{"id":10502,"date":"2025-11-27T06:40:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/?p=10502"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:23:36","slug":"build-trust-credibility-increase-ecommerce-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/build-trust-credibility-increase-ecommerce-sales","title":{"rendered":"Building Trust and Credibility: Strategies to Increase eCommerce Sales for Small Businesses Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the rise in online scams, eCommerce businesses are at risk. Scammers are always looking for a chance to deceive online shoppers, taking advantage of the growing popularity of online shopping. This is where trust in a brand becomes crucial to increase eCommerce sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wonderful amount of proportionality exists between a brand\u2019s reliability and conversions. To support this claim, Adobe\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/uk\/blog\/perspectives\/7-in-10-customers-will-buy-more-from-brands-they-trust-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future of Marketing Research Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carried out survey results to see the reactions of online buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71% of UK consumers plan to stop future purchases if trust is broken.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54% of consumers have already stopped buying from brands due to trust issues.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74% of Gen Z and 67% of millennials abandoned a brand after trust was broken.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of broken trust could be significant for any online retail business owner. It results not only in terms of downward revenue or sales but also in terms of losing a larger customer base, hindering the potential to increase e-commerce sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/build-trust-credibility-increase-ecommerce-sales\/#Understanding_Buyer_Skepticism_on_New_Online_Platforms\" >Understanding Buyer Skepticism on New Online Platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/build-trust-credibility-increase-ecommerce-sales\/#The_Crucial_Role_of_Trust-building_in_Ecommerce_Sales\" >The Crucial Role of Trust-building in Ecommerce Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/build-trust-credibility-increase-ecommerce-sales\/#8_Trust-building_Strategies_to_Increase_eCommerce_Sales\" >8 Trust-building Strategies to Increase eCommerce Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/build-trust-credibility-increase-ecommerce-sales\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Buyer_Skepticism_on_New_Online_Platforms\"><\/span>Understanding Buyer Skepticism on New Online Platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even as eCommerce grows, many people still find it uncertain. The numbers from the USA show this uncertainty:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While approaching Black Friday 2022, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.checkpoint.com\/2022\/11\/17\/check-point-research-warns-shoppers-to-stay-alert-this-black-friday-as-hackers-launch-their-own-holiday-specials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Point Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that 4% of all new eCommerce websites were malicious.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence from Federal Trade Commission reports reveals that American consumers lost almost $184 million to online shopping-related scams in the first half of 2022 alone. &#8211; This is according to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/atlasvpn.com\/blog\/americans-lost-an-unprecedented-3-56-billion-to-online-fraud-in-h1-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Atlas VPN reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10654 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopping-scam-stats-ecommerce-industry.png\" alt=\"shopping-scam-stats-ecommerce-industry\" width=\"755\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopping-scam-stats-ecommerce-industry.png 755w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopping-scam-stats-ecommerce-industry-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/atlasvpn.com\/blog\/americans-lost-an-unprecedented-3-56-billion-to-online-fraud-in-h1-2022\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant reasons have been pushing the global audience to be skeptical of trusting eCommerce businesses, especially small-scale online retailers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many years, eCommerce owners came up with some conventional and generic trust-building strategies to instill a sense of reliability and authenticity, aiming to increase eCommerce sales and build lasting customer trust. However, given the rise in online fraud and usage of online selling platforms, now is the time for you to try out unprecedented things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is time to infuse some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/ecommerce-growth-hacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growth hacks and learn how to boost ecommerce sales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by authentic trust-building among the shoppers to boost high-value orders, sales, and goodwill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to increase sales ecommerce website?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Crucial_Role_of_Trust-building_in_Ecommerce_Sales\"><\/span>The Crucial Role of Trust-building in Ecommerce Sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust-building between a brand and end-users has become more important than ever. It helps you acquire new customers and increase the retention of the old ones too. Many experts firmly believe that trust-building is essential for the sustainable growth of an eCommerce business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of Trust:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adobe\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/uk\/blog\/perspectives\/7-in-10-customers-will-buy-more-from-brands-they-trust-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future of Marketing Research Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revealed some incredible findings with citations of the consumers who trust the brands for online shopping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71% of respondents are likely to buy more from a trusted brand.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61% of respondents will recommend the brand to their network of friends and family.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41% of respondents will be up and ready to join the brand\u2019s loyalty program.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% of respondents finish off their purchase with positive reviews or leave positive comments on social media.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is not enough, there\u2019s more from the same research from Adobe.