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What was the last thing you bought? Maybe it was a new computer for work or new shoes to keep your feet dry during the rainy season. Whatever it was, you probably didn\u2019t buy it on a whim. Before handing over your credit card, you went through a process that ultimately led you to decide to purchase a specific product from a specific company at a specific time.<\/p>\n

The process may be subconscious, but buyers generally complete every step, sometimes going back and forth through different stages before purchasing. This is called the buyer decision-making process.<\/p>\n

Similarweb has been studying data from the top ecommerce sites<\/a>, including Amazon, regarding the buyer decision-making process and how it\u2019s changed over the years. Ready for insights that can help you better understand consumer behavior<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go.<\/p>\n

What is the buyer decision-making process?<\/h2>\n

Simply put, the buyer decision-making process is a chain of steps that leads someone to make a purchase.<\/p>\n

It starts when someone realizes they have a specific need. Before making a purchase, buyers complete several steps that ultimately influence what they buy.<\/p>\n

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When buying from a brick-and-mortar store, this process may be pretty straightforward. The shopper likely walks into the store, asks for help, peruses the products on the shelf, and buys something. However, with the internet and eCommerce, potential buyers have infinitely more sources of information in the palm of their hand, including reviews, social media coverage, and hundreds if not thousands of product and store alternatives to evaluate before making a purchase.<\/p>\n

In a virtual world of limitless options, how does the buyer decision process change?<\/p>\n

The buyer decision process in the digital era<\/h2>\n

With unlimited information accessible in seconds, potential buyers are less likely to follow a straight path to purchase. They may jump around in the process, or enter and exit at different stages. They may evaluate options and then decide they need to go back and search for more information. They could also get overwhelmed with all the options and have a more difficult time making a decision, leading to longer time lapses between steps. The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n

As such, today\u2019s companies and brands must tailor their marketing and sales strategies to the digital buyer decision-making process. That means analyzing how to talk to potential customers at different stages without assuming they completed the previous stages or that they\u2019ll neatly continue to the next.<\/p>\n

Stages of the buyer decision process<\/h2>\n

Before we get into how your company can optimize its marketing and sales strategy<\/a> for the digital buyer, let\u2019s first dive in deeper to make sure we understand the stages.<\/p>\n

Because the process is not linear, you need to focus on nurturing potential customers no matter which stage they enter or when they come across your company. You can\u2019t assume you\u2019re only introducing your brand at the \u201csearching stage\u201d and that potential customers will find their way to the next stage with you already in their minds.<\/p>\n

You need to optimize your brand and the way you speak to customers at every stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Recognizing a need<\/h3>\n

The first thing potential customers need to realize is that they have a problem. Maybe their laptop broke, and even though they definitely don\u2019t want to get the same model again, they also don\u2019t know which laptop would be best for them at this point. Or perhaps they\u2019ve realized that a certain software could help them work better and faster at their job, but they don\u2019t know which one exactly.<\/p>\n

Even so, they are sure something exists that would solve their dilemma, and in today\u2019s digital world, they would be right.<\/p>\n

To optimize your brand to reach customers at this stage, focus on helping potential customers recognize and define their needs. Create content centered around customer needs and position it where potential customers can see it. Try looking for<\/p>\n

Potential affiliates<\/a> or strategic partners where you could publish materials and obtain backlinks to your website.<\/p>\n

If your company uses advertising to attract new customers, you could launch a media buying<\/a> campaign to ensure your brand gets in front of people who are in the process of discovering their needs.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: <\/strong>Use Similarweb Find Publishers Tool to identify top targets for your media buying.<\/em><\/p>\n

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2. Searching for information<\/h3>\n

Now that the potential customer realizes they need something, they\u2019re off to dig up information. This includes asking friends or colleagues for their experiences or recommendations, as well as reading reviews online or in relevant social media posts. They\u2019ll probably Google their need and potential solutions, and if they\u2019re looking for a software solution, may reach out to companies for demos or ask questions about their products.<\/p>\n

At this point, potential customers are busy plugging query after query into the Google search bar. You\u2019re going to want to make sure your brand shows up to them in the SERP.<\/p>\n

How? By optimizing your website\u2019s content for SEO and launching PPC campaigns that target keywords that people might be searching for when in this stage of the decision-making process.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to think about search intent<\/a> for the keywords you\u2019re targeting to ensure the SERP results provide the user with the information they want. For example, since they\u2019re looking for information at this point, you might want to back away from a hard sell.<\/p>\n

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Pro Tip: <\/strong>Similarweb Keyword Analysis Tool<\/a> can provide tons of insights into what people are searching for and which websites are targeting different keywords. You should analyze the keywords you want to target and find your competition.<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Evaluation<\/h3>\n

