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5 benefits of having a responsive e-commerce website

By Tiago Moraes 3 minutes reading
5 benefits of having a responsive e-commerce website
Have a responsive e-commerce website and win over consumers on any and every screen
Have a responsive e-commerce website and win over consumers on any and every screen

Responsive e-commerce sites are the names given to a set of pages on a given domain, which (unlike fixed website pages) have a flexible layout, that is, they adapt to the small screens of smartphones and tablets and the large screens of notebooks, PCs and Smart TVs, among other technologies. Learn more about the advantages of this feature below!

RESPONSIVE E-COMMERCE: ADVANTAGES

This adaptability of the responsive e-commerce website offers some advantages for you, the merchant:

1. Better service:

Imagine your consumers who take a look at a product from your online store on a Smart TV screen at night and, the next day, go back to analyzing the same item on a PC. Later, in the car, they return, but using a tablet, and finally, at lunch, they check the same page from a smartphone.

Note that, in addition to screen size, each of these technologies may have a different browser; however, your responsive website adapts to these elements and offers a perfect display in all cases, which translates into better customer service.

2. Better Usability:

Imagine a static website that displays the same way on a 21-inch screen as on a 5-inch screen. Think about the difficulty of accessing buttons and the number of zooms required to accomplish this simple task. This doesn't happen with a responsive website, as it adapts proportionally to screen sizes and offers easier access to buttons , links, forms , and other features.

3. More interaction:

Improved usability also generates more interaction. With easy-to-use buttons, your customers can share valuable information from your e-commerce blog or directly from one of your product pages to social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, for example. Furthermore, screen adaptability displays the content characters at the correct size on any device, making it easier to read.

4. Better ranking SEO:

Internet search technologies such as Google and Yahoo, among others, not only value but encourage the use of responsiveness on websites. According to the policy of these search engines, responsive websites are preferred in the ranking of search results.

5. More sales:

Due to solutions that facilitate service, usability, interaction and ranking, responsive websites increase your chances of converting your visitors into buyers.

MORE REASONS TO HAVE A RESPONSIVE E-COMMERCE

Using responsive technology in your online store is crucial, especially for reaching and engaging consumers who are increasingly using mobile devices. According to the 36th edition of the WebShoppers study by Ebit, mobile already accounts for 24,6% of all e-commerce sales. Therefore, when implementing your e-commerce platform, look for options that offer this capability, as this will prevent you from having to undertake a costly migration in the future.

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