How Does Online Research Affect Digital Sales Strategy?
85% of Consumers Conduct Online Research Before Making a Purchase Online
Ever since the start of the pandemic, purchasing online has become infinitely more convenient and available for consumers. All of a sudden, an entire sales process could be fulfilled from the comfort of the home.
And because everything exists online, it has also become a common fact that customers research online before buying.
Remote selling has become the norm.
The prevalence of having information online indicates that consumers are becoming more proactive in their buying processes, seeking out relevant content and resources to make more informed and appropriate decisions.
Because of this shift in consumer behavior, a B2B digital sales strategy also requires a shift in order to remain competitive.
Especially for B2B companies that offer a more complex product or service, being able to house information about your solution online is crucial so that prospects can learn more about you and your company whenever they wish.
Because of this, having a user-friendly and well-designed website is another key component of a killer digital sales strategy. The availability of online research has enabled consumers to become more discerning, allowing them to evaluate multiple options, compare prices, and seek out the best deals.
And to remain competitive, having a high-quality B2B website that clearly articulates who you are and what you offer can greatly improve the success of your lead generation efforts.
The Key Takeaway
Because the majority of customers research online before buying, provide shoppers with detailed and accurate product pages that answer each and every question potential customers may have.
Your product pages should have many high-quality infographics and explainer videos, descriptions, and specifications to instill trust and help consumers with their research.
Overall, this statistic shows that businesses must adapt to the world of remote selling by maintaining a strong online presence, providing accurate information, and fostering positive customer experiences to cater to the expectations of their prospects.
More 2019 Stats
The Average Number of Form Fields on Landing Page Conversion Forms is 11
38% of People will Leave a Website if they find the Layout Unattractive
60% of deals in the pipeline are lost to “no decision” rather than to competitors.
It’s Estimated that there will be 1.92 Billion Global Digital Buyers in 2019
Average Online Shopping Cart Abandonment Rate is 74%
9% of Ecommerce Sites are Offering a Rewards Loyalty Program to Customers
Nearly Half (48 percent) of Online Shoppers Simply Head Straight to a Large Ecommerce Marketplace
More Sales Strategy Stats
40% of Salespeople Struggle with this Critical Sales Process
Remote Sales Management: 67% Find It More Challenging Than Expected
Top Performers Make 54% More Conversation Switches on Calls and 78% More in Presentations
82% of B2B decision-makers think sales reps are unprepared
84% of B2B buyers start the purchasing process with a referral
32% of sales reps spend an hour or more on data entry every day
69% of recipients report spam based only on the subject line
81% of people prefer to open emails on their smartphones
The businesses’ buying process will involve around 6-10 decision-makers
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