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The 6 Most Effective Types of Social Media Advertising in 2017

BigCommerce

Social media advertising. With social media advertising, you can have consistent sales coming in from the first day your website is live. In this guide, we’re going to explore how YOU can drive consistent sales for your website through social media advertising. Get a Free Social Advertising Evaluation.

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4 Ways Retailers can Connect with Gen Z

Retail TouchPoints

Theyve grown up with devices in hand, and social media is their base of operations. But reaching them requires more than flashy social campaigns or discounts theyre more resilient to being marketed to as well as ham-fisted attempts to study them. Across generations, 24% of online clothing purchases are returned.

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Preparing for the Post-Holiday Return Surge

Retail TouchPoints

In these cases, the return cost can often exceed the value of the item, leading to a loss in profits for retailers. The Cost of Processing Returns According to the National Retail Federation , over $100 billion was estimated to be lost to return scams in 2023 alone.

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Ecommerce Trends: 147 Stats Revealing How Modern Customers Shop in 2017

BigCommerce

25% sell through Facebook (40% on social media as a whole). 63% of suburban shoppers share that shipping costs are their least favorite part of online shopping. 60% of shoppers have purchased clothing, shoes and accessories items from large retailers, 54% at marketplaces, 44% from category-specific and 45% from webstores.

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The Pros and Cons of Dropshipping (+22 Dropship Suppliers to Get You Started)

BigCommerce

Once you make it over that hurdle, it’s time to deal with order fulfillment and shipping. That means you, the store owner, don’t need to keep products in stock or worry about shipping. Dropshipping is a cost-effective way to sell products online. Low overhead costs. But what if you could avoid all that hassle?

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The Complete Guide to Selling on eBay & Scaling to $1,200+ in Monthly Sales with No Current Inventory

BigCommerce

If you’ve lost your job or been hit with unforeseen expenses, your motivation and strategy will be much different than that of an upcoming entrepreneur. There is the entrepreneur who is motivated by making money in a clinical sense, who is content drop-shipping or selling products purchased wholesale. Household goods. Collectibles.

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The Ultimate 2018 Ecommerce Checklist: 31 Experts Prioritize 19 Growth Tactics to Implement Now

BigCommerce

Those two tactics still work wonders for brands, with the caveat that: Competition is fierce and as a result… Costs are high. In 2018, one thing is guaranteed, Facebook Ad inventory will go up in cost. Social Media Advertising, Campaigns & Retargeting. Shipping + Fulfillment Optimization. Technology.

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