March, 2020

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The Impact of COVID-19 on E-Commerce GMV

ChannelAdvisor

As all of us strive to make sense of and adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talk in the news of hoarding, empty shelves, and more generally, an imbalance between supply and demand that we normally don’t consider a possibility. As we get past this — which we no doubt will, however long it takes — there are undoubtedly many lessons that will be learned and adjustments made by businesses, government, and all of us as individuals.

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What The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Means For Marketers

Kissmetrics

By now you have heard about the Coronavirus. The sad reality is that it is spreading quickly and will continue to spread for a while. Did you know that we are getting roughly 13,000 new cases a day and it’s growing fast ? No one really knows how many people will be infected (or will pass away sadly), but it has caused the global stock markets to crash, which means as a business (or even a marketer), you will be affected.

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How to Create an Online Store in 2020: The Complete Guide

Ecommerce Platforms

Do you dream of one day owning the ultimate online store. Fortunately, we’re here to help with everything you need to know about creating an online store. In 2020, eCommerce sales account for 16% of all sales made worldwide. Those numbers are expected to accelerate in the years to come, as more consumers continue to rely on the digital environment for quick and convenient purchases.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on E-Commerce GMV, Part 2

ChannelAdvisor

Since our prior post last week (with data from January 1 – Mar. 17, 2020), more communities around the world have been locked down and more people are working from home. Marketplaces continue to update their policies for marketplace sellers, brands and retailers are adjusting advertising spend, and businesses are jockeying with fulfillment options.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Coronavirus Impact on Ecommerce: Is Your Store Safe?

SellBrite

Many marketing experts predict that e-commerce sales will only increase as COVID-19 infections soar, social distancing becomes standard practice, and more people choose—or are required—to stay home. However, sellers aren’t so optimistic. In fact, 36% of sellers predict their sales will actually decline due to supply chain issues, product shortages, shipping delays, and the potential for demand to drop as the economy fluctuates.

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Understanding the COVID-19 Effect on Online Shopping Behavior

BigCommerce

I don’t think it’s too soon to say that the COVID-19 global pandemic will likely be one of the defining…

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Four Phases Of The Coronavirus Pandemic

Forrester eCommerce

In looking at the experiences of the Asian countries that entered the COVID-19 crisis in January, I believe that the pandemic will play out over four phases in the US. Phase One (Infection) ran from January through mid-March. In this period, there was no social distancing and no active management — the virus was passing […].

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13 Amazing Free Chrome Extensions For SEO

Kissmetrics

Every SEO tool is different. Some have better keyword data, others have better link data, others give better technical suggestions… in other words, there is no perfect tool. And I really mean that, even though I created Ubersuggest for you. Plus paying for a handful of SEO tools can be expensive and isn’t realistic. But don’t worry, because today, I’m about to make your life a bit easier.

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3 Above The Fold Website Design Strategies To Increase Conversions

Groove

Long gone is the idea that all important homepage content must be above the fold, or included in the top 600-800 pixels of a page. Numerous user tests and anecdotal evidence has uncovered that yes, users can and do scroll. This isn't to say that what's above the fold isn't important - because it is very important. The content included in the above the fold website design is more valuable for attracting and maintaining visitors' attention than the information below the fold. 3 Above The Fold Webs

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Customer Engagement in the Last Mile: Why is it Important?

lateshipment

Customer engagement is a much-loved term and a cornerstone of most businesses. It’s a ll about communicating with customers when it matters and forging relationships that last. Every business aims to give its customers the best possible customer experience. Businesses leave no stone unturned to have a robust and user-friendly site with easy navigation up and running.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Small, But Mighty: Resources For Navigating Online Commerce In a World of Uncertainty

BigCommerce

It’s crazy how fast life can change. In a flash. In a second. With the snap of a finger.

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297: The Financial Repercussions Of Corona Virus On Our Businesses

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, we’re doing a special episode because I’m in lock down at home with my entire family and I’ve got nothing else on my schedule for today. And my partner in crime Toni Anderson also happened to have today free, so I decided to bring her on the show today to talk about how Corona virus has affected our businesses. We’ll also discuss what we believe is the right way versus the wrong way to handle your business in a financial crisis.

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Responding To Coronavirus: A Playbook For Marketing And Communications

Forrester eCommerce

Marketing and comms teams should take a leading role in supporting their organization’s response to the coronavirus. Read this post to understand the most critical actions to take now.

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1,083,219 People Per Month and Counting: My New Favorite SEO Strategy

Kissmetrics

Podcasting. You’ve heard about it before and I bet you’ve even listened to a handful of podcasts. But you probably haven’t created one yet. Just think of it this way…. There are over 1 billion blogs and roughly 7 billion people in this world. That’s 1 blog for every 7 people…. On the other hand, there are roughly 700,000 podcasts. That means there is only 1 podcast for every 10,000 people or so.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Level-up Your Online Selling Game with eCommerce Growth Summit – Online Event – 26 & 27th of March

Ecommerce Platforms

Join us on the 26th & 27th of March for the Ecommerce Growth Summit , a FREE 2-day online event. Here you'll learn all the latest eCommerce insights and trends. From streamed keynotes and breakout sessions to interactive learning and ‘ask an expert’ sessions – this summit has it all! We'll cover topics like ecommerce strategy and customer acquisition, conversion, and retention – taught by industry experts, entrepreneurs, and bestselling authors.

