RTP blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Now, the space holds fierce competition, with hundreds of companies vying for customers across a wide range of industry verticals, from clothing to beauty to meal kits. And in the case of subscription retail and direct-to-consumer sales, technology is the backbone of the business.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 15, 2023

Currently, the “creator economy”, made up of YouTube stars, streamers, influencers, and more, is changing the way people connect with, consume, and even research products online. We earned our living by making physical items which could be sold to local consumers. People began earning money through services, offered to others.

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SellBrite

AUGUST 8, 2018

We’ll explore how strategies like social media engagement and the resolution of a clear customer problem help boost sales and customer loyalty. Ipsy spends very little on paid advertising ; in fact, its growth is mostly a result of Michelle’s social media influence. Let’s dig in! Key Takeaway.

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BigCommerce

JANUARY 25, 2018

Consumers seek time-saving shortcuts all the time, and their attention naturally gravitates to the quickest way to gather information: images. When consumers view a product page, they are looking for proof of quality and value. 93% of consumers consider images essential in purchasing decisions. Website updates.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Interestingly, experts say this industry is soaring due to an increase in consumer spending. These span traditional toys, action figures, video games, board games, hobby kits, lego, craft supplies, etc. Social media icons. How to Sell Toys Online: Creating an Online Store. Image slideshows. An integration with Instagram.

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Korona

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

While raising prices during uncertain economic times is not unheard of and may even be expected, it is not always the best option, especially when consumer spending is likely to decline. . Indeed, 71% of consumers want brands to offer more personalized experiences and communications, or you risk losing business. . How can this work?

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retailnext

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Video can provide important information in a way that’s easy for customers to understand, regardless of the channel they receive it on. Check out how eye-glass gurus Warby Parker use their YouTube channel to answer inquiries. Integrate Across all Channels. So, it’s important to keep them satisfied and informed.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Are you dreaming of becoming a social media influencer and unsure of where to begin? Or maybe you're already a social media superstar looking for new and innovative ways to increase your influence? The idea, while simple, is a genius one: Pay influencers and celebrities to inspire consumers to buy your product or service.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 9, 2021

You can access the Starter Growth kit for just $42 per month to begin with, raising to $126 per month which includes access to the HubSpot CRM, Marketing Hub, Sales, and Service. Marketing automation, up to 1 million emails and other extras come as part of the premium kit. Multiple channels support for customer service.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As consumers from all backgrounds continue to look for ways to expand their knowledge and skills in their own time, demand for digital learning platforms has skyrocketed. It’s even possible to respond to videos with emoji reactions, similar to social media channels like Facebook and YouTube.

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SellBrite

MAY 1, 2020

In fact, 77% of consumers make purchases based on the brand name. Creating social media handles for an unoriginal business name is challenging. It’s best to use your shop name for your handles on social media as well. A short name is best, as Etsy and social media platforms have character limits on usernames, as outlined below.

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Smile.io

MAY 4, 2022

With so many online retailers and product reviews to read over, consumers are more informed than ever before. Reebok Post Purchase Email Email is an effective channel for earning repeat business. Brands that rely on monthly recurring purchases (pet food, shampoo, shaving kits, etc.) Offer multi-channel support.

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Demac Media

MAY 16, 2018

A post shared by Demac Media (@demacmedia) on May 7, 2018 at 6:29pm PDT. For example: Credit Cards might be the preferred payment method on North America, but elsewhere shopper behaviour is different with some consumers choosing to pay direct from banking applications. Now kit will interface directly from within Ping.

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Sailthru

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Email is the most lucrative marketing channel in general, but especially during the holiday season. Breaking down the scores by channel, 12 retailers scored at least 25 of the 30 available points in the email category. According to Mailcharts, email marketing drives 20% of holiday sales. Of the dozen, 91.6% Of the dozen, 91.6%

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Demac Media

MAY 16, 2018

A post shared by Demac Media (@demacmedia) on May 7, 2018 at 6:29pm PDT. For example: Credit Cards might be the preferred payment method on North America, but elsewhere shopper behaviour is different with some consumers choosing to pay direct from banking applications. Now kit will interface directly from within Ping.

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Lemonstand

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

If they like your products and enjoy interacting with your website or your team, they’re going to recommend you to their friends and family, and even their followers on social media. The Boston Consulting Group came up with similar results : Consumers rely on word-of-mouth 2x to 10x more than paid media.

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eCommerceFuel

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Channel Strategy: Adapt messaging and tactics for each marketing channel based on segment behavior. For instance, if only 9% of overall traffic is from paid search but 22% of whale traffic is from paid search, it indicates that paid search is a gold mine for whales, and you should consider investing more in that channel.

