Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Will all of the digital urgency brought about by the pandemic disappear? Learn how AI can help drive creativity and innovation in your organization.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Billions of people use Facebook and Instagram every day to connect with family and friends worldwide, but these social commerce…

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If you want to know the cheapest way to ship packages or if you run an ecommerce business and want to keep your shipping costs down, this article will teach you all of the cheap shipping methods I use for my 7 figure online store. Because ecommerce is booming and there’s a nationwide shortage of manpower, all of the major shipping carriers have increased their prices.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

There’s no hiding it, Instagram is one of my favorite social media channels. Not only is it a great way to share your life with friends and family and promote your business, but it’s also a great way to make a lot of money. Best of all, you don’t need a big following and there are several different ways to earn an income. In this article, I’m going to show you how to make money on Instagram using seven of my favorite strategies: Get paid for sponsored posts.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Workwear brand Carhartt is recognizing the importance and value of labor by teaming up with heavy metal band Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation, with the goal of training a new generation of skilled workers. Carhartt will donate all online sales on Labor Day 2021 to the foundation’s Metallica Scholars workforce education program, which connects students to hands-on learning and provides support to 23 schools via the American Association of Community Colleges.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

With consumers fast pivoting to eCommerce in the past few years, particularly during the 2020 pandemic, eCommerce supply chain and logistics are steadily evolving to make the most of the new challenges. To keep up with the competition and growing consumer expectations, it makes sense for eCommerce businesses, manufacturers, and 3PLs to stay in the know about some of the most pressing logistics trends.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Pumpkin spice is in the air and the holiday season is upon us.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Growing up in a traditional Asian household, I was taught to follow this exact formula. Study hard Attend a top college Get a high paying job Work until age 65 Retire and enjoy life To be clear, there’s nothing wrong with this path. My parents worked full time for 40+ years and lived happy and fulfilling lives. My Mom is a world renowned microbiologist who discovered a cure for a rare disease called Glycogen Storage Disease.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools for media let you create content at scale in a previously impossible way and you don’t even need design experience to create something impressive. AI isn’t new. The film and gaming industries both use it regularly, for instance. But, these sectors have only scratched the surface of AI capabilities. On a seemingly daily basis, new AI tools emerge to help people create articles, video scripts, logos, and more.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Augmented reality is no longer just for humans — online pet supply retailer Chewy is bringing one of the web’s hottest trends to our four-legged friends with the new “Fur-tual Boutique” virtual try-on experience. The AR tool lets dogs and cats virtually try out seven of Chewy’s most popular Halloween costumes from Frisco, including Cowboy, Killer Doll, Granny and Superhero.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Finding the best WordPress hosting for your blog is the most vital aspect of creating one. Your blog's speed, uptime, search engine ranking, and user experience are heavily dependent on the WordPress hosting service that you choose. But with so many options available like WP Engine , Bluehost , SiteGround , and Nexcess , how do you know the right pick for your blog?

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Out of the 14 different spheres of influence that we track at Forrester, the channel industry trade press ranks near the top. Smart vendors and distributors know that the magic of finding, influencing, recruiting, enabling, and nourishing a top performing channel boils down to three simple questions about partners: What do they read? Where do […].

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Rapid growth in ecommerce sales and digital adoption across the globe opens up a world of opportunity for businesses looking…

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My Wife Quit Her Job

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today I have an extra special guest on the show, Dr. Robert Cialdini. Dr. Cialdini’s book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” literally changed my life and is responsible for teaching me how to sell online, how to influence people and how to run a successful online business. In this episode, we discuss how to use influence and persuasion to create a powerful ecommerce brand.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Many times, marketers focus their SEO efforts entirely on discoverability. They want to tick that careful balance between keyword optimized and “ keyword stuffed ,” but here’s a secret: being on the first page of search engine results pages (SERPs) won’t do you any good if searchers aren’t interested in your content. Instead of focusing all your efforts on creating local SEO content to bag that top spot, you need to understand what turns searchers into readers, and readers into customers, throug

