Testimonials
...from real people...
“Making a large
value purchase online still remains a common concern for many of our
clients, however SafeBuy certainly helps give consumers confidence in
using our service”.
Amin Saleem, Managing Director, www.autoebid.com
"It is very helpful to have an external agency provide operating
standards for ecommerce with its Code of Practice. When we add on the
power of the Star Ratings system to inform new customers of our
performance levels it is really an unbeatable combination."
Andrew Marks, Website Manager, Box Limited www.box.co.uk
"Having our sites accredited by SafeBuy has not only seen a significant
increase in orders but also positive feedback from our internet
shoppers."
Hugh Band, Partner, Web Hampers www.webhampers.com
"The SafeBuy logo is the third most visited area on our site and sales
up 40% since logo added to home page-----'credibility leads to sales' to
be recommended."
David Wilkinson, www.motorspeed.com
"Having added the SafeBuy logo and accreditation onto our website we
immediately saw an increase in the conversion of visitors browsing our
site to placing orders. This can only be attributed to the confidence
factor associated with ordering from an accredited web retailer."
Simon
Young , Senior Partner www.dvd-and-media.com
"Having achieved the SafeBuy accreditation, we have seen an
increase in trust and confidence from thousands of new customers at our web
site. Being with Safebuy.org.uk is one of the best ways to show customer
commitment and online security."
Ash Ali, Marketing Director www.just-eat.co.uk
"Consumer confidence and online security have to be top priority in today's online world. Customers are showing much more confidence to buy when they see the SafeBuy logo. In fact we've recommended it to five other companies already!"
Chris Pearson, Managing Director www.homeandgardengifts.co.uk
"I just wanted to extend my thanks. I used to be sceptical about the value of accreditation but with sales up by 45% I'm converted!"
Jim Wilson, Managing Director www.borngifted.co.uk
"I have received the SafeBuy Newsletter. Wow it is perfect. I am glad I subscribed. This is the best value information I have ever received."
Andrew Coombs, Proprietor www.mistmakers.co.uk
"I have to say that you guys are doing a great job. I have had more information in one of your newsletters than I used to get in a whole year and it’s nice to see that you give us the ‘web retailers’ information and no crap. Thank you for your service."
Saghir Shah, Proprietor www.cheekybrats.co.uk
"SafeBuy is more than just a logo. The additional reports and other services on offer are aimed to give advice that will strengthen our sales."
Eddie Czestochowski, Managing Director www.cellpacksolutions.com
"Since obtaining SafeBuy Accreditation our sales have increased by at least 60% as customers now know it is safe to trade with us and thanks to SafeBuy our future looks extremely good."
Karen Powell, Managing Director www.allpower2computers.co.uk
"Our Safebuy membership has boosted our reputation with our customers, which makes SafeBuy a crucial factor in our website and business development."
Simon Clark, Manager www.spcmarketing.co.uk
"My website features my ugly mug but people still buy – it must be the SafeBuy logo."
Paul Locke, Director www.incisecomms.co.uk
"A worthy successor to the Which? scheme. They also provide informative (and witty) newsletters to keep businesses in touch with recent developments. Recommended."
Gary Lancet, Managing Director www.bookchair.com
"Whilst online customer confidence continues to build, SafeBuy accreditation becomes more of an expectation"
Tim James-Parker, Partner www.JustOffBase.co.uk
"The SafeBuy newsletters cut the jargon and tell it how it is. It's saved me from a few scams plus it gives my customers more confidence ordering from me as they know I'm doing things right."
Dianne Rainford, Partner www.christmastreeland.co.uk
"SafeBuy accreditation gives that important 'comfort factor' for the online purchasers of our helpdesk software who may spend several thousand pounds, dollars or euros with us using their credit card online."
Bryan Taylor, Commercial Director www.sitehelpdesk.com
"SafeBuy accredited us last year, and ever since our business has soared. Customers just want good service with somebody they feel safe to do business with and our SafeBuy accreditation is precisely that."
Munir Ahmed, Managing Director www.auto-connect.co.uk
"As buyers browse, it gives them a feeling of trust and safety to see the SafeBuy logo displayed on our website, along with our high level of service, people know they can trust Tartan Trader and enjoy the buying experience."
