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APRIL 25, 2017

Get Advice from the Industry's Landing Page Leader. Bounce Exchange is the 7th fastest growing business in the U.S. And landing pages are their secret weapon. Sign up for their webinar on May 2 to get the insider tips on how to sell more, more strategically. After analyzing billions of impressions, with the people-based approach to landing page optimization, BounceX has found that brands see a 10-15% lift in conversion rate, on average.

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APRIL 24, 2017

Email marketing generates a substantial portion of my revenue for both my blog and my online store. As a result, I dedicate a significant amount of time building upon these 3 pillars of email success. I make sure that my emails convert into sales. I maximize the rate of email signups. I make sure that my email campaigns don’t end up in spam. (The topic of this post) Now up until this point, I’ve mainly blogged about increasing email conversions and boosting email signups.

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APRIL 3, 2017

Mobile apps provide marketers with a unique opportunity to creatively supplement the omnichannel shopping experience. Because mobile apps are structured differently than any other channel – even/especially when compared to browsing web via mobile – retailers who have apps can invite customers to interact with products and with branding in ways that can’t be done otherwise.

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APRIL 28, 2017

By Gina Ashe, ThirdChannel In response to declining foot traffic, competition from neighboring stores that carry similar products and other financial pressures among brick-and-mortar stores, many retail companies are closing stores to cut costs. In the first quarter of 2017 alone, Radio Shack , Payless and The Limited have each closed hundreds of locations.

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Bryan Eisenberg

APRIL 4, 2017

The post Social media are like windows inside your company’s walls… appeared first on Bryan & Jeffrey Eisenberg.

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Steve Dennis

APRIL 7, 2017

All too often we can find ourselves ruled by fear, both subtle and profound. Faced with going out on a limb , being vulnerable, trying something entirely new, it’s easy for The Resistance to take over, for the lizard brain to kick in, for us to tell ourselves the time isn’t right or that we aren’t quite ready. For many us, it’s not the least bit difficult to imagine the embarrassment, pain or all manner of calamities that might result from exposing our ideas to the world,

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APRIL 19, 2017

Larry is the founder and CTO of Wordstream which is a service that develops online marketing software and helps companies optimize their PPC ad campaigns. He is considered one of the most influential PPC experts in the world and he’s a frequent blogger for Search Engine Land, MOZ, Search Engine Journal and other top business publications. In this episode, you will learn about how he started Wordstream and how to run profitable PPC campaigns the right way.

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APRIL 28, 2017

As shoppers move away from traditional brick-and-mortar stores and are increasingly found on digital channels , brands need to figure out how to best allocate their annual marketing budget to accommodate this surge. This is a task that’s only made more difficult for brands trying to compete with ecommerce giants like Amazon, who reportedly increased their marketing spend by a whopping 37.6% last year according to Internet Retailer.

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APRIL 17, 2017

By Jim Weaks, Cummins Allison With growing pressure to keep stores front-and-center in the minds of shoppers – especially given the growth and interest in non-traditional competitors – many grocers are looking for ways to differentiate through additional services. Self-service coin counting machines provide an opportunity to achieve competitive differentiation, retain and draw in new customers and increase the frequency of return visits – and purchases.

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Bryan Eisenberg

APRIL 23, 2017

My friend Geraldine DeRuiter ( @everywhereist ) is about to release her first book. The book will be released May 2nd. The reviews have been amazing so far. I am sure you will love her writing like I do. Comment below why you would love a copy of her book for a chance to win. All Over the Place: Adventures in Travel, True Love, and Petty Theft. The post Want a free book that will make you laugh?

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APRIL 2, 2017

Finding a place to hire an ecommerce designer or developer is a little trickier than it might initially seem. You have the option to go with job boards, expert communities or cheap labor sites. I'm not about to directly recommend places like Upwork and Freelancer.com. Although I've had a few logos designed by people on Fiverr, we're talking about constructing and managing your ecommerce website.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 27, 2017

Email marketing is the number one most effective channel for ecommerce businesses. It drives direct traffic. It speaks to both existing customers and prospects. It engages. It builds brand loyalty. It increases AOV. It builds brand assets and, ultimately, grows your bottom line. The only reason anyone says email marketing is dead is because they aren’t very good at it.

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APRIL 17, 2017

When it comes to email marketing, your revenue potential is directly proportional to the number of people on your list. Size matters! And for my online store, the more emails I collect, the more money I make. It’s that simple and email accounts for over 20% of my sales. Email is also one of those mediums that can be tapped over and over again to attract repeat customers, establish your brand, and humanize your business.

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APRIL 27, 2017

Internet Retailer recently published an article called “The Knowledge Gap” in their April 2017 issue. The article discussed how today’s top retailers are able to deliver more personalized messaging and gain an edge over their competitors in terms of how they acquire, communicate with, and retain customers. By segmenting their prospects early-on in their shopping journey, these retailers can better identify which prospects are close to making a purchase and are demonstrating signals of actionable

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APRIL 26, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to make sure consumers are aware of any commercial connections between brands and social media influencers. The Commission recently sent 90 letters reminding both influencers and marketers that such relationships should be clearly and conspicuously disclosed. The FTC even displayed technological savvy by noting that consumers using mobile devices typically only see the first three lines of an Instagram post, so these “material connection” warnings need to

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A Better Lemonade Stand

APRIL 24, 2017

These are the free & premium graphic design resources we use to create stand-out websites that are beautiful, optimized and attractive to our customers. The post 200+ Curated Graphic & Brand Design Resources appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.

