Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 11, 2016
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.
My Wife Quit Her Job
OCTOBER 31, 2016
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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Store Growers
OCTOBER 12, 2016
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.
Canonicalized
OCTOBER 22, 2016
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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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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 27, 2016
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.
Shopping Signals
OCTOBER 26, 2016
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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My Wife Quit Her Job
OCTOBER 26, 2016
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.
UpSellIt
OCTOBER 5, 2016
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
Canadian Special Events
OCTOBER 12, 2016
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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 11, 2016
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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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.
Dynamic Yield
OCTOBER 19, 2016
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.
eCommerceFuel
OCTOBER 28, 2016
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.
My Wife Quit Her Job
OCTOBER 20, 2016
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.
UpSellIt
OCTOBER 25, 2016
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.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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Canadian Special Events
OCTOBER 12, 2016
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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 31, 2016
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
Dynamic Yield
OCTOBER 20, 2016
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.
eCommerceFuel
OCTOBER 21, 2016
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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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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 28, 2016
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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 19, 2016
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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 18, 2016
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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 13, 2016
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.
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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 10, 2016
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.
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 7, 2016
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
ChannelAdvisor
OCTOBER 6, 2016
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.
Dynamic Yield
OCTOBER 19, 2016
The post Personalized For You appeared first on Dynamic Yield.
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
eCommerceFuel
OCTOBER 14, 2016
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
Dynamic Yield
OCTOBER 19, 2016
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.
Dynamic Yield
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Merchandising rules are manual conditions that can programmed into an automated product recommendation engine. The post Merchandising Rules appeared first on Dynamic Yield.
Dynamic Yield
OCTOBER 20, 2016
The post eCommerce Personalisierung appeared first on Dynamic Yield.
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