The neuroscientists used the five point Likert scale to assess a number of essential elements. These elements can be broken down to make a number of touchpoints throughout the entire buying journey – pre-purchase, purchase, and post-purchase.


So, to break it down:


Pre-purchase

This includes all the elements that make up the customer’s search for information and discovery of a product.

Purchase

Here we looked at the checkout and payment journey.

Post-purchase

Last but not least, this section includes the shipping and returns experience.

Looking in more detail, here are some of the elements that formed part of the neuroscientist’s analysis.


Search

Touchpoints, product info, availability, comparisons, reviews, search filters, contact etc.


Purchase

Access to basket, wish lists, delivery options, order history, sign up, login options etc.


Payment

Trust, gateway, processing, process, 3-D Secure/SafeKey/Bank, validation info, payment exceptions etc.


Shipment

Shipping cost, shipping method, delivery dates, reference number, tracking info, notifications, personalisation, carrier/retailer interaction etc.


Return.

Ease of return, labels, process, refund, confirmation, return status information etc.