Who and what are the biggest social influencers in the digital space today?
Recently, the editors at MBA in Marketing Degree Guide decided to find out and embarked on a research expedition that uncovered some interesting information.
The research began by probing who consumers trust when it comes to their purchasing decisions.
- 54 % of consumers report a greater amount of influence coming from communities of smaller size. So blogs with small but loyal followings can deliver high-percentage results in consumer influence.
- 31% of Internet purchases are influenced by blogs, ranking blogs third in influence behind only retail (56%) and brand sites (34%) in influence.
- While bloggers and social media influencers are a premier source of influence, most digital marketers devote few resources to incorporating key influencers into their digital efforts.
So what can you do to become a bigger social infuencer? Check out the infographic below for some tremendously helpful tips.