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SellBrite

APRIL 17, 2017

Now that we’ve entered into Q2, it’s a good time to stop and briefly think about the specific actions you’ve taken to drive ecommerce sales so far this year, and what you’re going to do differently in the months ahead. With only a little over 8 months left in the year, you don’t have a lot of time to waste—you have to start compiling and working through a list of growth ideas that you can implement to fuel real growth and profits for your ecommerce business.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 18, 2017

Checkout optimization is a frequently overlooked area for retailers looking for routes to increase online revenue. Instead, many online business owners and managers focus on optimizing for the front end of the website –– creating beautiful designs , site experiences and merchandising product to push customers down a purchase funnel. That makes sense.

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APRIL 26, 2017

Today I’m thrilled to have both Jeff Cohen and Brandon Checketts on the show. Now Jeff has already been on the podcast in episode 120 where we talked about reviews and how to get ranked in Amazon. But today we are blessed to have Brandon Checketts on the show as well. Brandon is actually the founder of Seller Labs and was the original programmer and developer of Feedback Genius and Ignite.

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APRIL 21, 2017

Newsletters are a great way to promote current trends, advertise flash sales, offer advice in the forms of tips and tricks, and more. But sending all your customers the exact same newsletter content isn’t an effective way to engage each shopper, and could even be perceived as irrelevant. For example, a fitness brand we shopped with sent us a newsletter containing tips and tricks for how to “Get Bigger & Stronger” mere days after we’d browsed a series of weight-loss supplements.

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APRIL 25, 2017

By Adam Blair, Executive Editor Smartphones influenced 31% of the $3.39 trillion in total (online and offline) U.S. retail sales in 2016, according to Forrester Research. Not bad for a technology that’s little more than a decade old. But despite mobile’s meteoric growth as a sales catalyst, the actual number of transactions completed on mobile devices remains low: $60.2 billion, or approximately 15% of the online sales total of $393.8 billion (and just 1% of total sales).

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A Better Lemonade Stand

APRIL 17, 2017

With this comprehensive guide learn to create a logo for your business that's unique & memorable. You can only make a first impression once so make it count. The post How to Create a Unique and Memorable Logo: The Comprehensive Guide appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.

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I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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APRIL 30, 2017

Accessing valuable resources and information has become easier with smartphones, as well as mobile and desktop apps. One of the best ways to obtain information and learn from others is through podcasts. It’s convenient, easy to access, and can be listened to at your own convenience. Today, you can find plenty of podcasts surrounding the topic of ecommerce on iTunes and other podcast apps.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 14, 2017

69.23% –– that’s the average percentage of online consumers who will put something in a cart on your site and then just up and leave without ever purchasing. 58.6% –– that’s the percentage of people who say they’ve abandoned a cart within the last 3 months because “I was just browsing / not ready to buy.” These people likely won’t ever even initiate your checkout flow.

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APRIL 5, 2017

Today I‘m lucky to have Bernie Thompson on the show. Bernie runs an 8 figure business called Plugable.com which is a company that sells USB and Bluetooth devices online. Now what’s cool is that his company is global. Plugable sells its products in many different countries all over the world. And what’s also cool is that Bernie built all of his own tools in house to manage his Amazon business named Efficient Era.

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APRIL 18, 2017

Flash sales are an ideal way to introduce new lines of merchandise, drive purchases in specific product categories, and reach customers with opportunities to shop during the times when they’re most likely to make a purchase. And when done correctly, they’re proven to generate over 2X the conversion rates of standard promotional campaigns. But a poorly-executed flash sale won’t merely result in a lack of sales, it could be the thing that loses you a customer.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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APRIL 24, 2017

By Tom Erskine, One Door The growth of e-Commerce and shifting demographics are requiring every retailer to adapt. Store closings are often the response, but retailers can’t shrink their way to success. Nor can they invest only in e-Commerce silos in an attempt to copy successful online-only models. Retailers must invest in differentiating their stores and fixing the fundamentals of the in-store experience.

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A Better Lemonade Stand

APRIL 4, 2017

If you’re interested in learning more about what it takes to start up one of these 11 industry-specific businesses then read on for our excerpts. The post Step-by-Step: How to Start 11 Different Types of Ecommerce Businesses appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.

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SellBrite

APRIL 9, 2017

Gone are the days when you needed a dedicated specialist or agency to handle all of your e-commerce stores’ marketing. With the rapid advancement of social media and email marketing platforms, anyone with an e-commerce store can get ads running and emails sending within a couple of hours. But while it’s easier than ever for stores to hand over their money and advertise their products on multiple channels, a number of factors make it increasingly challenging for stores to personalize their

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Store Growers

APRIL 25, 2017

Ever read one of those articles about a startup that blows up? Once the millions of venture funding pour in, the excesses start, things go downhill until there is nothing left to do but blow the last money on an all or nothing Superbowl ad. The details vary a little from story to story, but I’m always shaking my head in disbelief. What were the people in charge thinking?

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The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p

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