PRODUCT UNBOXING VIDEOS TO YOUR PRODUCT PAGES

Product unboxing videos are a great way to build trust and credibility with your audience and make customers feel good about your business. Plus, it's a fun way for potential customers to see how the product works and imagine what it would be like to open the box.  The better your product pages are, the more information you can give about your products. Imagine how many words a video is worth if a picture is worth a thousand words.

25. ADD PRODUCT REVIEW VIDEOS TO YOUR PRODUCT PAGES

What's better than a good review from a customer? This review is in video form! Authentic and relatable video reviews on your product pages can do a lot to boost sales, so if you have brand evangelists who love your products, ask them to record a short video explaining why. Don't forget to give them something in return, like free stuff, a discount code, a shout-out on social media, or money.

26. ADD PRODUCT ASSEMBLY VIDEOS TO YOUR FAQS

If you sell products that need to be put together in any way, put a video of how to do that on your FAQ or Help page. Not only will it help your customers, but it will also cut down on the number of times you have to help them. Plus, it makes people stay on your site longer, which is good for SEO.

27. ADD A BLOG

Content is one of the most important ways to get people to visit your site and keep them there. If you don't already have a blog, start one! You don't have to post new content on your blog all the time. As long as you keep a somewhat consistent schedule and focus on quality over quantity, you can see results. Our article "Content Strategy: The Ultimate Guide to Preparation, Production, Publication, and Promotion" has a lot of useful information on how to run a blog.

28. REPURPOSE YOUR BEST BLOG POSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA & MEDIUM

Have a blog that's already up and running? Use your best content in different ways on social media and share it on sites like Medium. This is a very easy and effective way to bring the content back into the spotlight and get it seen by a new audience. Don't let good content get lost; use it to its fullest!

29. UPDATE YOUR TRANSACTIONAL/SHIPPING EMAILS

Emails that you have to send, like confirmations of purchases and orders being shipped, don't have to be boring. Make your copy fun! You might have just started your business and used generic templates for these emails. If that's the case, go back and change the content so it fits your brand better.

30. SET UP & LAUNCH AN AUTOMATED ABANDONED CART EMAIL CAMPAIGN

All of us have been there. We've put things in our shopping carts and then either forgotten to pay or had a moment of self-control and stopped shopping altogether. This is where email campaigns for carts that have been left empty come in to save the day (for eCommerce stores). They are a great way to get customers to go back to their carts and finish the checkout process again, which means more sales and more money for you.  This is one of those easy things for your online store that you can set up and forget about. It will run in the background and bring in sales without you having to do anything.

31. UPDATE YOUR SHIPPING PROVIDER/ SHIPPING PROCESS

There's always room for improvement, so why not look around for a better shipping deal if you've been with the same company for a while or just picked one when you started out without looking at other options? Or, if you're loyal to your provider, you might want to talk to them about getting a better deal or a faster shipping method.

32. ASK SOMEONE TO TEST YOUR WEBSITE’S NAVIGATION

You can test your own website to make sure it's easy to use, but if you've been looking at it for hours, you might miss some problems. Having a new set of eyes look at things can really help you figure out what needs to be fixed so you can give your audience a better online experience.

33. CREATE AN ONLINE COURSE

Making and selling online courses is a great way to keep customers interested, bring in new revenue streams, and establish yourself as an expert in your field. If your website doesn't already have an online course, why not make one?

34. PLAN YOUR CONTENT CALENDAR

We've already talked about how important blogging is for any website. It brings in and keeps an audience, helps your SEO, and gives your online brand a personality. Why not get ahead of the game and plan out what you're going to write about on your blog? Your future self will appreciate it. Check out our article on Content Strategy to learn how to plan your content.

35. GET A PRIVATE BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER

Having a contact number makes your business look more professional, and you can get one easily without having to set up another phone or landline. Instead, you can download an app like OpenPhone and, for a low monthly fee, choose any phone number you want.

