{"id":55439,"date":"2023-01-11T18:01:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T10:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=55439"},"modified":"2023-01-09T19:31:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:31:38","slug":"social-commerce-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/social-commerce-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Social Commerce Trends to Watch Out For (From Facebook Shops to Shoppable Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Combining the ease and accessibility of e-commerce with the community engagement of social media, social commerce is a growing trend for 2021. As an online brand or business, social commerce doesn\u2019t just help you market your products to a wider audience; it also allows you to more easily and effectively convert your social media followers into paying customers.<\/p>\n<p>With <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avionos.com\/employees-rank-avionos-for-best-company-culture-2018\/\">55% of online shoppers<\/a> now making purchases through social media channels and many big brands now selling their products via Instagram, Facebook, and even <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/business.pinterest.com\/en-gb\/advertise\/#ad-formats\">Pinterest Shopping Ads<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/business.pinterest.com\/en\/shopping\/\">Catalogs<\/a>, it\u2019s time to jump on the social commerce bandwagon if you want your business to remain competitive.<\/p>\n<p>We all know that social media moves at the speed of light, and with new social commerce features popping up all the time, it\u2019s crucial to stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n<p>So, from Instagram and Facebook Shops to Shoppable Video, here are the biggest social commerce trends to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Facebook & Instagram Shops<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/social-commerce-trends\/Insta-Facebook-Shops.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook and Instagram Shops\" width=\"1500\" height=\"838\"><\/figure>\n<p>Without a doubt, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2020\/05\/introducing-facebook-shops\/\">Facebook Shops<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/business.instagram.com\/shopping\/checkout\">Instagram Checkout<\/a> have been one of the biggest developments in the world of social media commerce over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>Introduced in May 2020, the new feature \u2014 available across both platforms \u2014 enables businesses to establish simplified online stores that run through the Facebook and Instagram apps. Optimized for any platform or device, Shops make it super easy for your customers to make an in-app purchase while they scroll.<\/p>\n<p>Among their many benefits, perhaps the best thing about Facebook and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-instagram-shop\">Instagram Shops<\/a> is that it\u2019s free! Running an eCommerce website can be expensive and requires a lot of maintenance and upkeep \u2014 whereas, with Facebook and Instagram shops, you simply need to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/go\/envato-instagram-shop\">customize the dedicated \u201cshop\u201d section on your Facebook page or Instagram profile<\/a>, immediately allowing your followers to browse, save, share, and purchase. It\u2019s as easy as that.<\/p>\n<p>Since most potential buyers are on social media, it makes sense for brands to sell their products on the platforms where their customers are already browsing for inspiration. As a result, many brands are now moving towards using social platforms as their main sales platforms \u2014 such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/asos\/\">ASOS<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clothingthegaps\/?hl=en\">Clothing the Gap<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fy\/\">Fy<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com.au\/levisthailand\/\">Levi\u2019s<\/a>, who\u2019ve all set up Instagram and Facebook shops.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Last year, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/news\/announcing-facebook-shops\">Facebook<\/a> announced its latest eCommerce play, Facebook and Instagram Shops,<\/em>\u201d says Envato\u2019s Content Marketing Manager Julia Fernandez.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Given that many <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/07\/how-businesses-have-successfully-pivoted-during-the-pandemic\">brick and mortar businesses pivoted to online<\/a> in 2020, social media shopfronts provide a great alternative for brands looking to connect with customers.<\/em>\u201c, Julia added.<\/p>\n<p>For small businesses, another great perk is that social media shops offer not only a pool of potential buyers but also the required infrastructure to sell to them.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of paying a team of designers and programmers to create a website or set up your online store, Facebook and Instagram shops take on the grunt work for you, allowing you to sell directly to your online audience with minimal effort.