Marketing Strategies: Steps of the Consumer Evaluation Process
1. Marketing Strategies:
Steps of the Consumer
Evaluation Process
In this presentation, we will take a look at the five steps of the consumer
evaluation process and explore marketing strategies for each step.
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by Kausalya J. R
2. Step 1: Problem recognition
1 Triggering a need
Recognising when a
customer has a
problem and providing
solutions through
advertising or
promotional
campaigns.
2 Creating a need
Showing consumers
how their lives can be
improved through a
new product launch, or
by highlighting a
previously
unconsidered need.
3 Offering solutions
Providing a range of
affordable solutions for
consumer's problems,
or giving free trials to
first-time users.
3. Step 2: Information search
Online reviews
Increasing positive online
reviews and making them
more accessible to consumers
via brand websites can help
guide consumer decisions.
Mobile Accessibility
Providing a convenient search
engine or web-page can
encourage consumers to
invest more time in
researching products.
Visibility
Optimising search engine
platforms and using
advertising tools and targeted
ads to show product offers to
customers looking for similar
products.
4. Step 3: Evaluation of alternatives
Price & Functionality
Offering the consumer competitive pricing and superior product or service functionality as compared to
the alternatives.
Brand Identity
Encouraging consumers to select products based on brand identity and reliability through creative
marketing campaigns and personalised social media branding.
Product Endorsements
Attempting to build trust and loyalty with consumers by sponsoring products or collaborating with
advocates to promote the brand.
5. Step 4: Purchase Decision
Free Shipping & Discount Codes
Offering attractive deals like free shipping
and discount codes to reduce the risk in
purchasing products or services.
User-Friendly Checkout
Optimising and simplifying the checkout
process, providing secure payment options,
and quick access to help & support.
Positive Reviews
Displaying customer reviews on the product
page to showcase favourable experiences
and boost sales conversions.
After-Sales Support
Providing after-sales support to reduce
buyer's remorse and increase customer
satisfaction. Offering free returns or 24/7
customer support options.
6. Step 5: Post-Purchase Evaluation
1
Campaign progress
Track the progress of post-purchase
evaluation campaigns through the use of
web tools, exit surveys, and feedback.
2
Quick Resolution
Resolve issues quickly and professionally
through efficient customer support channels,
avoiding negative online reviews.
3
Loyalty Programs
Implement loyalty programs to keep
previous customers engaged with the brand
and encourage further purchases or
patronage.