Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 18, 2019
Agencies’ creative perspective, the very currency of the business, is at risk and can only be realized by shifting billions from tech to fund creative differentiation. “The value of agency creativity is at risk of disappearing.” The marketing industry is woefully out of balance, from agency/client relationships to new business requirements and compensation.
BigCommerce
JUNE 20, 2019
Ecommerce trends continue changing in a breeze.
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Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 6, 2019
(Dave Novitzky contributed to this blog.) Marketers’ attempts to profile, segment, and model customers implies that consumers are static and can be fully defined, but they are anything but. Consumers are in constant motion, evolving their brand affinities, lifestyle choices, technology usage, and emotional responses to the world around them. Yet most firms rely heavily […].
Canonicalized
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Why are cohorts useful from a business perspective? How to perform a cohort analysis in a meaningful way? What types of data visualization work well? How to gain cutting-edge insights from studying user behavior? The post Cohort Analysis: How to Study Cohorts for Actionable Insights appeared first on Canonicalized.
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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.
Groove
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Although A/B and multivariate tests were once reserved for technical experts, Google's introduction of Google Optimize made testing widely accessible. This free tool integrates directly with Google Analytics and lets you conduct simple tests without coding. As a result, many companies are reaping the benefits of increased eCommerce marketing insights.
Kissmetrics
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Everyone talks about algorithm updates, but Google does a whole lot more than adjust algorithms. Some of the moves they are making are really going to impact your marketing efforts. So, what are these non-algorithm changes? Well before I get into them, keep in mind that you aren’t going to like some of them, and that’s ok. Instead, I want you to focus your energy on how you can leverage these changes before your competition.
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GetElastic
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Usability. Efficiency. Accessibility. All these terms converge to give life to UX design. Good UX fully utilizes web elements and offers a clear and intuitive interface, hence encouraging the conversion rates. Most of the time, UX revolves around enhancing the experience consumers have when interacting with your product. It’s about making sure they find value in what you’re offering.
SellBrite
DECEMBER 20, 2019
40% of the world’s internet users have purchased products online, which amounts to more than 1 billion online buyers. And ecommerce sales in the United States alone accounted for more than 11% of all retails sales in the third quarter of 2019. The ecommerce business is booming and will continue to grow in 2020. But as businesses experiment and try to give consumers what they want, the online retail space is changing rapidly.
Omnisend
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Have a plan for online business and looking for the best ecommerce platform? You’ve landed on the right site. In this article, we’ll review five popular ecommerce platforms. They all are high-end solutions, but at the same time, they cover different merchants’ needs and require different levels of technical readiness. For easier comparison, we’ve highlighted Read more The post The Best Ecommerce Platform: Top Five Solutions For Web Building in 2020 appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automatio
MakeWebBetter
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Non-store retail sales last month accounted for 11.813 percent of the total, compared with 11.807 percent for general merchandise. ? CNBC Reports The online market is outracing the physical stores. Although the rumors spread across claims that many Brick & Mortar stores have shifted slightly to online retail sales as well through the small WooCommerce […].
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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.
Steve Dennis
MAY 1, 2019
L’Occitane new experiential retail concept store in New York. I keep reading that success in retail today is all about the experience. Some retail influencers whom I cross paths with on the conference circuit often anchor their talks on some variation of customer experience being “the new black.” Whether I’m working with clients or fielding questions at one of my keynotes I often get asked which retailers deliver the best experience.
BigCommerce
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Despite being a generation that is often stereotyped as ‘lazy, entitled, and narcissistic,’ numerous corporations recognize that millennials have tremendous buying power.
Forrester eCommerce
DECEMBER 1, 2019
There’s an alternative approach to proving the economic value of CX, and it has some advantages: The math is simple and it’s hard to argue against. What’s more, you’ll be measuring something that executives like in good times and love in bad times: cost savings.
Bootstrapping Ecommerce
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
In this article, we give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about SEO to properly optimize your online store for search engines in 2019. The post How to Optimize Your Online Store for Search Engines in 2019 appeared first on Bootstrapping Ecommerce.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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Groove
DECEMBER 10, 2019
If you’re on BigCommerce, chances are you’ve heard about Stencil, BigCommerce’s new approach to theme and front-end development. Here at Groove, we’ve had the opportunity to work with Stencil on a few websites, and our development team can’t say enough about it. Here are 5 reasons you and your developers will appreciate making the switch. Reasons to Switch to BigCommerce Stencil. 1) Handlebar Language Equals Greater Flexibility.
Kissmetrics
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Believe it or not, I’ve been working on Ubersuggest for almost 3 years now. I bought it on February 13, 2017 , for $120,000 dollars as a test to see if I could get more traffic from a tool than traditional content marketing or SEO. Since then the tool has come a long way, in which I’ve added tons of features that competitors charge $100 a month or even more for.
