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February 12, 2025
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The internet has always been about attention. First, it was websites. Then, it was social media. Now, it’s Social Commerce - where attention meets instant buying.
Forget boring product listings on marketplaces. Social Commerce is all about selling directly where people are already scrolling - on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. And it’s blowing up.
A decade ago, eCommerce was the gold rush. Brands built websites, ran ads, and hoped people would buy. But today? Consumers don’t want to leave their favourite social apps to shop. They want seamless, one-click buying while watching content they love.
Social Commerce is exactly that. It removes friction. No need to exit Instagram to check out a product. No need to Google something you saw on TikTok. Instead, you buy at the moment, in-app.
The internet has always been about attention. First, it was websites. Then, it was social media. Now, it’s Social Commerce - where attention meets instant buying.
Forget boring product listings on marketplaces. Social Commerce is all about selling directly where people are already scrolling - on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. And it’s blowing up.
A decade ago, eCommerce was the gold rush. Brands built websites, ran ads, and hoped people would buy. But today? Consumers don’t want to leave their favourite social apps to shop. They want seamless, one-click buying while watching content they love.
Social Commerce is exactly that. It removes friction. No need to exit Instagram to check out a product. No need to Google something you saw on TikTok. Instead, you buy at the moment, in-app.
Feature Social Commerce Traditional eCommerce Where you sell Social platforms (TikTok, IG, etc.) Websites & marketplaces (Amazon, Shopify)How you sell Influencer-driven, viral content SEO, paid ads, email marketing Buying process One-click, in-app checkout Longer, multistep checkout Discovery Algorithm-driven recommendations Search-based (Google, Amazon)
Social platforms aren’t just for content any more—they’re becoming full-blown shopping destinations. TikTok Shop is exploding. Instagram and Facebook Shops are growing fast. Even YouTube is integrating direct shopping.
If you’re still thinking in traditional eCommerce terms, you’re already behind. The brands winning today are social-first, leaning into viral selling, influencer partnerships, and seamless checkout experiences.
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