36. GET A BUSINESS MAILBOX

Getting a P.O. Box is similar to getting a business phone number. It helps you look professional and receive work-related letters and packages without giving out your home address online. You can set up a business mailing and forwarding address with a service like Anytime Mailbox. If you give them permission, they can even open and scan your letters so you don't have to keep going to their office to get your mail. 37. GET A VPN At this point, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is pretty much a must-have for internet security, so if you don't already have one, it's time to get one. In our article on "How to Bulletproof Your Online Business," we talked about why it's so important to have a VPN. In short, it keeps hackers from getting into your devices and can help you get around firewalls that block your location. It's also easy to use. Install a VPN, like NordVPN, on your devices, and you'll have a secure connection to the internet. Easy, right? 38. ADD 2FA TO IMPORTANT ACCOUNTS You should also use 2-factor authentication (2FA) as a standard safety measure. It's easy to set up and a good way to protect your computer from hackers. How? In addition to the username and password, anyone trying to sign into one of your accounts must also provide a numerical code. This code changes every 30 seconds or so, making it harder for bots and other unauthorized people to get to your data.  Most of the accounts you use, like your email account, bank account, Facebook account, Instagram account, etc., have a dashboard where you can turn on 2FA security. You can then use a tool like Authy to generate 2FA codes to unlock each account.   Note: If you use an email service that has 2FA, you should definitely turn it on for your email (Google Gmail and Microsoft Outlook both have this feature).  Why?  Consider this: If you use a Gmail email address for most of your online accounts, and a hacker got your email login information, they could go to other sites (like Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and use the password reset feature to get into all of your other accounts, since they already have access to your sign-up email account. That's a pretty scary thought, so we suggest at least setting up two-factor authentication for your email account. 

• Shopify: Check out the Shopify documentation 
• Google/Gmail: You can look at Google's help pages for more information. 
• Apple: You can read Apple's documentation for more information. 
• Facebook: You can read more on Facebook's blog. 
• Twitter: You can read more on Twitter's blog. 
• Dropbox: You can read Dropbox's documentation for more information. 
• Evernote: You can read more on Evernote's blog. 
• PayPal: You can read more about it on the PayPal website. 
• Microsoft Accounts: Check out Microsoft’s documentation for more info 
• LinkedIn: Check out LinkedIn’s blog for more info 
• WordPress: Read more about it on the WordPress website 

Check out the Two Factor Auth List for a more complete list of services that offer 2FA.  

Marketing

39. LAUNCH AN INSTAGRAM AD

Instagram is one of the most popular social networks, so make an interesting Instagram ad to bring more people to your store and raise awareness of your brand.

40. PLACE A FACEBOOK AD

Facebook ads can be a very cheap and effective way to market your business, depending on what you want to achieve. The best part is that the platform makes it easy to start.

41. CREATE A PINTEREST AD

Pinterest is a good way to market online businesses with ads that are both unique and visually appealing. You can post beautiful pictures on Pinterest's platform, which makes it perfect for online stores that sell beautiful-looking products.

42. PLACE A TIKTOK AD

Marketing on TikTok can bring a lot of attention to a brand because it has more than 500 million monthly active users and it's easy to get exposure and go viral on the platform. A short video could reach millions of people around the world and help your brand sell more and grow. This is a great place to advertise if your target audience is people in Generation Z.

43. PLACE A YOUTUBE AD

Video marketing, like YouTube ads, is a great way to connect with potential customers in a way that is more memorable and in-depth than other types of advertising.

44. PLACE A SNAPCHAT AD

Snapchat is different from other platforms because most of its users are younger. If you want to reach this specific group of people, it's a great ad platform to think about.

45. HOST A FLASH SALE

Do you want to get people talking about your business? A flash sale is one way to do just that and bring in a lot more money at the same time. Surprise your audience with deals they can't refuse for a short time. This can get people talking about your brand.

46. OFFER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODES AS A LEAD MAGNET

To get more people to sign up for your email list, give them a reason to do so. A discount code can do a lot to get people to sign up for your email list. This can lead to more sign-ups and maybe even more sales as people use the discount code, which can be great for your brand.

