{"id":135670,"date":"2026-02-11T05:51:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=135670"},"modified":"2026-02-11T05:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T05:51:51","slug":"raising-prices-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/news\/raising-prices-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Do These 5 Things First Before Increasing Your Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”135671″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]If your 2026 pricing strategy<\/a> involves price hikes, you’re not alone. According to data from our recent survey, 48% of SMBs plan to raise their prices in the next six months<\/strong> to combat external economic challenges, from complex tariff policies and tax changes to increasing operational costs.<\/p>\n

Though price increases often feel like a necessary evil for business survival, it’s possible to raise prices without <\/em>putting off your customers<\/strong>, but this involves careful research, planning, and clear communication with your audience. Go through my five-step checklist first to learn how to raise prices without losing customers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n

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\n \n 5 Things To Do Before Raising Your Prices <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=””]Complete all the steps in my five-point checklist below before you start increasing your prices.<\/section><\/p>\n

1.  Conduct Competitor Research ✅<\/h3>\n

Monitor your competitors to see how much their products or services currently cost and<\/em> how often these prices have changed over time.<\/strong> It’s important to keep pace with your competitors, since it’ll help you understand where your business currently stands in the market and enable you to make more strategic pricing decisions.<\/p>\n

Pricing factors to look out for during your competitor research include:<\/p>\n