The Online Buying Process

Klaus Solberg Söilen
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Klaus Solberg Söilen: Halmstad University

Chapter 8 in Digital Marketing, 2024, pp 97-106 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter explores the online buying process, detailing how customers search for, compare, and purchase products or services through the Internet using various electronic devices. The process includes stages such as awareness, consideration, decision-making, and post-purchase engagement. It highlights how online stores simulate the physical shopping experience and offer convenience through 24/7 availability, competitive pricing, and a wide range of products. The chapter also discusses the evolution and growth of online buying, noting significant milestones such as the launch of Amazon in 1995. Advantages of online buying include flexibility in shopping hours and ease of price comparison, while disadvantages involve risks like phishing scams and delivery issues. The chapter emphasizes the importance of customer behavior and trust in the digital marketplace, detailing how businesses can use insights from online interactions to enhance marketing strategies. An illustration of a shoe titled sports shoes company is connected to various computer systems and the online buying processes. Finally, it provides a step-by-step overview of the online buying process, using a sports shoes company as an example to illustrate the necessary steps and resources for successful online selling.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-69518-6_8

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