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Congratulations to our 14 newly Customer Certified retailers!

October 29, 2012 By

Congratulations to our retailers who recently became Customer Certified during the week ending October 27, 2012!

TireCrawler.com HockeyGiant.com
Caterpillar Footwear DK Outlet
MailShipDirect.net Laura Mercier
Level Nine Sports EarthTurns.com
Alter Ego Games Yankee Candle Company
Tonerprice.com Backstreet Shoes
webriggingsupply LowPriceDoorKnobs.com

Use this certification to give customers confidence and to support conversion. Prominently display the Bizrate Customer Certified medal on your site.

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Click here to find out more about the Customer Certified medal and how to implement it on your site!

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Here is a sample of Yankee Candle’s testimonials:

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Filed Under: Achievements + Recognition, Blog

Congratulations to our 20 newly Customer Certified retailers!

October 22, 2012 By

Congratulations to our retailers who recently became Customer Certified during the week ending October 20, 2012!

EmpireCovers.com OJCommerce.com
Bake Me a Wish Cascade Healthcare Solutions
coast2coasttoner.com HomeFurniture2go.com
www.pelicancasesforless.com HCG ASAP
B-21 Fine Wine J. Crew Factory
AB Restaurant Equipment BPI Medical Supply
Leaf Blowers Direct Factorees.com
www.dazzlingrock.com Floormall.com
Bull Furniture Haddrells Point Warehouse
Up & Riding IdealVitamins

Use this certification to give customers confidence and to support conversion. Prominently display the Bizrate Customer Certified medal on your site.

Standard Medal Size - 125x73 Pixels
Small Medal Size - 112x37 Pixels

Click here to find out more about the Customer Certified medal and how to implement it on your site!

Another way to bolster customer confidence and conversion is to publish individual customer comments. Take advantage of the free Bizrate Insights Testimonials widget for an automated, formatted and packaged presentation.

Here is a sample of J. Crew Factory’s testimonials:

See more ratings for J. Crew Factory at Bizrate.com
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The packaged Testimonials are available in 5 different sizes – please click here for additional information and examples of each size. Please also see our Publishing Guidelines for guidance on other publication ideas you may have.

Congratulations on your achievement, and please contact us if you have any questions about how to get started!

Filed Under: Achievements + Recognition, Blog

Online Consumer Pulse
Pinterest vs. Facebook: Which Social Sharing Site Wins at Shopping Engagement?

October 15, 2012 By

This is the third in a series of Online Consumer Pulses on Social Image Sharing and Online Shopping by Bizrate Insights.

 While Pinterest has established itself as the dominant source for visual inspiration in today’s social scape, questions continue to circle about whether the site can actually generate conversions.  As part of its series on Social Image Sharing and Online Shopping, Bizrate Insights continues to delve into how consumers connect with retailers on Pinterest.  In this third installment, we compare and contrast Facebook and Pinterest with respect to shopping conversions and product inspiration.

 

Pinterest is better at inspiring purchases than Facebook

While both Pinterest and Facebook are sites online consumers visit to connect with people who have similar styles and interests, Pinterest is more often used as a destination for shopping inspiration, tracking, and product discovery.  69% of online consumers who visit Pinterest have found an item they’ve purchased or wanted to purchase as compared to only 40% of online consumers who visit Facebook.  Additionally, significantly more online consumers agree that Pinterest is a place to “get inspiration on what to buy,” “help keep track of or collect things I like,” and “to keep up with the latest trends on things that I like.”

Pinterest also appears to be the stronger vehicle for brand association.  43% of Pinterest members agree that they use Pinterest to “associate with retailers or brands with which I identify,” compared to just 24% of Facebook users who agree to the same use with Facebook.

 

Activities with brands & retailers varies by social media platform

A greater percent (55%) of Pinterest users have engaged with retailers and brands via Pinterest, compared to the percent of Facebook users that engage retailers or brands on Facebook (48%).  But how customers engage differs for each of the two platforms.  Pinterest users are more likely to be “Creators”: adding and sharing retailer/brand related content, while Facebook users are more likely to be “Participators”: interacting with promotional activities developed by retailers and brands.

 

Facebook still dominates in awareness and usage among online consumers

Facebook still significantly surpasses Pinterest in reach.  The latest data from September 2012 shows that 63% of online consumers have a Facebook account; only 15% of online consumers have a Pinterest account.  That said, awareness of Pinterest among online consumers continues to trend upwards.  In August 2012, 46% of online consumers report that they have heard of Pinterest, up from 39% in May and 36% in March.

 

About the Study

The Bizrate Insights Social Image Sharing and Online Shopping Series is a set of surveys conducted via the Bizrate Insights survey platform and offered to online buyers immediately after purchasing from the Bizrate Insights Network of over 5,200 ecommerce retailers in the US and Canada.  Data from this study was collected from 7,431 online buyers from August 9-August 17, 2012.