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Deloitte Digital and Twilio<\/em> report that customers on average spend 25% more from trusted platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Salsify<\/em> reports that 9 out of 10 online shoppers are likely to pay more for a trusted brand.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of Distrust:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It only takes one bad experience to lose trust built for ages. Your loyal customer will jump ship in the blink of an eye to buy the same product from your fiercest competitor, impacting your ability to increase e-commerce sales. As a result, your online store sales will be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A higher cart abandonment rate is also a concern that already has been bringing lasting frowns to the foreheads of online store owners. The most recent retrieved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/baymard.com\/lists\/cart-abandonment-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report from Baymard Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> claims the average cart abandonment rate to be 70.19% from the data churned out of globally recognized sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, if you are a startup or a small-scale online retailer, there is no need to panic. Let us drive our focus toward the Innovative strategies that you can implement into your eCommerce ecosystem to elevate trust-building and increase eCommerce sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Trust-building_Strategies_to_Increase_eCommerce_Sales\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Trust-building Strategies to Increase eCommerce Sales<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These strategies have the potential to captivate your target audience, strengthen trust, and set up a sustainable eCommerce growth plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<style>\r\n\t.heading_popup{\r\n\t\tfont-size: 28px !important;\r\n\t\tline-height: normal;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom:10px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 500 !important;\r\n\t\tfont-family: 'Shopify Sans Web', sans-serif;\r\n\t\tcolor: #212326;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"blog_post_full_width_cta\">\r\n\t<div class=\"full_width_content\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"heading_popup\">Get a Free eStore Design Mockup<\/div>\r\n\t\t<p>Upgrade your website's appearance with our service. Get a free mockup to see the difference.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>Sleek and Modern Layout<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>Mobile first design<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>Color Psychology<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>Interactive Elements<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta_btn\">\r\n\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"button fullWidthForm\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"fullWidthForm\">Claim Your Free Mockup<\/button>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"full_width_form collapse\" id=\"fullWidthForm\">\r\n\t\t <form class=\"form_ps mk_frm_estimate_form_call\" method=\"post\" id=\"mk_frm_estimate_form_call\" name=\"mk_frm_estimate_form_call\" >\r\n      <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"li_token\" value=\"\">\r\n      <input type=\"hidden\" class=\"mkregistered_through_url\" name=\"mkregistered_through_url\" id=\"mkregistered_through_url\" >\r\n      <input type=\"hidden\" class=\"mkrhost_through_url\" name=\"mkrhost_through_url\" id=\"mkrhost_through_url\">\r\n\t\t\t <input type=\"hidden\" class=\"referral_url\" name=\"referral_url\" id=\"referral_url\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n        <label for=\"fname\">First Name<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"mktxt_name\" id=\"mktxt_name\">\r\n        <div class=\"error\" id=\"mktxt_name_error\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n        <label for=\"lname\">Last Name<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"mktxt_lname\" id=\"mktxt_lname\">\r\n        <div class=\"error\" id=\"mktxt_name_error\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"form-group\" style=\"float: inherit;\">\r\n        <label for=\"email\">Email ID<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"mktxtemail\" id=\"mktxtemail\">\r\n        <div class=\"error\" id=\"mktxtemail_error\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n        <label for=\"storeUrl\">Store URL<\/label>\r\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"mktxtestoreurl\" id=\"mktxtestoreurl\">\r\n        <div class=\"error\" id=\"mktxtestoreurl_error\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n        <input type=\"submit\" alt=\"Submit\" class=\"button submit_btn\" value=\"SUBMIT\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/form>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>1. Captivating Designs: Making a Lasting First Impression<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the foodies believe in the quote that goes by, \u201cThe first bite is with the eye.\u201d Lovers believe in \u201c<em>Love at first sight.<\/em>\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the same with eCommerce websites and mobile apps too. Attraction starts with the visual presence and then many things pop in. A spick and span eCommerce website design or eCommerce mobile app design has to be the foundation today to build success on it tomorrow and increase eCommerce sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>So what should an ideal eCommerce website incorporate in order to be successful?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no common ground whatsoever. However, there are proven practices that you can follow to build one that is close to perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Optimized Site Organization:<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best example is to deliver user-friendly navigation by putting key product categories in your menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/site-organized-navigations.png\" alt=\"site-organized-navigations\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/site-organized-navigations.png 800w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/site-organized-navigations-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/site-organized-navigations-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this image, you can see the brand\u2019s key product categorization in the top menu clearly. It instantly drives the visitors to see and select their desired options. Mark the simplicity in navigation planning to increase eCommerce sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us take another example to elevate user navigation and impact shopping experiences. You must have heard of the mouse-over effect, right? Implementing it will help you showcase subcategories in the drop-down menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/site-buttons-organization.png\" alt=\"site-buttons-organization\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/site-buttons-organization.png 800w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/site-buttons-organization-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/site-buttons-organization-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Enhanced Visual Design:<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UX design trends evolve with time and generational gaps play a huge role in it along with technical advancements. