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🧠Price Isn’t the Only Trigger
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Last week, I almost bought a Type-C charging cable online. Then I paused and read the reviews. Not the “it works” reviews. The “what this brand stands for” ones. I wasn’t comparing prices anymore. I was checking if this was a brand I felt okay buying from. That small moment reminded me of something research keeps showing in 2025 and heading into 2026: people are buying with their values, not just their wallets. This isn’t only about being “nice” or “ethical”. It’s about trust. And trust turns into sales. A lot of surveys say most consumers care about things like sustainability and social impact. And some data even shows products tagged with sustainability signals can sell more after joining programs like Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly. So if your messaging is only “here’s my product”… you’ll sound like everyone else. So how do you bring this into your brand, simply?➡️ Pick one value your audience already cares about Don’t guess. Read comments, replies, reviews, and emails. Notice what people praise, complain about, or ask again and again. That’s where their values already show up. By the way, this also affects how clients choose you, so I explained that part here. ➡️ Prove it with a small action Skip big promises. Show one real thing you actually do. It could be a simple policy, better materials, clear sourcing, good pricing, or how you handle refunds. For example, instead of saying “we care about quality,” say “we test every cable before shipping and replace it free if it stops working in 30 days.” ➡️ Use customer stories as proof Don’t tell people you care. Let customers show it. Share short stories, screenshots, or quotes that hint at why they trust you, not just what they bought. ➡️ Watch feedback like a hawk Pay attention to repeated questions or confusion. If people keep asking the same thing, your message isn’t landing. Change the words, the order, or the example, not the product itself. You don’t need to be perfect. Pick one value, show it clearly, and keep showing it. Stay curious, Minosh. PS: Not a fan of social media, or just tired of it? You still have other ways to grow your business in 2026. ​ |
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