For over 12 years, Bizrate Insights has helped retailers listen to their customers in a way that is fast and measurable, resulting in insights, action, conversation, and customer loyalty.  The Bizrate Insights customer feedback and ratings platform allows retailers to collect seller ratings directly from verified customers.  Standard ratings are published across the leading comparison shopping site, Bizrate.com, and syndicated across the web’s largest search engines to help drive conversion and traffic.  Collecting over 16 million surveys annually, Bizrate Insights is one of the largest sources of consumer-generated review content in the world, delivering actionable insights and valuable shopper data to key decision makers in e-commerce.

Visit http://bizrateinsights.com to learn more about our FREE and paid buyer and site abandonment survey and reporting products. For more information, please contact us.

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Blog, Pinterest, Social Media

Congratulations to our 20 newly Customer Certified retailers!

October 15, 2012 By

Congratulations to our retailers who recently became Customer Certified during the week ending October 13, 2012!

Cellcorner cashmere heartland
The Raspy Rabbit General Spring
Healthremedies.com AlarmSystemStore
http://www.buyartpaintings.com Successories
Prescribed For Life Farm Pac Kitchens
Carol’s Daughter Area Rugs at Bold Rugs
bodyjewelry.com Knobbery.com
BDSM Discount Store SportsmanMart
American Rug Pad Best Personalized Jewelry
www.SignStandoffs.com www.MagazineRacks.com

Use this certification to give customers confidence and to support conversion. Prominently display the Bizrate Customer Certified medal on your site.

Standard Medal Size - 125x73 Pixels
Small Medal Size - 112x37 Pixels

Click here to find out more about the Customer Certified medal and how to implement it on your site!

Another way to bolster customer confidence and conversion is to publish individual customer comments. Take advantage of the free Bizrate Insights Testimonials widget for an automated, formatted and packaged presentation.

Here is a sample of Carol’s Daughter’s testimonials:

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Congratulations on your achievement, and please contact us if you have any questions about how to get started!

Filed Under: Achievements + Recognition, Blog

Congratulations to our 28 newly Customer Certified retailers!

October 8, 2012 By

Congratulations to our retailers who recently became Customer Certified during the week ending October 6, 2012!

SurfOutlet.com Smart Blonde
HairEnvy SR Favors
Genuine Milwaukee Something Greek
winefolder.com Mohawk Medical Mall
ModoMed www.bathdesignsource.com
discoverwaterlesscooking Shear Precision Store
Custom Cars Central Celebrate Communion
coolstuff1122.com Patriot Outfitters – Tactical Gear
Kaehler Luggage & Travel Goods Headcovers.com
www.ValueFest.com Warm Your Floor
ewoomall Vivid Racing
SHTF-Gear Ultrasonics Direct
Healthy Element jensenbest
Lily Direct Green Smoke Inc.

Use this certification to give customers confidence and to support conversion. Prominently display the Bizrate Customer Certified medal on your site.

Standard Medal Size - 125x73 Pixels
Small Medal Size - 112x37 Pixels

Click here to find out more about the Customer Certified medal and how to implement it on your site!

Another way to bolster customer confidence and conversion is to publish individual customer comments. Take advantage of the free Bizrate Insights Testimonials widget for an automated, formatted and packaged presentation.

Here is a sample of ModoMed’s testimonials:

See more ratings for ModoMed at Bizrate.com
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The packaged Testimonials are available in 5 different sizes – please click here for additional information and examples of each size. Please also see our Publishing Guidelines for guidance on other publication ideas you may have.

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Filed Under: Achievements + Recognition, Blog

Presidential Winner Gap Narrows for Online Consumers After the First Debate

October 4, 2012 By

The 2012 Presidential election season continues to heat up, especially in light of yesterday’s first debate.  It’s a changing game among online buyers as well, according to the latest results from the Bizrate Insights Online Buyer Presidential Election Tracker. President Obama’s expected win among online buyers dissolved during this morning’s work day on the East Coast. 

Our Online Buyer Presidential Election Tracker launched on 9/25/2012 and had shown President Obama to be the clear perceived winner, with 62% of online buyers believing that Mr. Obama would win the election – up through yesterday.  Today’s numbers yield a different story. This morning, Mr. Romney was predicted to win by 51% of online buyers. As the day has progressed – as of 2pm PT today – President Obama has regained the lead as the predicted winner, but with only 56% of online buyers expecting his win.

 

Older online buyers appear to be driving the opinion change, with Baby Boomers and Seniors showing a greater loss of confidence in Mr. Obama’s win.  Below is the full breakdown as of 2pm PT today:

  •  76% of Gen Y online buyers select Obama as the winner today as compared to 70% yesterday
  •  65% of Gen X online buyers select Obama as the winner today as compared to 69% yesterday
  •  48% of Baby Boomer online buyers select Obama as the winner today as compared to 58% yesterday
  •  39% of Senior online buyers select Obama as the winner today as compared to 52% yesterday
Filed Under: Blog, Industry Trends

Congratulations to our 26 newly Customer Certified retailers!

