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I'm a senior Marketing major at the University of Northern Iowa and I'm blogging for my Digital Advertising class. My blog is mostly about online shopping and such because it's awesome. Don't you think? Though so. I also like vampires, so they will be inserted whenever possible. ENJOY!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Online Shopping Reviews


Have you ever purchased something online, and after receiving it, you got an email asking you to review the item?


Urban Outfitters does this.

When companies, such as Urban Outfitters, allow customers to make reviews it is a way of building trust with customers. It can have both positive and negative affects on sales. Iffy customers, either new to the company or unsure of a product, will be affirmed that what they are contemplating purchasing is a good buy. However, if a product receives bad reviews, it may turn customers away from a product, or the company as a whole.

I recently received an email from Urban Outfitters asking me to write a review on a purchase. The email I received had the request, in addition to the latest product I purchased and other products for sale.

I wasn't busy at the time, and really liked the shoes that I bought so, I took the time to write a review.

Looking back, the email they sent me was a very good idea. I already purchased something, so they know that I like what they offer. In addition, it gets me back on their website if I make the review. Since I'm already there, why wouldn't I shop around? Make another purchase, maybe? It also shows that they care about what I think about their products. Urban Outfitters wants their customers to be happy with their purchases, otherwise they won't come back. If nothing else, it simply reminds me that they exist.

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