zappos analysis and implementation pitch
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Analysis regarding three issues (Website, Audience, and Media) and two recommendations (Improved Website and Blogger Partnership) that will drive traffic to Zappos.com.TRANSCRIPT
Zappo
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An Analysis & Implementation Pitch
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KEY ISSUESOverview
1. Cluttered website
2. Too broad of a target audience
3. Lack of social media presence
3 Main Issues
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SOLUTIONSOverview
1. Unclutter and improve website
2. Blogger partnership
2 Recommendations
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COMPANY BACKGROUND
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COMPANY BACKGROUNDZappos’ Revenue Growth
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COMPETITORS
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SWOT ANALYSISZappos
● A wider selection of products compared to in-person stores
● Can move beyond retail in other customer service related business
● Increasing trend of shopping online
● 24 million Zappos accounts were hacked
● 365 day return policy can affect cost and is not green friendly
● Low wages
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SWOT ANALYSISNordstrom
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● Disposable income in increasing of the customers
● Tapping the international market especially emerging economies
● Acquisition of smaller retail chains
● Reducing sales may dilute brand equity
● Emotional connect with customer may decline
SWOT ANALYSIS Amazon
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● More releases of Amazon products and services
● Possibilities of entering other countries
● Tax avoidance issues
● Online security
● Regional lower cost online retailers showed up
SWOT ANALYSIS NastyGal
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● Can grow into actual stores
● Could go public
● Urban Outfitters may acquire Nasty Gal
● Large pool of competitors
● Change in customer style/taste/trends
COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
ScoringRule
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KEY ISSUESOverview
1. Cluttered website
2. Too broad of a target audience
3. Lack of social media presence
3 Main Issues
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1. Cluttered website
2. Too broad of a target audience
3. Lack of social media presence
KEY ISSUESCluttered Website | Categories
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KEY ISSUESCluttered Website | Filter Options
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KEY ISSUESCluttered Website | Size chart
Zappos Nordstrom
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KEY ISSUESCluttered Website | Checkout
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KEY ISSUESCluttered Website | Checkout
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KEY ISSUESCluttered Website | Overview
A cluttered website = critical problems because...
- intimidating number of categories
- hard to follow format
- limited options for customers to change their minds
It drives customers away from using the website!
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SOLUTIONSOverview
2 Recommendations
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1. Unclutter and improve website
2. Blogger partnership
1. Unclutter and improve website
2. Blogger partnership
SOLUTIONSUnclutter and improve the website |
Homepage
MockupOriginal
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SOLUTIONSUnclutter and improve the website |
Checkout
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SOLUTIONSUnclutter and improve the website |
Overview
Zappos’ website could really benefit
from…- More visuals
- Condensing of available categories
- Making filters and sizing easy to find and easier to
navigate
- Having an option to checkout as a guest
- Giving customers option to edit their cartChi Pledge Class
KEY ISSUESOverview
3 Main Issues
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1. Cluttered website
2. Too broad of a target audience
3. Lack of social media presence
1. Cluttered website
2. Too broad of a target audience
3. Lack of social media presence
KEY ISSUESTarget Audience
Aspiring Entrepreneurs of America
Zappos has over 1,500 brands
KEY ISSUESBroad Target Audience
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KEY ISSUESBroad Target Audience
Nasty Gal
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KEY ISSUESBroad Target Audience
Nordstrom
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KEY ISSUESToo Broad Target Audience
Having too broad of a target audience is a problem because...
- Overwhelming customers
- Loses individuality of being an online shoe retailer
- It is difficult to acquire specific audiences
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SOLUTIONSOverview
1. Unclutter and improve website
2. Blogger partnership
2 Recommendations
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1. Unclutter and improve website
2. Blogger partnership
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
Market
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“Happy Hunter”25 - 49
years old$75,000Time >
Money
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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1. Cluttered website
2. Too broad of a target audience
3. Lack of social media presence
KEY ISSUESOverview
3 Main Issues
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1. Cluttered website
2. Too broad of a target audience
3. Lack of social media presence
KEY ISSUESLack of Social Media Presence
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KEY ISSUESLack of Social Media Presence
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KEY ISSUESLack of Social Media Presence
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KEY ISSUESLack of Social Media Presence
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KEY ISSUESLack of Social Media Presence
Lack of Social Media Presence is a problem because...
-E-commerce needs strong online representation
-Missed low-cost opportunities
-Losing potential customers
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SOLUTIONSOverview
1. Unclutter and improve website
2. Blogger partnership
2 Recommendations
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1. Unclutter and improve website
2. Blogger partnership
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
Blogger partnership with
specific bloggers will create social media presence and increase traffic to the website!
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So Zappos should…
- Sign contracts with bloggers to feature the website on their own website
- Utilize social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. by featuring certain partnered bloggers
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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[Self survey, N = 100]
Q) How many bloggers do you follow?
None :
22%
One or More :
78%
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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[Self survey, N = 100, 10 being highest]
Q) How much influence would you say a blogger has over your style choices?
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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Aimee Song
“Well, I’m so excited that H&M;‘s new online store launched
in the US today! Now you can shop H&M; any time you want,
wherever you are!
Also, I’m honored to have been selected by H&M; as the
West Coast judge for their 50 States of Fashion campaign.
You can enter the 50 States of Fashion contest by posting a
photo of yourself in an H&M; look to Instagram using the
hashtag #HMshoponlineCA (the last two letters
should be the abbreviation of your state, so mine is CA.) The
grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 H&M; shopping
spree and trip to NYC during New York Fashion Week.”
Aritzia’s personal magazinehelps generate website traffic
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
Nasty Gal utilizes its blogger partnerships to create buzz on Instagram
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SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership
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So why not Zappos?
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership |
ImplementationZappos can start by taking advantage of it’s…..
Associates Program
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Sea of Shoes Cupcakes and Cashmere Girl and Closet
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership |
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Possible partners within Zappos’ target audience Chi Pledge
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Atlantic-Pacific The Chloe Conspiracy Her Waise Choice
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership |
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Possible partners within Zappos’ target audience
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership |
ImplementationPants: Adidas
Shoes: Zappos Hi guys! I just spent a day at the beach ATV-ing with some family, and it was a blast! We all had to wear long pants and jackets to cover basically
all of our bodies. One pop of color in my own ATV-ing outfit was my shoes. I loved wearing
these bright colors on my new Nike Free Runs.
I am excited to announce the launch of Zappos’ new website! They’ve totally redone the entire site, and they’ve actually made it more fun to browse their selections. They carry so many brands that anyone will be able to find what
they’re looking for. Also, a bonus was the great customer service that they have! I had a
question about sizing and the return policy, and the customer service rep was probably the nicest
and easiest I have ever talked to!
Make sure you visit Zappos for your next purchase!
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Mock Instagram posts
SOLUTIONSBlogger partnership |
Implementation
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SUMMARY
1. Cluttered website
2. Too broad of a target audience
3. Lack of social media presence
For these 3 issues...
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Zappos can...1. Redesign the website
2. Create blogger partnerships by signing contracts and utilizing the associates program
Zappos is a steady growing company with fantastic values
Website renovation and blogger partnership will only enhance what Zappos already
has to offer!
THANK YOU
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QUESTIONS?