October, 2016

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Can Salesforce Really Prescribe An End-to-End Sales Process?

Forrester eCommerce

Last week, nearly 170,000 business and technology professionals descended onto San Francisco for Salesforce's annual conference, Dreamforce. The event itself was ripe with discussions on social responsibility and charity, but most attendees, including myself, attended for other reasons. We wanted Salesforce to pull back the curtains on what it saw for the future of sales.

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Why Running A Business Is Always A Sh!t Show In The Beginning

My Wife Quit Her Job

One of the reasons I love documenting my online business ventures is that I have the ability to go back in time and re-live some of my experiences running a business. And this came in handy the other day when a reader asked me the following question. Steve, it seems like you always know what you are doing. Do you ever get impatient with the progress of your business?

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Ecommerce KPI Benchmarks (October 2016)

Store Growers

I use a lot of ecommerce benchmarks in my work. With new clients, they are great to put together a plan with projections. With existing clients, they are great to see where we need to step up our game. This article is centralizes all of the different research and reports that I use. Quick word about the data: I’ve tried to focus on high quality data from studies with a large enough sample sizes.

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The Top 5 Mistakes People Make with Social Media Marketing

ChannelAdvisor

So you’re a business owner who has been hearing for years about how you should be out there Booking Faces, Tweeting your InstaPins and everything else the millennials are doing these days. At first, you resisted. You thought, “You know, that might be great for some people, but I don’t really need that.”. Then you saw the returns, brand loyalty and customer engagement your competitors that invested in social media were getting.

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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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Using Analytics Tools To Make Better Ecommerce Decisions [Case Study]

Shopping Signals

How Tools & Services Can Help You Confidently Make Decisions Based On Your Analytics Data . Do you utilize your analytics data to make decisions about how to manage or improve your website? That IS the purpose of web analytics right? Analytics don’t exist just to give us numbers like unique visits and bounce rate. No. The whole point of web analytics is to empower us with the ability to make decisions based on real data, rather than just making guesses or assumptions.

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Speed Optimization Case Study: 3.5X Faster Prestashop Website

Canonicalized

Prerequisites The demands were simple for the RugbySport.com project. Increase the speed of the site without breaking anything. So let’s get into the optimization process! The front-end optimization configured the Prestashop CCC options fIlesystem cache CSS and JS optimization moved render blocking JS in the footer Apache optimization lossless optimization for all the theme, CMS […].

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138: How To Make 6 Figures And 30K Email Subs From A Virtual Summit With Navid Moazzez

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I’m thrilled to have Navid Moazzez on the show. Navid is someone who randomly reached out to me to take part in one of his virtual summits. And because we have a ton of mutual friends like Natalie Sisson, Grant Baldwin, Jd Roth among others, we started chatting. That’s when I was introduced to the amazing world of virtual summits. Navid is a virtual summit expert and he makes a living putting on online conferences.

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3 Staples Every Successful Subscription Service Shares

UpSellIt

Over the past decade, subscription services have popped up all over the Internet. No matter what your favorite activity or hobby is, there’s a subscription service that can accommodate you. For a recurring monthly (or even weekly) fee, you’ll have a new package on your doorstep every month (or week). Acquisition and retention in one fell swoop isn’t a simple task We’ve checked out thriving subscription services and we’ve identified 3 staples successful subscription services sha

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Personalized For You

Dynamic Yield

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A Guide to Getting Reinstated on Amazon

ChannelAdvisor

If you’ve been suspended or terminated from Amazon in the past, now is the time to come back. Over the first 6 months of 2016 the marketplace grew by 31% compared to the previous year, so it’s a very important channel for many retailers across the globe. Suspensions and terminations may seem unfair, but Amazon is focused on providing the most customer-friendly buying experience and any activity that doesn’t live up to this standard is monitored.

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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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Management Fees in Event Planning- How Are You Being Billed?

Canadian Special Events

Event planning billing processes can be as unique as the event planner that you choose to engage. Billing and how we build budgets / fees is often a taboo subject and when you’re working with an event planner for the first time it can be an eye opener in terms of what things cost. This article, by Jennifer James, will delve into some straight talk about money.

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Amazon, UPS and FedEx: How Does the Story End?

eCommerceFuel

New post from eCommerceFuel : In this final episode from our beach mastermind group. Andrew moderates a discussion between Bill D’Alessandro of Elements Brands and Zack Kanter of Proforged about how Amazon will change in the coming years. Bill and Zack spar over whether Amazon will consider buying out either UPS or FedEx. We also discuss whether Amazon’s aggressive moves will simply drive their competitors out of business.

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137: How To Get Free Traffic And Sales To An Ecommerce Store With Neil Patel

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I’m excited to have the Neil Patel on the show. I’ve actually been following Neil for quite some time. In fact, I remember when I first discovered him back in 2008, I dropped him a comment on his main blog which was QuickSprout at the time. In fact, just for fun I actually went back through my archives to check. I emailed him on September 19, 2008 about his post on 10 timeless business tips.

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How To Use Social Proof On Landing Pages

UpSellIt

What exactly is social proof? It’s the influence on your decision-making created by the reaction of social masses. Whether you “don’t believe the hype” or you are eagerly jumping on the bandwagon – your bias, whether negative or positive, is derived from social proof. For example, if you look into a restaurant and see that it’s empty, you probably assume the food is subpar.

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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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The 25-Point Checklist for Optimizing Mobile Commerce Conversions

Dynamic Yield

The following checklist will help you conduct a thorough audit and will help you develop a better understanding of what actions need to be taken. The post The 25-Point Checklist for Optimizing Mobile Commerce Conversions appeared first on Dynamic Yield.

