Lazy Customers? Be a Lazy Brand 🦥

Minimalistic Excellence in D2C eCommerce

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Lazy Customers? Be a Lazy Brand.

What if we told you that by being a lazy brand, you could deliver more than just convenience? It's time to reimagine laziness as the art of effortless engagement and discover how it can transform your brand into a powerhouse of Customer __________. 💪

The dash could be..

Journey. Support. Retention. Satisfaction. Fulfilment. Etcetera etcetera.

Picture this: a minimalist store, a streamlined checkout process, satisfied customers who barely have to lift a finger… Welcome to the world of Minimalist Excellence in D2C eCommerce.

The Art of Being Lazy 🦥

Being a "lazy" brand isn't about cutting corners; it's about leveraging innovative strategies to craft frictionless experiences for your audience.

1/ The Art of Efficient Automation

The advantages of being lazy here is.. You automate + You save ₹

BigBasket reduced its response + solution times from an average of one hour to less than 5 minutes after introducing AI-enabled chatbots, resulting in a 20+% increase in customer satisfaction.

How we do it for Marketing??

We at Pragma, combined SEGMENTATION & PERSONALISATION to provide HYPER-TARGETED CAMPAIGNS on our WhatsApp Features…

..and received over 12X ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) among our brands.

Especially with our WhatsApp Reminder Feature which brought ₹1,96,110 to one of our brands in a single day, while they spent close to ₹0.

Pragma’s WhatsApp Reminder Feature

Metric

Before Automation

After Automation

Response Time

4-8 hours

5 minutes - 2 hours

Conversion

5-8%

20-35%

₹ Spent

₹X

≈₹X

2/ The Art of Mobile-first Approach

The advantages of being lazy here is.. You target the NOW (the Gen Z, and soon to be bigger market Gen Alpha) + You save ₹

Myntra saw great reduction in bounce rate and a 1200% increase in conversion rates with responsive design implementation. By prioritising mobile optimization, brands can reach a wider audience and drive higher engagement and conversions.

Average result of a Responsive Design for Multi-platform Accessibility:

Metric

Desktop Performance

Mobile Performance

Improvement

Bounce Rate

30%

15%

50%

Conversion Rate

2%

4%

100%

Metric

Minimalist Design

Traditional Design

Improvement

Average Session Duration

30%

15%

50%

Bounce Rate

20%

40%

50%

3/ The Art of Optimised Checkout

The advantages of being lazy here is.. You do just the bare necessities, the simplest checkout experience + You save ₹

- Reducing Comprehension Fatigue

A simplified checkout process reduces comprehension fatigue, leading to a significant increase in conversion rates and a substantial decrease in cart abandonment rates.

Urban Ladder witnessed a 40+% reduction in cart abandonment and a doubling of conversion rates after implementing a streamlined checkout process, showcasing the power of simplicity in driving results.

Similarly, D2C brand Sugar Cosmetics experienced a 100% increase in average session duration and a 50% decrease in bounce rate after revamping its website with a minimalist design approach. This led to higher customer satisfaction and improved brand perception.

Metric

Before Automation

After Automation

Improvement

Cart Abandonment Rate

60%

30%

50%

Conversion Rate

2%

4%

100%

- Advanced Payment Solutions for Seamless Transactions

BigBasket reduced checkout abandonment rate by 66.7% and achieved a 60% improvement in payment processing time with advanced payment solutions. By offering multiple payment options and ensuring security, brands can enhance customer trust and streamline transactions.

Metric

Before Automation

After Automation

Improvement

Checkout Abandonment Rate

60%

20%

66.7%

Payment Processing Time

5 seconds

2 seconds

60%

4/ The Art of Utilising Data from 500+ Brands

The advantages of being lazy here is.. You learn from other competitors + You save ₹

Use Case

Description

Impact

Automated Marketing

Utilising brand specific flow/AI-driven marketing platforms to deliver personalised messages at scale.

Increased engagement, higher conversion rates, and improved customer retention.

Predictive Product Recommendations

Leveraging historical data to anticipate customer preferences and suggest relevant products.

Increase AOV through upsell & cross-sell initiatives by >45%

Proactive Customer Support

Using machine learning algorithms to identify potential issues before they escalate and provide proactive assistance.

AI-enabled chatbots address customer queries in real-time, reducing live agent involvement by 85%

Automated Loyalty Programs

Implementing automated loyalty programs to reward repeat purchases and encourage customer loyalty.

30% increase in customer retention rates and a 25% rise in customer lifetime value (CLV).

Personalised Re-Engagement

Utilising personalised re-engagement campaigns to win back inactive customers and drive repeat business.

20% reduction in customer churn rate and a 40% increase in reactivation rates.

Dynamic Content

Serving dynamic content based on user behaviour and preferences to create a personalised experience.

Increased engagement, improved conversion rates, and higher customer satisfaction.

Geo-Targeting

Delivering location-specific content and offers to target audiences based on their geographical location.

Enhanced relevance, improved ad performance, and increased foot traffic for local businesses.

Inventory Management

Automating inventory tracking and replenishment processes to ensure optimal stock levels.

30% reduction in stockouts and a 25% decrease in overstocking instances.

Order Fulfilment

Implementing automated order fulfilment systems to streamline packing, labelling, and shipping processes.

40% increase in order processing speed and a 20% reduction in fulfilment errors.

That’s the end of our talk on “Lazy Customers? Be a Lazy Brand.”...

See you on the next coffee date!

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