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Shoppable Video<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/social-commerce-trends\/Shoppable-video.jpg\" alt=\"Shoppable Video\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/the-state-of-video-marketing-in-2020-infographic\/578888\/\">Without a doubt, video is the most engaging form of content online<\/a>. And as shoppable posts continue to rise in popularity, it\u2019s no surprise that shoppable videos are changing the social commerce game. Shoppable videos are a form of interactive video that allows viewers to purchase items directly from the video they\u2019re watching. They typically feature a drop-down menu linking to a product page where a purchase can be made with the tap of a finger.<\/p>\n<p>This format is perfect for embedding on your website, uploading to YouTube, or posting on social media, and it\u2019s already been adopted by big brands such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Twpqf3E_sxs\">IKEA<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/12-platforms-for-shoppable-video\">Amazon, YouTube and Instagram<\/a>. Shoppable video is now even hosted on video platforms such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aibuy.io\/\">AiBUY<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thentwrk.com\/\">NTWRK<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/technology\/area-120\/shoploop\/\">Shoploop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Shoppable Video takes the interactive video idea and commercializes it, allowing customers to shop as they watch,<\/em>\u201d says Envato\u2019s Video Marketing Specialist, Jen McKinnon. \u201c<em>The technology is already out there, but, in 2021, it\u2019s likely to really gain steam as brands continue to zero in on video as a valuable marketing tool.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<p>While it seems high-tech, making a shoppable video for your business is actually quite simple. Platforms such as YouTube and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wideo.co\/\">Wideo<\/a> give you the option to insert call-to-action buttons, product links, email list signups, surveys, and more to your video. Just connect a URL to the interactive options, change the copy and color to fit, and that\u2019s it \u2014 you\u2019ve successfully created a simple, professional shoppable video.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more about how to create shoppable videos, check out this super handy <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/marketing\/beginners-guide-creating-shoppable-video\">Beginner\u2019s Guide to Creating Shoppable Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Augmented Reality<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/social-commerce-trends\/Augmented-reality.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\"><\/figure>\n<p>With our world now revolving around technology, augmented reality has had a huge impact on social media over the last few years \u2014 and now, it\u2019s infiltrating the world of social commerce.<\/p>\n<p>As opposed to Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality is a technology that projects computer-generated augmentations onto real-life to alter and enhance our experience. Dominating social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, AR filters have become the new norm \u2014 these days, it\u2019s rare to see an Instagram Story not altered or enhanced with AR or face-changing technology.<\/p>\n<p>But beyond the fun and games of Instagram filters, AR also opens up endless possibilities for social commerce, giving retailers the ability to enhance their virtual shopping experiences and sell their products in a whole new way.<\/p>\n<p>For example, IKEA\u2019s app lets users test furniture in their homes, and supermarket retailers in the UK have trialed a virtual store tour.<\/p>\n<p>Big names such as Vogue and Bloomingdales have even taken to using digital or \u2018CGI\u2019 models for their shoots, allowing fashion brands and photographers to use digital fitting rooms to \u2018dress\u2019 their subject pre-shoot. And as social commerce and AR technology continues to advance, we predict this trend will reach a whole new level.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>The ability to interact on social media is what sets the medium apart from others, and AR is the next evolution of that interaction<\/em>\u201c, says Envato\u2019s Social Media Specialist Jo Birleson. \u201c<em>AR technology allows you to superimpose digital interactive experiences over your view of the real world, helping to bridge the online and offline worlds and provide a deeper experience. From a marketing perspective, AR will allow users to interact with a product or brand on a much deeper level than they usually might.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<h2>4. Voice Commerce<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/social-commerce-trends\/Voice-commerce.jpg\" alt=\"Voice Commerce\" width=\"1500\" height=\"840\"><\/figure>\n<p>With the introduction of voice-activated products such as Google Home, Alexa, Siri, and Apple HomePod, voice technology has gained momentum over the last decade and has fast become the norm for many households. In fact, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voicebot.ai\/2019\/06\/18\/loup-ventures-says-75-of-u-s-households-will-have-smart-speakers-by-2025-google-to-surpass-amazon-in-market-share\/\">Loup Ventures<\/a> recently released figures that, by 2025, 75% of US households will have a smart speaker.