ESW

MAY 11, 2020

Consumers used physical currency in just over one quarter (26%) of transactions in 2018, according to research by the Federal Reserve. Debit and credit cards are now the most popular choice for consumers, but even these trusted payment methods are under threat. Electronic and mobile payment solutions are proliferating.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 1, 2019

At the end of 2018, ecommerce sales accounted for more than 14% of all retail sales across the globe. But as an ecommerce merchant, there is a lot of nuance to running a successful online store that brings in revenue. Here are two of the most common online payment challenges and how you can overcome them. Battery Pete.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 9, 2019

However, you won’t be able to pluck success from the ecommerce world until you’ve got one more thing right: your payment gateway. The payment gateway on your ecommerce site is how you accept and process payments from your customers when they visit you online. Stripe vs PayPal: Features and Services.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2017

That latter reason had me asking these crazy smart, crazy successful folks what was on the horizon for ecommerce in 2018. That focus on 2018 was important –– and asking them after Cyber Five even more so. In 2018, one thing is guaranteed, Facebook Ad inventory will go up in cost. Ecommerce Growth Strategies For 2018.

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RTP blog

JUNE 6, 2018

But it’s time we all stopped thinking of mobile as a set of apps that support a mobile strategy, and instead focused on adopting an Enterprise Mobile Lifestyle Strategy. What do we mean by a Mobile Lifestyle Strategy? experience products, brands and services differently.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

And Wish, which held that top spot back in 2018, has now dropped out of the top 50 completely after having fallen to #35 as of last March. There are other troublesome indicators for the company: Q2 saw declines across the board at Wish. Doubling down on merchants outside of China. Reducing shopping and shipping friction.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 29, 2020

Want to learn more about the five ecommerce payment trends shaping 2020? Push for smarter payment processing. What’s even more staggering is that online sales via smartphone are up 46% from 2018. A push for smarter payment processing. Keep reading to find out more. Multi-channel selling is a must.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 8, 2019

If so, you'll need to find and use a top-notch payment platform. This solution helps to simplify automated clearing house payments (ACH) and white label bank transfers for businesses. It’s especially handy for companies who want to use bank transfers as a cheaper, easier way to make payments. Dwolla facilitates ACH payments.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In the new age of mobile shopping, apps like Apple Pay and Google Pay give today’s consumers more freedom than ever before. Rather than having to carry your wallet, credit card, and debit card wherever you go, you can use your google pay app as your payment method. Integration with various mobile banking apps. The Basics.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

2017’s Cyber Monday saw mobile internet’s first $2 billion dollar day, according to Business Insider , while BigCommerce merchants experienced their highest sales week ever. But it’s not just mobile purchases that you need to think about. That especially applies to mobile purchases. history , according to CNBC.

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ecomdash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

And for many, that means shopping on smartphones and tablets with the payment providers they prefer. Why You Need to Offer Payment Options for Mobile Users. Mobile ecommerce accounts for well over half of all online sales worldwide. And, mobile sales for 2018 are expected to increase to $1.8 2 – Apple Pay.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 8, 2020

The initial date for Magento 1 End of Life (EOL) was November 2018. However, in September 2018, Magento set the final end of life date to June 30, 2020. Joe Ayyoub, the Director of Support Operations at Magento, made it clear that the extension of the EOL is to ease the stress on their merchants.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 25, 2019

Want to learn more about the 5 ecommerce payments trends shaping 2019? In 2018, Cyber Monday online sales totaled $7.9 of these purchases came from mobile. With more consumers choosing to conduct their shopping directly from their mobile devices, mobile isn’t a channel your business can afford to ignore.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

To help you choose between Stripe vs. Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 13, 2019

2018 was unequivocally the “year of mobile holiday shopping.”. 51% of traffic came through mobile, driving 31% of revenue, up 55% YOY. 48% of orders were processed through mobile, up 19% YOY. Mobile drove 68% of traffic and 54% of orders on Thanksgiving, up 15% YOY. Mobile SEO is desktop SEO.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This year, Black Friday (November 23, 2018) will kick off a shopping season that comprises 30% of all sales for the year. Mobile spending alone totals over $1 billion in sales on Black Friday. Providing great customer service and easy return options can help earn a customers trust for future purchases. Personalize.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2021

They provide the venue that connects merchants with customers and offer services and experiences that a single retailer cannot. While retailers can target and engage with customers online, it’s been a long-time struggle for merchants to convert foot traffic into intelligent data. Post-COVID: Shopping = Buying + Experience.

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Blue Winston

JANUARY 22, 2021

But did you know that Google offers the same service? Also, customers don’t have to get their cards out of the wallet because Google saves the payment credential for an even faster checkout. Shopping Actions distribute their advertisement and accessibility across desktops, mobile devices and even a voice assistant.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Niche products are goods or services that serve a specific segment of customers. Taking this tack when generating ideas for a product or service is a reliable avenue to kickstart a successful business. Your product or service doesn’t necessarily need to be a huge, complicated endeavor. What things put a hitch in your giddyup?

