ESW

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Online shopping has transformed retail. Unfortunately, it’s also helping change the environment, and not for the better. Shipping products to individual consumers rather than to retailers is a carbon-heavy model of distribution. Unchecked, those carbon output levels would only rise as eCommerce matures. The good news is that DTC brands and other eCommerce retailers can take action now on behalf of our environment.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Five years ago, we posted the 10 Scariest Things that Can Happen in Checkout in honor of the year’s most frightening holiday. We thought it was high time for an update, because nothing’s more terrifying in 2019 than mobile checkout abandonment. Don’t let any of these bone chilling boners haunt your mobile commerce site! Checkout choke-out. Many ecommerce sites still design for desktop-first, but forget that responsive layouts can reflow and resize content in an irresponsible way.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 31, 2019

No doubt you’ve been browsing the web for a while, and on your journey through the digital universe, you'll have come across the names of two website builders: Wix and WordPress. If you're thinking about launching a website, these were likely the first two providers to pop into your head. In light of that, we're here to outline Wix vs WordPress so you can see exactly what these two giants can do for you.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Learn why experience will be the gift that keeps on giving for B2B marketing and sales.

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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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Sailthru

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Every year, Bond Brand Loyalty studies brand loyalty, talking to tens of thousands of consumers and assessing hundreds of retailers’ loyalty programs. It should come as no surprise that Amazon, a company with such immense loyalty that it was able to invent its own holiday that has become an ecommerce extravaganza on par with Cyber Weekend, is particularly well-regarded there.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When you hear the word “haunted,” odds are the first thing that comes to mind is not ecommerce. But in keeping with the Halloween theme, I’m going to discuss five key factors in ecommerce that you don’t want to come back to haunt your software company. 1. Goblins, Ghouls, and Global Regulations | GDPR & PSD2. As the ecommerce space continues to develop and grow, so do the laws and regulations surrounding it.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Do you need to make some extra bucks selling merchandise using the POD technique? Well, print-on-demand is not a virtual reality concept but a dropshipping model that’s increasingly becoming commercially viable. . Print-on-demand, in the same manner as other selling structures, has a great potential to generate decent revenue for the end retailer. .

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Kibo

OCTOBER 31, 2019

As B2B eCommerce surpasses the $1 trillion mark for annual sales, more and more companies are vying to win their share of the revenues. To stand out, companies must prove relevance to customers on a role-by-role basis throughout the purchase journey. B2B online sales grew 11% year over year in 2018 , according to a B2BecNews’ annual market report, and with 75% of B2B suppliers launching online initiatives in the next two years, more growth – and more competition – are on the horizon.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

By Andrew Makarov, MobiDev Augmented reality (AR) technology has been a mainstay in the retail industry for a number of years, generally used to allow customers to virtually try a product before purchasing. Some of the biggest players in tech, such as Google, Microsoft and Apple, are pushing forward new developments in the field of AR, and navigating indoor spaces via AR is becoming more and more attractive and possible.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 30, 2019

While resale is clearly thriving, with the market expected to generate $51 billion in revenue by 2023 , its growth could slow if consumer concerns about product authenticity mushroom. Suspicions that some secondhand products bought on resale sites are counterfeit include an allegation that the authentication process conducted by The RealReal isn’t as in-depth as the company makes it appear.

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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.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Business use of the internet of things continues to expand. Read Forrester's predictions on what to expect from the IoT market in 2020.

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Google announced that it has been rolling out a new update called Bert. I know what you are thinking… does this update really matter? Should I even spend time learning about it? Well, Bert will affect 1 in 10 search queries. To give you an idea of how big of an update this is, it’s the biggest update since Google released RankBrain. In other words, there is a really good chance that this impacts your site.

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Optimizely

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Last summer, the Zaius team took stock of the state of our data science discipline, its future, and along what principles we wanted to grow. Ultimately, we intended to develop a data science operating charter, answering these key questions: What makes us believe in our data science discipline? Why should our clients trust our data science? How do we prioritize client value and outcomes?

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My Wife Quit Her Job

OCTOBER 28, 2019

AliExpress has a bad reputation for carrying cheap, worthless junk. So a common question I get asked is whether buying from AliExpress is worth it and is AliExpress safe? If you buy from AliExpress, will you get scammed with poor quality merchandise and lose your money? As with any online marketplace, there are always going to be unscrupulous sellers who are out to make a quick buck at the expense of the customer.

