Designing for 5 types of Ecommerce Shoppers

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5 TYPESDESIGNING FOR

OF ECOMMERCE SHOPPERS

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5 TYPES

According to the Nielsen Norman Group, there are 5 main types of ecommerce shoppers.

To increase your sales, you'll need to understand their needs well.

PRODUCT FOCUSED

“I know exactly what I want. I am goal-oriented and I need the site to

give it to me quickly.”

Provide easy access to previously purchased items for simple reorder

Provide descriptive names and clear product images.

PRODUCT FOCUSEDDO THIS:

A streamlined checkout to allow them to make purchases as painless as possible.

PRODUCT FOCUSED

DO THIS:

“I love spending time on your store to find inspiration. I’m just looking,

but I’ll buy if I like what I see.”

BROWSERS

Browsers want to see what's new, what's popular and what's on sale,

Provide sharing widgets to allow browsers to share their favorite finds with their friends

NEW

BROWSERS

DO THIS:

RESEARCHERS

“I have a problem that your product may solve, but I'm not buying your

product until I've thoroughly compared it with all the other options.”

Provide detailed product descriptions, excellent support and clear navigation. Researchers have high standards. Make sure your offering is superior to your competitors

Convert Researchers into buyers by becoming a reliable source of information.

RESEARCHERS

DO THIS:

Enable user reviews for social proof

Use easy-to-edit shopping carts that retain products between visits.

RESEARCHERS

DO THIS:

“I love bargains. Show me a bargain and I'm there. I spend time

looking for the best deals.”

BARGAIN HUNTERS

Provide simple and accessible coupons

BARGAIN HUNTERS

DO THIS:

Display sale items alongside full-priced inventory, as well as provide a clear section for discounted items.

Do whatever it takes to make them feel like they're getting a bargain.

BARGAIN HUNTERS

DO THIS:

ONE-TIME SHOPPERS

“I want to buy something, but I'm not super obsessed about the details.

I have other things to do.”

One-Time Shoppers need to trust you quickly to provide you with their personal and financial information.

Provide relevant company and contact information to allay their fears.

ONE-TIME SHOPPERS

DO THIS:

These shoppers are unfamiliar with your site and your products

Allow them to purchase without creating an account. They'll appreciate it, and be likelier to buy.

ONE-TIME SHOPPERS

DO THIS:

Evidence-based user research is critical for customer acquisition. To learn about how word-of-mouth can further amplify your

customer acquisition efforts, visit:

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Source:http://www.nngroup.com/articles/ecommerce-shoppers/http://www.nngroup.com/articles/long-sales-cycles-online/

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