This picture came to mind when I saw the name of this module. haha.
However, just after the first class. My mind was kinda blown away by the sheer statistics. Some examples are:
- 167 MILLION people shopped online this year
- 20% of them purchasing stuffs within a social media site
- 40% of twitter users search for products via Twitter
- Lastly, 60% of people said they are willing to post about the product/service online if they get a deal or discount.
Sound effect of mind getting blown. Belt is so cute! (From The Croods)
I am aware that the more and more people are buying/selling stuffs online using blogs and websites. But i definitely was not aware that people are using twitter to search for products! Or maybe because im not one of them. Im usually looking for stuffs via google or a friend's recommendation.
There is definitely a power shift going on. Everything is on the internet now. If you have a shop (selling idk, anything and everything?) but not a website, you're definitely going to lose out. Plus its not that hard to maintain a twitter account, a Facebook account, a Linkedin account, a blog or webpage.. Okay maybe that is a lot but it's gonna give you an edge thats for sure!
However, im not quite sure if i like this whole shifting onto the internet thing. I still prefer trying on my clothes or shoes first before buying the product and thats a major problem if i were to shop on the internet because looks are deceiving! (Yes, i was disappointed by something i ordered online before ): ) Also, you gotta wait for a few days before the goods come.
Then again, blogshopping allows me to shop in the comfort of my home and PJs, given that im such a sloth. For those who dont get that i mean, I find travelling to Vivo shopping mall far and i stay about 10 stops away from it. It is far.
Arghhh, such is life. Always torn between choices.
So now, i leave you with Jensen's contemplating face! :D
Till next week.