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>With age, people tend to change preferences regarding colors, contrasts, depths, movements, etc. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes it extremely crucial to take the age of your target audience into consideration to come up with a preferred design methodology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nngroup.com\/reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nielsen Norman Group reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showcased the differences in web design preferences by taking the perception of people from the following age categories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users between 13 to 17<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users between 20 to 35<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users between 36 to 55<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users aged over 56<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why it is important to identify the age groups and demographics while determining your target audiences to increase eCommerce sales. Your website UX design must align with the design guidelines and general preferences of your target audiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Compelling Product Imagery:<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/high-quality-product-imagery.jpeg\" alt=\"high-quality-product-imagery\" width=\"768\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/high-quality-product-imagery.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/high-quality-product-imagery-300x186.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product image quality is widely considered a crucial factor outweighing the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking professional product photos with greater consistency ignites your eCommerce branding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>A study from MarketingCharts.com reveals that 87.6% of respondents considered the product image as the key element of the shopping experience.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/product-listing-factors-for-user-shopping-experience.png\" alt=\"product-listing-factors-for-user-shopping-experience\" width=\"1000\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/product-listing-factors-for-user-shopping-experience.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/product-listing-factors-for-user-shopping-experience-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/product-listing-factors-for-user-shopping-experience-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/product-listing-factors-for-user-shopping-experience-301x167.png 301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stretch it forward, let us take a look at this image below from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/seller-handbook\/article\/why-product-photography-is-important\/147451496051\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etsy\u2019s seller handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/etsy-stats-for-seller.png\" alt=\"etsy-stats-for-seller\" width=\"989\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/etsy-stats-for-seller.png 989w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/etsy-stats-for-seller-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/etsy-stats-for-seller-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apparently, it shows that according to online buyers, the quality of the images matters even more than the item costs, shipping costs, and even customer reviews to increase eCommerce sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of it all, your eCommerce store needs to meet the customers eye to eye, capturing their attention and leading them to convert. You can spruce up your eCommerce design in-house, or take an extra hand and consult with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QeRetail<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Demonstrating Value through Social Validation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else can be better than leveraging multiple social media platforms to target mass audiences to build trust and gain credibility? Social proof could be an excellent choice to drive the decision-making of the audience through your actions and behaviors toward others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Validation of reviews and ratings<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platforms like Trustpilot are used by online shoppers to know the ratings and reviews about eCommerce brands before buying a product. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/business.trustpilot.com\/guides-reports\/build-trusted-brand\/6-ways-to-make-trust-your-essential-brand-differentiator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust Pilot\u2019s report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> discloses the fact that 93% of consumers read reviews before buying online from an unfamiliar company.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><b>Influencer endorsements<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic collaborations with social media and external influencers help to win the trust of target audiences faster than everything. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These influencers can be celebrities, idols, and macro or micro digital influencers who are paid for brand promotions for a wider community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>User-generated content<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is believed to be the most authentic and trusted source of product information. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your customers can upload textual content and rich media files including images or short videos to explain the pros and cons of the products with active recommendations for other buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Empowering Customers through Authenticity Identification Education<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is about helping your own customers to identify authentic products online. Not only does it preserve your brand\u2019s integrity, but it also showcases your brand\u2019s DNA about customer service that oozes concerns for user data privacy and safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are a few ways to identify fake products and to educate or aware your customers:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging them to report suspicious goods and sellers in a marketplace app.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search and adopt the right web-based tools for identifying authenticity.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best option would be to include FAQs and a comprehensive guide about identification and checkups for authenticity.