Once the potential buyer has all the information they need, they\u2019ll start evaluating their options. Put yourself in your potential customer\u2019s shoes. What factors are they considering? Different features, product availability, cost-effectiveness, or something else entirely?<\/p>\n

Depending on the potential buyer\u2019s situation, they may have different priorities. If they\u2019ve got a tight budget, for example, they could be in need of a cheap solution. Alternately, money could be the last thing on their mind and they just want to find the best-performing option no matter the price.<\/p>\n

They also need to consider where they\u2019ll make their purchase. Lots of stores could offer the same product, so they\u2019ll need to decide which store is best for them depending on price, location, warranty, or customer service availability.<\/p>\n

Decisions, decisions! With so much noise and so many options, it can be overwhelming to make even the smallest purchase decision and as such, cause the buyer to retreat back to the previous stage and repeat the process.<\/p>\n

So what does that mean for you? Not only should you know your product or service like the back of your hand, but you also need to know your audience and what value you can provide them. If your target audience is going to focus on a specific pain point t, you need to highlight how you can solve it for them. If they\u2019re looking for the best deal and you have a special offer, zoom in on that aspect.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, customers may have some idea about what they want at this point. They\u2019re still searching, but the keywords they\u2019re using have changed. Instead of general information, they might be looking up product reviews or comparisons on Google. That said, you\u2019ll want to create specific PPC campaigns and website content that addresses this mindset. This means conducting new keyword analyses for commercial intent keywords and targeting them in new campaigns.<\/p>\n

4. Purchasing<\/h3>\n

Cha-ching! The potential customer is ready to hand over their money. Whether they\u2019re pushing a credit card across a counter or plugging their details into a desktop, this is the most important step for companies to focus on.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: <\/strong>Ensure there are no barriers to purchase and that the process is smooth, otherwise, potential customers might go back to evaluating alternatives that could offer a simpler purchasing experience.<\/em><\/p>\n

How can you make this process as simple as possible? By reducing the number of clicks a customer has to go through to reach the last step. Here, your PPC campaigns will focus on transactional intent keywords, meaning keywords with modifiers such as \u201cbuy,\u201d \u201ccoupon,\u201d \u201cdeal,\u201d or \u201cpurchase.\u201d Google knows that these types of keyword searches often lead to conversions and therefore, may be highly competitive. You need to constantly be optimizing your PPC ads<\/a> for your products to ensure they\u2019re the top results in the SERP.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: <\/strong>Use Similarweb Top Product Ads Tool<\/a> to see which products are targeting specific keywords. You\u2019ll see the ads competing against yours, which will give you good insights on how to optimize your ads.<\/em><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s also important to optimize your SEO for Amazon<\/a>. It\u2019s estimated that 44% of shoppers go to Amazon when they\u2019re ready to make a purchase. Ensure your Amazon listing has great visibility and is optimized for conversions.<\/a><\/p>\n

Pro Tip: Similarweb Shopper Intelligence<\/a> can help you monitor consumer demand<\/a>, optimize your retail search strategies<\/a>, and analyze shopper behavior<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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5. Post-purchase evaluation<\/h3>\n

Ok, so you made the sale. Woohoo! Take a second to celebrate and then it\u2019s time to get back to it \u2013 your work isn\u2019t done yet.<\/p>\n

Post-purchase evaluation is a critical step for turning new customers into satisfied and loyal brand enthusiasts. Customers will immediately start evaluating whether they made the right decision. Let\u2019s revisit our example to see why.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s a new laptop, a customer might start working on it to see whether it has high performance or long battery life. You might include a user manual or a link to special features to help them get to know their new toy. If they purchased software, this would be a good time to give them a tutorial or an onboarding session to ensure they quickly learn how to use the software and can immediately take advantage of its benefits.<\/p>\n

If a customer is happy with their purchase, they might make a future purchase or recommend the product to friends. If they feel buyer\u2019s remorse, on the other hand, they might high-tail it back to the store to return the product and purchase one of the alternatives they previously checked out. And if their experience was particularly unpleasant, they may even share their negative experience with others. When customers end this process positively, however, this could streamline the process for similar purchases in the future.<\/p>\n

Focus on developing a remarketing strategy<\/a> to engage customers at this stage. You could email them to ask about their satisfaction with their purchase and send a monthly newsletter with coupons, deals, and other relevant information.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re selling on eCommerce websites, you may also have other opportunities to improve the customer experience at the post-purchase stage. Prime example \u2013 pun intended \u2013 Amazon encourages long-term customers<\/a> through methods such as loyalty programs. You can also offer subscriptions<\/a> to provide customers with a deal in return for their continued loyalty.
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Factors that influence the buyer decision process<\/h2>\nPurchasing is highly influenced by our psychology. <\/a><\/span>Tweet this<\/a><\/span>\n

