Neuroscience is the study of the
function of the nervous system and brain, and this includes fields such as
psychology, psychiatry and physiology. Neuroscience marketing
considers the findings and research generated by these areas to influence
a customer’s buying decision.
While this sounds sophisticated, it's not
that difficult to understand and implement. All you need to do is to tap into
your customer’s subconscious mind. Well, maybe that does
sound complex, so here are some tips that can help simplify the
process:
1. The influence of emotions.
The subconscious mind is influenced by
emotion, which is why ad campaigns with heart and humor tend to appeal to
people more than a generic introduction to a product. You need to create
ad campaigns that connect emotionally with your audience. You can also
influence your customers by providing sensory stimuli that trigger an emotional
response.
For example, an avid reader will be
emotionally stimulated by the scent of books.
2. Visual stimuli work better.
People respond better to images because sight
is one of the first senses we develop, and we quickly start assigning emotional
meaning to images. For example, red and green colors with a sprinkling of white
can immediately invoke the festive spirit. You can use such visual stimuli to
trigger an emotional response and encourage people to buy your products.
3. Clever pricing works.
Ever wonder why products are priced at $499
or $999 instead of $500 or $1,000? The difference might be marginal, but our
subconscious brains interpret it differently. The cost of the product
triggers an immediate pain response, especially if we perceive it as expensive.
That pain is lessened when the product is priced $999 instead of $1,000.
4. Powerful and tangible proof
appeals to the subconscious.
Shoppers always subconsciously look for real
results. That's why my partner and I chose to design our new company site with
tangible results, case studies and actual screenshots of our successes. Another
example is that shoppers are more likely to purchase a slimming tea if the
product claims it’ll make them “look better” rather than claiming it would make
them “feel better.”
5. Different cultures respond differently.
If you intend to market to a culturally
diverse audience, keep in mind that different people have different
subconscious triggers. What is acceptable and appealing to one culture won’t be
to another.
Understanding customer preferences,
moods and emotions are the key to a successful marketing campaign.
Unfortunately, it's usually hit or miss. That’s where neuroscience comes in and
can help take your marketing and conversion game to that next level. It's
simple -- just learn how to read people's minds, or more
realistically, use these insights as the starting point.
Written By: Andrew Medal
Credit: Entrepreneur.com
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