47. CREATE “THIS OR THAT” POLLS ON YOUR INSTAGRAM STORIES

Do you want to hear from customers quickly about your products? If so, an Instagram "This or That" poll is one of the best ways to get people interested. Plus, it makes people more likely to interact with your brand's social account, which can help you get more people to follow you.

48. HOST AN INSTAGRAM LIVE

Many customers like to see the person behind a business, so try hosting an Instagram Live. Not only will this make your audience feel closer to you, but it is also a great way to build brand awareness and credibility.

49. HOST A FACEBOOK LIVE

Facebook is still the most popular social media platform with the widest range of users, so if you want to connect with your audience in a new way, you should think about doing a Facebook Live.

50. HOST AN INSTAGRAM Q&A

Do people often ask the same questions about your brand? If so, using Instagram's "Question Box" to host a Q&A is a great way to answer those questions and give your audience something of real value.

51. CREATE & SELL MERCH

If you're building a personal brand and have a strong fan base, you might want to add merchandise to your online store. This is a great way to get to know your audience better, build a sense of community, and bring in more money for your business. It's a win-win! With a platform like Printful, it's very easy to start selling merch.

52. RUN A GIVEAWAY OR CONTEST

Who doesn't love a freebie? A giveaway or contest on social media helps promote your business through the comments and shares it gets. Plus, you're sure to make the lucky winner happy! Check out our review of ViralSweep to learn more about how to run contests, giveaways, and sweepstakes.

53. CREATE BEHIND-THE-SCENES CONTENT

Behind-the-scenes social media content shows your audience how your brand works, which helps you connect with them more deeply. It can help people like and love your brand even more, and it can also be fun for them.

54. WRITE A GUEST POST FOR ANOTHER BLOG

Getting your name on another blog with a good reputation is a great way to reach more people and show that you are an expert in your field.

55. FEATURE AS A GUEST ON A PODCAST

Like writing a guest post, getting your voice heard on a reputable podcast can help you reach more people, grow your audience, and bring more attention to your brand.

56. FEATURE AS A GUEST ON ANOTHER BRAND’S INSTAGRAM LIVE

Instagram Lives are fun and interesting, so if you can be a guest on someone else's, do it. This is a very easy way to connect with a new group of people.

57. COLLABORATE WITH A BRAND OR INFLUENCER

Collaboration with another well-known brand or influencer is the best way to get people excited. When you work on a collection with another brand or influencer, it can help more people find your brand.

58. HAND-WRITE THANK-YOU CARDS TO CUSTOMERS

Customers like it when you give them a personal touch, so this little bit of extra work goes a long way toward getting them to come back.

59. JOIN A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED ENTREPRENEURS

Joining a group of entrepreneurs like yourself is a good way to grow your professional network. This can not only bring you more business, but it can also open up new ways to work together.

60. ATTEND A TRADESHOW

You don't have to sell your products only on the Internet. A tradeshow is a good way to get your name out there in the real world, especially if you want to attract B2B or wholesale customers.

61. START SELLING PRODUCTS AT A LOCAL STORE

There are still a lot of people who prefer to shop in stores instead of online, so if you can get your products on the shelves of any local stores, do it! It might be worth your time.

62. JOIN FORCES WITH A NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CHAIN

Getting your products into a well-known store is a surefire way to build a good name for your brand. Check to see if a national or international chain will sell your products online or in person.

63. CREATE A WEBINAR OR VIDEO SERIES

If you want more people to see your brand and products, you could make webinars or video series with useful tips and information for your customers.

64. ASK CUSTOMERS FOR TESTIMONIALS

Reviews are a huge part of the success of an online business, but we rarely ask for feedback. Don't be afraid to ask customers for testimonials and put what they say on your site.

65. START PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAY MARKETING SCHEDULE

Be ready for Christmas, bank holidays, Thanksgiving, and other national holidays by scheduling your marketing tasks and making your marketing materials ahead of time.

66. SEND LOYAL CUSTOMERS A GIFT CARD

Rewarding customers for being loyal can go a long way with them, so find your most loyal customers and give them a gift card as a way to say thanks.