Phil Townsend, Owner www.tartantrader.co.uk
"A holiday is a major purchase and SafeBuy accreditation gives our customers the confidence to book online."
Stuart Mee, Managing Director www.drive-alive.co.uk
"Just by displaying the SafeBuy logo on our website we are confirming our commitment to safe online shopping and prospective customers are responding to it in large numbers!"
Peter Ward, Director www.worthaglance.com
"Working in the motor industry with such high value goods, consumers often question who they can trust. I believe a nationally recognised accreditation scheme like SafeBuy can really help to give the customer reassurance."
Austin Collins, Director www.buyacar.co.uk
"SafeBuy helps us achieve more wine sales as it enhances our credibility to nervous web searchers."
Giles Wigoder, Wine Buyer www.vintagewinegifts.co.uk
"SafeBuy accreditation has certainly helped MSelectrical in giving UK customers more confidence/security when purchasing online and also given us an official 'needed' accreditation for what we were already doing out of our honest family business since 1994."
Mauro Della Verita, Partner www.mselectrical.co.uk
"Statistics conclusively prove that visitors to Body4Real.com use the SafeBuy seal to satisfy themselves that we are a legitimate and trustworthy retailer!"
A Jalali, Director www.body4real.com
"SafeBuy accreditation has massively helped us demonstrate our commitment to customer satisfaction excellence."
Ian Williams, Managing Director www.bb-shopping.com
"Since joining SafeBuy, we have increasingly found through customer feedback that the official acreditation gives our online shop an additional unique selling point and a higher level of trust from our customers."
Samantha Geran, Director www.youraromatherapy.co.uk
"As an international business, winning customer confidence is a must for us and SafeBuy is key to helping us provide that assurance and making the sale."
Peter Birley, Director www.TheLondonSouvenirShop.com
"Potential clients require some security online. SafeBuy provides this"
George Zaidmann, Director www.jewellerywebshop.co.uk
"In a faceless, virtual shopping world, someone needs to help identify the sites shoppers can trust. That's SafeBuy's job"
Tristan Haskins, Director www.heartratemonitor.co.uk
"SafeBuy provides our visitors with added confidence and helps us offer best practice to our customers for everything that we do. We have definitely noticed an increase in sales since our accreditation."
David Carr, Managing Director www.createyourplate.com
"SafeBuy gives my site credibility and is certainly a logo recognised by my customers."
Melanie King, Managing Director www.easy2name.com
" SafeBuy accreditation lets our customers know that we take security and quality of service very seriously - it gives them the confidence that they need to click the ‘Buy Now’ button."
Daryl Bowers, Director www.totallyfunky.co.uk
"SafeBuy confirms to our customers that we are serious and secure about delivering best prices on ink cartridges and photo papers. SafeBuy has assisted us to increase our trust within the market place."
Karl Kitchen, Sales Manager www.phoenixdirectuk.co.uk
"The SafeBuy logo on our homepage is a truly a godsend for a small business like ours, providing our visitors with peace of mind as they venture online and, more importantly, take the plunge to make a purchase with us."
Stacey Hart, Director www.totsplanet.co.uk
"Absolutely essential - the nationally recognised and Government backed SafeBuy accreditation scheme for web retailers gives consumers the confidence to buy from us and we would not be without it!"
Richard Cruttenden, Owner www.absolutepearls.co.uk
"SafeBuy has been an intrinsic part of our establishing consumer confidence and brand loyalty online."
Saveen Rajan, Director www.maisoncollection.com
"At Money-Off.co.uk we have found that even if you don't run a retail site, SafeBuy accreditation will result in more business because users know their privacy is fully protected".
Andy Brown, Managing Director www.money-off.co.uk
SafeBuy has given our customers confidence to repeat SafeBuy ing."
Steve Byrne, Managing Director www.hobbies-plus.co.uk
"Price is not enough on its own to attract new business - potential customers are also looking for signs of trust before they buy. SafeBuy gives our customers that reassurance. Customers want to know that their goods will be delivered as promised and that if something goes wrong the company will work speedily to rectify the problem. Our customer surveys have shown us that membership of SafeBuy is one of the reasons that a customer buys from us."
