Perfect PricingThe psychology of online prices
The right priceHow much is too much to charge?How much makes the item seem cheap?What is the maximum price people will pay?
Which is cheapest?$197$195$199
Which is the best price?$166$197$122
Price is everything
Odds and evensOdd numbers feel smaller than even numbers 9 seems less than 8 when we look at it quicklywe tend to round up even numbers but round down odd ones, adding to the “low” feeling
Long and shortVowel sounds influence sizeLong vowels as in “nine” sound bigShort vowels as in “six” sound smallConsonants influence sizeSome consonants seem small – x, s, fOther consonants seem bigger – b, c, d
Make them sound rightThe sounds of your prices need a combination of short vowels and specific consonantsSix (6) and Seven (7) sound better than Five (5) or (9)The numbers 1, 6, 7 are good price numbers
Contact DetailsGraham Jones can help you use psychological tactics to improve your website and your online presencegraham@grahamjones.co.ukTel: +44 118 336 9710www.grahamjones.co.uk

Perfect Pricing

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    The right priceHowmuch is too much to charge?How much makes the item seem cheap?What is the maximum price people will pay?
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    Which is thebest price?$166$197$122
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    Odds and evensOddnumbers feel smaller than even numbers 9 seems less than 8 when we look at it quicklywe tend to round up even numbers but round down odd ones, adding to the “low” feeling
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    Long and shortVowelsounds influence sizeLong vowels as in “nine” sound bigShort vowels as in “six” sound smallConsonants influence sizeSome consonants seem small – x, s, fOther consonants seem bigger – b, c, d
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    Make them soundrightThe sounds of your prices need a combination of short vowels and specific consonantsSix (6) and Seven (7) sound better than Five (5) or (9)The numbers 1, 6, 7 are good price numbers
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    Contact DetailsGraham Jonescan help you use psychological tactics to improve your website and your online presencegraham@grahamjones.co.ukTel: +44 118 336 9710www.grahamjones.co.uk