SellBrite
MARCH 11, 2019
Online shopping has become the place people head to when they want to buy anything from food to furniture to cars. It’s fast, convenient, and often times less expensive than shopping in-store. Even though brick-and-mortar shopping sometimes falls short in this digital age, there are advantages to shopping in-store that ecommerce businesses can’t compete with.
Prisync
MARCH 15, 2019
As an e-commerce brand, your goal is to drive as much targeted traffic as you can to your store—most of which, ideally, should turn into paying customers. You can initiate this by going after paid traffic, which can bring in instant traffic. However, this does require a substantial budget and you need to get it.
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Payoneer
MARCH 13, 2019
If you are an eSeller looking to expand your business internationally, you need to be aware of the impact of Value Added Tax (VAT) on your business. For US businesses, VAT is similar to sales tax, with one significant difference: in the US, sales tax is charged at the point of sale, and as a result, resellers are exempt from paying VAT upon purchase.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 11, 2019
My colleagues J.P. Gownder, Craig Le Clair, and I just published the results of a year-long study to answer the question “What happens when digital business systems and physical-world processes come together?” The answer: Atoms get their revenge. By that we mean that so much of our attention has been focused on digital business over […].
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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.
BigCommerce
MARCH 14, 2019
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software licensing and delivery model where users access applications or services via a…
Kissmetrics
MARCH 12, 2019
Do you want more traffic? Well, who doesn’t? The reason you want more traffic is that you think more traffic equals more revenue. But here is what you’ll learn the hard way… as your traffic goes up, your revenue won’t increase at the same pace. And in many cases, as your traffic goes up, your revenue won’t increase one bit. In other words, if you get the wrong kind of traffic, you’ll find yourself spinning your wheels and becoming frustrated.
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Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 14, 2019
The excess of adtech and martech such as demand-side platforms (DSPs) and data management platforms (DMPs) gives marketers all the control and insights required to run efficient and effective media campaigns. The prospect of marketers owning their data and putting hands on keyboards for digital campaigns calls into question the real need for media agencies. […].
BigCommerce
MARCH 12, 2019
Imagine you’re trying out a new recipe — one with a lot of unique, specific ingredients.
Groove
MARCH 14, 2019
What is eCommerce Automation? eCommerce automation is a combination of software, processes and mindsets that allow businesses to remove manual action from the order lifecycle. From content distribution to process consolidation, eCommerce automation helps businesses save time and money. Furthermore, this approach reduces redundant tasks and manual workflows to help you focus on moving your business forward.
Optimizely
MARCH 13, 2019
Charlie Hustle did something incredibly difficult: they created a t-shirt that became the symbol of a city. Specifically, Kansas City. The shirt with a simple KC heart design went viral when the Royals won the World Series in 2014, but the brand hasn’t slowed down since. Greg Moore, the Chief Operating Officer at Charlie Hustle, explained that one mega success is not enough for a sustainable business.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 11, 2019
Mobile technologies, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics at firms such as Amazon, Netflix, and Pandora anticipate customer needs and improve customers’ daily lives. These firms are setting new standards for personalized experiences, creating the expectation that any information, product, or service will be available in context in their moment of need to manage their personal […].
Ecommerce Platforms
MARCH 11, 2019
How many platforms are you currently selling products on? One? Three? Ten? Is one of those a Facebook Shop page? It should be. Here's why selling on Facebook makes a lot of sense: ?? “You need to learn how to sell on Facebook!” All businesses, big and small, hear these words without getting much advice on how to actually do it successfully.
My Wife Quit Her Job
MARCH 11, 2019
Are you looking to become wealthy? Do you aspire to be filthy rich? Well chances are you are going about it all wrong. Before you can give yourself a shot at making life changing money, you must first develop the proper mindset. Recently, I had a Facebook Messenger conversation with a reader seeking business advice. He currently works 3 jobs that together require 90 hours per week.
RTP blog
MARCH 15, 2019
By Arnaud Cazaledes, Samsung SDS America Pop-up stores are one of the hottest trends in retail today, and for good reason. These short-term physical locations are being used across industries to drive sales and take advantage of seasonal (e.g. holiday themed) or event-related (e.g., a concert) selling opportunities. To help demonstrate the ubiquity of the trend, consider the fact that everyone from Sharper Image to Penguin Publishing to IKEA to Kanye West has tried their hand at pop-up stores.
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Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 14, 2019
NoSQL is more than a decade old! Only a few years ago we were talking about how NoSQL was still maturing and its ecosystem still evolving. Today, NoSQL is used by more than half of large companies around the globe to support all kinds of workloads. Companies like its flexible, schemaless model, portability and lower […].
Optimizely
MARCH 12, 2019
Soylent started out as a phenomenon among tech bros and quickly went mainstream as a nutritionally balanced meal replacement. The brand offers to take the thinking out of your meal planning with plant-based protein, but is their marketing as efficient and effective as their shake-based meals? We ordered Soylent Cafe, a caffeinated breakfast version of the original Soylent drink, to find out.
