Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 17, 2018
When your CEO asks you for your digital strategy, you could go away and huddle up with your team for a month and produce some voluminous document full of TLAs only to have it sit on the shelf for the next two years. Instead, simply give your CEO a copy of your business strategy. After […].
GetElastic
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Commerce innovation is not just for retailers and consumer brands, business-to-business organizations must capitalize on the disruptive trends that are emerging. It’s either innovate or die. When B2B buyers leave the office, they become those same B2C buyers; and they all still demand remarkable customer experiences. So, what does this mean for organizations and bringing B2B ecommerce strategies to the next level?
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Fastr
OCTOBER 16, 2018
(Healthy) competition is necessary for a business to grow and expand. And we get it, not everyone enjoys competition. So, what happens when […]. The post So, You Want to Stand Out From Competition? appeared first on Zmags.
Optimizely
OCTOBER 16, 2018
The first episode of Marketing Unboxed is here! This is our newest video series where we order a fun product from a top ecommerce brand, and then track every marketing touchpoint along the way to see what works, and what doesn’t. To kick things off, we’re diving deep into one of the most popular beauty brands out there— Glossier. Sure, there might confusion around how to properly pronounce their name , but it’s perfectly clear what their customers love about Glossier.
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BigCommerce
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Most purchase journeys have too many unnecessary steps in the conversion funnel.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 19, 2018
There is ample evidence that improving employee experience leads to better business results. Briefly, firms that improve employee experience find that they get better work performance and more discretionary effort from employees.[i] Discretionary effort makes companies more effective and efficient, according to this study published in Harvard Business Review.
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Optimizely
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Ecommerce website pop-ups done wrong are not just annoying — they’re a guaranteed way to lose customers. We’ve all been there: you land on an ecommerce site only to be bombarded with an irritating, ugly pop-up that covers the whole page, won’t go away, makes browsing slower, and annoys you enough to leave the site. But pop-ups and webforms done right can be a fantastic marketing tool to capture leads and lower your website bounce rate.
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 18, 2018
If you’re considering moving your ecommerce business to the Cloud, here are three important acronyms to wrap your head around:…
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Adobe’s new Premiere Rush CC brings pro-level video editing capabilities to video creators who aren’t pros. It’s part of Adobe’s continued push downmarket to expand its footprint among creatives. Its simple interface works across computers and mobile devices, which means you can start a project on one device and finish it on another–or send the […].
My Wife Quit Her Job
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Today I‘m lucky to have Bernie Thompson back on the show. Bernie is someone who I had on back in episode 157 and in case you’ve forgotten, Bernie runs an 8 figure business called Plugable.com which is a company that sells USB and Bluetooth devices online all over the world. In addition, he’s built all of his own tools in house to manage his Amazon business which he now offers to the public called Efficient Era.
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Groove
OCTOBER 15, 2018
With frequent algorithm changes, new search engine feature updates and conflicting advice, many e-tailers are unsure of where to start with eCommerce SEO. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain on a few of our tried-and-true eCommerce SEO strategies for 2019 that can drive serious results. Strategies for eCommerce SEO in 2019: Reduce Load Time. Optimize for Mobile.
Bootstrapping Ecommerce
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Get started with Print-on-Demand in 5 steps! Print-on-Demand is the easiest way to start an online business & source products to sell online. The post How to Start a Print-on-Demand Business in 5 Steps appeared first on Bootstrapping Ecommerce.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 15, 2018
As of 2018, the market for contact center technology has fully shifted to cloud. The remaining outliers of demand are large, highly customized implementations which preserve legacy on premise software, or organizations that wish to maintain the technology inside their firewall. Agility, flexibility, and the ability to rapidly shift capacity are all key elements AD&D […].
My Wife Quit Her Job
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Today I‘m lucky to have Bernie Thompson back on the show. Bernie is someone who I had on back in episode 157 and in case you’ve forgotten, Bernie runs an 8 figure business called Plugable.com which is a company that sells USB and Bluetooth devices online all over the world. In addition, he’s built all of his own tools in house to manage his Amazon business which he now offers to the public called Efficient Era.
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
RTP blog
OCTOBER 19, 2018
By Steven Howell, Solutions for Retail Brands The private brand grocery sector has come a long way since the ultra-plain-packaged — and largely uninspiring — generic products aimed at budget-conscious shoppers that filled grocery store shelves. Research shows that the sector as a whole performed strongly in 2017, recovering from negative dollar growth of around 0.4% at the end of 2016 to +3.2% 12 months later. [1] But looking at the sector at the top level often hides what is really happening wi
Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 15, 2018
This Zoey review dives deep into all the important aspects- its features, functionalities, pricing structure, and the corresponding weaknesses. I don’t mean to sound like a buzzkill to some, but let’s face it- the big money lies with B2B ecommerce. Ok, it goes without saying that B2C has unlimited opportunities for strategic entrepreneurs. That’s a given.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 16, 2018
The annual SpringOne event, held in D.C. a few weeks back, was full of exciting, detailed, and compelling stories of enterprise transformation.
