RTP blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Upon implementing a complete redesign of its logo and color scheme , Zulily revealed that it had made the switch due to what’s becoming an increasingly practical reason: the new logo is optimized for mobile shoppers. The RTP editors discuss the steps retailers will need take to become truly mobile-optimized.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

In 2017, holiday season sales accounted for more than one-quarter of total annual retail sales, rising 5.5% In 2018, holiday sales predictions from the National Retail Federation are at an increase over 2017 of 3.3% Optimize for Mobile: The Fastest Growing in Holiday Sales. And, mobile sales are on the rise.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 12, 2018

Mobile devices have transformed how we consume content, making it essential that businesses that want to reach their target audience optimize their websites to respond to this trend. What that also means is that marketing methods have to change to account for the shift to mobile use. adult on a mobile device has more than doubled.

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RTP blog

MAY 19, 2017

Major chains — including JCPenney , Macy’s , Sears , Kmart , CVS — plan to shut more than 1,000 retail stores in 2017. When Millennial consumers go shopping, they do so armed with mobile devices. As a result, mobile devices are becoming a primary interaction, recommendation and knowledge interface for shoppers inside the store.

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Groove

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

After completing that migration in 2017, our team supported and optimized Cutter & Buck's website. This trend held true on mobile devices, with users slightly more willing to take at least one swipe down the page. To start, we recommended that the site’s overall navigation bar and hero image’s height be reduced significantly.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 8, 2017

For modern ecommerce sites, the ability to immediately and consistently bring in new customers is a HUGE deal. Even if you can’t achieve net positive revenue on the initial sale, referrals, email marketing and customer retention can payoff extensively with every marginal customer. Focus first on custom audiences.

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Groove

JANUARY 21, 2022

I want to quickly touch on the fact that Google uses mobile-first indexing. This means that for the most part Google uses the mobile version of a webpage’s content (as opposed to the desktop version) when analyzing a page’s relevance to a search term. How Page Load Times Impact SEO. How To Measure Webpage Speed.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 10, 2017

But with so much going on, it can seem like the days are just dropping away — and taking your customers with them. It isn’t something you can do on Amazon : Even if you can make millions there, you can’t market to previous customers through email. 90% more orders on your customer reactivation. And those concerns are valid.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Mark de Bruijn writes on the Future of Customer Engagement and Commerce that not even one-fifth (17 percent) of “retailers indicate that their current omnichannel selection provides seamless integration for an optimal customer experience.” Leveraging Mobile Technology . Schedule a demo today.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 6, 2017

Retargeting is a cookie-based technology that displays custom advertisements to visitors who leave an online store without purchasing or performing another desired action. Different customers came to the site for different reasons. Lumping all these customers into one group is a big mistake. They visited different pages.

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Klaviyo

DECEMBER 1, 2017

2017 has been a tough year for mobile popups. In January, Google started penalizing websites using mobile popups that prevent users from accessing content. Many interpreted these moves as the end of mobile popups. Mobile popups are now smarter and more efficient than ever. Why mobile popups? Not convinced?

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SellBrite

MAY 3, 2019

As of 2017, mobile commerce sales in the United States reached $156 billion. Poor Mobile Website Design. No matter what initially drives customers to your website, as soon as the landing page loads they will make a snap judgment about whether it’s where they need to be. Analyze your website’s data.

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GetElastic

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The numbers are in and there is no denying that the 2018 holiday season outshined the 2017 holiday in terms of ecommerce revenue. From Black Friday through Christmas week, consumers spent more dollars overall and spent more time on mobile. Source: 2018 Q4 Mobile Commerce Insights Report?. Strategize special offers.

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Klaviyo

OCTOBER 25, 2017

With significant year over year growth, 2017 is heating up to be even bigger. Take what they purchased and send them a campaign that recommends a similar product. You could also segment based on their average holiday order value and recommend products within this price range. CAGR (compound annual growth rate).

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Livestream shopping has taken off in China, with the market growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 280% between 2017 and 2020 to reach an estimated $171 billion in 2020. Every retailer is trying to understand the customer. The traditional TV medium is becoming more social, and customers are loving it.

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ChannelAdvisor

JULY 19, 2017

According to eMarketer , 2017 is projected to see strong overall year-over-year growth with an anticipated 4.0% Optimize Mobile Strategy. Speed — According to a 2017 back-to-school survey by Deloitte , mobile represented 49% of back-to-school e-commerce traffic last year. overall retail growth. Maximize ROI.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 21, 2017

Through the upcoming integration, BigCommerce customers will soon see Instagram as an option in the BigCommerce Channel Manager, allowing you to sync your product catalog with Instagram. When it comes to Instagram, ecommerce businesses by and large recommend the platform. Sign Up for the BigCommerce + Instagram Beta. Here’s why.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

In 2017—a positive year for the economy and the stock market—Small Business Saturday numbers actually went down both in terms of total foot traffic and dollars spent. Once the holiday retail race begins, retail chains have no problem attracting customers. Small Business Saturday Pro Tip: Customer Research in Crucial.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Immediately following Cyber Five of 2017, I sent an email out to a bunch of ecommerce experts and multi-million dollar ecommerce store owners. Let me give you an example: 2017 has been the year of Facebook Advertising. As a result, many experts are recommending alternate approaches to success for 2018. Mobile Optimization.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. After all, that’s where the customers are, right? As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? There are 2.14

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. After all, that’s where the customers are, right? As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? There are 2.14

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

In turn, I’ve done my best to include the most up-to-date recommendations and tips based on both Amazon’s documentation and our own observations after managing 1000s of Amazon listings. However, the observations and recommendations I make in this guide are subject to change as A9 evolves. Let me show you an example below. Conversions.

