In the digital age, with so many market choices available, even the most robust marketing campaigns can get lost. But one voice really stands out: your customers’.
Reviews and testimonials have become the pillars of brand perception and purchase decisions, especially in the realm of ecommerce. Harnessing this power is not just about showcasing past successes; it’s about amplifying a persuasive authenticity that speaks to the hearts and minds of potential buyers.
Discover why customer testimonials are your ecommerce superpower and how to leverage them to drive conversions, loyalty, and brand credibility.
What Are Testimonials?
客户推荐是来自满意客户的评论或反馈，强调他们对产品的积极体验, 服务, 或品牌. 它们可以采用书面陈述的形式, 录像, 社交媒体帖子, 或评论平台的评分.
客户评价的类型
您可以将多种类型的客户评价用于您的电子商务业务:
- 基于文本的推荐: 这些是客户的书面声明，强调他们对您的品牌的积极体验.
- 视频推荐: 这些是满意的客户谈论他们对您的品牌的体验的录制视频.
- 社交媒体推荐: 这些是社交媒体平台上的帖子或评论, 例如 Instagram 或 TikTok, 来自对您的品牌有过积极体验的客户.
- 影响者感言: 这些是来自使用并喜爱您的产品/服务的影响者或名人的认可.
客户评价通常显示在网站主页和产品页面上
Why Are Testimonials Important for Ecommerce?
Before we share how to gather and display customer testimonials, it’s crucial to understand why they are so potent.
The Power of Social Proof
Customer testimonials serve as a form of social proof. 换句话说, they provide evidence that others have had a positive experience with your product or service. This type of validation is crucial in building trust with potential customers, especially in ecommerce, where physical interactions between buyers and sellers are limited.
The Psychology of Persuasion
The psychology behind testimonials and reviews is simple yet compelling: humans are inherently social creatures, and as such, we are heavily influenced by social proof.
When we see others making choices and being vocal about their experiences, our brains naturally incline toward that same option. But it goes even deeper. We’re hardwired to seek validation from others. Testimonials offer precisely that — a form of validation that your product or service is worth the customer’s time and money.
Frequency of reading online reviews of local businesses in the US (资源: 政治家)
Trust and Credibility — Not Just Buzzwords
Every business owner knows the importance of trust and credibility, yet these attributes truly hold substance when experienced and verified by others.
Testimonials are a way to humanize your brand, injecting real stories and faces into what might otherwise be a faceless online transaction.
Transparently sharing your customers’ experiences — positive or negative — builds credibility, empathy, and connection, the cornerstones of enduring customer relationships.
How to Use Testimonials in Your Marketing Strategy
Now that we’ve established the power of customer testimonials, it’s time to delve into how you can effectively incorporate them into your marketing strategy.
Gather Testimonials Regularly
Make sure to gather testimonials from your customers regularly. This can be done through post-purchase surveys, email requests, or even social media shoutouts. It’s essential to have a steady stream of fresh testimonials to showcase on your website and social media platforms.
Check out the article below for an overview of collecting customer testimonials via email, interviews, and customer feedback software.
Ecwid sellers can automate the collection of customer testimonials via email or various apps. 这边走, you can regularly gather reviews without much effort.
Use Testimonials Throughout Your Website
Don’t limit testimonials to a designated “感言” 页. Incorporate them throughout your website, especially on product pages where they can serve as powerful sales tools for potential customers.
Testimonials proudly displayed on your site’s homepage, 产品页面, and checkout process can nudge the wavering customer to the “confirm purchase” 按钮.
如果您使用 Ecwid 创建了电子商务网站, 您可以使用预制设计块轻松将推荐添加到您的网站. 有多种布局和风格可供选择, 可以轻松地以有吸引力的方式显示客户评论.
您可以为客户评论部分选择不同的布局
有策略地放置推荐
策略性定位推荐, 例如将它们与相关产品对齐或通过视觉效果强调它们, 保证他们有效地吸引注意力.
Baking Steel showcases customer testimonials through pop-ups across various site pages
此外, consider using testimonials that mention specific product features or benefits you want to highlight. This can help potential customers understand the value of your products and services more clearly.
Leverage Testimonials in Your Social Media Strategy
Social media platforms offer a great opportunity to showcase customer testimonials. Share screenshots of positive reviews or re-post influencer endorsements on your brand’s social media handles. You can even create a dedicated hashtag for customers to share their experiences and feature those testimonials on your social media feed.
Calvin Klein customers showcase their purchases by sharing hundreds of thousands of images using the brand’s hashtag
Add Testimonials to Newsletters and Email Campaigns
If you send newsletters or email campaigns to your customer base, consider featuring testimonials. This not only adds credibility to your brand but also serves as a reminder for happy customers to share their experiences with others.
