The Secret to Post-Click Psychology: Turn Eyeballs Into Loyal Buyers
Smartpandalabs.com
About the Guest(s):
Shamir Duverseau is the Managing Director at Smart Panda Labs, a technical marketing agency. With over 15 years in marketing and leadership roles, Shamir has worked with major brands like Southwest Airlines, The Walt Disney Company, and NBC Universal. Previously the Senior Director in digital strategy and services for Marriott International’s Vacation Club Division, Shamir co-founded Smart Panda Labs to harness his expertise in both marketing and technical spheres, aiming to improve the post-click experience for consumers.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris welcomes digital marketing expert Shamir Duverseau to discuss the intricacies of technical marketing and the importance of the post-click experience. As the managing director of Smart Panda Labs, Shamir delves into how his company helps B2C enterprises optimize user experience on websites to convert traffic into loyal customers. The conversation spans topics from post-click psychology to technological marketing adaptations, highlighting the necessity of understanding customer behavior and simplifying complex shopping experiences online.
The duo explore the vast potential that lies in improving the ‘post-click experience’, underscoring how businesses can unlock conversion opportunities by making their digital customer interactions seamless and intuitive. In discussing the common pitfalls in digital marketing strategies and MarTech stacks, Shamir explains how Smart Panda Labs assesses and addresses gaps in client operations to create robust sales experiences and strategy roadmaps. With insights into optimizing advertising spend and improving ROI through savvy digital experiences, Shamir shares practical advice while drawing from his vast experience in working with significant industry players.
Key Takeaways:
Post-Click Psychology: Engaging customers effectively after they click on an ad is crucial to converting them into buyers, primarily by minimizing friction and simplifying interactions.
Importance of Seamless User Experience: Simplifying the complexities of online shopping can lead to better conversions and repeated business.
Leveraging MarTech Stacks: Many companies underutilize their marketing technologies, running at just 20% of their capacity, leaving room for significant improvements.
Tailored Strategy Roadmaps: Building a customized roadmap helps companies maximize their digital potential by outlining clear paths and methodologies for enhanced customer experience.
Focus on Customer Satisfaction: Excellent customer service and experience can significantly impact repeat business, as seen with brands employing thoughtful, personalized touchpoints.
Notable Quotes:
“The internet brings an interesting mix of the creativity of marketing, the technical aspects of IT, and the product aspects of what you’re selling.”
“If something has to be complicated, let’s not make the things that don’t have to be complicated, complicated.”
“On the corporate side, I found that marketing people tend to be very creative, which is great. But they also tend to shy away from anything that’s technical.”
“If you’ve got, if you spent the money to get someone to the site, it only makes sense to spend money where people are spending the majority of their time.”
“When those two things collided. So was born Smart Panda Labs.”