Significant challenge business owners face is online cart abandonment—shoppers initiating the purchase process but ultimately bailing before completing the transaction. Recent studies show that the cart abandonment rate averages around 70%, which is an alarming figure for online sellers and entrepreneurs.
Can you afford to lose all those potential customers? Wahrscheinlich nicht.
In diesem Artikel, we present practical and data-driven strategies to help prevent your customers from abandoning their carts and, letzten Endes, boost your online store’s sales.
What Is Cart Abandonment?
Online cart abandonment is a phenomenon where shoppers initiate the purchase process but do not complete the transaction. It occurs when customers add items to their shopping carts, begin the checkout process, then fail to make a payment or complete their orders—which in turn, results in an verlassene Einkaufswagen.
Baymard Institute has been tracking the global average cart abandonment rate for 12 Jahre. According to their recent studies, the average cart abandonment rate is 69.99%. Das bedeutet, dass 70 aus 100 customers will add a product to their carts but then leave your website without completing the purchase.
Cart abandonment rate differs a lot by industry. Zum Beispiel, laut Statista, websites offering cruise and ferry travel services have the highest cart abandonment rates out of all measured categories—98%. As for groceries, they have the lowest cart abandonment rate—50%.
Online shopping cart abandonment rate by industries worldwide (Quelle: Statista)
A device plays a role in cart abandonment too. Mobile shoppers tend to abandon shopping carts more often than desktop shoppers. Zum Beispiel, in den Vereinigten Staaten, the gap between mobile and desktop abandonment rates is over ten percentage points.
Why Do Shoppers Abandon Their Carts?
The statistics may look alarming, but by understanding the common reasons for shopping cart abandonment and taking steps to address them, Sie können reduce your abandoned cart rate and increase your sales.
Erste, let’s look into the most popular reasons for cart abandonment:
- extra costs being too high and/or unexpected (Steuern, Gebühren, or shipping costs)
- delivery times being too slow,
- lack of payment options,
- delivery and returns policies not being satisfactory,
- lack of trust in providing credit card information online,
- a confusing website interface,
- too many checkout steps,
- slow website performance.
Check out the insights from the Baymard Institute research on the most common reasons why online shoppers abandon their carts:
Die Ergebnisse der cart abandonment research by Baymard Institute
Erste, Improve the Shopping Experience
If you carefully read through the reasons for cart abandonment, you may have noticed already that most of them are connected to the customer experience in an online store. The good news is you can drastically improve it yourself! Especially if you use a powerful ecommerce platform such as Ecwid by Lightspeed.
Seien Sie Transparent Über Versandkosten
Unexpected shipping costs are one of the major causes of cart abandonment in the online shopping environment, was bedeutet, Transparenz über Versandkosten wesentlich ist.
It’s a good idea to include information about costs associated with shipping (und kehrt zurück) right on the product page instead of surprising shoppers with a hefty fee once they arrive at the checkout.
Auch, sollten Sie Ihre Versandkosten (wenn nicht kostenlos für Kunden) werden optimiert. Zum Beispiel, if you run an Ecwid store, Sie können display real-time shipping services and costs to let your customers choose the one suitable for them.
Real-time accurate shipping rates are displayed at the checkout in an Ecwid store
Flatrates entlasten Kunden sowohl unerwartet Kosten und Berechnungen. Wenn Sie möchten, Abbruch reduzieren, versuchen, Ihre durchschnittlich Kosten zu finden Ihre Flatrate zu sein.
Keeping customers informed about shipping costs
Free shipping is also a great perk to offer your customers. If you’re offering a free shipping promotion, stellen Sie sicher, dies wird auch in Ihrem Online-Shop bemerkt (z.B., mit freies Verschiffen Symbole oder Promo-Bars) - da dies ein sehr überzeugendes Angebot für Ihre Kunden.
An example of a free shipping bar
Be Transparent About Extra Costs
Display comprehensive pricing details, including taxes and fees, as early as possible in the purchasing process to prevent surprising customers with unanticipated fees.
If your prices don’t include taxes, it’s a good idea to specify that right in your product catalog. Oder, nur display prices with taxes included in Ihrem Online-Shop.
When charging any additional fees, zum Beispiel, Sie können einen Punkt und ein Komma verwenden, wo immer Sie es brauchen, specify its amount. Auch, it might be a good idea to explain what these fees cover so that customers feel fees are justified.
It’s a good idea to add information about extra costs and payment in the FAQ section on your website
Simplify the Checkout Process
Lengthy and complicated checkout processes are a major factor behind cart abandonment.
Streamline the process by minimizing the number of clicks and steps required. Beschränken Sie Ihre Formularfelder nur die wesentlichen Daten Kunden zu halten voran.
