SEI Report

Master the 4 critical moments of modern consumer discovery

The retail customer journey is no longer linear. Today, 97% of consumers consult multiple touchpoints—from social feeds to AI search engines—before making a purchase. Every product detail page now faces a dual challenge: persuading hesitant, research-driven human shoppers while satisfying the data requirements of hyper-efficient AI agents.

Grounded in global consumer data across NA, EMEA, and APAC, Volume 20 of the Shopper Experience Index maps 16 distinct shopper mindsets across four key moments from discovery to advocacy.

In this landmark report, you’ll discover:

  • The Dual-Audience PDP Strategy: Learn how to structure ratings, reviews, and visual UGC to engage human buyers while feeding critical authority signals to LLMs.
  • The 4 Key Journey Moments: Navigate the shifts in consumer behavior across discovery, evaluation, conversion, and post-purchase advocacy.
  • A Category-Specific Priority Roadmap: Identify the exact UGC tools to deploy based on your market position, industry category, and unique friction points.
  • The Self-Sustaining Feedback Loop: See how post-purchase customer feedback automatically fuels future AI discoverability and organic search ranking.

Download your copy to see how authentic content can do the heavy lifting for your brand’s growth and AI visibility.

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