67. CREATE A CHARITY EVENT

Social responsibility and awareness are important things that every business should do, so if you aren't already giving back to your community, you could host a charity event. It doesn't have to be hard, and you can even do the whole thing online.  

Social Media

68. UPDATE YOUR INSTAGRAM BIO

It's important to keep your Instagram bio up-to-date and relevant. After all, it could be the first time someone sees your brand, so make sure it's a good one.

69. UPDATE YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE

If you're not sure, you could always update the information on your Facebook page. Why not share exciting updates about your brand, new products, or any other business news that is worth talking about?

70. UPDATE YOUR PINTEREST BIO

Does the bio on the Pinterest account for your brand make sense? Go there and update it if you haven't added one or haven't done so in a while.

71. UPDATE YOUR TIKTOK BIO

It's always a good idea to change up your TikTok bio to keep it fresh and interesting since you never know how many people will end up on your account page.

72. UPDATE YOUR TWITTER BIO

Keep your Twitter bio up-to-date so you can show off what you do and link back to your site.

73. UPDATE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE PICTURES & COVER PHOTOS

If your brand's profiles and cover photos have been the same for months or even years, you might want to change things up. Keeping them updated is a great way to keep people interested in your brand.

74. POLL YOUR TWITTER FOLLOWERS

Twitter polls are a great way to find out what your audience wants, making them a powerful tool for you! Use them to your advantage and learn about the wants, needs, and pain points of your audience.

75. CREATE INSTAGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Instagram Highlights put your most interesting Stories in one place so that your followers can easily find them. They can help get people to interact with you and come back to your profile, so keep them up-to-date with the most popular and most-requested content.

76. CREATE A TWITTER STORY

Twitter now has a feature called "Fleets" that works like Instagram's "Stories," so use them the same way your brand would use Instagram Stories! Since many people are still using them, you have fewer people to compete with, and your content will be at the top of your followers' newsfeeds, making them more likely to see it.

77. PUBLISH A FACEBOOK STORY

Again, people respond well to likable live videos and interactive stories, so making a Facebook Story is another good way to interact with your followers and get your content seen by more people.

78. PUBLISH A CREATIVE TIKTOK USING YOUR PRODUCTS

Putting your products on display in a TikTok video can get you a lot of attention and great results, so it's worth a shot!

79. CREATE AN INSTAGRAM REEL WITH ONE OF YOUR PRODUCTS

Instagram Reels are another great way to show off your product in a unique way. This can again help more people find your content.

80. SPONSOR AN INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER

Influencer marketing on Instagram can bring in a lot of traffic and sales, so if you have the money, pay an influencer (even a micro-influencer) to talk about your products or review them.

81. SPONSOR A TWITTER INFLUENCER

Like working with an Instagram influencer, working with a Twitter influencer can be a great way to boost sales.

82. SPONSOR A TIKTOK INFLUENCER

Because TikTok is so popular, it's another great place to pay an influencer to talk about your products or write a review. If you find one that works well for your audience, it can bring a lot of valuable traffic and interaction back to your site.

83. HOST AN INSTAGRAM LIVE WITH AN INDUSTRY EXPERT OR INFLUENCER

Ask someone in your network who is an expert in your field if they would like to join you on an Instagram Livestream. This makes the content you give your audience more interesting and can help get people talking about your brand and the person you bring on.

84. FOLLOW YOUR COMPETITORS’ FOLLOWERS

Your competitors probably want to reach the same people you do, so following their followers is a smart way to make your brand easier for your target market to find.

85. POST TO REDDIT FOR WEBSITE FEEDBACK

Want to know what people really think about your website? Reddit is the place to go to find honest opinions. Find the right subreddits to ask for feedback, though, because it won't be accepted everywhere.

86. CREATE A REDDIT SUBREDDIT

By making your own subreddit, you can build your own community of people who love your brand. It can also be a place to connect with your audience and get to know them better.

