Sat.Jun 09, 2018 - Fri.Jun 15, 2018

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Profit Generation: Marketplaces vs. Own E-Commerce Website

Prisync

You’re hoping to sell products online, or maybe you already do. The issue is “online” is too general. Just as you would for a brick-and-mortar store, you need to decide where you want to sell your products online. Despite your position, at some point, you may have battled with selling your products on an online marketplace or selling your products on your own hosted website.

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Do You Have a Consistent Marketing Message?

Optimizely

When you see Amazon’s logo, you immediately know exactly what you’re about to get. Every website page, every marketing campaign, and every communication you receive on all marketing channels is always the same. Amazon centers everything around the value proposition of low prices, a wide range of products, speed, and convenience. The brand is instantly recognizable because the company has a consistent message at all times.

Marketing 249
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Prioritizing Happiness Over Growth + Other Marketing Talk

eCommerceFuel

Today is part two of my interview with Adam Saraceno, the Chief Marketing Officer of Peak Design. We’re picking up the conversation we started last week on leveraging Kickstarter, but we shift gears to talk about how Adam’s company has cultivated and maintained such an awesome culture (while still managing to create super high-quality products), which marketing tactics are giving them the best ROI, and more.

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Mobile In-Store Retail Delivers Service, Efficiency and Convenience

Forrester eCommerce

In-Store Mobile Delivers Service, Efficiency, and Convenience. Customer service through associate-assisted mobile scanning and checkout. Operational efficiency through associate mobility. Customer convenience through self-service mobile checkout.

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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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When and How to Charge Sales Tax on Shipping

BigCommerce

As an online seller, chances are good that you charge your customers for shipping or delivery fees at least some of the time. In the US, this can present a challenge because some US states require that retailers charge sales tax on shipping charges, while other states do not. And each state’s regulation on sales tax and shipping charges is not always clear and concise.

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User Engagement: The Most Important KPI You’re not Tracking (but should be)

Kissmetrics

“The goal of a SaaS CEO should be to increase the profit they make from each customer (LTV), and lower the costs in sales and marketing that it takes to acquire each customer (CAC). Measuring Customer Engagement is a key tool that will help you achieve that goal, as it will allow you to increase your trial conversion rates, which directly reduces CAC.

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Use Text Analytics Technologies To Handle Mountains Of Unstructured Data

Forrester eCommerce

Enterprises are sitting on mountains of unstructured data – 61% have more than 100 Tb and 12% have more than 5 Pb! Luckily there are mature technologies out there that can help. First, enterprise information architects should consider general purpose text analytics platforms. These are capable of handling most if not all text analytics use […].

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How to Use and Accept Resale Certificates in Your Online Business

BigCommerce

One of the more common ecommerce business models is to buy products at wholesale or retail and then turn around and resell those items for a profit online. But sales tax can throw a monkey wrench in those works. You will generally be required to pay sales tax on these purchases, even if you just intend to enter them into inventory in your online store.

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Why I Spend $16,302 Each Month Producing Content That Google Won’t Rank

Kissmetrics

When you do a Google search, what do you see? Lists of websites, maybe an answer to your question, some images, some ads that you usually ignore, and even some products that you can buy. There are tons of different types of content you see when you do a Google search. But what’s one form of content that you barely see on Google? Well, technically two forms of content.

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How To Grow Your Email List For Free – A Tour Of My New Business

My Wife Quit Her Job

As most of you know, I quit my full time job as an engineering director a little over 2 years ago. And with 40 extra hours per week of free time on my hands, I’ve been searching for another project to pursue for quite some time now. Now I can’t say that I’ve been bored because I’ve been occupied with my blog, my ecommerce store, my podcast, my training course and my conference, but there’s definitely been something missing and I’ve been dying to try something new.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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.

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Amazon Is A (Big And Scary) Red Herring

Forrester eCommerce

Amazon is on the tip of the tongue when folks analyze the retail sector or try to craft strategies to save or reenergize retail brands. Sure, Amazon is reshaping the retail sector, causing turmoil for most and devastation to some. But that point is misleading and dangerous to brands looking for a single villain or […].

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Business Taxes in 2018: Your Checklist for a Penalty-Free Tax Season [Important Dates Included]

BigCommerce

Every business is unique and so is its tax situation. This not only leaves a lot of room for different tax strategies across all businesses, but it also means most business owners are unsure about where to start. What is certain is that there are two things every business can do to succeed when it comes to taxes: Be on time. Be organized. Once you’ve embraced these two mentalities, there are actionable steps you can take to avoid penalties and fees, as well as alleviate yourself from spending to

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Anchor Text SEO: Everything You Need to Know in 2018

Kissmetrics

There’s a lot of conflicting information about anchor text out there. One site tells you to focus as heavily on your keywords as you can. Another tells you to stay as far away from any kind of anchor text and backlinks as possible. And another says anchor text doesn’t matter. What are you supposed to believe? Knowing what anchor text can improve your SEO strategy isn’t always easy – especially when you have a dozen conflicting messages trying to tell you what to do.

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What’s Next For Howard Schultz?

RTP blog

Like the brand he led for more than 40 years, Howard Schultz gained a well-deserved reputation for innovation, success — and controversy. His impending departure as Starbucks chairman has many wondering if he will run for the presidency in 2020. Or he might follow the lead of other business world “retirees” like Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg, using his voice and wealth to support causes he believes in.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Are You Modernizing Your B2B Go-To-Market Strategies?

Forrester eCommerce

Last week I had the opportunity to speak at a dinner event with 20+ senior marketers and business partners that InsideView sponsored. We wanted to explore how well marketing and sales are facing up to new go-to-market challenges associated with buyer behavior change in general, ABM specifically. To get the conversation going, Tracy Eiler, InsideView’s […].

