The Influence of Social Media on Internet Purchases

THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON INTERNET PURCHASES Consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals. SALE ... %24 Looking to be INSPIRED The most effective platforms in terms of mobilizing consumers to talk about products: FIND IDEAS OR INSPIRATION Pinterest Facebook Blog Linkedin Twitter 58% 57% 51% 41% 37% RESEARCH GIFTS in Facebook Blog Pinterest Twitter Linkedin 55% 55% 45% 39% 36% SEEK PROMOTIONS in Facebook Blog Twitter Pinterest Linkedin 60% 49% 43% 36% 33% SHARE PURCHASES Facebook Linkedin Pinterest Twitter Blog 48% 40% 34% 34% 30% Facebook is the most effective platform to get consumers talking about products. BUY NOW The most effective platforms in terms of mobilizing consumers to talk about products You Tube Facebook Blog Twitter YouTube 86% 65% 55% 50% Millennials Love Social Media - 47 percent of millennials are influenced in their purchases by social media, compared to 19 percent for all other age groups. They Walk the Talk TV Out of 53% of consumers who said they use Twitter to recommend companies or products in their Tweets, 48% bought that product or service. 78% of consumers made purchase based on company's social media posts. 44% of social media savvy women said their trusted/favorite blogger influences their purchasing decision. You Tube PinnacleCart ? Start Your FREE 14-Day Trial of PinnacleCart SOURCE: http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/30239/71-More-Likely-to-Purchase-Based-on-Social-Media-Referrals-Infographic.asp http://www.cyberalert.com/blog/index.php/how-social-media-influences-shopping-decisions/ http://www.exacttarget.com/blog/20-stats-about-how-social-media-influences-purchasing-decisions/ http://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-networks-influence-buying-decisions/ http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/consumer-business/us-cb-navigating-the-new-digital-divide-051315.pdf http://www.montagecomms.com/just-how-does-social-media-influence-purchasing-decisions/ http://www.go-gulf.com/blog/social-media-influence-businesses/ http://mashable.com/2011/12/18/social-consumers-infographic/ http://www.business2community.com/social-media/social-media-and-the-female-holiday-shopper-infographic-0332987 ----. COMPANY