Ecommerce Platforms
JANUARY 4, 2019
Is your business joining the ecommerce revolution? If not, you could be missing out on the projected $4.8 trillion in retail ecommerce sales projected worldwide for 2021. Companies embracing ecommerce marketing strategies are experiencing rapid growth. In 2017, there were 1.66 billion online buyers. This number is expected to skyrocket to 2.14 billion by 2021.
GetElastic
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Today’s average customer is online and connected and every individual has a voice and a platform to share their experiences and opinions of the businesses they engage with — and these perspectives matter. In fact, 86 percent of consumers report reading reviews for businesses and most read up to 10 reviews before trusting a local business. Now, no two customers perceive an experience the same way and some customers are rarely, if ever, completely satisfied with a product or service.
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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.
SellBrite
APRIL 8, 2019
Nailing your product page is a crucial part of increasing your ecommerce conversion rate. You can have the best products, the smoothest checkout process, the most effective Facebook ads, and more traffic than any of your competitors—but without optimizing your product pages to influence and drive conversions, visitors’ shopping carts will stay empty.
Omnisend
JUNE 14, 2019
Technology is advancing at breakneck speed. ‘Artificial Intelligence’, ‘Augmented Reality’ and ‘Machine Learning’ are the buzzwords du jour. It’s mind-boggling how they are able to do what we thought only us mortal beings could. Not only do they do these things, they do them better. It is amazing to see how much value they are Read more The post 8 Ways to Boost Your Ecommerce with Machine Learning appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
Inflow Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Shopify Plus and Magento 2 Commerce are two of the most popular eCommerce platforms for mid-market and enterprise-level online retailers. This post outlines their differences to make it easy to see what each platform offers for large and fast-growing stores. While there are other great comparisons of Shopify Plus and Magento Commerce written, many of the ones we found were written by partners or affiliates of the platforms, and may be biased. . ( Full disclosure: At Inflow, we are a Shopify Part
Wiser
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
When done right, a new product launch can be a big win for a brand. Apple is usually on the winning side of its product launches, with lines wrapped around the corner for the next iPhone or new gadget. A big part of a successful product launch is the price. Get the price right, and you can drive sales, hype, and long-time customers. Get it wrong, and it can be a public relations nightmare and flat sales.
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BigCommerce
MARCH 29, 2019
Understanding the motivations behind your buyers, how they interact with your ecommerce site, and where they are in terms of…
Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Video has incredible power for B2B marketing and sales to deliver lots of information in a small, engaging package. Join me and my colleague Cheri Keith at TechX for our session, “Switched On: Four Must-Have Video Technologies,” to find out how to supercharge your campaigns. The session will: Help you understand the various technologies and […].
Sailthru
JUNE 11, 2019
“Stories have defined our world. They have been with us since the dawn of communication, from cave walls to the tall tales recounted around fires. They have continued to evolve, with their purpose remaining the same: to entertain, to share common experiences, to teach and to pass on traditions.”. Francisco Inchauste wrote those words in a Smashing Magazine article back in 2010.
Bootstrapping Ecommerce
JANUARY 15, 2019
We’ve created this list of 9 web design trends most likely to have a big impact in 2019. These trends will help make your store more modern & inviting! The post 9 Web Design Trends for 2019 You Can Apply Today appeared first on Bootstrapping Ecommerce.
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
Kissmetrics
DECEMBER 10, 2019
You all know SEO is a long-term game… at least when it comes to Google. And yes, who doesn’t want to be at the top of Google for some of the most competitive terms? But the reality is, we don’t all have the budget or time. So then, what should you do? Well, what if I told you there were simple ways to get more organic traffic and, best of all, you don’t have to do one bit of SEO?
A Better Lemonade Stand
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Product pricing can be tricky—how do you know what to charge your customers? Our guide walks you through product pricing so it's fair and profitable. The post How to Price Your Products: An Easy-to-Use Guide appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.
GetElastic
MAY 2, 2019
Improving customer experience is top-of-mind for every digital business. Billions are spent each year on mobile apps, content, personalization and omnichannel capabilities. And hundreds of hours are spent on redesigning websites and conversion optimization. Yet CX plans often overlook a fundamental piece of the equation: site search performance. Visitors who search are explicitly telling you what they want and are more likely to convert than visitors who browse (50% higher according to an Econsu
eCommerce Training Academy
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
My 4 Favorite eBay Software Tools. 1. eBay Selling Manager. With eBay Selling Manager you can quickly create and manage listings, track sales statuses, and perform post-sales tasks like leaving Feedback and printing shipping labels—all from one central location. It’s an ideal selling solution for sellers who want to streamline and optimize the way they sell.
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The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p
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