An examination of factors affecting e-retailer revisit intention: An experimental study on individual-related and relational causes

Visual appeal of a web site is an important consideration in the success of online retailing since enjoyment guides behavior. The visual complexity of a context in which e-retailer displays its products may affect its perceived enjoyment by influencing processing fluency and perceived control and in turn revisit intentions. By conducting 3 experimental design studies it is expected to provide evidence that individuals process an online atmosphere more fluently, thus increasing its enjoyment, when it is presented in a low rather than high complexity context. Furthermore, the moderating effects of self-construal and perceived risk are also explored.