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Amazon Q3 2016 Results for Sellers – Mixed Results Going into Holiday ’16

ChannelAdvisor

On Thursday, October 27, 2016, Amazon reported their Q3 2016 results. In this blog post, we analyze the results with an eye towards implications for online and offline retailers, as well as Amazon sellers. Compared with Q1/Q2, this quarter was a bit mixed with a slight deceleration in overall growth driven by EGM NA deceleration. Amazon also missed Wall St’s profitability estimates due to a step up in fulfillment center build-up and launches as well as investments in India and Prime video (in

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Breathtaking Performance Ideas Inspired by the East

Canadian Special Events

It is not easy to create unique and innovative event entertainment. Planners worldwide are constantly on the hunt for fresh, cutting edge ideas and “never seen” acts to impress and wow their clients. In Canada, we are blessed with some incredible event agencies that go beyond the booking agent to imagine, design and curate their own original content and choreography, so that they can offer their clients the absolute best.

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A Non-Preachy Discussion About Routines

eCommerceFuel

New post from eCommerceFuel : It seems like every über-successful entrepreneur has a special daily routine that sets them up to dominate the day. In this episode, we talk frankly about our own positive and negative habits and how they impact our work and personal lives. Here again with Zack Kanter of Proforged and Bill D’Alessandro of Elements Brands , we’re talking about creating a routine that sticks.

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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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Google Q3 Earnings: More Growth, More Innovation, More of the Same

ChannelAdvisor

When Google introduced Chrome years ago, many Google watchers were puzzled. Why was it creating a browser if it’s an advertising company? Google’s response was that any improvements that improve the overall experience for consumers to use the web would benefit Google (at least in the long run). A similar dynamic is happening now. As consumers find it easier to access the web anytime, any place (via mobile), Google benefits from increased search volume.

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Introducing the ChannelAdvisor Expanded Product Suite: Autumn 2016

ChannelAdvisor

As the industry leader in e-commerce, ChannelAdvisor is committed to connecting its clients with the cutting-edge of consumer behavior. And in today’s online landscape, that connection requires optimization. In our latest product release , we’re providing retailers and branded manufacturers with the tools to optimize your product data, optimize your online strategies and find your consumers: where they shop, how they shop and when they shop.

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Retail Data Compliance: Why Should Brands Care?

ChannelAdvisor

Last time I posted a blog, I spoke about the “lost child” (see here ). Today, the “lost child” is still lost in the store. But now we’re going to follow his decision making process on the path to purchase. Remember how he lost the shopping list, and how he ended up with a handful of goods that he hadn’t planned taking home? Right. He was distracted.

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Save the date! Catalyst is headed to Nashville!

ChannelAdvisor

What’s moving 1700 miles, involves 1000+ e-commerce pioneers and is only 145 days away? Catalyst Americas 2017! We’re saying so long, Las Vegas. Dust off your boots, mark your calendar for March 6 – 8, 2017 and join us at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Here’s what we can tell you so far: ChannelAdvisor is hosting its 10th annual Catalyst Americas conference.

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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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ChannelAdvisor User Conference East: Optimization is Coming

ChannelAdvisor

Every year, we host our Catalyst conference that’s quickly become the industry standard in e-commerce events. With more than 1,500 attendees and three days worth of e-commerce know-how, we started getting more and more requests for more product-centric sessions, where our existing customers could get specific advice for making the most of their experience on our platform.

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September 2016 ChannelAdvisor Same Store Sales (SSS) for eBay, Amazon, Google Shopping, CSE, Search and Other third Party Marketplaces

ChannelAdvisor

Note: This is a monthly feature published by ChannelAdvisor highlighting the Same Store Sales (SSS) across our wide range of thousands of retailers and billions in GMV. Details on the SSS including background, methodology, disclaimers and the 2016 schedule can be found in this post. September 2016 y/y SSS Results. Here are the ChannelAdvisor SSS results for September 2016: Amazon – Amazon’s September SSS came in at 11.8% , an increase compared to August’s 10.5% and in-line with the 15% e-commerc

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Getting Ready For Integration in 4 Steps

ChannelAdvisor

Traffic to your e-commerce site is skyrocketing, sales are up and your staff is busier than ever. These are all great signs — business has probably never been better for you! If you’re not integrating your e-commerce store (or stores) with your accounting or ERP system, however, your newfound success might just be the cause of a few unnecessary headaches for your employees.

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The 25-Point Checklist for Optimizing Mobile Commerce Conversions

Dynamic Yield

The following checklist will help you conduct a thorough audit and will help you develop a better understanding of what actions need to be taken. The post The 25-Point Checklist for Optimizing Mobile Commerce Conversions appeared first on Dynamic Yield.

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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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The Power of Intimate Entrepreneur Retreats

eCommerceFuel

New post from eCommerceFuel : Mastermind groups are a familiar topic in the eCommerce community. In this kickoff episode of a three-part series, we take a peek inside a recent entrepreneurs’ retreat hosted by our frequent guest and good friend Bill D’Alessandro. Together with Will Nathan of Homepolish , Zack Kanter of Proforged , and Marshall Hayes and Alex Herndon of Amplio Digital , we discuss the many benefits of spending time with like-minded and highly motivated fellow entrepr

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eCommerce Personalisierung

Dynamic Yield

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The 25-Point Checklist for Optimizing Mobile Commerce Conversions

Dynamic Yield

The following checklist will help you conduct a thorough audit and will help you develop a better understanding of what actions need to be taken. The post The 25-Point Checklist for Optimizing Mobile Commerce Conversions appeared first on Dynamic Yield.

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Thank You

Dynamic Yield

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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!