ProofID has acquired Regatta – 
In the UK, according to the Center for Retail Research 26.55% of all retail sales are conducted online with 18.8% in North America, so providing an entirely flawless and secure ecommerce experience is unavoidably critical for brands selling online. Authenticating and registering customers is the front door to your store, and the more straightforward, consistent, and trustworthy the experience, the more likely customers are to repeat it.
Research shows us that 90% of customers would rather leave a site than go through a ‘traditional’ registration system. 42% of customers have abandoned an account application due to friction, and 30% of customers loyal to a brand would stop doing business with it after one bad experience. Well-designed forms, minimal data collection and as few clicks or screens as possible say something about your brand and, let’s be honest, you only get one chance to make a good first impression.
Of course, there are different forces at play too, your chief marketing officer (CMO) will have an entirely different set of priorities to your identity architect. The CMO wants a personalized experience for customers, while the identity architect prioritizes security and compliance. Bridging the gap between the two requires expert collaboration and a comprehensive approach that can be easily followed by both to optimize customer experience. It’s a three-step process…
