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Until recent years, the importance of investing in UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) design was seemingly lost on big enterprises and B2B companies. Enterprises excused themselves from the discussion, citing that their industry doesn’t demand high level UI/UX. They also said their clients get contacted through sales channels where even the best UI/UX won’t have an impact.
Well, while some big businesses stand by that ideology, they are getting out numbered quickly, and for good reason. B2B companies are beginning to recognize this. They’re seeing that their clients, despite being businesses, are still clients. It is for this reason that companies are beginning to shift their view on UI/UX design.
Where Good Design Starts
The journey towards better UI/UX often starts with a website, since the website is the first thing a potential client sees. Despite having different target audiences, B2B websites have a lot more in
common with B2C websites than they might think. The idea behind UI/UX design is focused on the journey the end user takes and the experience they have while interacting with that companies interface, something B2B brands want just as much as B2C brands.
For B2B businesses, the sale is often harder than B2Cs and consumers often need more information in order to select a particular service or product over competitors. What this translates into, is the need for B2Bs to supply more content to their potential clients that supports the sales funnel, making the conversion from interest to purchase as smooth as possible. To ensure that the content supports the purchase decision process, B2B companies must ensure that their websites (UI) clearly explains their product or software, making a positive experience for the user (UX).
In addition to conveying their advantage, B2B brands are improving their user experience and user journey on their websites by establishing their brands as thought leaders in their industry. The way to do that is by offering added value to consumers, think infographics or blogs.
Using Design to Build Wanted Products
Once the website has led a potential client through the digital journey, it is important to continue that support. Guide the customer through their experience, and ensure they have a positive one.
How does one create a positive experience with software? First of all, the more user-friendly the software, the easier it will be for clients to understand how they can benefit from it, and therefore increase their reliance on the product. If a solution is brilliant in theory but has a high learning curve, many will abandon the product or use it for a short period of time, not ideal.
Placing emphasis on positive #UI #UX #design will likely increase future sales Click To TweetBeyond increasing brand loyalty, placing emphasis on positive UI/UX will likely increase customers thoughts on the product. This will help future up sells, increasing potential conversion to other products. Simply put, if a client uses your product because they have to, all you have is a client. But, if your client enjoys using your product, you have someone who is loyal to your brand – and that makes all the difference.
Showing Customers You Care
More than explaining the solution and simplifying the use of a product, B2B companies that invest in UI/UX design are showing their clients that they care. How do we know this? Well, we recently launched prooV 2.0 for exactly that reason!
Our commitment to simplifying the way startups and enterprises collaborate means making a platform that does more than serves a purpose. We created a platform that’s simple to use while meeting the exact demands of the startups and global enterprises using prooV to boost innovation and tech adoption.
UI/UX is a journey, and that’s why prooV 2.0 is just the beginning for us. As technology changes and users’ needs evolve, so will our system.
We hope you can you say the same about your product!