Whether it\u2019s a story we heard once or a product review we came across, we\u2019re often predisposed to think something that ultimately sways our decision-making in some way. While it\u2019s impossible to completely understand why someone makes a decision, there are several important factors that definitely impact the mysterious process.<\/p>\n

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Authority<\/h3>\n

People generally respect authority. If an authority figure such as a parent, boss, politician, influencer, or even celebrity, endorses something, people are likely to have a positive view of the product or service. This also applies if the authority figure gives a negative review \u2013 we generally assign large weight to authority figures\u2019 opinions.<\/p>\n

This is why influencer marketing<\/a> is so successful.<\/p>\n

Social proof<\/h3>\n

The more something appears on social media, the more likely someone is to want it. For example, have you noticed your Facebook newsfeed blowing up with people playing Wordle<\/a>? Maybe at first you just ignored it, but after seeing the different colored boxes and quirky words enough, you were compelled to play by yourself. We aren\u2019t saying \u201cmonkey see, monkey do\u201d \u2013 today\u2019s consumers are savvier than that, but people just tend to imitate others.<\/p>\n

Self-reflect for a minute. If you see that something has a lot of social proof, are you likely to view it more positively?<\/p>\n

Based on how many of us jumped on board with the Pokemon Go fad a few years ago, let\u2019s assume yes.<\/p>\n

Immediacy<\/h3>\n

People love instant gratification. So, phrases that tell them they\u2019ll quickly receive something, whether it\u2019s a product or satisfaction, make them more likely to buy. For example, \u201c24-hour delivery\u201d, \u201cget 10% off in the next hour\u201d, or our personal favorite, \u201corder now, get a second pizza free!\u201d, can make us feel like we need to buy immediately.<\/p>\n

Scarcity<\/h3>\n

Since the time of the cavemen, people have favored scarce materials. If something is limited, that means that only a privileged segment of society has access to it, and, let\u2019s face it, we all want to be one of the privileged few. If people are worried something might run out quickly, they may be more likely to buy. Cue the toilet paper buying frenzy of 2020.<\/p>\n

Free<\/h3>\n

Arguably the most beloved word of all \u2013 \u201cfree\u201d \u2013 people love thinking they\u2019re beating the system and getting something at no cost. Maybe a product offers free shipping or a free gift. While the company likely factored these \u201cfree\u201d benefits into the cost of products they sell, potential customers feel satisfaction thinking they got something at no extra cost.<\/p>\n

Prepare for Buyer Decision Success<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s often said that success is where preparation and opportunity meet. If you\u2019re prepared to engage with potential customers at different stages in the decision-making process, you\u2019ll be ready when an opportunity presents itself.<\/p>\n

Being prepared means understanding your customers, their needs, and how to address them throughout the entire process. It also means investing ongoing efforts to continually optimize your brand\u2019s SEO and PPC strategies for the different stages. You might find things that work better and things that don\u2019t work as well, but as long as you spend time learning and improving, you\u2019re sure to see results in your bottom line.<\/p>\n

Need help? Similarweb is here for you with insights and tools for every stage. Our tools can improve the likelihood of connecting with customers as they make their buying decisions \u2013 no matter what stage you find them in.<\/p>\n

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FAQ<\/h2>\n

What is the buyer decision process?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The buyer decision process is the process that consumers go through when making a purchasing decision. It involves stages such as problem recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives, purchase decision, and post-purchase evaluation.<\/p>\n

Why is it important for eCommerce businesses to understand the buyer decision process?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Understanding the buyer decision process is important for eCommerce businesses because it can help them create effective marketing strategies that target consumers at each stage of the process, optimizing website design, product offerings, and messaging to meet consumer needs and increase sales.<\/p>\n

What factors influence the buyer decision process?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Factors that influence the buyer decision process include personal, psychological, and social factors, as well as marketing and advertising.<\/p>\n

How can eCommerce businesses optimize their websites for the buyer decision process?<\/strong><\/p>\n

eCommerce businesses can optimize their websites by providing clear and detailed product information, using high-quality images and videos, offering customer reviews and ratings, and simplifying the checkout process.<\/p>\n

How can eCommerce businesses use the buyer decision process to improve customer retention?<\/strong><\/p>\n

eCommerce businesses can improve customer retention by providing excellent customer service, offering loyalty programs and incentives, and using email marketing and other tactics to stay engaged with customers after their initial purchase.<\/p>\n

Is the buyer decision process the same for all products and services?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The buyer decision process can vary depending on the type of product or service being purchased, such as luxury items requiring a longer and more complex decision-making process than low-priced commodity items, and services having different factors affecting the decision process compared to physical products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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