BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

You glance at the clock and it’s only two in the afternoon.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

You’re here because you’re an ecommerce store owner, either frustrated with your existing hosting service or just shopping around for a new option for your new store. Either way, a quick Google search shows there are dozens of options out there, and that can feel daunting- wherever you are on the ecommerce experience barometer. That’s why we’re reviewing just one web hosting provider: Hostwinds.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

If you are fed up with Ebay and looking to expand your ecommerce business, this post will compare and contrast the top 11 Ebay alternatives to sell your products online. When my wife and I first began our ecommerce journey, we started out by selling on Ebay because it was easy. With Ebay, you can quickly list a product online to millions of users in a matter of minutes for less than a dollar.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Product managers must integrate design thinking into their product commercialization and lifecycle process to foster a customer-focused approach for offerings. Otherwise they risk being too internally focused and out of touch with the market segments they serve. Sam Somashekar shares the top three tips to help integrate design thinking principles into product management activities to ensure commercial success of your products.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Groove

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Texting is a quick and easy way to send a message to someone, rather than emailing or calling. Today, many consumers open text messages fairly quickly once they notice the notification. Texting has made communication easier for both consumers and businesses, and SMS marketing is an effective component of a great mobile eCommerce strategy. Klaviyo SMS: What Is It?

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

A lot of businesses still don’t take Pinterest seriously, which is a huge mistake. Pinterest is now the third-largest social network in the United States. Data shows that Pinterest users spend 50% more than competitor sites, such as Instagram or Facebook (who hold the top spots in the US). Not to mention, 90% or more of Pinterest buyers are brand-new to the merchant site, making their traffic very exciting.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Consumer expectations are constantly on the rise, driven by innovations and new offerings that promise more efficient and personalized experiences. For retailers, the stakes of customer satisfaction and engagement that come with a digital world are extremely high: In one recent survey, nearly 70% of consumers said that page speed influences their decision to purchase, with 15% saying that slow loading times would send them to a competitor’s site.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Today I’m thrilled to have Casey Gauss back on the show. Casey is the founder of Viral Launch and he’s helped tens of thousands of eCommerce entrepreneurs drive billions of dollars in sales. He is an expert in all things Amazon and I’m happy to have him back on the show to talk about what he’s been up to (a lot has changed in the past year alone) and to discuss some high-level trends and strategies in the eCommerce space.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The perception of legacy enterprise business intelligence (BI) platforms comes with some legitimate stigma and baggage. It’s technology first, not business-led; the graphical user interface (GUI)-based user experience (UX) doesn’t address ease of use for all business decision-makers; there are too many underutilized reports and dashboards floating around in the enterprise; and signals produced by […].

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Groove

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Would you rather watch a 20-second video clip or read a one page summary? In today's world of information overload, video has become a main source for absorbing information. With this information readily available at our fingertips, consumers' attention spans and patience levels tend to decrease when it comes to consuming or waiting to consume content.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. The best domain registrars are affordable, easy to use, and secure. But with thousands of options to choose from, analysis paralysis takes over. From privacy and security to configuration and DNS management, it’s understandable to feel confused or unsure.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Have you tried to catch a Pokémon lately? Or experimented with silly Snapchat filters?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Returns are a cost of doing business for any retailer. But despite representing $309 billion in lost sales for U.S. retailers last year, they haven’t always been a strategic focus. In the wake of COVID-19, returns are receiving serious (and necessary) attention for several key reasons: Retailers are spending more processing returns in stores. They are expected to keep merchandise out of circulation due to COVID infection concerns and to provide employees with personal protection to prevent infec

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Introduction. It isn’t surprising that the Coronavirus pandemic has brought the global economy to its knees. According to a World Bank report, the global economy is in the worst recession since World War 2. Such is the toll the COVID-19 pandemic has exacted. More importantly, official World Health Organization statistics suggest that globally over nine hundred thousand people have succumbed to COVID-19’s cold hands.

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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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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Over the last 10 years we’ve watched big data, cloud, advanced analytics, and now AI and machine learning drive increased data platform investment. Yet, there wasn’t any real change from traditional data strategy and approaches. The evidence? Massive blind spots and hardened data arteries in the disruption of COVID-19. We were looking back, even when […].