A Better Lemonade Stand
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Starting an online business is hard while working a regular 9-5 job but we’ve got some productivity tips to make it easier for you! The post How to Start an Online Business While Working 9-5 appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.
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.
RTP blog
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Earlier this month, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its fifth annual E-Commerce Technology Preview , which includes insights from industry experts at 12 solution providers. The guide offers an exclusive look at what retailers need to do in order to achieve e-Commerce success in 2019 and beyond. Key themes include: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning; Voice Commerce; Personalization; Product Information Management (PIM); Experience Marketing; and Mobile-First Strategies.
SellBrite
OCTOBER 18, 2018
It’s a big decision to step across the borders and overseas to offer international shipping in your store. However, you can turn that fear and anxiety into plenty of revenue if you prep smart. This article will help you prepare and what to look out for when embarking on this big business journey. We’ll be looking at a way to create the start of a plan for international sales and shipping and what to consider as you finalize that approach.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 16, 2018
In late 2016, IBM announced the availability of its full-scale cyber range at the Cambridge, MA headquarters of its security division. With two shifts per day and currently booked out six to eight months, it’s been a huge success for the division. The range isn’t just about training security incident response analysts; it’s a full […].
Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 15, 2018
2018 has been a very big year for BigCommerce in the UK. After a successful round of growth funding, which saw the company raise $64 million, BigCommerce decided their next expansion would be into the UK. It is the first time that BigCommerce has expanded into Europe , after opening offices in the US and Australia. Brent Bellm, CEO for BigCommerce commented that “Establishing a presence in Europe has long been an aspiration of ours, and this London office will allow us to deliver more tailored p
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RTP blog
OCTOBER 16, 2018
By Joanna Beerman, Salesforce Although October is all about football season, it’s important to keep your head in the holiday game. There’s no better time than now to get your social strategy ready for the gift-buying rush. After all, we’ve seen an 87% increase in the share of orders placed through social media over the last two years. In our Connected Shopper Report , we also found that about half of millennial shoppers tap social channels to buy products online, with 41% saying they use those p
A Better Lemonade Stand
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Need a beautiful company logo design for your online business? Create a great logo for your brand with an online logo generator! The post Logo Generator Roundup: The Top 8 Best Logo Generators appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Huawei held its flagship Connect 2018 conference in Shanghai from October 10 to 12. The event, which featured more than 200 sessions, attracted over 25,000 visitors and more than 1,500 partners from around the world. By the end of 2017, Huawei’s annual revenue had exceeded US$92 billion — half of which comes from global markets […].
Omniconvert
OCTOBER 16, 2018
[Ok, maybe we don’t need to be so dramatic.] While listening to a podcast on customer research, I captured this phrase which brilliantly sums up our daily bubble:? Anything you’re thinking about customers and markets is nothing more than a guess.Des Traynor, Co-Founder Intercom Indeed! Without research, anything we do is a guess based on our own limited experiences and beliefs.
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Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.
RTP blog
OCTOBER 15, 2018
By Chirag Shivalker, Hi-Tech BPO We live in a world driven by data, and leveraging it appropriately in a retail setup has proved its worth in providing relevant and valuable customer experiences. However, the biggest hurdle, one which makes this shining moment of truth dull, is the “introvert” approach of retailers in collecting their customers’ data.
Fastr
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Your alarm didn’t go off, you missed your 8:15 bus, and the Uber you took cost an obscene amount of money. You go […]. The post Morning Routines Every Digital Marketer Should Do appeared first on Zmags.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 17, 2018
This blog post is part of Forrester’s Holiday 2018 retail series. Online holiday shopping in the US is set to grow to $151 billion this year, up 14% from $133 billion in 2017. Total holiday sales will grow at a more conservative 1.7%. All told, we see approximately one-fifth of all US holiday shopping this […].
Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Back in May, we published a review on CS-Cart , and our readers loved it. So, we thought we'd do a similar post reviewing CS-Cart Multi-Vendor and Multi-Vendor Plus. We're going to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly- so you can make an unbiased decision on whether CS-Cart Multi-Vendor is the right choice for you and your business. Let's dive in!
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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.
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