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A global survey found that 58% of purchases were prompted by something the shopper saw online.

Google/Ipsos, Global, Global Retail Study, Base: total sample (n=14,206), online 18+ who shopped in the last week, countries included: AR, AU, BR, CA, CZ, FR, DE, IN, ID, IT, JP, KR, MX, NL, PL, PT, RU, SA, ZA, ES, SE, TR, UA, GB, U.S., AE, VN, Feb. 2019.

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of smartphone users are more likely to use a company or brand’s mobile app when browsing or shopping on a smartphone because they can get rewards or points.
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of smartphone users are more likely to use a company or brand’s mobile site when browsing or shopping on a smartphone because they don’t want to download an app.
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of smartphone users feel more favorable toward companies whose mobile sites or apps remember who they are and their past behavior.
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of smartphone users have contacted a business directly using the search results (e.g., “click to call” option).
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