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Improve customer experience through personalization

By Camilla Karlsson Reading time: 1 minute

Investing in personalization isn't only about meeting your users' personal needs; It's also a strategic choice that can improve both the user experience and your bottom line.

What does personalization mean?

In short, personalization means that as a marketer, you help each of your visitors to a richer user experience. This is achieved by using data about your audience's past behaviors and interactions. Of course, it's about showing relevant content, offers, or other information that increases engagement and hopefully conversion rates as well!

Today's web users are constantly seeking personal and meaningful interactions. In fact, they demand it. This makes personalization an indispensable tool for you as a digital marketer.

The key to success

In a world where we compete for visitors' attention, personalization is an effective way to differentiate your brand and add value. Studies show that personalized experiences lead to deeper customer engagement and higher conversion rates.

According to Gartner , companies that use personalization see a 16% increase in business results compared to those that don't. Consider what this could mean for your business!

Some upsides of personalization

  • Increased sales: Tailored content makes it easier for your target audience to find what they like. This increases the chances of conversion, such as making a purchase, booking a meeting, or signing up a new member.
  • Greater customer loyalty: By offering an experience that feels relevant and personal, you build stronger relationships with your audience.
  • More effective marketing: Being able to target with more tailored content reduces waste in your marketing budget.

How does personalization work?

A personalization engine is a tool that collects and analyzes data to create tailored experiences based on it. Techniques such as machine learning and predictive analytics are used to anticipate the user's next move and then adapt the content accordingly. Examples of platforms that offer advanced personalization engines include, of course, our favorite, Optimizely.

Optimizely Personalization is a powerful solution that dynamically creates tailored experiences based on user behavior. The platform can use real-time data and predictive modeling to understand and predict users' needs,  naturally aiming to adjust the content to meet each visitor's unique interests.

Combine this with Optimizely Web Experimentation to effectively A/B test and validate the personalized experiences. This allows you not just to speculate about which content works best, but to actually confirm what is most effective.

Learn more about Optimizely Personalization on Optimizely's website.

If you're unsure where to start or how to make the most of personalization, rest assured that we are here to help you overcome the challenges related to both personalization strategy and technology.

Investing in personalization is an effective way to cater to your users' unique needs without being intrusive!

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Camilla Karlsson

Camilla Karlsson

Chief Delivery Officer

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