Are you wasting money on Alibaba?
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As a Taiwan manufacturer in 2024, every dollar counts.
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Alibaba promises global exposure.
But does it deliver new business for you?
Consider these issues:
- Intense competition from low-cost suppliers (Listing requires you to show your prices)
- Poor search engine ranking (Foreign customers use Google, not Alibaba)
- Hidden fees increasing your costs (Paying extra for ads and visibility)
Stop investing in Alibaba.
Invest in your own business instead.
Explore these alternatives:
- Create your own website to showcase products (Partner with experts to build an effective site)
- Rank globally in search and connect directly with customers (Use local language sites to target your markets)
- Use social media to expand your reach (Increase the visibility of your brand)
Reevaluate where you invest your resources.
Are you getting the results you need?
What strategies are you using to succeed globally?
Check out these facts before you decide to use a platform like Alibaba.
- Global B2B Buyers Prefer Search Engines: According to a survey by Forrester Research, 74% of B2B buyers conduct more than half of their research online before making a purchase, often starting with search engines like Google rather than specific platforms.
- Impact of Own Websites on Sales: A study by McKinsey found that companies with their own websites see an average of 55% more traffic and 35% higher conversion rates compared to those relying solely on third-party platforms.
- Language Barriers in International Trade: The International Trade Centre reports that language barriers contribute to 30% of miscommunications in global B2B transactions, leading to delays and increased costs.
- Hidden Costs on B2B Platforms: Research indicates that seller fees and advertising costs on platforms like alibaba can reduce profit margins by up to 15%, impacting the bottom line for small and medium-sized enterprises.