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Groove

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

So, you want to convert more website visitors into customers? Creating a unique and seamless online shopping experience is key to driving conversions , and improving the layout of your eCommerce site ? specifically your product pages ? will put you one step closer to achieving this goal. Product Page Design Tips. Create high-converting product pages and an intuitive shopping experience for your customers by following these 5 best practices for product page design: Use crisp product photography.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

As a business owner, you know reviews and fresh content are essential to your success. Suppose you’re passionate about promoting your business. In that case, you likely spend a lot of time creating new blog articles, crafting social media posts, or developing video content to keep your audience engaged. But there’s another, more passive promotion method that can help grow your business and boost your local search results: Google Local Guides.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Just a decade ago, podcasts were still relatively new.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Walmart has announced that its long-rumored paid membership program, Walmart+, will be available on September 15. It will cost $12.95 per month or $98 annually and include a 15-day free trial period. At launch, members will have access to unlimited home deliveries for groceries and general merchandise — as quickly as the same day they are ordered. Other perks include fuel discounts at Walmart, Murphy USA and Murphy Express gas stations, and access to proprietary technology such as “Scan & Go

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

If you get your site's technical SEO wrong, everything else goes down the drain. Get it right, and you've probably solved the number one headache of site optimization and conversion. In one study, 59 percent of SEO buffs named technical on-site optimization as their most effective SEO strategy. For enterprise and mid-level companies, that figure goes to 65.4 and 66.7 percent, respectively.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

NVIDIA just announced it plans to acquire Arm Limited from SoftBank Group for $40B. The combination aims to conquer the enormous compute market that has long been dominated by the x86 architecture (and thus, Intel and AMD). The x86 platform remains the leader in PCs and data centers, but the future growth prospects lie in […].

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Groove

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The development team here at Groove Commerce created this HubSpot Shopify Integration to make it easier for eCommerce merchants to capture abandoned carts, follow-up with customers post-purchase and automate workflows beyond email. HubSpot Shopify Integration: What Is It? The HubSpot & Shopify Integration offers a variety of inbound marketing tools to help eCommerce businesses drive more online revenue.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. In a world filled with different web hosting options, VPS hosting has become a popular choice for websites in various categories. Upgrading to a virtual private server (VPS for short) will drastically improve your site performance if you’re currently on a shared hosting plan.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The global ecommerce industry is vast. In 2019, the value of ecommerce sales worldwide reached $3.535 trillion.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In anticipation of customer demand for more and faster delivery options during the holidays, Bed Bath & Beyond has launched multiple options for same-day home delivery. Customers selecting home delivery on the Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY websites will have their orders fulfilled in stores by personal shoppers working with Shipt , a division of Target.

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lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Have you spent time taking a good, hard look at your shipping invoices? If not, try it once. You’ll likely end up quite shocked! Why? You ask. You’ll discover that you’ve been charged wrongly more than once. Shipping invoices are often plagued by errors and discrepancies that could be costing your business valuable dollars month-on-month. When you fail to audit your shipping invoices, you unwittingly become an accomplice to an inefficient shipping carrier.

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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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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

One of the biggest transformations in retail that Forrester highlighted in its recent B2C buying research stream is the growth of brand manufacturers in commerce and the corresponding tension with marketplaces like Alibaba, Amazon, and others around the world. (“Brand manufacturers” are traditionally wholesale companies that distribute through intermediaries.

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Groove

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Creating an optimized email marketing strategy is key to engaging new and existing customers. Email and SMS help businesses reach more customers, converse with them on a personal level and customize the shopping experience to cater to their interests. Automate your email and SMS campaigns by leveraging an automation tool, like Klaviyo , to increase efficiency and create a more personalized customer experience.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Over the next few months, you are going to see a lot of updates in Ubersuggest , including new features. But before I dive into what I’m going to release soon, let’s first talk about the new Chrome extension. If you haven’t installed it, make sure you go and do so now …. No more Neil’s face. The biggest complaint we got about the extension was “my face” being in the search results.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The 2020 IDC MarketScape Report names BigCommerce a leader among B2C ecommerce platforms.

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