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form\/email mechanism for helping customers to report infringement.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shore up the benefits of buying the goods from authentic sellers to educate customers.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of the customers will not want their authentic products cheapened by the presence of illicit goods around. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a retailer, take advantage of these public sentiments by joining hands with your customers to grab counterfeit products to get them off the market. This is a sure-shot way to eliminate the anti-elements and increase eCommerce sales of authentic sellers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Redefining Product Descriptions by Storytelling Beyond Specifications<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storytelling has always been a powerful tool, but taking a transparent approach can significantly impact how customers perceive your brand.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share the behind-the-scenes journey of your products, from conception to creation. This connects users on a personal level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/product-description-and-specification.png\" alt=\"product-description-and-specification\" width=\"587\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/product-description-and-specification.png 587w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/product-description-and-specification-288x300.png 288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product you are looking at is not just any lamp, but a Himalayan salt lamp. Immediately due to that, the buyer persona is no longer any person who is looking for a lamp. It is the buyer who is interested in finding the all-natural solution to neutralize electromagnetic radiation in the home environment or to treat certain allergies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case such people do not have the idea, they will expect to find relevant and detailed information in the product description section. And this is where this product description in the image differs from being an average one that focuses on the decorative aspects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtle product details when mixed with relatable anecdotes along the brand\u2019s journey will help customers relate to your brand and establish a deeper trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Embracing Imperfection: Leveraging Reviews for Authenticity<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dare to do things that others don\u2019t &#8211; to win the trust. Show your audience negative or average customer reviews along with positive ones. You have to treat them as stepping stones to transform your journey from skepticism to satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if I tell you not to weed out the negative reviews as they have significance too? You don\u2019t believe it, right? Understand a skeptical customer\u2019s mind who believes in the quote that goes by: \u201cAll that glitters is not gold.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading poor or negative feedback can in fact resonate with such customers who are really skeptical about an unknown brand. The top survey of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powerreviews.com\/insights\/power-of-reviews-survey-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power Reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveals that,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A staggering 46% of customers hesitate to buy when a product has a 5\/5 rating. It rises up to 53% for Gen Z audiences.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyers filtering 1-Star ratings are likely to finish eCommerce conversions by 108.8% more than a normal page visitor.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please remember that the overall idea is not to overwhelm visitors with bombarding negative reviews. It is all about reflecting authenticity with holistic and realistic customer views on a particular product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Embracing Technology: Virtual Try-On &amp; AI-powered Assistants<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your products back to life like never before and transform online buying experiences with a fusion of AR integration and eCommerce platforms. AR integration into eCommerce apps allows customers to virtually &#8220;try on&#8221; accessories, and clothing, or visualize furniture in their space. This experiential dimension fosters a tangible sense of trust, erasing uncertainties about product fit or appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10661 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/virtual-AI-try-on-AL-powered-assistants.png\" alt=\"virtual-AI-try-on-AL-powered-assistants\" width=\"915\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/virtual-AI-try-on-AL-powered-assistants.png 915w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/virtual-AI-try-on-AL-powered-assistants-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/virtual-AI-try-on-AL-powered-assistants-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Farfetch, along with brands like Prada, has collaborated with Snapchat to introduce virtual fitting experiences. With Farfetch, users can effortlessly stand in front of their camera and request items like a patterned windbreaker jacket. The software then selects a suitable product from the brand&#8217;s catalog and overlays it onto their body for a virtual try-on.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This drives trust and confidence in making buying decisions. Also, the adoption of innovative tech solutions will attract customers as it boosts their online buying journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial Intelligence (AI), on the other hand, has been a buzzword lately. The debut of AI-powered virtual shopping assistants is transforming the shopping experience. These AI bots will show sheer empathy in providing personalized buying journeys to every customer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>AI integration with an eCommerce website<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a mobile app opens up limitless opportunities to get close to your customers and deliver the best ever personalized experiences. The Amazon app\u2019s intelligent bot will come up with the most fitting recommendations. If you are buying a top, it will also suggest to you the best pair of footwear, accessories, etc. that matches it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a brilliant way technology can be utilized to boost personalized experiences, cart values, and increase eCommerce sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7. Beyond User-generated Content: Going Above and Beyond<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has already been acknowledged that delivering a platform for user-generated content (UGC) is a prevalent e-commerce strategy to increase sales. Something engaging yet intriguing that unearths the product capabilities and also helps to boost branding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salsa Jeans understood it perfectly, reaped the rewards, and became an inspiration for the rest. Take a look at the image below to see the best example of providing a platform for user-generated content (UGC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/user-generated-content-UGC.png\" alt=\"user-generated-content-UGC\" width=\"768\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/user-generated-content-UGC.