Nick Glynne, Managing Director www.laptopsdirect.co.uk
"With the ever-present rumours of fraud and concerns over online credit card usage, it is imperative that customers feel safe and secure when using any online retailer. The recognisable SafeBuy logo and certificate gives customers the assurance that they are purchasing from a reputable retailer, with secure control over any information submitted. You can't have an eShop without SafeBuy!"
Jonathan Petherbridge, Web Maintenance www.acernotebooks.co.uk
"Being one of the busiest websites in online computer supplies, the SafeBuy accreditation is invaluable in building consumer confidence and helping to secure the crucial first order from new visitors"
Iggy Quazi, Managing Director www.mouse2house.co.uk
"“The SafeBuy logo gives our customers confidence in our company but of equal importance is the regular newsletter which has given us invaluable advice. SafeBuy accreditation is a must for any online company.""
Anthony Neary, Partner www.thesafeshop.co.uk
"It increases customer confidence and tells them you are concerned about their security online and that you can be trusted."
Brian Ackerman, Director www.netmusicalinstruments.co.uk
"Whilst it’s so easy to blind the customer with fancy design and cool functions on the web, SafeBuy has provided us with a neutral and trustworthy tool and sound advice to demonstrate our genuine will to provide our cutomers with a great shopping experience from A-Z."
German Wider, Webmaster, www.looksluggage.com
"It is good to see that the safety of the industry is being protected by SafeBuy. Being an accredited retailer will increase consumer’s confidence when shopping with us online."
James McDonald, Marketing Director www.lcn.com
"We have now been using SafeBuy for over 12 months. Our feedback from customers is that they appreciate the re-assurance of a RECOGNISED authority service for on line trading , this has definitely given us an increase in E-Store turnover during the period and we look forward to a continued association with SafeBuy."
Ian Hayes, Director www.itcsales.co.uk
"Displaying the SafeBuy logo prominently on our website gives our customers that extra piece of mind when ordering online - we couldn't afford to be without it!"
Spencer Clark, Director www.ukfitnesssupplies.co.uk
"Showing the SafeBuy logo on our website gives customers confidence in ordering from us and also by having this logo on every page it has helped us to increase our business." Scott Bowskill, Managing Director www.drinkstuff.com
"As a web only retailer we have found the SafeBuy accreditation an invaluable part of our marketing and credibility efforts. The feedback from customers has been fantastic, and we find the service SafeBuy provides informative and useful"
Neil Palmer, Managing Director www.topappliance.com
"Recently we polled our customers and found the vast majority were reassured or felt the SafeBuy accreditation was a pre-requisite before making an online purchase. In our market customer confidence is key, without it we would simply not survive but with it we see considerable growth. Therefore we see the Safebuy accreditation as an absolute must for all e-coms businesses."
Jon Williams, Marketing Manager www.jewellery.tv
"With so much competition online, having the edge over your ecommerce competitors is a key to a successful online venture. Accreditation from SafeBuy provides such an edge and we recommend that all clients consider getting accredited."
James Saunders, Managing Director www.site-report.com
"We wanted potential customers to know they could buy safely from us and SafeBuy accreditation does what it says on the tin."
Richard Osborne, Managing Director www.quickformations.com
"With more and more unethical web shop sites appearing on the website, SafeBuy has allowed my new customers to feel more secure when buying from the site. It is a must for anyone serious selling in the UK."
harles Vald, Owner www.hypnosishealthcare.com
"Numberstore is proud to display the Safebuy logo as a clear indication of our commitment to transparent pricing, the care we take with personal information and our stringent security in processing customers' online payments. As a result of joining the Safebuy Accreditation scheme we have seen a direct correlation between increased customer confidence and sales."
Kieron James, Managing Director www.numberstore.com
"I can honestly say that in seven years of online trading joining SafeBuy is the best move we have made thanks to the informative and often very funny newsletters. I dread our competitors joining."
Anthony Neary, Partner www.mobilesuk.net