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Shopping has been happening organically on TikTok for a while. Case in point — #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt , which has entered the cultural lexicon and boasts more than 4.6 billion views and counting. What hasn’t been happening much on TikTok is actual buying, until now that is. This week, the social media platform introduced a sweeping set of new tools and advertising products — including product links , live shopping and even a full-service commerce solution — all aimed at expanding TikTok’s reach from

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

If you've ever written an advertisement, email subject line, or social media post for your online store and thought, “That's no good,” or “I need to hire a copywriter or marketing agency,” then it might be time to look for a more automated copy-improvement method. There's an AI copywriting tool called Anyword , which takes your ad, email, SMS, or blog content and turns it into high-conversion copy, all by using artificial intelligence.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Static annual plans often collect dust on a shelf. Leaning into the planning process can help you build a more dynamic and effective marketing plan that drives forward the objectives of the business.

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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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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Walmart has grown into a globally recognized brand and dramatically changed the retail landscape since opening its first store in…

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MakeWebBetter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In 2021, online shoppers who use coupon codes are predicted to spend 24% more than shoppers who don’t. – Couponfollow Digital coupons certainly are the sales magnets because they hold the power to attract more and more customers with a bait of lucrative offers and discount deals. Moreover, in the past two years, the ratio […]. The post How To Setup Coupons For Your Online Store With Advanced Coupons For WooCommerce?

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If you know me, you know I love Instagram. Why? Because it is one of the only social networks left that is truly “personable” and the engagement is still decent because of it. But just like any social network, it requires a lot of time and work. Here’s the thing though, by automating your Instagram, you can deliver great content, and also spend less time doing it.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Avery Dennison has signed an agreement to acquire Vestcom , a privately held pricing and branded labeling solution provider, for $1.45 billion in a cash transaction subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments. Vestcom uses data management capabilities to synthesize and streamline store-level data and deliver item-specific, price-integrated messaging at the shopper’s point of decision.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Today’s online business owner understands the importance of communicating efficiently with customers. That said, if you spent all your time on that, you’d have no chance to actually run and grow your business, right? That’s where form builders come in. Regardless of what kind of organization you're running or where it's located, it's likely your website will need forms.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As we prepare to kick off Predictions 2022 on Tuesday, October 26, we reviewed our predictions for 2021. The punchline: We got it mostly right. And we missed a few too. Here’s a look at the biggest hits and misses from our predictions for 2021.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

More than 3.4 billion people use Facebook every month to connect with friends and the brands they love.

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MakeWebBetter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

WooCommerce is gaining popularity at an exponential rate and with the expanding volumes, the need for CRM software is also growing. Keap CRM, formerly known as Infusionsoft, is one such software to cater to all your business needs from a centralized perspective. This blog will help you understand how to connect Keap and WooCommerce. I […]. The post How To Setup The WooCommerce Keap Integration?

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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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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The number of worldwide social media users will surpass 3 billion by 2021. That’s more than a third of the Earth’s population! That creates an incredible opportunity to reach online users, and you shouldn’t pass it up. However, not every platform works the same for every business. That’s why it’s important to review what’s working and what isn’t. Otherwise, you risk wasting time, energy, and money on flawed campaigns.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Seemingly every day there’s another announcement about a new feature enabling purchases on one social platform or another. In the last two months alone, TikTok has rolled out dedicated “Shopping Tabs” for Shopify merchants, Twitter began a pilot of its “Shop Module,” and Pinterest made it possible for creators to “control the shopability of their content” by tagging products.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The web hosting provider that you pick for your Canadian audience can make or break your business. For one, if your target audience resides in a particular country you would want your web hosting service to be able to provide a fast and efficient experience for users in that location. And just any web hosting company won't do the trick. Some hosting services are great in terms of loading speeds, uptime, and ease of use in specific countries but in others aren't so great.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Where should you focus your efforts in 2022 to deliver the best possible customer experience and better organizational performance? Start with these five areas.

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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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