Sneaky E-Commerce Tricks and How to Avoid Them

What Are Sneaky E-Commerce Tricks?

Of course online retailers are focused on increasing sales. Any successful business, bet it online or a brick-and-mortar store needs to make that a priority. But many online retailers resort to sneaky e-commerce tricks that many consumers are not even aware of. What may seem like a great deal or a convenient option may turn out to be something completely different.

With the busy holiday e-commerce season just around the corner we wanted to share some information outlining these sneaky e-commerce tricks, why you need to be aware of them, and how you can avoid them. Common tricks include enticing you to impulse shopping, location-based pricing that is not apparent, and quick checkout options that can expose your personal information.

E-Commerce Owners

As the owner of an e-commerce store you need to balance your desire to increase sales with the needs and expectations of your target audience. If you are currently using or considering any of these e-commerce tricks keep this in mind; sneaky e-commerce tricks may increase sales at the beginning. But as consumers become aware of your tactics you may actually have an increase in abandoned shopping carts. Be sure your strategies meet both your goals and your audience expectations.

Online Shoppers

Online shoppers need to be aware of these sneaky e-commerce tricks so they know how to spot and avoid them. What may seem like a great deal or convenience may cause significant problems down the road. For instance, free returns may be so complicated and time-consuming shoppers give up, and the e-commerce store keeps your money. Providing an email address will fill up your inbox with spam.

To help both e-commerce store owners and online consumers avoid getting hurt online during the holiday shopping season and afterwards we wanted to share this great infographic from Quid Corner.

Sneaky E-Commerce Tricks Ahead!

Courtesy of: Quid Corner

BONUS TIP: Think about the e-commerce shopping experience you expect from online stores you frequent. Then simply provide the same experience on your own e-commerce site. It really works!

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By ESPRESSO Team Highly Caffeinated Digital Creatives @ESPRESSOcreates