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eCommerce CEO

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Drive traffic with social media advertising. If you’ve got a strong presence on any social media platform – or have a certain platform you want to grow on – such as Instagram , YouTube, or Facebook – you can become an online influencer. Start a Niche-Based YouTube Channel. Make and Sell Jewelry.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 14, 2019

Top Tip: If you're located in the States, kickstart your first few orders by requesting a free USPS shipping kit. For example, consumers can benefit from free shipping when they purchase $50 (or more) on products. Only you as a business owner can make this call. Their ‘Domestic Flat Rate Variety Pack' includes: 1 x small box.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

consumers, with 64% of survey respondents indicating that their primary motivation for shopping on the day after Black Friday was to support their local community. To get a jump on the holiday weekend, you should remind people about the event in advance using: Social media ads. Tag your social media efforts. Avoid complacency.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 17, 2020

So, it doesn't matter whether you're looking to target desktop, mobile, or social media users, online marketplaces, customers at your brick and mortar store, or even pop up shops – Shopify ‘s got you covered. Syncing : Shopify’s system instantly merges sales data with product records across online and offline sales channels.

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Smile.io

APRIL 23, 2024

Praised by the dragons for her personal brand and personality, Tina has been sharing her journey on the show through the brand’s social channels.  Leveraging social media, the Canadian brand has gone viral and received recognition from BuzzFeed, Popsugar, Urban Outfitters, and more.  And with that, Abokichi was born. 

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Fabric

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Modern e-commerce is continually changing, spurred, in part, by shifting consumer trends. Before the ubiquity of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, the success of e-commerce hinged on consumers’ access to personal computers. Changing consumer trends highlight the importance of omnichannel retail initiatives.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As the restaurant industry continues to grow, with around 60% of consumers ordering delivery or takeout at least once per week, business leaders need to ensure they have the right technology in place to manage orders of all shapes and sizes. You’ll also get access to email templates, storefront creation templates, and social media kits.

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Smile.io

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Instagram still has the highest engagement rate among any of the established social media platforms. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RETEA | DIY BUBBLE TEA KITS🧋 (@reteacups) Retea is a reusable tea cup and premium bubble tea kit brand that has a pastel and fun Instagram account.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In addition, a pop-up shop serves as a marketing opportunity, seeing as how it generates word-of-mouth advertising, and you'll be marketing on places like social media and the local press. This includes a Shopify Retailers Kit with an iPad, card reader, retail stand, and 1GB of data. Interact with customers in a unique way.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Described by Shopify as the future of eCommerce, live shopping apps provide a digitized, real-time shopping experience that consumers can enjoy from home. However, what we do know is that with these plans, you unlock media editing and client management tools. Best Live Shopping Apps: Channelize.

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Liveintent

MAY 5, 2021

Take the media company Morning Brew, for example; in 2019 it drove 95 percent of its revenue from newsletter monetization alone. With 49% of consumers saying they’d like to receive weekly promotional emails, email monetization is a win-win-win opportunity for publishers, brands, and subscribers alike. An ad sales team.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Clients are connecting with your company through a range of new channels. Social media marketing: Within the all-in-one platform, you can access social media marketing tools to manage your profiles from the same place. SMS marketing: Powerful SMS marketing gives you another way to connect with customers on yet another channel.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 3, 2021

While home shopping channels allow viewers to call in, livestream shopping enables the audience to interact through comments, likes, polls, and more. Given that a staggering three-fifths of American viewers who watch live TV are aged 55 or over , if you’re trying to reach younger consumers, home shopping networks likely aren’t the answer!

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 29, 2020

Cross-channel marketing with email and social media. Designed to help you connect with your customers on a deeper level, the Lightspeed customer experience features help companies to transform their websites into stores that consumers want to buy from. Quick and easy mass updates. Mobile optimized themes.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 17, 2020

Important factors for top shipping software include low-cost shipping, multiple shipping methods, lots of carriers, fast shipping, label printing, multiple sales channels, platform integrations, international shipments, and tracking and return support. Can you link to other selling channels? Go to top.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 31, 2018

Social media has come a long way since Six Degrees, the first social platform was created. Later on, businesses realized that social sites are also the best places to hunt for leads, and then came social media advertising. Thankfully, there is a wide array of tools you can use to automate social media marketing.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 15, 2020

Warehouse kitting. There’s automatic order grouping available, multi-channel customer support, and the option to get multi-channel customer support through email, phone, and social media too. Multi-channel customer support. Multiple channels for selling. Excellent support for American consumers.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 8, 2019

A brand-approved or -designated reseller who can sell digital products directly to consumers on behalf of the brand. Business to business refers to the business that is conducted between companies, rather than between a company and individual consumers. Business to consumer (B2C). Digital media. Multi-Channel Ecommerce.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 2, 2019

It's a comprehensive solution designed to cover all the components of your consumer journey. Consumer marketing: Deliver super-specific campaigns to your customers to meet their individual needs and expectations. Customer base marketing: Create campaigns that reach your online audience via social media, mobile apps, and email.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 2, 2020

based online consumers demand live chat support. Multi–channel selling available through Instagram and Facebook. Unfortunately, while Shopify’s point of sale kit comes with everything from a card reader, to a barcode scanner and cash drawer, Squarespace only allows you to use a basic Square card reader. Social Media.

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