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Both of these tools are market leaders in the payment industry, with features that have transformed the way that we pay for the things that we need. What's more, both Stripe and Square are on the cutting edge of payment technology, giving businesses access to more efficient and reliable ways of accepting and managing their transactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

To remain competitive — and capture as many online dollars as possible — retailers are prioritizing the customer experience and refining the purchasing journey, improving mobile and app capabilities, adding BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store) and curbside delivery options, enhancing product page listings and more.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Consumer preference for pay-over-time services like Affirm for financing their purchases quadrupled between 2018 and 2019. Even if you had to pay a small interest for the chance to split up your bill into easier-to-make monthly payments. And still subject to credit card services’ high rates, hidden fees, and penalties.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Why mobile matters most – 70% of Amazon customers made purchases on Amazon’s mobile site – and how to optimize for it. This is actually the second publishing for this book – an updated version for 2018. Our merchants need the absolute best, most pertinent information to make this work. Download Now. per item sold.

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GetElastic

JUNE 12, 2019

Mobile wallets have infiltrated digital commerce, offering a way to streamline checkout across desktop, mobile Web and apps. Crew increased mobile conversion over 20% and desktop 15% with Apple Pay, and Lululemon by “several orders of magnitude.”. 23% say they don’t know how to use mobile payments).

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SellBrite

MAY 30, 2018

Starting as an auction site for small vendors with collectibles, eBay is now a marketplace with every type of product, merchants of all sizes, and multiple purchasing options. Here’s a roundup of eBay’s major 2018 updates thus far. Starting March 2018, the marketplace has released several new promotion features.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The features and services on offer for Enterprise are of the highest level that BigCommerce provides their customers. Merchants who use Enterprise will have 99.99% uptime which ensures that your website will not crash even on the days when you're busiest. Not to mention how long this process will take and whether it will work at all.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

30% of retailers, on the other hand, are focusing on adopting mobile POS solutions, while 41% are hoping to set up integrated ecommerce platforms. That means their core data is held and processed from cloud servers. For the most part, Square has made a name for itself as a payment processing solution. And that’s not all.

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ecomdash

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Shopify and BigCommerce agree that by providing Venmo as a payment option for customers results in an easy mobile checkout process and minimizes cart abandonment. Shopify even stated that Venmo has become one of the most popular peer-to-peer payment methods, especially with millennials. Let us know in the comments!

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Now, it’s time to pick, pack, ship and take a look at your marketing campaigns to see which won, which lost and what that may mean for your 2018 marketing initiatives. mobile and iOS v. Mobile Orders Surpass 50%. Mobile orders have surpassed desktop orders on all Cyber Week days except for Cyber Monday. Get The Data Now.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Chris DiTullio, Chief Customer Officer, JOANN Stores Category: Marketing/Promotions DiTullio has led the implementation of a new product that allows merchants to simulate different promotion scenarios so that they can see the unit and margin impact, and make a more informed decision on promotion planning.

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PFS

AUGUST 28, 2019

The payments industry has become an ever-changing landscape. Particularly with the rise of eCommerce, consumers have a defined expectation of what their payment experience should look like. Staying abreast of all payment trends and latest technologies is crucial for seamless eCommerce conversions, but where do merchants even start?

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Best Shopify Plugins for 2018 – An Overview. Shopify is a super simple way to launch an online store, which explains why over 500,000 merchants use their tools to run their sites. They handle everything from marketing and payments, to secure checkout and shipping. Free Shipping Bar. We have all done it. Feature image: Meg.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

30% of retailers, on the other hand, are focusing on adopting mobile POS solutions, while 41% are hoping to set up integrated ecommerce platforms. That means their core data is held and processed from cloud servers. For the most part, Square has made a name for itself as a payment processing solution. And that’s not all.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 12, 2018

For most merchants, the top contenders in our comparison chart are the way to go. Merchants who’re looking to simplify their lives a tad seek AmeriCommerce for that reason. For merchants looking for more advanced features and customizability, AmeriCommerce offers the option to enable ‘power features.’

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 8, 2019

Store management and payment processing – the two functions that pretty sum up what you should expect from a POS system. Therefore, while the numerous options trigger increased competition among providers, your selection process can be a bit overwhelming. The former accounted for more than 60% of the new systems in 2018.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 15, 2020

It provides shoppers some much-needed wriggle room with its buy-now, pay-later service. Is this payment service too good to be true, or is it just another way to fall into debt? The crux of Afterpay is that shoppers can settle their purchases across four installment payments. Afterpay Review: Afterpay's Four-Part Process.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The use of efficient filters makes the search process fast and efficient — helping lower the bounce rate and keep shoppers on your site. A one-touch or no-touch checkout experience can help increase conversion as shoppers will no longer need to input their credit card or payment info. April 23, 2018. February 1, 2015.

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