{"id":2098,"date":"2024-11-29T07:59:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T07:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cartboss.io\/blog\/?p=2098"},"modified":"2024-11-29T07:59:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T07:59:21","slug":"abandoned-carts-email-vs-sms-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cartboss.io\/blog\/abandoned-carts-email-vs-sms-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Abandoned Carts: Email vs SMS Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shopping cart abandonment is a challenge for any eCommerce business. Industry data suggests that the global cart abandonment rate hovers around 70%, meaning the majority of customers leave a site without completing their purchase. To combat this, businesses often use email and SMS campaigns to re-engage customers and encourage them to finalize their transactions. But which method is more effective? This article dives into the statistics and provides actionable insights for eCommerce businesses.<\/p>\n

Understanding Cart Abandonment<\/h2>\n

Cart abandonment occurs when a shopper adds items to their cart but doesn\u2019t complete the checkout process. Reasons for abandonment include high shipping costs, lengthy checkout processes, unexpected fees, or simply a lack of intent to purchase.<\/p>\n

Recovering abandoned carts is essential for boosting revenue, and two popular methods for doing so are email and SMS campaigns.<\/p>\n

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Email vs. SMS: Key Statistics<\/h2>\n

Email Campaign Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For a deeper dive into the cost and ROI of SMS and email, check out our article on SMS marketing vs email marketing: cost and ROI breakdown<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Open Rates:<\/strong>\n