Be smart with testimonial placement. 例如, you can add them to abandoned cart emails to remind potential customers of the positive experiences others have had with your products.
To’ak Chocolate adds a link to their customer testimonials in abandoned cart emails and newsletters
Adding testimonials to non-promotional newsletters like industry news or tips can also be a subtle yet effective way to showcase social proof. 例如, if you own a hair care brand and regularly send out newsletters with hair care tips, you can add a testimonial from a satisfied customer at the end of the email.
How to Get Customer Testimonials
伟大的, heartfelt testimonials don’t just land in your lap; they require a strategic approach to gathering and curation that respects your customer’s time and effort while making the review process seamless. Consider:
Making It Easy for Your Customers
A hassle-free, enjoyable customer experience doesn’t end at the sale. You want the process of leaving a review to be as convenient as possible. Tools like post-purchase emails with direct review links or in-line forms on your website expedite the process and show that you value your customers’ 反馈.
If you’d like to automate the process of collecting and displaying customer testimonials, check out our list of top 10 customer reviews and testimonials tools.
Incentivizing Without Coercion
Incentives can motivate customers to leave a review, but be careful not to cross the line into coercion. The goal is to reward and thank your customers, not to “buy” their opinions. Keep the value of the incentive modest and focus on appreciating their willingness to share their story.
An automated customer testimonial request in an Ecwid store
How to Ask Customers for Testimonials to Get a Perfect One
Let’s compare two testimonials:
Generic testimonial: “I love this product!”
Specific testimonial: “This product has completely transformed my daily routine. I struggled with dry skin, but since using this product, my skin has become softer and more hydrated than ever before.”
Generic reviews might be nice, but they don’t have much impact on your brand. Here’s how to ask for testimonials that are specific and impactful:
Reach Out to Your Most Loyal Customers
Your most loyal customers are the ones who have the most positive experiences with your brand. Reach out to them personally and ask for a testimonial. Not only will they be more likely to provide one, but their words will also carry more weight with potential customers.
Pro Tip: Identify your most loyal customers using the 顾客 Ecwid 中的页面. 只需按订单数或订单总价值过滤客户.
过滤 Ecwid 商店中最忠诚的客户
鼓励特异性
当要求顾客留下评论时, 向他们提出有关您的产品或服务体验的具体问题. 这将有助于指导他们撰写详细且有意义的推荐信.
例如, 你可以问, “我们的产品/服务如何改善您的生活/业务?” 或者 “我们的产品能够解决您的什么问题?”
It helps ask customers to address common doubts when considering buying your product. 例如, if your product is on the pricier side, you could ask, “How has our product’s quality justified its price for you?”
Use the Relevant Language
When asking for a testimonial, use keywords and language you wish to mirror in your customer testimonials. Try to integrate typical terms and phrases your customers use when discussing your products.
It might be easier to show customers some examples of testimonials from other shoppers. This will give them a better idea of the kind of feedback you’re looking for and make the process smoother.
Define the Structure
Provide a framework for your customers to follow when leaving a review. This could be in the form of a template or bullet points outlining what you would like them to touch on in their testimonial. It ensures they cover all the key points and helps create consistency among reviews.
还, don’t forget to mention photos or videos as part of the review process, 如果适用. Visual testimonials can add an extra layer of authenticity and impact to your marketing strategy.
Maximize Testimonials Success
In a world of endless choices, your past customers are your most vocal advocates. Harnessing the power of their words is more than a marketing best practice — it’s a commitment to honesty, 透明度, and a remarkable customer experience.
With the strategies we’ve outlined, you’re well on your way to unlocking the full potential of customer testimonials and driving the growth of your ecommerce business.
If you’re looking for an ecommerce platform that makes every aspect of selling online easier, consider Ecwid by Lightspeed. Not only will you get a beautifully designed, robust online store with tons of built-in tools for your business growth, but you’ll also save time managing customer testimonials. You’ll appreciate these tools:
- 通过电子邮件自动收集客户评价
- 时尚的设计块可在您的网站上展示客户评价
- 一个专门的 顾客 Ecwid 管理员中的仪表板可让您在一个地方管理客户关系 (并找到您最忠实的客户)
- 与集成 顶级客户评论和推荐工具 更多收集选项, 展示, 并分析客户的反馈.
注册 Ecwid 创建新的在线商店或轻松 将您现有的商店迁移到 Ecwid, 无论您当前使用什么平台.
Encourage your customers to share their stories — and then share them far and wide. It’s a win for authenticity, community and a resounding win for your bottom line. 现在, go forth and amplify your ecommerce superpower.