87. USE TWITTER ADVANCED SEARCH TO REACH OUT TO YOUR AUDIENCE

Use Twitter Advanced Search as a tool for "social listening" to find people talking about problems your product can solve. If you give honest advice and don't try too hard to sell, you might get more people interested in your products.

88. RECORD A PODCAST

Have you thought about making a podcast? They're a great way to give your brand a voice and show that you're an expert in your niche. Plus, it's another way to help people find your brand.

89. POST CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS ON YOUR SOCIALS

Have you just gotten some good feedback from a customer? Great! Tell everyone you know (or at least on social media)!

90. TAKE NEW PHOTOS FOR YOUR SOCIALS

Could you use a change in your Instagram theme? Use new image templates or take new pictures. Keep things interesting for your audience by coming up with new ideas.  

Branding

91. CREATE BRAND GUIDELINES

By making branding guidelines, you can make sure that your brand is consistent across all of your platforms. If you haven't made branding guidelines or a media kit yet, you should do so. You can get help with this from our Branding Guide.

92. CREATE A NEW LOGO

A great way to give your business a new look is to make a new logo. If you can't afford to have one made for you, you can make your own with Looka or TailorBrands. If you have the money to hire a logo designer, you can find some great ones in our Logo Designers Directory.

93. UPDATE YOUR BRAND PACKAGING

Business trends change quickly, so if your brand's packaging is out of date or could use a refresh, you might want to update it. Check out our Shipping & Packaging Manufacturers Directory to find packaging suppliers who can make beautiful shipping boxes or mailers for your brand.

94. UPGRADE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS WITH TEMPLATES

There are a lot of useful templates for social media out there that can help you make better content for social media. Check out Creative Market to find social media templates that will make your posts stand out.

95. UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE’S BRANDING & LAYOUT

Is the theme of your store's website what you want it to be? What kind of impression does it leave on the people who see it? If something isn't quite right, make changes until it is.

96. MAKE YOUR SHIPPING PACKAGING SUSTAINABLE

Now, many businesses put sustainability first. Is there a way you can make your packaging more eco-friendly? Check with your packaging supplier to see if they have more environmentally friendly options, look at how other businesses make their packaging more eco-friendly, and think of ways you can change your product or how it's presented to reduce waste.

97. CREATE BUYER PERSONAS

Have you made buyer personas for your brand? Have you ever changed them while your brand has been around? Make sure your brand personas are up-to-date because it's an important way to zero in on your target market.  

Personal & Professional Development

98. TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS

Take an online course to learn more about business and improve your skills. Here is a list of the best online courses for business owners.

99. ATTEND A NETWORKING EVENT WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN YOUR FIELD

Networking with other professionals in your field is a great way to share ideas and grow your professional network.

100. JOIN A SLACK GROUP FOR ENTREPRENEURS

If you don't like online or offline networking events, you could join a networking group on Slack instead. Over time, it can help you meet new people without having to go to an event.

101. JOIN A FACEBOOK GROUP FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Join a Facebook group for local business owners to connect with other business owners in your area. You'll probably learn about a lot of different businesses and find ways to grow and work together.

102. INTERACT WITH OTHER ENTREPRENEURS ON TWITTER

Use Twitter to connect with other business owners! It's a great way to meet new people because you can like, comment, and send direct messages (DMs) quickly, which can lead to good business relationships. Don't forget to stay nice and professional!

103. READ A RELEVANT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOK

There are a lot of good business books out there, so find one that interests you and start reading it. You'll likely never regret learning something new.

104. USE A TIME MANAGEMENT APP

Do you sometimes put things off? Don't worry, you aren't the only one. But using an app to help you manage your time is a good way to stay on track. Check out our article on the 10 Best Apps for Getting Things Done and Managing Your Time for some helpful tips.  

Conclusion

Here are more than 100 ideas for things to do when you're bored. When you start a business, you might wonder, "Okay, what's next?" These ideas can help you take care of the little things that entrepreneurs often forget.  Check out our 52-Week Marketing Plan for more ideas on what to do after you start your business and useful marketing strategies you can use to bring in more customers and make more money.