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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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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 31, 2019

AI will change how organizations staff, run, and manage their customer service teams. Read Forrester's 2020 customer service predictions to learn more.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

By Anson Shiong, Sand Studio From mall kiosks and food trucks to comic cons and trade shows, mobile point-of-sale (POS) systems offer an affordable and easy way for both large enterprises and SMBs to accept payment cards on the go. However, managing a fleet of mobile devices spread across multiple locations can be arduous and costly, especially for SMBs.

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Optimizely

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Does this sound familiar? Your B2C brand has a big sale coming up to move excess women’s shoe inventory and make room for next season’s styles. You want to send out a compelling sale offer to drive traffic to your site and convince people to buy high heels. Seems simple? Not quite. In order to do that, you need access to your customer data. You have to know who has purchased women’s shoes in the past year, along with anyone who has browsed those products on your site or liked shoe-related social

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My Wife Quit Her Job

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Today, I’m thrilled to have my buddy Ezra Firestone back on the show. Ezra runs a number of 7 and 8 figure e-commerce stores, a Shopify SaaS company called Zipify and an e-commerce education company over at SmartMarketer. Ezra also recently spoke at my conference over at SellerSummit.com about Facebook Chatbots and as expected, his talk was very well received.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The ability to deliver business results will be a career-defining issue in the year ahead.

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

How can I increase the visibility of my products for website visitors? What should I do to motivate people to interact with my web page? What tools can help me convert more website visitors into customers? If these questions sound familiar to you and you’ve been wondering the same for a while, you’re not alone. These are only some of the questions that ecommerce practitioners frequently Google in search of the perfect lead generation strategies.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 28, 2019

While general WordPress sites should be fine with typical WordPress hosting solutions , the bare minimum for online stores is managed WordPress hosting. But, here’s the thing about it. Compared to other types of services, managed WordPress hosting doesn’t come cheap at all. It would cost you anywhere between tens of dollars to thousands of dollars a month.

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MakeWebBetter

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Your e-commerce business can generate revenue every moment Why Go HubSpot? Since every eCommerce brand is emerging with a goal to give personalized customer experience. They need some tool which can automate their business activities and at the end, give you an enhanced sale. 2019 is all ready to invite yourself for great sales to […]. The post Why GO HubSpot?

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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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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Forces ranging from consumer values to automation to security will shape the business landscape in the year ahead. Leaders will be challenged to anticipate change and adapt.

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Omniconvert

OCTOBER 30, 2019

One day of Adapt – a story to remember October 29th, 2019 will be a day to remember for all e-commerce specialists out there. Adapt by Omniconvert had its results brought to light, accompanied by a large crowd of experts in digital marketing, entrepreneurship, strategy, and analysis. As soon as our CEO, Valentin Radu, uttered the first words of Adapt, our newest… The post Adapt by Omniconvert – an eventful conference appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 30, 2019

It’s no secret that machines have been ruling the world of production for quite some time now. But, admittedly, we never thought they’d start taking over even the field of design this early. All in all, welcome to the era of AI design! And more specifically, welcome aboard the as we roll out the red carpet for AI-based logo creators. So far, Looka is one of the few that are increasingly generating buzz not only among designers, but also online businesses , plus digital marketers.

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Inflow Insights

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

In our conversations with hundreds of eCommerce business owners, many have told us that their Google ads (formerly Google Adwords) campaigns aren’t performing as well as they originally thought they would, and could be working more efficiently for a lesser cost. When setting up their PPC advertising strategy, many of these eCommerce stores assume that setting up their feed and launching one Shopping campaign containing all of their products is all that it takes to create a profit.

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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.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

In 2020 users of blockchain and distributed ledger technology will focus on operational matters, deployment flexibility and, interconnectivity. Read our 2020 predictions to learn more.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Customers have been accustomed to modes of communication with businesses that often require a lot of manual effort: filling a contact us form, dialing a toll free customer service number and then waiting for a customer service rep, etc. This is where voice-enabled technology can make this process frictionless. Here are three key reasons why a voice-first strategy should be a part of your business initiative: Voice is the future of search: With 25% of consumers agreeing, the future is headed to a

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MakeWebBetter

OCTOBER 30, 2019

You can connect this better, only if you are not under the influence of Amazon, Flipkart, or Alibaba or any million-dollar eCommerce firms. Every day, people arrive at your WooCommerce store. They visit your site, take a look at your products, but don’t buy them, or hardly a few converts. If you think, getting good […]. The post How to Execute Best WooCommerce Sales Ideas this Holiday Season?

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A Better Lemonade Stand

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Check out the best social media platforms for brands to sell and advertise on online and how to actually get set up to sell on them! The post 6 Social Media Platforms You Should Be Selling On & How to Get Started appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.

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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

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