Consumers say retailers and manufacturers of B2C products could most improve the post-purchase experience by offering better technical assistance, according to recent research from the CMO Council and LiveTechnology.
The report was based on data from a survey of 2,000 consumers in the United States age 25 and older.
Most respondents (60%) rate their post-purchase experiences with product manufacturers as underwhelming, and 56% say they are generally disappointed with the post-purchase service they receive from retailers or e-commerce websites.
Some 51% of consumers say better technical assistance would improve the post-purchase experience; better warranty/claims processing ranks as the next most-desired improvement (38% cite), followed by better repair/maintenance (35%).
Consumers say the elements that are most essential to a satisfying post-purchase experience are a well designed product (47% cite), painless installation/setup (46%), and efficient delivery (46%).
Some 38% of consumers say one of the most frustrating things about getting products fixed or learning how to use products is when the retailer does not provide service; 28% say one of the most frustrating things is when retailers won’t accept returns/warranty claims.
About the research: The report was based on data from a survey of 2,000 consumers in the United States age 25 and older.
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Ayaz Nanji is an independent digital strategist and a co-founder of ICW Content, a marketing agency specializing in content creation for brands and businesses. He is also a research writer for MarketingProfs. He has worked for Google/YouTube, the Travel Channel, AOL, and the New York Times.
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