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How to Boost Customer Loyalty With an On-Brand Post-Purchase Experience

lateshipment

We live in an experience economy. Experience is everything. Consumers own brand perception. And experience drives how consumers perceive a brand. Be it their journey to the checkout phase or their post-purchase, last-mile delivery phase, it is imperative that you provide customers with an experience that builds trust, is delightful, and creates a positive brand perception. .

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Sustainability in Ecommerce: 8 Ways Your Brand Can Support the Growing Call for Eco-Friendly Practices

BigCommerce

Arguably, since the Industrial Revolution, people have been focused on what a product can do to make their lives easier.

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Recession 2020 – 5 Ways I’m Preparing For The Downturn

My Wife Quit Her Job

With the Corona virus pandemic causing mass layoffs and record unemployment, it’s clear that recession 2020 has already begun. This post will outline everything that I’m personally doing to prepare for this downturn. First off, this is my 3rd recession. In my adult life, I’ve had the misfortune of living through 2 other downturns in 2002 and 2008.

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Drive More E-Commerce Revenue with Omnichannel Selling

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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Getting Digital CX Right Amid The Pandemic

Forrester eCommerce

Emotion is the most important dimension of CX quality — even for digital. Our CX Index™ data proves it. That goes double given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read three ways to ensure you're delivering emotionally relevant CX during this difficult time.

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The New Way to Chat With Your Visitors

Kissmetrics

Marketing has evolved into an omnichannel approach. This means you can no longer just go after one channel to succeed. Back in the day, companies like Facebook grew into billion-dollar businesses through one channel. Facebook used email to grow and they did it by having you invite all your contacts to join Facebook. Yelp was also similar. They grew into a multi-million dollar business through one channel… SEO.

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Who’s Oroinc.com? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

If you are a manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or otherwise engage in B2B sales, you can’t help but notice the trend to more online sales. That’s because today’s buyers rely more and more on the internet to do their product research. According to Forrester research, 74% of B2B buyers research more than half of their purchases online. Statista predicts B2B eCommerce to reach $3 trillion by 2024.

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Use Cases for LateShipment.com’s Delivery Experience Management Platform

lateshipment

What is Delivery Experience Management? Delivery Experience Management (DEM) is the process of being proactive in ensuring that your customers receive their orders on-time and how they expect. It involves taking action as required to correct issues in the last mile and constantly engaging customers to validate brand promises. DEM is all about offering each of your customers a memorable last-mile shipping experience that not merely satisfies but also delights and makes them advocates of your bran

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

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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Pop-Up Shop Ultimate Guide: Everything You Need Know to Set Up a Pop-Up Shop

BigCommerce

We won’t try to bat you on the head with the whole “retail is not dead” narrative.

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Amazon Best Sellers – How To Pick Top Selling Products For FBA

My Wife Quit Her Job

This post will teach you how to research and find potential Amazon best sellers to sell online. But before we get into the details, you have to first understand what it takes to make the Amazon best sellers list. These days, selling on Amazon is much more difficult than it was in the past. Not only is there rampant piracy selling on Amazon but Chinese sellers have almost completely taken over the Amazon marketplace.

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PandemicEX: The Employee Experience of Coronavirus

Forrester eCommerce

What is the employee experience of a pandemic? Companies are making plans, governments are tracking the spread of the virus, but who is listening to the voice of the employees? What impact are they experiencing because of the coronavirus, even if they aren’t exposed to it? Help us track and share that. TAKE THE 10-MIN […].

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How Coronavirus Is Impacting Ecommerce

ROI Revolution

Published March 12, 2020. On top of health concerns, brands across the globe are worrying about how coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact ecommerce as a whole. According to consulting and research firm Technomic , 52% of consumers are avoiding crowds and 32% are leaving their house less often because of coronavirus. And the stock market has become increasingly volatile.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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Marketing in a Crisis: What to Do and How to Strike the Right Tone

Omnisend

COVID-19, or commonly called “coronavirus,” has changed daily life for nearly every person across the globe. Confined to our homes, whether willingly or out of necessity, customers across over 77 countries are practicing self-isolation and social distancing in an effort to reduce the spread of this pandemic. Like many sectors, the retail world is feeling Read more The post Marketing in a Crisis: What to Do and How to Strike the Right Tone appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnise

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The Ultimate Guide To Google Ads For Ecommerce (2020)

Store Growers

For many ecommerce businesses, Google Ads is one of the main marketing channels. In some research studies , Google Ads accounts for as much as 18% of all ecommerce revenue. So if you’ve decided to start with Google Ads, or want to get better results from it, this guide is for you. Because Google Ads is a pretty big platform with tons of different options to choose from, it’s not always clear which of these features are relevant for you.

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Shoptalk 2020: How to Get the Most Out of Your Conference Experience

BigCommerce

Every year, 8,000+ retail thought leaders, educators, enthusiasts, and exhibitors descend upon the city of Las Vegas, NV.

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COVID-19: Service Updates from FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, & Canada Post

lateshipment

With people choosing to stay indoors, practicing social distancing, isolation or quarantining, there is likely to be a spike in online shopping. E-commerce giant Amazon has already put up a message warning its customers about possible delivery delays due to a surge in orders. This article is intended to help you with critical updates from the major shipping carriers about possible discrepancies on the delivery front and also what your business can do to tide over them.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

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