C2B Statistics and Facts for Marketers to Know

  1. Global eCommerce sales are projected to grow 39% over the upcoming years, signaling the enduring presence of C2B eCommerce in the market. (Source: Statista)
  2. C2B eCommerce will continue to gain popularity, especially considering that eCommerce surged by an astonishing 55% even after Covid. (Source: Forbes)
  3. As of 2024, the count of digital buyers stands at 2.71 billion. (Source: Oberlo)
  4. Over a third of the US workers, approximately 59 million people, are engaged in the gig economy. (Source: Fortunly)
  5. In 2023, an estimated 64 million people were engaged in freelance work in the United States. (Source: Statista)
  6. About 95% of consumers refer to reviews before making a purchase. (Source: Webinar Care)

C2B Marketing Statistics and Facts

  1. 60% of consumers indicated that local search results featuring high-quality images motivate them to make a decision. (Source: BrightLocal)
  2. 80% of shoppers used a mobile phone while inside a physical store to search for product reviews, compare prices, or locate alternative store locations. (Source: OuterBox)
  3. Reviews on social media platforms, particularly on Twitter, enhance social commerce. (Source: Yotpo)
  4. Approximately 70% of internet consumers show a preference for blog posts over advertisements. (Source: BKA Content)
  5. AdSense is used by 5.08% of all websites that utilize publisher ad servers. (Source: SimilarTech)
  6. 87% of consumers admit to being influenced by an influencer’s recommendation when making purchasing decisions. (Source: Charle)
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C2B eCommerce Platform Statistics

  1. The freelance platforms market is estimated at USD 6.56 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 14.17 billion by 2029. (Source: Mordor Intelligence)
  2. Upwork boasts representation from over 180 countries. (Source: Upwork)
  3. Fiverr currently serves over 4.2 million active buyers across more than 160 countries worldwide. (Source: Search Logistics)
  4. SurveyMonkey facilitates conversations for over 2 million people daily. (Source: SurveyMonkey)
  5. The Upwork marketplace offers services across more than 125 categories. (Source: Upwork) 
  6. Airbnb boasts a user base exceeding 150 million globally, with bookings surpassing 1.5 billion stays. (Source: Search Logistics) 
  7. As of July 2022, over 30 million individuals have pledged monetary support to Kickstarter projects. (Source: Statista)
  8. Amazon Associates dominates the affiliate market share, holding 47.3% of it. (Source: OptinMonster)

C2B eCommerce Trends

  1. In 2024, the use of AI-generated text for product descriptions, videos, and photography advertising is expected to increase. (Source: Artios)
  2. Augmented reality integrates with shopping experiences to provide customers with fresh perspectives on products, enhancing their shopping journey. (Source: Artios)
  3. Predictive analytics is poised to mitigate inventory stockouts by forecasting demand accurately. (Source: Artios)