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Consumer Trust in Online Reviews: A Mixed-Methods Study of Perception and Impact on Purchase Decisions
Abstract
The research demonstrates consumer trust in online reviews plays an important role in shaping purchasing decisions. In today’s digital age, online reviews act as an important source of information for customers. Moreover, individuals depend on the reviews to evaluate the reliability and quality of the services or products before making the purchase. However, with the increasing dependence on digital platforms, customers seek reliable information before purchasing products/services. Basically, the study presents the online reviews’ perceptions and credibility. The investigation on the way different factors impact customer trust, including the platform reputation, review volume, and reviewer authenticity. By using quantitative and qualitative methods, the analysis is conducted to find the way customers assess based on online reviews.
Businesses are properly leveraging insights to improve their strategies and enhance the trust of customers. Firstly, the qualitative phase includes focus groups and interviews to understand the perceptions of the customer. For instance, participants provide their experiences and explain the factors that show the impact on trust in online reviews. Additionally, the study analyzes the way customers differentiate between misleading and genuine reviews. Through analyzing these insights, the research effectively highlights the behavioral and psychological aspects of customer trust. Such understanding helps businesses to refine their review strategies and improve the engagement of customers.
Whereas the quantitative phase exists with surveys to measure the online reviews’ impact on purchasing behavior. The statistical analysis finds a correlation between purchase intent and trust. Furthermore, the study examines the way to review characteristics like source credibility and sentiment and shows the impact on customer trust. Such findings offer valuable insights for companies to improve the management of online reviews. Through improving authenticity and transparency, companies build strong customer relationships. Overall, the study provides practical recommendations for companies that are aimed at increasing the trust of customers in online reviews. Finally, it results in long-term loyalty and satisfaction of customers.
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Consumer Trust in Online Purchase Decisions
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