GITNUXREPORT 2025

Customer Experience In The Seo Industry Statistics

Exceptional customer experience boosts loyalty, retention, and purchasing in SEO industry.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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74% of customers are likely to switch brands if they feel unappreciated

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48% of customers say they will leave a brand due to poor customer service

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63% of consumers will stop doing business with a brand after a poor experience

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65% of consumers say they have stopped engaging with a brand due to irrelevant content

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68% of customers will leave a brand after multiple poor experiences

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66% of buyers will switch brands if they find the purchasing process too difficult

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86% of consumers are willing to pay more for better customer experience

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73% of consumers say a good experience is key in influencing their brand loyalty

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87% of consumers expect consistent interactions across departments

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52% of customers say that a good customer experience is a key factor in their brand loyalty

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Companies focusing on experience have a 17% higher customer retention rate than their competitors

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84% of companies say improving customer experience is their top priority

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70% of buying experiences are based on how customers feel they are being treated

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78% of consumers want consistent interactions across all channels

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82% of consumers say they want a "human touch" in digital interactions

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86% of buyers are willing to pay more for better customer service

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50% of consumers say they will recommend a brand after multiple positive experiences

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90% of customers say that their experience with a company influences their purchasing decision

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75% of consumers are more likely to purchase again if they had a positive experience

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80% of companies say they deliver a better customer experience than their competitors

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62% of consumers have made a purchase decision based on positive customer experience

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55% of customers would recommend a brand after a positive experience

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59% of consumers say that a seamless digital experience influences their loyalty

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45% of customers say they will abandon a purchase if the website is difficult to navigate

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76% of consumers say their loyalty depends on a good mobile experience

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72% of consumers share feedback when asked about their shopping experience, showing engagement importance

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59% of online shoppers say ease of checkout influences their purchasing decision

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66% of consumers say they have higher expectations for customer service in 2023

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54% of consumers say they’d stop doing business with a company after a poor mobile experience

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81% of shoppers conduct online research before making a purchase

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54% of consumers admit to using multiple devices during their shopping journey, indicating a need for seamless multichannel experience

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77% of customers say they have used online reviews to evaluate a brand

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70% of buyers turn to online search before making a purchase, emphasizing the importance of SEO

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85% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations

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67% of buyers say they are influenced by social media when making purchasing decisions

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55% of consumers research products online before buying, highlighting the importance of SEO optimization

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80% of consumers research products online before offline purchases, stressing the need for strong SEO

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80% of shoppers make a purchase when offered personalized experiences

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60% of marketers say personalized customer experience improves customer retention

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78% of consumers prefer to buy from brands that recognize them by name

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91% of consumers are more likely to shop with brands that recognize, remember, and provide relevant offers and recommendations

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70% of consumers say a company's understanding of their personal needs influences their loyalty

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74% of consumers get frustrated when website content is not personalized

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50% of consumers expect companies to anticipate their needs

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40% of customers spend more when brands offer personalized experiences

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64% of consumers expect companies to understand and anticipate their needs

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63% of consumers want brands to personalize their experiences

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89% of consumers say they are more likely to buy from brands that personalize their communication

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78% of customers say they are more loyal to brands that offer personalized experiences

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Key Highlights

86% of consumers are willing to pay more for better customer experience
73% of consumers say a good experience is key in influencing their brand loyalty
80% of shoppers make a purchase when offered personalized experiences
74% of customers are likely to switch brands if they feel unappreciated
60% of marketers say personalized customer experience improves customer retention
78% of consumers prefer to buy from brands that recognize them by name
87% of consumers expect consistent interactions across departments
91% of consumers are more likely to shop with brands that recognize, remember, and provide relevant offers and recommendations
52% of customers say that a good customer experience is a key factor in their brand loyalty
Companies focusing on experience have a 17% higher customer retention rate than their competitors
70% of consumers say a company's understanding of their personal needs influences their loyalty
84% of companies say improving customer experience is their top priority
74% of consumers get frustrated when website content is not personalized

In a landscape where 86% of consumers are willing to pay more for superior customer experiences, the brands and SEO professionals who master personalized, seamless interactions across channels are setting themselves apart—and securing lasting loyalty.