Wenn Sie einen Ecwid Laden laufen, your checkout is already optimized. It’s one-page, swift to complete, and shows customers all the steps they need to complete (which are not many.)
Ecwid stores provide smooth checkout experience
Sie sollten auch eine Zugabe in-store Pickup option when it makes sense. This allows customers to skip over entering shipping information and simply pick up their order at your retail location.
Es gibt mehr Möglichkeiten Kasse schneller zu machen:
- Let shoppers checkout without signing in or creating an account to give your customers more options.
- Akzeptieren Apple Pay und Google Pay so that customers can pay with a single tap.
- Verbinden PayPal Kasse to allow your customers to log into their PayPal accounts and simply use the already stored data in the account as their checkout information.
- meistern Sie Ihre Produkt-Optionen to get all the necessary order details before the checkout.
Offer Multiple Payment Options
Consumers have different payment preferences, and offering a variety of payment choices can significantly reduce the likelihood of cart abandonment due to payment-related issues.
When choosing payment gateways, consider their popularity, convenience for customers, and safety. Weitere Tipps, check out our article about choosing a payment gateway for your online store:
Wenn Sie einen Ecwid Laden laufen, it’s integrated with more than 80 trusted payment gateways so that you can provide your customers with the most convenient options, including paying with credit cards, digital wallets, und “Jetzt Kaufen, Später bezahlen” Optionen. You can accept recurring payments, zu, zum Beispiel, wenn selling subscription boxes or other subscription products.
Make Store Navigation Easy and User-Friendly
Ensure your website and cart are easy for visitors to navigate. This includes having a responsive design, clearly marked buttons, and uncomplicated menus.
Make sure the cart button is visible on all pages. Auch, it’s helpful to let your customers buy a product right away with a Kaufen-Knopf.
A Buy Button on a sidebar
Take advantage of website analytics such as Google Analytics to pinpoint any navigation-related issues that might make shoppers exit the site prematurely or abandon their carts.
Don’t forget to optimize your site for mobile users. Mit mehr als half of all internet traffic stemming from mobile devices, it’s essential to cater to this growing demographic. Ensure your site is mobile-friendly, with an intuitive interface and touch-optimized elements to facilitate seamless navigation for mobile shoppers.
Wenn Sie einen Ecwid Laden laufen, it’s already mobile-friendly and easy to navigate. You can also try different menu and category settings to find the one that suits your store best.
Slow website loading speed may also deter potential customers, so make a habit of checking your website performance using tools like PageSpeed Insights.
Display Estimated Delivery Times and Pickup Options
Slow delivery is one of the main reasons online shoppers don’t finish their purchases. Make sure your customers know when to expect their order. Adding estimated delivery times on the product page or at checkout helps customers manage their expectations.
Wenn Sie einen Ecwid Laden laufen, Sie können show approximate delivery times right on the checkout and product pages.
Showing estimated delivery times on a product page
Another option is to provide customers with various shipping options, including faster delivery services. Some shoppers might prefer a more expensive service to get the order faster (zum Beispiel, when buying a gift.)
Schließlich, let your customers know if they can pick up their purchase in-store. Some people prefer to shop online but get their order quickly by simply picking it up at the store. Having a “Store Pickup” option is an easy way to satisfy them and reduce cart abandonment.
Make the Return Policy Compelling and Visible
The return policy not being satisfactory is one of the main reasons for leaving the website without placing an order. To provide customers with more confidence and reduce cart abandonment, make sure your return policy is clear and visible.
Customer should be able to find your return policy fast
Consider offering easy returns to give shoppers the confidence they need to buy. Let them know what their options are in case something goes wrong. You can also offer a money-back guarantee, which may make them more likely to purchase from your store instead of a competitor’s.
No matter how great your Return Policy is, it’s no good if shoppers can’t find it. Make sure to display the refund policy on all pages of your website, especially at checkout. You can also add a dedicated page with comprehensive information about returns and refunds.
Read our article about writing a compelling Return Policy below. Bonus: a template to quickly create one for your store!
Provide Instant Customer Support
Offer live chat assistance on your website to provide immediate and personalized responses to any question or concern a customer might have. This real-time support can help alleviate doubts and spur visitors to complete their purchases.
Wenn Sie online verkaufen mit Ecwid, you can add a live chat to your online store to let customers quickly resolve issues that are keeping them from following through. Das zu tun, choose from dozens of live-chat-apps in der Ecwid-App-Markt. Some of them also have more advanced features, such as automated chatbots.
Add a Facebook Messenger live chat to your website to provide real-time customer care
Display Trust Signals Prominently
“I don’t trust the site with my credit card information” is one of the top reasons for cart abandonment. Display trust signals on the checkout page to ease your customers’ Sorgen. Zum Beispiel, a checkout security badge.