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Sailthru

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Not only are your regular customers shopping, but they’re on a deadline. And for most retailers, the holiday season also brings in a wave of new customers who aren’t that familiar with your brand. Customers are shopping for other people as well as themselves, so their usual preferences and browsing habits may not apply.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The ability to speak directly to your customers and make adjustments has never been easier. From mobile shopping to online payment encryption and beyond, ecommerce encompasses a wide variety of data, systems, and tools for both online buyers and sellers. Training your customers to use the new B2B tools is important for adoption.

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RTP blog

JUNE 22, 2018

By Justin Marcucci, Endava Over the past decade companies have shifted from a product-centric approach to a customer experience-centric approach as a way of conducting business. Senior business leaders are starting to take interest in the when, how and why of customer engagement, with their owned, earned and paid touch points.

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Sailthru

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The success of these personalized mobile apps has retailers looking at how to bring this personalization into physical stores. Both the push notifications and personalized news come through an interactive webpage that displays on the mobile app. Yoox Says Half of Sales Now Come From Its Mobile App.

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BigCommerce

JANUARY 9, 2018

It’s official: mobile ecommerce on-site search experiences are abysmal. We’ve all been there, after all – typing on a mobile screen into a tiny box that serves us little to no accurate results. And yet, despite most of us using on-site searches on mobile, the mobile search experience on ecommerce sites is almost entirely broken.

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Smile.io

JANUARY 30, 2024

Loyalty programs are essential for customer retention and a necessary foundation for building customer loyalty in ecommerce. Whether it’s a points program, a simple referral program, or a multi-tiered VIP program, a loyalty program aims to turn one-time customers into repeat customers and build a loyal following.

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ChannelAdvisor

MARCH 1, 2017

To help ensure you get as much as possible out of Catalyst 2017, we’ve put together a quick-reference guide tailored for newcomers. Catalyst 2017 will be your best opportunity this year to hear from the industry’s biggest influencers in one central location. Once-in-a-Lifetime Keynotes. Essential Breakout Sessions. A Cultural Gem.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Is your website optimized for mobile traffic? In all seriousness, if you don’t have a mobile site that’s optimized for mobile sales , you’re doomed. Because the majority of website traffic is mobile now. If you’re not optimizing for mobile, you’re risking tons of conversions. Mobile intent is big, too.

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RTP blog

MARCH 15, 2017

The Retail TouchPoints Connected Consumer Series webinars, which will be broadcast from March 27-31, will delve into some of today’s hottest retail topics — from leveraging Artificial Intelligence and deepening personalization to creating truly modernized mobile experiences.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Digital commerce is playing a pivotal role in customer experience strategies. The world’s leading research firm, Gartner, recognized that digital commerce is a key way to acquire customers, develop relationships, drive revenue and reduce costs. API-based digital commerce. IKEA publishes augmented reality catalogues.

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ChannelAdvisor

MAY 25, 2017

Google Attribution and Google Attribution 360 — Google’s product managers also talked a lot about today’s complex customer journey , which can have dozens of interactions across multiple devices and channels for a single person. The post The Future of Marketing: Google Marketing Next 2017 appeared first on Channel Advisor.

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Blue Acorn

MARCH 20, 2017

Adobe Releases Customer Experience Retail Report Card. In this session, the head of retail strategy at Adobe took us on a magical ride through personalization and mobile. Mobile visits outpaced mobile revenue across the globe. Mobile visits outpaced mobile revenue across the globe. I’ll understand.

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Blue Acorn

JUNE 8, 2017

While many of the speakers and attendees at IRCE 2017 seem to acknowledge the importance of creating incredible in-person experiences, the focus is on the role of digital. Here’s my recap of the day’s sessions: How Sephora Uses Mobile to Deliver Experiential Retail. Customer have tried on millions of virtual lip shades and lashes.

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eCommerce Training Academy

MAY 20, 2017

In case you want to attend upcoming eCommerce events, make sure to check out my list of eCommerce Conferences in 2017. In order to achieve long-term success in eCommerce and be able to meet customer expectations both online and offline, you’ll need to turn vendors into partners. Know your customer. by Johnny Russo.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Just by the end of 2017, Forrester expects B2B ecommerce to reach $889 billion and represent 11% of total B2B sales in the U.S. customers get the same level of quality and service. personalized customer pricing. Avoid the Doom Loop and Go Mobile Already! B2B ecommerce will reach $1.2 trillion and account for 13.1%

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