SellBrite

MAY 12, 2020

Those who know a little about ecommerce know that Google product categories are mostly optional. Those who know a lot about ecommerce, know they’re anything but. Google indexes billions of web pages comprising 100,000 terabytes of data. Without accurate or optimized category data, your product can disappear like a needle in a barnful of haystacks. Ecommerce retailers must not only become masters of Google’s taxonomy; they must fill out and optimize the data feed they’re sending to Google in orde

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Retail Technology Review

MAY 13, 2020

One of the biggest challenges faced by successful e-commerce operations stepping up to their first fulfilment centre will be minimising pick errors.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 13, 2020

We are excited to launch the new vision report for our social marketing playbook. It might be controversial, but we are here to give companies permission to break up with social media. Yes, you read that right. Social media is a quagmire, and marketers contributed to the mess. Companies are the party crashers that social […].

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Kissmetrics

MAY 12, 2020

On May 4th, Google started to roll out a major update to its algorithm. They call it a “core” update because it’s a large change to their algorithm, which means it impacts a lot of sites. To give you an idea of how big the update is, just look at the image above. It’s from SEMrush Sensor , which monitors the movement of results on Google. The chart tracks Google on a daily basis and when it shows green or blue for the day, it means there isn’t much movement going on.

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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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BigCommerce

MAY 12, 2020

The past six weeks have been inconceivable for retailers around the world.

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Groove

MAY 15, 2020

This new reality has sprung upon us many changes to our everyday lives. Businesses are losing significant revenues during this shut down, and some brick-and-mortar stores don't know who to turn to for help. If you're wondering how COVID-19 is impacting eCommerce , we're sharing an eCommerce success story on how we helped one of our clients navigate and adapt her business to this new and uncertain environment.

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lateshipment

MAY 15, 2020

When you ship through FedEx or UPS, most packages make it to their destinations intact and on time. But, what do you do during those rare occurrences when a package is lost in transit? Who exactly is to be blamed when this happens? The seller or the shipper? Hey @amazon thanks for ruining Christmas and losing my brother's Christmas present. What's the point in 2 day shipping if you lose the package?

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 12, 2020

Starting your own business is easier today than it has ever been. You don’t need to buy a brick and mortar store to get selling anymore. All you need is the right attitude, a good set of ideas, and an internet connection. With countless website builders to choose from, and a host of amazing tools for things like membership sites and digital product sales, you’re already set.

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Groove

MAY 11, 2020

Search visitors are some of the most motivated buyers on your site. In many cases, they’re searching because they know exactly what they want and how much they’re willing to pay for it. For this reason, many companies are making eCommerce site search a core component of their strategy. However, many basic eCommerce search engines offered by shopping cart platforms fall short of consumer expectations. eCommerce Site Search Best Practices.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 15, 2020

Spring is usually an exciting time in the sports world. It marks the culmination of the men’s and women’s college basketball seasons, the NBA and NHL playoffs begin, the domestic European soccer (football) leagues are in full swing and the Boston Marathon traditionally takes place on the third Monday of April. But the COVID-19 crisis […].

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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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MAY 12, 2020

If you want to succeed in ecommerce, competing with Amazon is an inevitable reality. Here’s how you can leverage Amazon competitors to create a successful and diversified ecommerce business. Over the years, Amazon has dominated the market and is one of the biggest brands worldwide in terms of revenue and reach. In 2019, the leading e-retailer earned $280.5 billion in net sales.

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Steve Dennis

MAY 13, 2020

It was nearly 10 years ago when I first started to notice the bifurcation of retail. More and more, success was being found at either end of the shopping spectrum. Retailers, whether brick & mortar dominant or predominantly online, that offered great prices and fantastic convenience were experiencing growth that significantly outpaced the industry overall.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 11, 2020

Now's a great time to start selling educational content online. Why? Because the eLearning industry is a booming business attracting new learners and instructors every day. It doesn't matter whether you’re a veteran in your field looking for a new challenge, or if you want to share your skills and hobbies with a broader audience, creating an online course could be the best way to go.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 12, 2020

Too many business and technology leaders have referred to the global pandemic as a black swan — an entirely unpredictable and devastating event. The truth is that a global pandemic was entirely predictable, and it was a risk that infectious disease experts and health organizations have been warning about for years. What the pandemic has […].

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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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My Wife Quit Her Job

MAY 13, 2020

Most people try to open up a dropshipped store expecting it to be easy, but in reality, there’s a lot more to it than you think. The reason I created this episode is because I’m constantly asked about dropshipping and decided to document my thoughts in audio once and for all. In this episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons of dropshipping, why it’s not as simple and easy as you think, and the best way to succeed with a dropship online store.

