36% would be \u201cmuch more loyal\u201d to a retailer who displays price comparison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPROs<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\nTime-saving – <\/strong>It does save time and definitely makes it easier for shoppers to compare and decide.\u00a0 Though coined about two centuries ago, the phrase \u201cTime is money\u201d perfectly applies in modern times as well. For that reason, it is more than likely that potential shoppers will come back to a site showing competitors\u2019 prices when they want to compare prices by just one click.<\/p>\nMoney-saving\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>is most likely the deciding factor for those in favour of showing competitors\u2019 prices. \u00a0Savings that could be made using this feature are significant, and given the current economic crisis, those who shop around and compare prices before buying would be thankful to get a chance to do it without spending too much time on it.<\/p>\nTrust <\/strong>is what every retailer strives to build and grow in customers.\u00a0 Showing competitors\u2019 prices on a site – not only higher prices, but lower as well – would be an excellent means to achieve this end.\u00a0 The fact that a retailer is open to showing competitors\u2019 prices, both higher and lower particularly increases trust in the eyes of consumers.<\/p>\nLowest price guarantee, <\/strong>should be a benefit both for a customer and a retailer. The customer gets a bargain, the retailer gets a customer. In other words, if a customer finds a lower price (including all duties, taxes, fees and shipping costs) a retailer guarantees that they will at least match that price, depending on the rules and conditions of the offer.\u00a0 Lowest price guarantee and showing competitors\u2019 prices feature would appear a natural combination.<\/p>\nCONs:<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/p>\nShowing competitors\u2019 prices might help customers decide where to shop. It is their decision to make and they get what they choose. However, by showing competitors\u2019 prices, retailers might get what they neither choose nor want.<\/p>\n
Take a risk of lawsuit <\/strong>as an example. \u00a0Unless you monitor and update your competitors\u2019 prices regularly, you might end up being sued.\u00a0 You might also find yourself in threat of a lawsuit even if you do keep competitors\u2019 prices on your website updated. On what grounds? Featuring someone\u2019s logo on your site might be construed as infringing their registered trademark.<\/p>\nAdvertising the competition.\u00a0 <\/strong>Positive or negative, it is still an advertisement. Your lower prices might say that you are a better choice for a customer, still, your mentioning a competitor might lead the customer straight in the unwanted direction\u2013 to your competitor\u2019s site. A potential client might leave your site to compare your prices with those of a competitor, and never come back.<\/p>\nA number of merchants might see this as unprofessional.\u00a0 <\/strong>In their opinion, competing just on price is not the sole point of e-tailing (or any other) business. Your offer should include a high standard of service and quality regarding delivery, call centre\/customer support. In other words, do not compete by pointing out that you are the cheapest. The lowest price is overrated. Attract customers by beating your competitors in every other respect, not just the lowest prices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Showing competitors\u2019 prices on your own site – yes or no?<\/strong> The answer to this question lies in every retailer themselves. And this answer varies from retailer to retailer. Based on the items they sell, the service they provide, the consumers they target and other special or general requirements, retailers weigh the pros and cons of using this feature and they decide.<\/p>\nAs for those who find it convenient to use this feature and want to have competitors\u2019 prices displayed on their website, Price2Spy API<\/a><\/strong> is just the solution they need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you aiming for the lowest price in the market? Want to share it with your customers and provide them with a clear proof of it? Thinking of showing your competitors\u2019 prices on your own website? Not convinced that it\u2019s a good idea? One…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[108],"tags":[51,10,47],"class_list":["post-272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-practices","tag-competitiveness","tag-competitor","tag-price"],"yoast_head":"\n
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