Social Commerce And How It Impacts Customer Service
Social Commerce is booming. Recently TikTok announced that they’re launching shopping features on their platform. Kylie Jenner with her Kylie Cosmetics brand will be the first shop to launch. Other social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat have already successfully launched shopping features.But what is social commerce actually? And how does it help to grow your business? What is Social Commerce? Social commerce is the process of selling products directly on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and now also TikTok. The entire shopping experience takes place on a social platform, from the initial product discovery to the checkout and payment process.It allows shoppers to buy directly from social channels without leaving the app and having to visit an eCommerce website. The big benefit of social commerce is the removal of friction. For example, you bump into a nice pair of shorts for the summer on your Instagram feed, hit “shop now” and comp...