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Editor\u2019s Note:<\/b> This is Part 1 in a 2-part series. Part 2 can be found here.<\/a>
\n <\/i><\/p>\n

For more than 15 years, MotionPoint has developed innovative technologies and services that have revolutionized the website translation and localization industry. Along the way, we\u2019ve operated more than 1,000 global websites for hundreds of brands, and have acquired an unique perspective on how consumers use the Internet in international markets.<\/p>\n

Using our exclusive first-party data, authoritative third-party data, and first-hand experience helping hundreds of brands serve consumers around the world, we\u2019ve cooked up some interesting insights about online consumers around the world. Here are a few:<\/p>\n

French Online Consumers<\/h2>\n

Consumers in France often shop for high-quality goods online\u2014most likely apparel, though books and music are also common products purchased on e-commerce sites. Health and beauty items are also popular online purchases.<\/p>\n

French shoppers prefer European brands, and will often shop on e-commerce sites based in neighboring countries. Cross-border shopping (and shipping) is common. <\/p>\n

But for businesses eying France as an expansion-worthy online market, know that French consumers expect e-commerce sites to be available in French. Translating and localizing online content is a must to succeed in this market. Further, they expect excellent customer service, and will shop elsewhere if their expectations aren\u2019t met in regards to product quality, customer service and smooth product returns. <\/p>\n

French consumers often pay for their online purchases with credit cards, though other locally-preferred payment methods include Allopass (which lets them pay via phone or SMS), CM-CIC Paiement, Hipay, or PayPal. <\/p>\n

Transparency is important to the French, particularly in the fulfillment process. They like being able to choose their delivery date and track their shipments. E-retailers, take note: French consumers usually prefer free shipping to fast shipping, so make sure to offer that option if appropriate. Further, they prefer home delivery to picking up their shipment at a \u201cpick-up and go\u201d location, or in-store delivery.<\/p>\n

To reach the French shopper on social media, you\u2019ll most likely find them on Facebook. Twitter, LinkedIn, and Skyrock are also popular platforms. <\/p>\n

German Online Consumers<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Germans are likely to have a large disposable income, and often purchase e-retail items such as clothing, electronics and books. They\u2019re also more likely than other Europeans to buy sports and leisure items online. The German shopper is likely to prefer to pay with local payment methods\u2014such as Klarna and Billpay\u2014over credit cards. They\u2019re also likely to make payments via Paypal and bank transfers through GiroPay. E-retailers should support these platforms when serving the German online market.<\/p>\n

Germans are known for being frugal\u2014and they certainly do appreciate competitive prices\u2014but a low price alone isn\u2019t enough to woo a German shopper. Germans value safety, quality, and convenience. Trust is important to these consumers. If they don\u2019t trust an item\u2019s quality, or think that product returns might be a hassle, they\u2019ll shop elsewhere. (Offering a robust return policy is a good way to engender goodwill in this market; German shoppers\u2019 return rate can be as high as 50%.)<\/p>\n

Germans prefer to buy from domestic retailers, but if they can find the quality they seek for a reasonable price, they will shop from international sellers. This is especially true for apparel, since German-made clothing, such as jeans, tend to have a high price tag despite being of inferior quality.<\/p>\n

Most German online shoppers prefer their purchases to be delivered to their homes, and they want their products shipped quickly. About 80% of consumers want to receive their orders within 3 to 5 days. <\/p>\n

Most Germans are on social media at least once a day; their preferred platforms are Facebook, followed by Google+ and Xing. <\/p>\n

Japanese Online Consumers<\/h2>\n

Most Japanese online consumers have studied English in junior high and high school\u2014and possibly university if they attended\u2014but will not feel confident enough to shop in any other language but Japanese. E-retailers should translate and localize content to serve this online market.<\/p>\n

Japanese shoppers are very mobile-savvy, and nearly all Japanese Internet users shop online. They usually focus their online spending on travel, home electronics and women\u2019s apparel.<\/p>\n

For the Japanese, trust plays a critical role in the decision to buy online. Not only must the content be in Japanese, but there must be a lot of information available\u2014more than most Western companies might be accustomed to seeing. This content should include a detailed product description, technical dimensions and specifications, and more. While this might appear \u201cbusy\u201d or overwhelming to Western eyes, it\u2019s the norm in this market. <\/p>\n

Nearly half of online shopping is conducted on marketplace sites such as Rakuten, Amazon Japan, and Yahoo. Foreign brands may find better traction selling goods through these virtual marketplaces than via their own in-market branded websites.<\/p>\n

Credit cards are the most common method of online payment here, though Japan\u2019s historical cash-first economy means that cards are still only used about 44% of the time. Cash on delivery and bank transfers are considered safe and reliable payment options here. Interestingly, Japanese consumers can make pay for online goods at convenience stores; this is used for about 10% of purchases.<\/p>\n

Cross-border shopping is far less common in Japan than in other Asia-Pacific markets. Around only 10% of Japanese shoppers purchase from abroad. This is likely due to foreign brands not meeting their very high standards for customer service (including supporting locally-preferred payment methods, speedy shipping, and having customer communications and support in Japanese), or being unsure of the quality of an unfamiliar foreign brand. <\/p>\n

Loyalty and rewards programs are common among online retailers here. Foreign companies serving the online Japanese market should use such programs to woo consumers.<\/p>\n

To Be Continued\u2026<\/h2>\n

Tomorrow, we\u2019ll head westward and examine consumers in the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. In the meantime, you can learn more about French and German consumers, holidays and in-country marketing opportunities by checking out our free France: Market Insights and Campaign Opportunities<\/a><\/i> and Germany: Market Insights and Campaign Opportunities<\/a><\/i> reports!<\/p>\n

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