consumer buying behavior

There are many elements that affect shopping behavior of the consumers and the Internet also affect the behavior of the consumers. The online shopping is fun, safer, quicker, and analyzed the market mix: price, product, distribution and promotion in Internet market. Meanwhile, it also explains that the underlying uncertainty of customers as to the security of transaction on the Internet. Customers may not yet be ready for the transactional purposes due to security concern and mentally afraid doing transaction online due to security reason.

The consumer buying behavior, which is important for various parts, such as policy makers, economic forecasters and business managers. Though the consumer attitudes, the managers will understand some important information about consumer buying behavior. It is believed that consumers’ attitudes affect intention to shop and eventually whether a transaction is made. So it supports that the consumer buying behavior’s definition: “the decision processes and purchasing activities of people who purchase products for personal or household use and not for business purposes”. In addition, we can though the Internet understanding the consumer’s needs and buying psychology. In the survey, there are 50% people have shopping online experiences. It can explain the situation influences on the buying decision process.  The definition of situational influences that “result from circumstances, time, and location that affect the consumer buying decision process”. Therefore, these 50% people have shopping online experience maybe they live far away from the mall, or they have no more time to shopping. We also can use the  “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs” to analyze the consumers’ needs. 

Lego

Lego Art over the years has gained a lot of importance with respect to both innovation and creativity. I have personally enjoyed playing around with Lego bricks and have found it to be interesting and does not restrict to any particular age group at all. The Lego arts include complicated structures that are interesting and challenging at the same time.


There are six benefits of Lego play for children autism:
1. It is engaging.
2. Work off his strengths.
3. Stealthily challenges children weaknesses.
4. Develops fine motor skills.
5. Natural payoff.


http://www.strongodors.com/family/parenting/six-benefits-of-lego-play-for-children-with-autism/

I like playing Lego, and i always buy some Lego for my nephews, because i want lego to  help them develop their creativity. 

Though the Lego art is more expensive than the other toys, i still will choose this gift for children. It is not only its value, but also children like it. They love playing lego. I think this is why lego can catch customers's focus and interesting.

consumer behavior

Consumer behavior:the psychology of marketing

The study of consumers helps firms and organizations improve their marketing strategies by understanding issues such as:

• The psychology of how consumers think, feel, reason, and select between different alternatives (e.g., brands, products, and retailers)
• The psychology of how the consumer is influenced by his or her environment (e.g., culture, family, signs, media)
• The behavior of consumers while shopping or making other marketing decisions
• Limitations in consumer knowledge or information processing abilities influence decisions and marketing outcome
• How consumer motivation and decision strategies differ between products that differ in their level of importance or interest that they entail for the consumer
• How marketers can adapt and improve their marketing campaigns and marketing strategies to more effectively reach the consume

Sometimes, we should think about what the consumer thinking or play their roles. It will help us to understand their behavior.Because of the different cultures, regions, and economic levels, we cant know consumers' thinking very well.

This is why we should take this professional class for marketing students. 

Girl's Amazing Time-Lapse Video

Twelve years ago, filmmaker Frans Hofmeester embarked on the greatest work of his life: becoming a father. Every week, the Dutch video artist would hover over his newborn daughter Lotte's crib and capture stills. Those weekly photo shoots continued, even as Lotte began sitting upright, her features growing more defined by the day. 



This video is a girl from birth to age 12 in Minutes.

It is a very funny thing, every parents will consider use this video to remember their children's nice days.

Learn a Language in only 10 Days

Most people recognize the many benefits of learning a foreign language:  

• You can travel to foreign countries and feel comfortable, be a more productive and enticing employee in today’s competitive job market, and immerse yourself in the vast cultures that surround you. 
• Scientific studies have even shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally enhances overall brain function.

How you can learn a language in only ten days?

The Pimsleur Approach to learning new languages helps users pick up new languages quickly. Even the FBI and National Security Agency have purchased the Pimsleur Approach.”

Your brain is already wired to learn a language in 10 days. You just need to activate it.
Dr. Pimsleur, a Ph.D. and specialist in the field of applied linguistics, devoted his life and career to learning languages and understanding the psychology of language acquisition.

I don't think 10 days can help people to learn a language very well; however, i want to try it, because speak one more language is more benefit than just speak mother language, especially, in the international business.

http://www.howlifeworks.com/Article.aspx?Cat_URL=lifestyle&AG_URL=How_You_Can_Learn_a_Language_in_only_10_Days_283&AG_ID=1048&cid=8088io4_news_z&aid=1146253

"Wal- Mart problem"

The New York Times reported this weekend that Wal-Mart Stores Inc investigators probing its Mexican operations found a paper trail of hundreds of suspect payments worth more than $24 million made to grow its business there, and that the company then quashed the investigation.
http://news.yahoo.com/wal-mart-probe-lifts-lid-culture-bribery-mexico-014522507.html;_ylt=AiDJGDJWk6eA_wSQ4yUhHkGs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNtanRsa2ZzBG1pdANKdW1ib3Ryb24gRlAEcGtnAzZlNTdhYWI5LTczZWQtM2ZhMi1hOGIxLTlmYmE2ZDc0NjM5OQRwb3MDMQRzZWMDanVtYm90cm9uBHZlcgNiNWQzYzVhMi04Y2YwLTExZTEtOWY2OS03NjgxZmZmMzY0NjM-;_ylg=X3oDMTFrM25vcXFyBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdAMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnMEdGVzdAM-;_ylv=3

It is a bad news for Wal- Mart.

'stanley' - travel

Stanley is an island northwest of Tasmania in Australia at the top of a coastalfishing small town, where a population of just 460 people. Like in the lonely planet,the town has an old feeling; it looks like Victorian England.

It is a best chose to travel to relax yourself.


For customer behavior, lots of travelers like this environment, because it brings quite and relax. Meanwhile, if more people know this island, it would increase its travel population, also increase government profits. 


Some time, compare the big city, some people will chose a quite and beautiful island to travel. It will be meaningful for them.