November, 2021

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How Long Does SEO Take? What To Expect

Inflow Insights

If someone can’t remember the name of an actor in a TV show, they Google it. If someone has a strange symptom that they’re worried about, they Google it. And, if people are considering buying a good or service, the odds are high that they’ll Google that, too. Businesses who show up higher in search engine results pages (SERPs) have a decisive advantage in reaching potential customers.

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Digital Readiness: How Your Ecommerce Brand Can Succeed This Holiday Season and Beyond

GetElastic

The 2021 holiday shopping season is expected to be a record breaker. Retail ecommerce sales are projected to increase nearly 17% this year and reach roughly $4.9 trillion. But capturing market share and exceeding the expectations of shoppers beyond this season will require brands to overcome a number of persistent challenges. Ongoing supply chain issues, continued disruption from the pandemic, worker shortages and consumer habits that have changed forever have forced ecommerce brands to operate

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What is Live Shopping: A Guide for Ecommerce Professionals

Ecommerce Platforms

Live shopping, or live stream shopping, combines the worlds of live streaming, social media, celebrity, and ecommerce, and it provides an interesting look into what could be in store for some facets of ecommerce selling in the future. If you're asking yourself, “What is live shopping?” this is the right place for you, as we take a look at the growing ecommerce trend, expand upon its purposes, significance in the ecommerce world, and how brands are finding success in the space.

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How Two Digital Brands Expanded Their Reach with Wish

BigCommerce

Expanding your online presence can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The President’s New Management Agenda Has A Clear Approach To Strengthen Customer Experience (CX)

Forrester eCommerce

The new PMA has three priorities: employee experience, customer experience, and managing the business of government. In this blog post I evaluate the CX priority and offer advice to implement it.

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Your Biggest SEO Challenge For 2022

Kissmetrics

SEO isn’t new, it has been around for a while. Just think of it this way… Google was founded in 1998 and SEO existed before Google as it wasn’t the first search engine. At this point, we know the intention of search engines, in which they want to show the best results for people at the top. So, with all of their algorithm changes, what do you think is going to be the biggest challenge in 2022?

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Does a Wine’s Taste Represent the Next Frontier in Digital Personalization?

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers spend more time and money online, brands and retailers are feeling greater pressure to stand out. Advanced merchandising and more granular personalization can help, but executives may wonder how can they go the extra mile to show they really understand customers’ wants, needs and preferences. Katerina Axelsson believes taste could be one of the next frontiers for personalization, which is one of the reasons she founded Tastry.

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Best Live Shopping Apps: Our Ultimate Round-Up

Ecommerce Platforms

Do you fancy shopping from the comfort of your own living room? Or, are you looking for your next business venture? Either way, it doesn't matter which side of the coin you fall on; our best live shopping apps round-up might be precisely what you're looking for. Described by Shopify as the future of eCommerce, live shopping apps provide a digitized, real-time shopping experience that consumers can enjoy from home.

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Vanessa Santos Shares New Ways to Tap into Latin American Markets at Make it Big 2021

BigCommerce

Whether you’re currently selling in Latina America or looking to expand internationally, you’re in for a treat.

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Will Your B2B Content Meet Buyer Expectations In 2022?

Forrester eCommerce

It’s nearly the end of the year, so it’s the perfect time to reflect on your accomplishments while planning ahead. Now is also a good time to review the content you published during 2021 and ask some key questions about it. Does your content include data and tech expertise that buyers want? Was it created […].

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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5 Social Media Content Hacks to Skyrocket Your Growth

Kissmetrics

Feeling uninspired by your social media content lately? It happens more than we’d like to admit. With the competitive demands for new content, it can be challenging to constantly brainstorm fresh, unique ideas. To help break you from your creative slump, we’ve explored five social media content hacks that will completely reinvigorate your timeline and inspire new high-quality posts.

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Wordpress Alternatives Your Marketing Team Will Love

Groove

So, you want to use Wordpress as a CMS but want the inside scoop on Wordpress alternatives before making a final decision. Well, you’re in the right place! In this blog, we’re discussing the Wordpress CMS platform and a few of its competitors - more specifically - the platforms that our eCommerce marketing team believe are optimal alternatives. Wordpress As A Content Management System.

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Turn Innovation into Action: Top 10 Takeaways You’ll Get From #RIC21

Retail TouchPoints

The agenda for the virtual 2021 Retail Innovation Conference , taking place Nov. 16 and 17, has been designed to provide practical answers to the most pressing questions on retailers’ minds today. Curious about how consumer attitudes and behaviors are evolving? Check. Want the latest thinking on how brick-and-mortar stores can be reconfigured for a post-pandemic environment?

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What is Wix ADI? The Complete Guide

Ecommerce Platforms

Wix ADI is one of the most impressive website building solutions available right now. The AI system belongs to the Wix website builder. Wix is one of the most popular website building tools in the world today. Praised for an excellent combination of robust features and simplicity, Wix ADI ensures companies of all sizes can easily get started online with virtually no prior experience in website building.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Lorry Destainville Explains How to Reach New Audiences with TikTok at Make it Big 2021

BigCommerce

With over one billion monthly users worldwide, one could say TikTok is going viral on the social commerce scene.

