In e-commerce, trust is often treated as something that can be bought. Discounts, bonuses, cashback, free shipping, and endless promotions become universal tools for acquiring and retaining customers. In the short term, this approach does work: conversion rates increase, order volume grows, and customers return more frequently. Over time, however, this strategy erodes margins and creates a dangerous habit—customers begin to buy only when prices are reduced. Meanwhile, genuine trust in the brand never actually forms.
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