If you use Ecwid for your online store, your checkout already shows that your customers’ data is protected. Erfahren Sie mehr über Ecwid’s security for selling online.
This message lets customers know their data is protected
Allerdings, building trust is not just about providing a secure checkout (though it’s a must). Clearly showcase customer reviews, Erfahrungsberichte, Zertifizierungen, or any awards or recognitions your business has received to prove your credibility as an online retailer.
Showing various trust signals can help calm concerns that potential customers might have, making them feel more certain about buying from your store.
Regularly collect customer feedback and add it to your website
Win Back Customers That Left without a Purchase
Now that you improved the shopping experience in your store, it’s time to ensure you get back customers who still left without a purchase.
Realistically speaking, ein 0% abandoned cart rate is unachievable because no matter how great the shopping experience in your store is, people can still get distracted. Zum Beispiel, your shoppers can get a call or have problems with the Wi-Fi connection. The good news is you can still bring some of those customers back!
Here are some of the most effective ways to win over shoppers who left products in their carts:
Display Popups with Special Offers
Popups, or notifications that appear front and center on your online store, can help share important information, ein besonderes Angebot, or a message of urgency that keeps the shopper from abandoning their cart.
Ein paar verschiedene Optionen umfassen:
- Exit-intent popups: They appear as shoppers attempt to leave your site without completing the purchase.
- First-time visitor popups: Diese bieten ein spezielles Angebot oder Rabatt auf neue Website-Besucher.
- Angebot Popups: Promote special deals/sales/new items.
- E-Mail-Popups: Sammeln Sie eine E-Mail-Adresse des Besuchers, so dass Sie später folgen können.
An example of an exit-intent popup
Wie Sie sehen können, you can use several types of pop-ups, aber denken Sie daran, dass Sie Ihre Benutzung diese beschränken sollte, as too many can be obtrusive. Experiment with one at a time to see which popup produces the best results.
To create a popup that integrates seamlessly with your Ecwid store, versuchen Easy Popup, which offers a wide variety of customizable templates. You can also create a popup with Mailchimp or choose from other popup tools supported at Ecwid.
Send Abandoned Cart Emails
Ein aufgegeben Warenkorb Erholung email gently nudges potential buyers to return to their carts in your store. Such emails usually consist of a reminder about the products left in the cart and a call-to-action that directs customers back to your store. You can also add a coupon code to the email to make it more enticing.
An example of an abandoned cart email
If you use Ecwid for your online store, Sie können send abandoned cart emails automatically by enabling a single toggle. No need to write an email copy, design an email template, or schedule emails yourself!
You can use the default abandoned cart email or customize it as you see fit, zum Beispiel, by including a discount coupon.
Automated abandoned cart emails are one of the most effective ways to bring customers back to your store to finish a purchase. Check out how this seller recovers 17% of abandoned carts with Ecwid.
You can also use abandoned cart emails as an opportunity to collect customer feedback and find out why shoppers aren’t following through. Standardmäßig, Die Vorlage enthält Ihre E-Mail und eine Call-to-Action für Sie im Fall von Problemen kontaktieren.
Run Retargeting Ads on Facebook and Google
Retargeting ads drive customers back to your store by showcasing products they’ve viewed through partner networks like Facebook or Google. Using these ads, Sie können Käufer der Gegenstände erinnern sie haben hinter sich gelassen und ihnen helfen können, Kreis wieder den Checkout-Prozess zu beenden.
An example of a retargeting ad on Facebook
Wenn Sie online verkaufen mit Ecwid, you can easily launch retargeting ads on Facebook and Google, even if you don’t have any advertising experience. Learn more about it in our Hilfe-Center.
Reduce Cart Abandonment to Make More Sales
Ready to capture that 70% of shoppers who are slipping away? Let’s do a quick recap of the ways to reduce cart abandonment and make more sales through your online store:
- Seien Sie transparent über Versandkosten, Lieferzeiten, Gebühren, and taxes
- Offer convenient and popular payment options
- Perfect your return policy and make it visible
- Ensure navigating and checking out in your store is smooth and fast
- Display trust signals on your website like reviews, Auszeichnungen, Sicherheitsausweise
- Provide instant customer support
- Leverage exit-intent popups and other notifications
- Bleiben Sie in Kontakt mit automatisierten E-Mail
- Bring back customers with retargeting ads.
Reducing cart abandonment boils down to understanding why shoppers exit without making a purchase and implementing targeted strategies to mitigate those reasons. By optimizing your online store and paying close attention to your customers’ needs and concerns, you can foster an exceptional shopping experience that keeps them coming back for more.