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Weekly Usage Of TikTok Surpasses Instagram Among US Gen Z Youth

Forrester eCommerce

Instagram is becoming cheugy for Gen Z youth. Forrester just got data back from its Forrester Analytics Consumer Technographics® US Youth Survey, 2021, which shows a 13-point year-over-year increase in weekly usage of TikTok (from 50% to 63%) among US Gen Z youth (ages 12–17). For that same audience base, Instagram weekly usage declined 4 […].

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How Backlinks from Different Page Locations Are Worth More (Or Less): Not All Backlinks Are Created Equal

Kissmetrics

If you want to get found online, you need a strong backlink profile. The problem? Not all backlinks are created equal. Links from high-quality, relevant sites are far more valuable than links from random sites in another industry. Links from spam sites can actually hurt your website. How do you make the most of your backlinks? You need to pay close attention to the factors that impact backlink value.

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TikTok Shopping & It's Impact on eCommerce

Groove

TikTok Shopping is a series of features which allows users to purchase products directly from the TikTok app. To understand how these new features will impact the eCommerce sphere both today and in the future, we must look to the past. Traditional Commerce. Traditional commerce refers to commerce done before the advent of the internet. For the purpose of this blog, we will define the widespread public adaptation of purchasing goods and services through the internet as taking place in the year 20

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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State of the In-Store Experience: 4 Key Takeaways

Retail TouchPoints

Retail has become a tale of two realities. On the one hand, retail sales trended upward in August 2021 , with specific economic stimulus measures apparently to credit. We know, based on our State of the In-Store Experience 2021 Report , that there remains strong consumer demand for brick-and-mortar retail experiences. On the other hand, some major retailers have filed for bankruptcy in 2021.

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Packlane Review – Everything You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

There are multiple ways for online sellers to keep their brand at the forefront of their customer's minds, including social media, blogging, email and SMS marketing, loyalty programs, and more. However, a common oversight is to ignore the importance of branded, custom packaging. It's a chance for customers to physically see your brand's aesthetic- often for the first time if you don’t have a physical retail outlet.

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Google Shares How to Harness the Power of AI at Make it Big 2021

BigCommerce

Data insights from artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help retailers learn more about their customers — and therefore make better…

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Predictions 2022: Leaders Who Embrace Trust Set The Bar For New Sustainability And AI Goals

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester predicts that 2022 will see the rise of the chief trust officer, bias bounties, decentralized digital identities, and the Climate Pledge Initiative.

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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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How to Turn Instagram Followers into Instagram Sales

Kissmetrics

We’ve all seen those awe-inspiring accounts where it seems like Instagrammers are raking in serious cash just by posting selfies of themselves traveling. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it looks to drive Instagram followers to buy. The reality is that it’s a gradual process. Don’t get me wrong – the platform is great for generating sales , lowering cost-per-purchase, and driving traffic.

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Bing Ads vs Google Ads

Groove

Marketing teams use Google Ads and Bing Ads everyday to drive website traffic and increase revenue for their business. It’s critical for online retailers to have (at minimum) a basic understanding of pay-per-click, or PPC, advertising because it’s an optimal tool to leverage when you want a leg up on the competition. If your marketing team could benefit from a team of PPC experts, we encourage working with an eCommerce agency that understands the differences and benefits of Bing Ads vs Google Ad

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$400 Million Funding Round Pushes Wholesale Marketplace Faire’s Value to $12.4B

Retail TouchPoints

Online B2B wholesale marketplace Faire has closed a $400 million Series G funding round, its third in the last year. With this latest round, which pushes the company’s total funding to date above $1 billion , Faire is now valued at $12.4 billion. This round comes just five months after the close of Faire’s Series F and the company’s expansion into 15 markets across the UK and Europe — a region that has grown by more than 10X for the company since its initial launch there in March 2021.

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Calendly Review (Nov 2021): Everything You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

Thriving businesses often have loads of customers requesting appointments, consultations, or just a quick chat. Of course, that’s excellent news for profits and engagement. But, without a proper system in place, scheduling meetings can quickly turn into a nightmare for both business owners and customers. Traditionally, the whole affair comes with a lot of back and forth, where both parties have to: Find a meeting time .

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Make it Big Podcast: Delivering a Seamless Post-Purchase Experience This Holiday Season

BigCommerce

Welcome to The Make it Big Podcast, a bi-weekly audio series about all things ecommerce by BigCommerce.

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With Sales Tech, Getting You To Your Destination Is The Easy Part

Forrester eCommerce

Sales technology vendors often use the GPS analogy to describe how they help sellers reach their goals. Enter your destination, and let the system guide you. While this analogy makes sense, these vendors have spent more time talking about the route than their ability to get where you’re going on time. Companies that are not […].

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How to Use Google Trends in Marketing

Kissmetrics

As marketers, our job is to capitalize on what’s popular in the “here and now.” One great way to figure out what is popular is with Google Trends. This tool identifies current and existing trends in search marketing. You can then take what you’ve learned and apply it to any (and all) of your marketing strategies. This article will help you understand how to use Google Trends and the specific steps you can take to maximize your efforts.

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What Are The Benefits of Custom Website Development?

Groove

Website creation has come a long way from hosting a site on-premise and making content changes directly to the site's HTML. As all industries in the tech sphere have evolved, so have the offerings from eCommerce platforms and hosting services across the web. In this post, we'll evaluate how custom website development has changed the landscape and influenced the way enterprise businesses approach their eCommerce processes.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!