Augmented reality is no longer a party trick or the novelty toy in a marketer’s toolkit. Consumers are demanding more valuable shopping experiences that lead them to educated and confident purchases, and brands across categories are heeding the call. AR has proven to deliver against some of the most important KPIs in retail and ecommerce, and with results like these, there is no doubt that waiting to jump on this tech would be a mistake.
Still wondering if AR is effective for marketing? Check out the stats below.
With nearly 2 million merchants, Shopify is the most popular ecommerce platform on the market, and a strong proponent of AR for ecommerce.
Seeing a product in AR provides a more confident buying experience, and encourages consumers to shop at their convenience.
Most consumers view shopping as an experience instead of a simple transaction, and they are choosing the providers who deliver the best experience.
Not only does AR drive a higher conversion rate, but retailers have seen 2X the average order value for AR enabled product pages.
And 80% of consumers say that the buying experience is as important as the product itself when it comes to purchasing.
Humans process visual information 60,000x faster than audio or text, and create more connections through visual cues. Seeing the product as it will appear in real life is key to a successful ecommerce experience.
Research from Adobe shows that brands who focus on the buying experience drive 1.7x stronger customer retention rates
Most marketing leaders recognize the value of AR, but have failed to leverage it so far. Those who are able to capitalize on will become the market leaders
Content is king, but the hierarchy within content is quickly shifting to 3D and augmented reality over video.
Ecommerce is poised to account for nearly 25% of retail sales in the coming years, and buyers will be looking for brands who offer the best tools available to the market.
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