October 1, 2012 By

Congratulations to our retailers who recently became Customer Certified during the week ending September 29, 2012!

ebuy9 Jackson and Perkins
Metro Vacuums JEMoptical
Truck Accessory Liquidators Temptation Candy
MyFavoritePetShop Top Dawg Electronics
Antonino Flavio POWERSPORTS Plus 1 www.BusinessCardHolders.Us.com
CandleSelect Rlalighting
The Dennis Prager Store Pillsbury Store
CB World MegaMotorMadness
Birthday in a Box Semiprecious
Marley Coffee posterXXL.com
kohlerusco.com Picture-Frames-Warehouse
Healthy Legs and Feet Too! www.ebikerleather.com
Heat And Cool laminate-floor-cleaner.com

Use this certification to give customers confidence and to support conversion. Prominently display the Bizrate Customer Certified medal on your site.

Standard Medal Size - 125x73 Pixels
Small Medal Size - 112x37 Pixels

Click here to find out more about the Customer Certified medal and how to implement it on your site!

Another way to bolster customer confidence and conversion is to publish individual customer comments. Take advantage of the free Bizrate Insights Testimonials widget for an automated, formatted and packaged presentation.

Here is a sample of Kohlerusco.com’s testimonials:

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Congratulations to our 21 newly Customer Certified retailers!

September 24, 2012 By

Congratulations to our retailers who recently became Customer Certified during the week ending September 22, 2012!

Wayside Gardens www.thediamondsfactory.com
PlumbingDepot Elite Gates
CheckAdvantage Smart Blonde
FunToCollect.com SmithGear
Spa and Pool Store POSPaper.com
EliteDresses Night Flyer
Wholesale Plumbing.com Party Products
The Diet Shop Scoops-Scoops.com
PartsPak.com eCanopy.com
Princess Bridal Gowns Ocean Mist Cosmetics Inc.
Home Compound

Use this certification to give customers confidence and to support conversion. Prominently display the Bizrate Customer Certified medal on your site.

Standard Medal Size - 125x73 Pixels
Small Medal Size - 112x37 Pixels

Click here to find out more about the Customer Certified medal and how to implement it on your site!

Another way to bolster customer confidence and conversion is to publish individual customer comments. Take advantage of the free Bizrate Insights Testimonials widget for an automated, formatted and packaged presentation.

Here is a sample of Spa and Pool Store’s testimonials:

See more ratings for Spa and Pool Store at Bizrate.com
Brought to you by Bizrate Insights

The packaged Testimonials are available in 5 different sizes – please click here for additional information and examples of each size. Please also see our Publishing Guidelines for guidance on other publication ideas you may have.

Congratulations on your achievement, and please contact us if you have any questions about how to get started!

Filed Under: Achievements + Recognition, Blog

Congratulations to our 16 newly Customer Certified retailers!

September 17, 2012 By

Congratulations to our retailers who recently became Customer Certified during the week ending September 15, 2012!

Lens.com Closeout Bats
Birkat Elyon Puma CA
ACareOTC.com Beyond Stores
Seussland SquashGalaxy
Virtual Sun Hydroponics Halftee
Bob’s Chevelle Parts JudaicaWebStore
Speed Addict Cycles Sportsman’s Depot, LLC
Wise Food Supply Car Stickers Decals

Use this certification to give customers confidence and to support conversion. Prominently display the Bizrate Customer Certified medal on your site.

Standard Medal Size - 125x73 Pixels
Small Medal Size - 112x37 Pixels

Click here to find out more about the Customer Certified medal and how to implement it on your site!

Another way to bolster customer confidence and conversion is to publish individual customer comments. Take advantage of the free Bizrate Insights Testimonials widget for an automated, formatted and packaged presentation.

Here is a sample of Lens.com’s testimonials:

See more ratings for Lens.com at Bizrate.com
Brought to you by Bizrate Insights

The packaged Testimonials are available in 5 different sizes – please click here for additional information and examples of each size. Please also see our Publishing Guidelines for guidance on other publication ideas you may have.

Congratulations on your achievement, and please contact us if you have any questions about how to get started!

Filed Under: Achievements + Recognition, Blog

Congratulations to our 11 newly Customer Certified retailers!

September 10, 2012 By

Congratulations to our retailers who recently became Customer Certified during the week ending September 8, 2012!

Puma janet & clarence
Decorator Fountains Collector Store
PetStrollerWorld Diamonds International
Powerful Signal xUmp.com
Carter’s Watch the Wear Black Clover – Live Lucky
FightersMarket.com

Use this certification to give customers confidence and to support conversion. Prominently display the Bizrate Customer Certified medal on your site.

Standard Medal Size - 125x73 Pixels
Small Medal Size - 112x37 Pixels

Click here to find out more about the Customer Certified medal and how to implement it on your site!

Another way to bolster customer confidence and conversion is to publish individual customer comments. Take advantage of the free Bizrate Insights Testimonials widget for an automated, formatted and packaged presentation.

Here is a sample of Puma’s testimonials:

See more ratings for Puma at Bizrate.com
Brought to you by Bizrate Insights

The packaged Testimonials are available in 5 different sizes – please click here for additional information and examples of each size. Please also see our Publishing Guidelines for guidance on other publication ideas you may have.

Congratulations on your achievement, and please contact us if you have any questions about how to get started!

Filed Under: Achievements + Recognition, Blog
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