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Determining Service Quality Dimensions of Social Commerce Websites

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Fulfillment Retailer Having a good service standardThe delivery of the product as it is specified on the website.Confirming received goods with a button if the firm fulfills its promise
Third Party On-time deliverySpecification of delivery timeInformation about the state of the delivery (tracking number etc.)Delivery to the correct person/addressCourier company selectionDetailed delivery status notificationOption to take the delivery from the store
Website Design Efficiency Clear directions of useEffective filtering optionsEase of searching
Flexible Payment Availability of ‘pay at the door’ optionMobile payment / online paymentPayment by credit cardBilling options /Installment possibility
Aesthetics Vivid colorsEye-catching design
Content Detailed product specifications (size, dimensions, fabric quality, appearance, price etc.)Realistic product visuals360-degree view options
Responsiveness Unconditional returnsLonger return periodsNo charge for returns Immediate cancellation (before the delivery)
Personalization Customized product offeringsAvailability of loyalty programs Offering privileges to certain groups in loyalty programsPersonalized suggestions
Contact Live support option / online customer representativeAbility to contact the sellerAbility to ask questions about the products Availability of one-to-one communication with the sellerCall center and live support options
Security/ Privacy Original product warranty provided by the websiteMediation of the payment (the website makes the payment if the customer approves the products received)Secure paymentTrust/Counting on the company more than the seller firmProtection of personal information (phone numbers, addresses are never shared with anyone)
User Convenience Convenient reach to productsSaving time and effortOpen 24/7Benefitting from shopping online instead of getting into the storeShopping for uncommon/rare goods
Multichannel Accessibility Availability of mobile applicationBeing active on several online platforms
Seller Identity(Seller Profile) Availability of comments about the sellerSeller rating systemAvailability of a detailed seller profile containing name, profile picture, personal data, address, links to other social platforms, number of followers etc.
Social Interaction & Support Informative interaction between customers (comments describing the experience)Objective comments (preferably long and detailed)Positive and negative commentsCustomer recommendationsComparisons between similar items / suggestions
Promotional Activities Offering price advantages / discounted productsPeriodic campaignsCargo charge free shoppingOccasional gifts with the delivery
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