My Wife Quit Her Job
MARCH 13, 2019
Today I’m thrilled to have my buddy James Clear back on the show. James’ most recent book, Atomic Habits, hit the New York Times bestseller list and the last time I checked, it was the #8 best selling book on all of Amazon. In today’s episode, we’re going to take it up a level and discuss how to build good habits and break bad ones when it comes to business.
RTP blog
MARCH 13, 2019
Amazon is taking major steps to silence one of the long-held criticisms against its marketplace: the prevalence of counterfeit products. In late February, the e-Commerce giant launched Project Zero , a set of three tools combining Amazon’s machine learning capabilities with retailers’ knowledge of their own brands to detect fake products before a purchase is made.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 12, 2019
Last month, our featured research focused on building the foundation of an insights-driven business. This month, it’s time to start renovating, quickly. While every house needs a strong foundation, you also need to know when to start renovating to future-proof its value. Three ways to future-proof your insights capabilities? Commercialize data, adopt a cloud-enabled data […].
GetElastic
MARCH 13, 2019
According to Mobify’s 2018 Q4 Mobile Commerce Insights Report , mobile overall, showed continued growth with purchases made between Black Friday and Christmas. Somewhat surprising from Mobify’s findings was that the most frequent traffic source for mobile was email. According to Forbes, “retailers sent 3.5 billion emails on Black Friday, and another 4.1 billion on Cyber Monday – significant increases over the 3 billion and 3.3 billion, respectively, sent in 2017.” .
Ecommerce Platforms
MARCH 13, 2019
Are you looking for a free open source ecommerce platform to launch your online store? If that’s the case, then PrestaShop might be the solution for you. In this PrestaShop review, we’ll look at its features and answer the burning questions you have about this solution. Sounds good? Let’s get started. PrestaShop Review: Overview. PrestaShop is an ecommerce platform that uses the self-hosted or open source option.
RTP blog
MARCH 11, 2019
Today’s consumer goods market is crowded, with both well-established players and new disruptors vying for greater customer share. Amidst all this activity, large retailers like Target and Best Buy are reviewing hundreds if not thousands of suppliers for any given category as they make choices about what to order and how to optimize their supply chain.
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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 11, 2019
There Is A Tech Talent Gap. No Wait, There Isn’t Tech talent continues to be one of the most common debates in the industry today. Conventional wisdom says that there is a critical imbalance in supply/demand, and data showing that there could be more than 1 million computer programming jobs unfilled by […].
Omnisend
MARCH 15, 2019
When the first electronic mail was sent back in 1971, the historic moment sparked a revolution that would change the way how we not only communicate but also how we build businesses. It has become an essential tool in the marketing sector, where marketers fully utilize this channel as a direct and cost-effective method to Read more The post How to Measure Email Marketing Campaign Performance appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
GetElastic
MARCH 13, 2019
In this second video installment, discover how headless commerce can deliver frictionless customer experiences fast – for companies like Carnival with individualistic customer requirements. For the full feature video interview, check out: Transactions to interactions: how Carnival is disrupting the travel industry. The post Guest digital transformation with Carnival Corporation: Part 2 [video] appeared first on Get Elastic Ecommerce Blog.
Ecommerce Platforms
MARCH 15, 2019
Did you know? People are FOUR times more likely to buy when referred by a friend. With a little strategy, you can encourage your customers to spread the word. Keep reading this Friendbuy review to understand how it can boost your referral marketing efforts. What to Look for When Choosing a Referral Program. To make the most out of referral marketing, you need a good referral software.
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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 12, 2019
Introducing our new monthly blog series, “The Security Snapshot,” which will curate and highlight key pieces of research from the security and risk (S&R) team. Last week at RSA Conference, vendors and security professionals discussed the newest cybersecurity innovations, the future of the industry, and some much-needed improvements. To start off the conference, Microsoft and […].
A Better Lemonade Stand
MARCH 12, 2019
Cover all your bases and make sure you don’t forget any important detail of your launch with this ecommerce website launch checklist! The post Ecommerce Launch Checklist: 38 Things to Review Before You Go Live appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.
GetElastic
MARCH 12, 2019
Fighting fraud isn’t easy. It’s time-consuming, it’s challenging, and it’s expensive. Taking an artificial intelligence (AI) approach seems like a better strategy. After all, AI can quickly analyze extensive amounts of customer data to identify emerging fraud patterns. By incorporating this insight into fraud risk scoring algorithms in near real-time, businesses can lower their risk of falling victim to fraud.
Ecommerce Platforms
MARCH 14, 2019
Did you know, it's predicted the online learning industry will be worth as much as $240 billion by 2021?! That's an insane amount of money! So, if you're considering launching an online course of your own, now's the time. First things first, you need a platform to host your course. However, there are so many on the market; it can be difficult to know where to start.
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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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