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/user-generated-content-UGC-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a unique example to attract and engage the online shoppers of the post-pandemic era. Salsa Jeans deployed a UGC Gallery to invite their customers and showcase individual styles with the purchased products. It became an instant hit as the boost in the <\/span><b><i>conversion rates spiked up to 17.27%<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why limit yourself to featuring genuine customer reviews, videos, or photos? You can turn this affair into an even more engaging one. Host contests or challenges designed for customers to share their innovative ways to use products they buy from your online store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8. Offering Flexible Product Trials through &#8220;Try Before You Buy&#8221; Subscription<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern times need modern solutions, and this is why we have to break the conventional norms of doing business. Trust your customers by offering a \u201cTry Before You Buy\u201d subscription. The plan is to smartly invite your customers to subscribe and use your products first before they commit to making a purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10663 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/flexible-product-trials-subscription.png\" alt=\"flexible-product-trials-subscription\" width=\"1044\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/flexible-product-trials-subscription.png 1044w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/flexible-product-trials-subscription-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/flexible-product-trials-subscription-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/flexible-product-trials-subscription-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1044px) 100vw, 1044px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even Amazon came up with this \u2018Try Before You Buy\u2019 feature to attract customers and boost sales. It allows you to try on clothes and accessories at your home before making a decision to buy them. Offering this amazing trial experience immediately bridges a connection between the customer and the brand and helps you increase eCommerce sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember that satisfied customers are more likely to turn into loyal customers and brand advocates. Besides, it is a brilliant eCommerce sales strategy to overcome the biggest barrier of lack of physical interaction with the product in the eCommerce landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Catalyzing Trust-building in Ecommerce for a New Era<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust is the cornerstone of these relationships, and by taking innovative steps to establish it, you&#8217;re setting your eCommerce business up for long-term success. Embrace authenticity, innovation, and empathy to sculpt a new era of eCommerce success fueled by unparalleled trust and customer loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/qeretail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QeRetail<\/a>, your eStore handyman, can help you along the way at any point in your eCommerce journey.<\/p>\n<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n\r\n<head>\r\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n    <title>eStore Upgrade Banner<\/title>\r\n    <style>\r\n        body {\r\n            margin: 0;\r\n            padding: 0;\r\n            font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* Unique prefix for class names to avoid collisions *\/\r\n        .qer-unique-upgrade-banner {\r\n            background-color: #F0F4FC;\r\n            color: #000000;\r\n            text-align: center;\r\n            padding: 15px;\r\n            border-radius: 10px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .single-post #primary.blog_details .qer-unique-upgrade-banner h1 {\r\n            font-family: 'Shopify Sans Web' , sans-serif;\r\n            font-size: 36px;\r\n            font-weight: 500;\r\n            margin-bottom: 0;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .qer-unique-upgrade-banner p {\r\n            font-size: 15px;\r\n            margin: 0;\r\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .qer-unique-upgrade-banner a.qer-unique-cta-button {\r\n            display: inline-block;\r\n            padding: 12px 24px;\r\n            font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n            text-align: center;\r\n            text-decoration: none;\r\n            background-color: #367DF9;\r\n            color: #ffffff;\r\n            border-radius: 50px;\r\n            margin-top: 0px;\r\n            transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .qer-unique-upgrade-banner a.qer-unique-cta-button:hover {\r\n            background-color: #245EC4;\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"qer-unique-upgrade-banner\">\r\n        <h1>Seeking a fresh eStore look?<\/h1>\r\n        <p>Upgrade your eStore with a Premium Makeover!<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/ecommerce-web-design-services\" class=\"qer-unique-cta-button\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Now<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n\r\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the rise in online scams, eCommerce businesses are at risk. Scammers are always looking for a chance to deceive online shoppers, taking advantage of the growing popularity of online shopping. This is where trust in a brand becomes crucial to increase eCommerce sales.\u00a0 A wonderful amount of proportionality exists between a brand\u2019s reliability and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qeretail.com\/blog\/build-trust-credibility-increase-ecommerce-sales\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Building Trust and Credibility: Strategies to Increase eCommerce Sales for Small Businesses Online<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":10517,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[760,970],"tags":[889,806,1018,1019],"class_list":["post-10502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design","category-ecommerce-marketing","tag-custom-shopify-design","tag-ecommerce-marketing","tag-ecommerce-trust","tag-trust-building"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Increase Ecommerce Sales: Tips &amp; Strategies for Online Businesses<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to boost ecommerce sales and increase ecommerce revenue with tips and strategies. 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