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/advertiseonbing-blob.azureedge.net\/blob\/bingads\/media\/insight\/whitepapers\/2019\/04%20apr\/voice-report\/bingads_2019_voicereport.pdf\">seventy-two percent of consumers<\/a> use voice search through personal digital assistants, and 25% of consumers have made a purchase using a digital assistant, showing that voice technology isn\u2019t just useful for searching the web or playing a song \u2014 it\u2019s even becoming the new way to shop online.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it be a way to search for products online or even introducing voice commands to purchase or add an item to your cart, there\u2019s no denying that voice technology is the way of the future. 94% of brands are now investing in voice technology \u2014 with the rising popularity of voice-activated products \u2014 it\u2019s easy to see why you\u2019d want to integrate voice into your social commerce strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of major franchises are trying their hand at the voice shopping game, with companies such as Amazon and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/corporate.walmart.com\/newsroom\/2019\/04\/02\/want-walmart-to-help-you-grocery-shop-with-our-new-voice-capabilities-just-say-the-word\">Walmart<\/a> making it easier for customers to fulfill their shopping lists with voice search. The adoption of this trend by these shopping giants and huge e-commerce platforms points to the fact that voice commerce is just the next step in totally streamlining the online shopping experience.<\/p>\n<p>While Voice Commerce is still in its early stages, we predict that we\u2019ll soon see this trend boom as it continues to grow and develop.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Sustainable Ecommerce<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/social-commerce-trends\/Sustainable-commerce.jpg\" alt=\"Sustainable Ecommerce\" width=\"1500\" height=\"839\"><\/figure>\n<p>In a shift towards becoming more environmentally friendly and addressing the environmental issues impacting our planet, demand for sustainable shopping by consumers is having a big impact on the way brands sell online.<\/p>\n<p>A trend that encompasses environmentalism, waste reduction, and content for good, sustainability is now a consideration for almost every industry on the planet. And as many people adapt their shopping habits to align with their environmental values or sustainable lifestyles, a brand\u2019s commitment to sustainability will be a big factor in their customers\u2019 purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/07\/the-elusive-green-consumer\">Harvard Business Review reports<\/a> that companies have seen a 65% increase in sales of eco-friendly products. And as customers continue to seek out companies that are more eco-friendly, sustainability is becoming an increasingly pressing topic.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOver the past year, I\u2019ve seen a shift in thinking from reducing, reuse, recycle to adopting a low carbon, plastic-free lifestyle,<\/em>\u201d says Kate McInnes, Envato\u2019s Design Content Specialist. \u201c<em>It\u2019s great to see more and more people make sustainable lifestyle choices and use their branding and digital assets to share the message with others.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<p>Many companies are rising to meet this increased demand, impacting their business practices, their products, and packaging, as well as the message they\u2019re putting forward in their marketing and social media posts. In the US, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/michelob-ultra-pure-gold-launches-6-for-6-pack-program-to-support-organic-farming-300993144.html\">Pure Gold<\/a> launched their 6 For 6-Pack program to support organic farming, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bandt.com.au\/ben-jerry-goes-political-in-unfudge-our-future-campaign\/\">Ben & Jerry\u2019s<\/a> teamed up with the Climate Council for their latest \u2018Unfudge our Future\u2019 campaign \u2014 a new range of products urging the Australian government to ditch fossil fuels and embrace renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p>With more ads, brands, and products popping up every day that are focused on sustainability and becoming more environmentally friendly, it\u2019s more important than ever to keep this in mind and understand how this will impact the world of social commerce.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>More than ever before, brands are voicing their opinions on important social issues and taking the lead on conversations. And they\u2019re using social media to do so,<\/em>\u201d says Jo. \u201c<em>Whether it\u2019s content on environmental issues or sustainability, a brand that creates content for good can become more memorable for having a defined position and purpose that goes beyond being solely revenue-driven.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<p>And there you have it! The top 5 Social Commerce trends to keep an eye on. Some are already hugely popular, while others are still in their early stages, but there\u2019s no doubt that social commerce is the way of the future.<\/p>\n<p>As social media and e-commerce continue to grow exponentially, we predict that buying and selling products on social media will soon become the norm for most online shoppers \u2014 so, it\u2019s more important than ever to make social commerce a priority for your business. 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