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213: A Tour Of My New Business Venture GoBrandWin With Toni Anderson

My Wife Quit Her Job

As all of you know, I quit my full time job as an engineering director 2 years ago. And with 40 extra hours per week of free time on my hands, I’ve been searching for a long time for another project to pursue that would keep me happy. In this episode, I’m going to formally announce my new business with my partner Toni Anderson! Click Here To Add Your Brand To Our Next Sweepstakes What You’ll Learn Why giveaways are a great way to grow your email list How our new service works Why it&

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6 Tips for Building Your Marketing Career

Kissmetrics

You’ve read the books. You’ve watched the videos. You’re convinced that you belong in marketing. Now, all you have to do is put that resume out there and wait, right? Unfortunately, that won’t cut it anymore. Getting into marketing is easy. But how do you make it big? That’s a different ballgame with its own set of rules. And when you look at the projected growth rates for the marketing field – an increase of up to 10% by 2026 – you can’t afford to not get savvy with those rules.

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Why Change Is So Scary For Retailers — And How They Need To Overcome The Fear

RTP blog

By Andi Simon, Simon Associates You don’t have to look far to see the massive changes that brick-and-mortar retailers face today. The challenges are everywhere. Generations that used to buy goods from actual stores are being replaced by waves of people, particularly Millennials, who have mastered the art of online shopping. E-Commerce providers have enormous power.

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

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.

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How Do You Get The Right Help With Design In 2018?

Forrester eCommerce

The design market is hotter than ever — especially for human-centered design, which is the right way to do it. There are more jobs, more spending, and more executive interest. But what if your company doesn’t really get design? Or what if you need help because you can’t support a full design team? Or what […].

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8 Checkout Optimization Methods For Better Mobile Conversions

Bootstrapping Ecommerce

This article will dive into 8 checkout optimization methods you can use to create a better experience for customers shopping on your online store via mobile devices. The post 8 Checkout Optimization Methods For Better Mobile Conversions appeared first on Bootstrapping Ecommerce.

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The Definitive Guide To Leveraging Social Media for Online Sales

Kissmetrics

71% of Internet users in the United States actively use social media networks. That means (almost) three out of four people can potentially be reached, interacted with, and persuaded through social media. Marketers everywhere are trying to harness social media to improve customer experience, boost brand awareness, and increase sales. Andrew Hubbard turned a $4,000 investment in Facebook ads into $36,449 in profits.

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IXOPAY Review: A Powerhouse White Label Payment Gateway

Ecommerce Platforms

If you've ever wondered whether or not you're leaving money on the table with your current payment gateway, the answer is probably yes. The world of online payments is rather cluttered and filled with complicated information that makes it difficult for you to understand which rates are best for your company. Sometimes you might be better off accepting through one payment processor when the customer is from India.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

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.

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Platform Economy Myth #4: If You Build A Platform, Developers And Customers Will Come

Forrester eCommerce

We’ve been analyzing the sacred myths of the platform economy and revealing the real practices that platform businesses have mastered. This is work from our report, “Earn Your Place In The Platform Economy.” Myth #4: If you build a platform, developers and customers will come. Reality: Every day, you must earn the trust and investment of customers and […].

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10 ways to increase your wholesale sales

TradeGecko

As a wholesale business, you make money when retailers buy your goods – but that’s sometimes easier said than done. If you're out of ideas on how to attract more buyers, we have 10 tips for wholesale business owners that you might be interested in!

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6 Tips for Building Your Marketing Career

Kissmetrics

You’ve read the books. You’ve watched the videos. You’re convinced that you belong in marketing. Now, all you have to do is put that resume out there and wait, right? Unfortunately, that won’t cut it anymore. Getting into marketing is easy. But how do you make it big? That’s a different ballgame with its own set of rules. And when you look at the projected growth rates for the marketing field – an increase of up to 10% by 2026 – you can’t afford to not get savvy with those rules.

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Are Amazon FBA Fees Worth The Cost?

SellBrite

If you’re an Amazon seller, it’s likely you’ve considered using Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA). But does it deliver better ROI, will it drive up your costs, and is it a fit for your business? This guide should clear the question up. To start out, let’s look at what Amazon’s fees for FBA actually are and how their fee schedule is set up. How does Amazon’s fee schedule work?

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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.

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Why We Use Tech Tools: To Coordinate Tasks

Forrester eCommerce

This is an amazingly accelerated time to be alive. During my nearly fifty years on the planet, we have increased by many orders of magnitude the knowledge that we have about our own existence. Research into the ultimate origins and functions of things ranging from life itself to skills and traits like language or culture […].

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10 ways to increase your wholesale sales

TradeGecko

As a wholesale business, you make money when retailers buy your goods – but that’s sometimes easier said than done. If you're out of ideas on how to attract more buyers, we have 10 tips for wholesale business owners that you might be interested in!

Retail 133
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How to Run Top-Performing eCommerce Ads in AdWords (for Less Spend)

Inflow Insights

Top-performing text-based eCommerce ads all have one thing in common: relevancy. All of the ads’ information — from the click-through URL and description, to any extension — is targeted to the search in which they appear. As a result, they have a lower cost-per-click (CPC) than other ads on the page and a higher click-through-rate (CTR). Relevance is the singular most important factor Google uses to determine an ad’s quality score , which the marketing platform uses to set the auction price for

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What is Ecommerce?

A Better Lemonade Stand

In this article we discuss in detail what exactly ecommerce is, how to start an ecommerce business, how to run an ecommerce website and much more. The post What is Ecommerce? appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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