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Steve Dennis

MAY 14, 2020

As a former senior executive at the Neiman Marcus Group (though gone for more than a decade now) it certainly filled me with sadness when I heard that the iconic luxury retailer filed for bankruptcy. Though, as I wrote about nearly a year ago, this news is hardly surprising. Another feeling I have is frustration, largely stemming from the false narratives and misinformation surrounding what this all means for the more than century old brand.

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Wiser

MAY 14, 2020

In the restaurant business, there is a saying that goes, “People eat with their eyes first.”. That means that even if the food is cooked perfectly and is delicious, a bad presentation can put someone off before they even try it. Retailers and brands are facing the same challenges. You might have the best products or prices on the market, but if your stores are bland and the products are poorly displayed, people will look elsewhere.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 14, 2020

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in early 2020 has created unprecedented societal and economic changes globally. Organizations in many industries and regions now face an uncertain and rapidly deteriorating economic outlook because of efforts to contain the novel coronavirus and its life- and health-threatening impacts. The novel coronavirus is also affecting security and risk […].

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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.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 15, 2020

Finding the right hosting service is one of the top concerns of new WooCommerce store owners. This concern is valid because most managed WordPress offers run on shared hosting. Hence your store’s load time increases as more site owners share the same servers. That load time can impact the store’s user-friendliness and sales. Seventy-nine percent of your customers are less likely to buy from you if they aren’t satisfied with your website's performance.

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Omnisend

MAY 12, 2020

Reading Time: 8 minutes. “Thank you for your order” isn’t the end of the customer journey—it’s just a step within it. The modern-day customer journey is far from linear, and the truth is, it never really ends. The closest it comes to ending between you and the customer is when they churn—which is something you want to avoid at all costs.

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ecomdash

MAY 14, 2020

It's inevitable you're going to make mistakes. Read about the 5 most common Amazon seller mistakes and how to prevent them. The post Common Amazon Seller Mistakes appeared first on Ecomdash.

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MAY 15, 2020

A new crop of challenger brands, such as Alibaba, Amazon, Apple, Google, Starbucks, T-Mobile, Tencent, and Walmart, are on the prowl in the financial services category. And that should have traditional financial brands worried — very worried. Trouble On The Horizon Banks have had a great run: They’ve played an essential and highly visible role […].

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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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GetElastic

MAY 12, 2020

Introduction. IoT voice interaction was once the stuff of Sci-Fi movies but now, many of us no longer bat an eye. From computers to phones to digital assistants, talking to a device has gone from a futuristic dream to an in-our-homes reality. And it appears this field has only begun to scratch the surface of its widespread potential. According to a recent OC&C Strategy Consultant Study, voice shopping could surpass $40 billion across the US and UK by 2022 (up from $2 billion today).

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FastSpring

MAY 14, 2020

We’re constantly talking about how important it is to KNOW your customer. It’s the foundation for any good marketing strategy. It’s behind every effective online ad, interesting blog post, enticing product description, successful keyword strategy, etc. Beyond your marketing strategy, the customer can also be a huge influence on product development. If you know your customer well enough, you can cater your product features and the user interface to reflect their preferences, making them more like

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MakeWebBetter

MAY 12, 2020

WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce platform. It’s free, open-source, and provides complete control to the store owners. It might be possible that you have a retail store and after realizing how important it is to have an online store, you too want to create your online presence; ultimately ending up creating an omnichannel. You […]. The post WooCommerce Pricing: How Much Does It Cost To Run An Online Store?

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 11, 2020

In 2020 successful businesses will focus less on accurately predicting the future years in advance. Instead they will become the kind of company that proactively adapts and shape-shifts as events unfold. Forrester's adaptive strategy provides a framework for success.

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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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GetElastic

MAY 14, 2020

Despite the buzz around AI’s potential to make ecommerce as personal and natural as an in-store visit, fully-baked intelligent shopping assistance remains several years away. In the interim, online retailers are embracing chatbots as a first toe-dip into conversational commerce using them to expedite customer service and provide novel ways to discover products.

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TradeGecko

MAY 15, 2020

In the fourth installment of its kind, we continue to monitor commerce trends as they emerge and evolve as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Wiser

MAY 12, 2020

Here at Wiser Solutions, we’re keener than ever to understand the state of our market and how it’s impacting our customers. While Peloton experiences a massive surge in sales and Spotify continues to grow its paid subscription base—it’s evident that there are winners surfacing every day during the pandemic. As I read about these “winners,” one thing was constant.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 10, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has made automation a boardroom imperative, not just as a mechanism for cost takeout, but also as a tool for risk mitigation and business resiliency.

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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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