How to Attract Buyers in the Modern Business-to-Business Market

How to Attract Buyers in the Modern Business-to-Business Market

Demand Generation — Wed., Jun. 3, 2020

Business-to-business sales and marketing have changed as buyers have become more aware of the need to maximize value and have access to more diverse product and supplier information. As a result, buyers expect to have access to relevant and detailed information, and e-commerce is essential for providing it. It is also necessary for search engine optimization, so buyers can find suppliers and their products. Additionally, design and aesthetics play a role in buyer decisions, and automation and integration help buyers improve their processes.

E-commerce applications are designed for presenting products with rich details, and enterprise B2B platforms come with features for bulk ordering and customer-specific catalogs. Additionally, modern B2B e-commerce platforms have adopted design lessons from consumer retail. Finally, e-commerce integration with e-procurement platforms allows buyers to access supplier catalogs from within the system and automate workflows.

Business-to-business suppliers must have e-commerce capabilities to meet buyers' expectations and maximize their chances of being selected. E-commerce helps buyers find suppliers and their products, allows them to view detailed product information, and helps them improve their processes.

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