Storyblok survey reveals consumers trust websites, but not AI

85% of consumers aren’t interested in using AI for purchases

Linz, Austria - November 21, 2023 - Storyblok, the content management system (CMS) category leader, today announced the results of a global survey of 1,000 consumers that reveals the content they trust and reject when making purchases this holiday season.

Section titled Websites are more important than apps and social media Websites are more important than apps and social media

A majority of consumers (43%) said a brand’s website is more valuable than its mobile app (34%) or social media accounts (16%). Only 7% said email is the most valuable marketing channel.

70% of shoppers primarily use a smartphone for online shopping, highlighting the need for brands to offer mobile-optimized web experiences instead of simply relying on apps.

Previous Storyblok research proves that businesses still aren’t doing enough to improve their websites. The data shows that e-commerce companies are losing out on billions in revenue because 60% of consumers abandon purchases due to poor website user experience. Businesses know they have a problem: 48% are embarrassed by their websites.

Section titled Consumers don’t trust AI with their money Consumers don’t trust AI with their money

85% aren’t interested in using AI to help them decide on purchases. Additionally, if offered an AI recommendation, 60% said it wouldn’t make them more likely to buy something, while 17% said it would make them less likely to make a purchase.

Section titled Influencers aren’t so influential Influencers aren’t so influential

Brands may be better off spending their marketing budgets on campaigns that don’t involve influencers. 57% of consumers said a celebrity or influencer endorsement wouldn’t make them more likely to purchase a product, with 24% saying it would make them less likely to buy.

Section titled Consumers rely on content to build brand loyalty Consumers rely on content to build brand loyalty

Only 5% said they’re more likely to purchase new brands instead of brands they trust. At the same time, 90% said content produced by brands is important in shaping their perception of brands and their products. Prioritizing the creation of modern content experiences helps brands build trust that turns consumers into customers.

Dominik Angerer, CEO and Co-Founder of Storyblok, said: “It’s easy for brands to fall into the trap of chasing the latest trends instead of giving people what they actually want. As these survey results show, consumers have authentic content and useful websites on their wish list this holiday season.”

Section titled Resources Resources

• Learn more about Storyblok: https://www.storyblok.com
• See case studies: https://www.storyblok.com/case-studies
• View Storyblok’s press kit: https://www.storyblok.com/press

Section titled About Storyblok About Storyblok

Storyblok, the content management system (CMS) category leader, empowers both developers and marketing teams to create better content experiences across any digital channel.

Storyblok’s headless CMS architecture enables developers to build anything, publish everywhere, and integrate with any service or technology.

Marketing teams can create and scale content experiences independently using a visual editing interface, collaborative tools, and custom publishing workflows. Additionally, businesses can improve digital experiences everywhere with best-in-class performance, personalization, and optimized, omnichannel storytelling.

Leading brands such as Adidas, T-Mobile, Oatly, Deliveroo, and 170,000+ other

developers and marketers use Storyblok to create better content experiences that are faster, more secure, and built to scale.

See why Storyblok was named the #1 CMS by G2 at www.storyblok.com and follow Storyblok on LinkedIn and Twitter.