Brand Loyalty and Switching Behavior

74% of customers are likely to switch brands if they feel unappreciated
48% of customers say they will leave a brand due to poor customer service
63% of consumers will stop doing business with a brand after a poor experience
65% of consumers say they have stopped engaging with a brand due to irrelevant content
68% of customers will leave a brand after multiple poor experiences
66% of buyers will switch brands if they find the purchasing process too difficult

Brand Loyalty and Switching Behavior Interpretation

In the fiercely competitive world of SEO, the stark truth is that nearly three-quarters of customers will trade loyalty for appreciation, quality service, relevant content, and an effortless experience—proving that in the digital age, customer satisfaction is the ultimate ranking factor.

Customer Experience and Satisfaction

86% of consumers are willing to pay more for better customer experience
73% of consumers say a good experience is key in influencing their brand loyalty
87% of consumers expect consistent interactions across departments
52% of customers say that a good customer experience is a key factor in their brand loyalty
Companies focusing on experience have a 17% higher customer retention rate than their competitors
84% of companies say improving customer experience is their top priority
70% of buying experiences are based on how customers feel they are being treated
78% of consumers want consistent interactions across all channels
82% of consumers say they want a "human touch" in digital interactions
86% of buyers are willing to pay more for better customer service
50% of consumers say they will recommend a brand after multiple positive experiences
90% of customers say that their experience with a company influences their purchasing decision
75% of consumers are more likely to purchase again if they had a positive experience
80% of companies say they deliver a better customer experience than their competitors
62% of consumers have made a purchase decision based on positive customer experience
55% of customers would recommend a brand after a positive experience
59% of consumers say that a seamless digital experience influences their loyalty
45% of customers say they will abandon a purchase if the website is difficult to navigate
76% of consumers say their loyalty depends on a good mobile experience
72% of consumers share feedback when asked about their shopping experience, showing engagement importance
59% of online shoppers say ease of checkout influences their purchasing decision
66% of consumers say they have higher expectations for customer service in 2023
54% of consumers say they’d stop doing business with a company after a poor mobile experience

Customer Experience and Satisfaction Interpretation

In an era where 86% of buyers are willing to pay more and 90% admit their experience shapes purchasing decisions, mastering consistent, humanized, and seamless customer interactions across digital and physical channels isn't just smart—it's essential for winning the loyalty that drives profitability in the SEO-driven marketplace.

Online Research and Digital Engagement

81% of shoppers conduct online research before making a purchase
54% of consumers admit to using multiple devices during their shopping journey, indicating a need for seamless multichannel experience
77% of customers say they have used online reviews to evaluate a brand
70% of buyers turn to online search before making a purchase, emphasizing the importance of SEO
85% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations
67% of buyers say they are influenced by social media when making purchasing decisions
55% of consumers research products online before buying, highlighting the importance of SEO optimization
80% of consumers research products online before offline purchases, stressing the need for strong SEO

Online Research and Digital Engagement Interpretation

In an era where nearly all consumers turn to digital sources before buying—relying on reviews, social media, and multichannel research—businesses ignoring SEO and online reputation management do so at their peril, missing out on the nearly universal path to purchase.

Personalization and Customer Expectations

80% of shoppers make a purchase when offered personalized experiences
60% of marketers say personalized customer experience improves customer retention
78% of consumers prefer to buy from brands that recognize them by name
91% of consumers are more likely to shop with brands that recognize, remember, and provide relevant offers and recommendations
70% of consumers say a company's understanding of their personal needs influences their loyalty
74% of consumers get frustrated when website content is not personalized
50% of consumers expect companies to anticipate their needs
40% of customers spend more when brands offer personalized experiences
64% of consumers expect companies to understand and anticipate their needs
63% of consumers want brands to personalize their experiences
89% of consumers say they are more likely to buy from brands that personalize their communication
78% of customers say they are more loyal to brands that offer personalized experiences

Personalization and Customer Expectations Interpretation

In the fiercely competitive SEO arena, where 80% of shoppers crave personalized experiences and nearly 90% favor brands that tailor communication, it's clear that understanding and anticipating individual needs isn't just a perk—it's the very blueprint for customer loyalty, retention, and increased spending.