There’s still a large percentage of social media users who don’t buy via social. Understanding what makes current social buyers buy can help brands and platforms increase sales and potentially grow their customer bases.
While social commerce sales continue to rise, a large share of social users in every generation still don’t make purchases on the platforms. Our exclusive primary research reveals why some users choose to make purchases on social media and why others refrain. We also draw conclusions on what, if anything, could convince nonbuyers to tap or click “buy.”
3 KEY QUESTIONS THIS REPORT WILL ANSWER
What drives social buyers to make purchases, and what prevents nonbuyers from doing so?
How do Gen Zers, millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers differ in their social commerce habits?
What can social platforms and brands do to entice more social users to make purchases and grow their social commerce sales?
WHAT’S IN THIS REPORT? Our primary research on social commerce habits and preferences in the US, including breakouts by generation. We also give advice on how brands, retailers, and the social platforms can grow their social commerce businesses.
KEY STAT: Only 38% of US social users had made a purchase on social media in the 12 months preceding our June 2022 survey. Even among Gen Z and millennials, there was a roughly 50-50 split between buyers and nonbuyers.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Key Points
Social Commerce Usage Is Plateauing
A Lack of Trust Is a Top Barrier for Social Commerce
Can More Trust Lead to More Buyers?
What Motivates Social Users To Make Purchases?
What Do These Findings Mean for Brands and Retailers?
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There’s still a large percentage of social media users who don’t buy via social. Understanding what makes current social buyers buy can help brands and platforms increase sales and potentially grow their customer bases.