A Deep Dive On Monolith Platforms vs. Ecommerce Microservices vs. Headless Commerce
BigCommerce
MAY 28, 2019
These days, it’s hard to spend too much time reading about ecommerce trends without stumbling on an article on microservice…
BigCommerce
MAY 28, 2019
These days, it’s hard to spend too much time reading about ecommerce trends without stumbling on an article on microservice…
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 28, 2019
Firms need a new formula for success to stay competitive in the age of the customer – agility is not enough. We see many CIOs, and their teams, doubling down on agility as a means to cope with the accelerating pace of business. This is a result of people and technology evolving in complex upward […].
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Optimizely
MAY 1, 2019
Amazon is a behemoth. So much so, that sales on Amazon accounted for a staggering 49% of all ecommerce sales in 2018. With access to an audience that large, it’s no wonder that so many brands are selling their products through Amazon, despite the ever-changing rules and risks. And a large portion of Amazon’s massive sales go through third-party sellers that are Fulfilled by Amazon, or FBA sellers.
Kissmetrics
MAY 14, 2019
When you think about SEO and what’s changed over the last 5 years, what comes to your mind? Chances are, it’s something related to how it’s harder to get rankings on Google. But why has it gotten harder to get more organic traffic? Well, if you ask most SEOs, they’ll say it’s because Google has created a much more complex algorithm. They look at factors like page speed, brand queries, and hundreds of other factors that it may have not been placing much emphasis on in the past.
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
My Wife Quit Her Job
MAY 12, 2019
Those of you who have followed me since the beginning know that I’ve been running a 7 figure ecommerce store since 2007. But did you know that email marketing makes up over 30% of my sales? Not only that, but over 20% of that revenue is derived from my email autoresponder sequences which generate money for my online store on autopilot. In fact, 7 autoresponders that I created “once” long ago now bring in over 6 figures worth of income every single year without me having to do a
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 17, 2019
If you’ve tried running an ecommerce website , then you already know how fierce the competition is out there. The number of ecommerce businesses is increasing quite exponentially because we all want a piece of the action- especially considering thawt the volume of digital buyers globally in 2019 is about to hit 2 billion. Now, let’s face it- there are winners and losers in the online shopping space.
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Forrester eCommerce
MAY 1, 2019
More than six months have passed since I wrote Forrester’s predictions 2019 report for distributed ledger technology (DLT, AKA blockchain). In the blockchain world, that’s ages ago. As I keep being asked how those predictions are shaping up, and having just attended two excellent events in New York, now’s a good time to take stock. […].
Optimizely
MAY 28, 2019
This is a guest post by David Hoos, the Director of Marketing at The Good , conversion rate experts who turn more visitors into customers through detailed data analysis and testing. . Not considering every aspect of the customer’s experience on your site can be a costly mistake. You may have all the elements of a great ecommerce site: A beautifully designed homepage.
Kissmetrics
MAY 21, 2019
Do you want to be instafamous? Well, who doesn’t? Over the last few months, I’ve been running numerous Instagram experiments and I’ve finally figured out how to grow my Instagram following. My Neil Patel account has been growing by 1,260 followers per week. And I know what you are thinking… Neil, you are already well known, this can’t be replicated by anyone else.
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
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 27, 2019
The world of dropshipping has taken off with vigor–partly because of the ability to sell without carrying inventory, and partly because it's so easy to get set up with a store. One of the ways to achieve a store like this is to launch a WooCommerce dropshipping store. If you're unfamiliar, we'll explain how WooCommerce (read our WooCommerce review ) works and how to link it to some of the most popular dropshipping plugins on the market.
BigCommerce
MAY 29, 2019
Online shopping has steadily grown over the past few years and is expected to reach 17.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 1, 2019
Clients never tell us their business wants to be an also-ran. Everyone wants to dominate their market and is searching for the competitive advantage that helps them do it. The drive for leadership is why growth, year after year, is the top business priority — it’s a surrogate for leadership or at least the path […].
Omnisend
MAY 24, 2019
This topic is NOT about the best time to send emails in general. It’s about the best time to send newsletter campaigns. The ones that retailers send to their customers promoting their apparel, books, small electronic devices, etc. Every year, the Omnisend team does research on client metrics and shares the newest findings. This time, Read more The post The Best Time to Send Emails (Omnisend Research 2019) appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
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Kissmetrics
MAY 7, 2019
I have a question for you…. How do you figure out what you should blog about? If I had to take a guess, you probably come up with ideas based on one of two strategies. The first is to use tools like Ubersuggest to come up with a list of keywords. But once you find popular keywords, you have to brainstorm topic and titles ideas. What a drag, right? .
GetElastic
MAY 17, 2019
According to Statista, ecommerce sales are projected to grow to almost $3.5 trillion in 2019 and grabbing only a tiny portion of the market share means generating some serious profit. However, in order to start a successful online business, you need to create an outstanding website. Since the homepage is the first thing users see when they visit your site, we want to concentrate on this element and explain how to take care of it most effectively.
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 23, 2019
Is Planet Express legit? Quite a common question, I’d say. And understandably so, because Planet Express is a young company in the goods and mail forwarding space. At the time of writing this Planet Express review, it had barely earned two candles on its birthday cake. Admittedly, the good thing with startups, as you probably know by now, is the aggression they come with.
BigCommerce
MAY 10, 2019
Before we go any further, let’s daydream a bit, shall we?
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In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 9, 2019
As the world’s largest eCommerce market, China appeals to global B2C and B2B brands alike. But China’s B2B eCommerce market is not as mature as the consumer space, and neither is its B2B payment. Multinationals that want to develop their B2B online commerce business in China will need to clearly define their strategy, including what payment solutions […].
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.
Omnisend
MAY 30, 2019
Omnichannel marketing is far from just a buzzword for those who work in the digital sphere. But what is it? How is it different from multichannel marketing? And most importantly- how can your ecommerce store benefit from an omnichannel marketing strategy? Today, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about omnichannel marketing, and Read more The post What is Omnichannel Marketing?
GetElastic
MAY 28, 2019
It’s hard to imagine the internet without being able to search for images, but it really wasn’t that long ago when all search results were just plain text. Now, less than two decades after those humble text SERPs, technology is quickly moving beyond the world of merely looking for images, but rather leaping into the organic cosmos of the visual search with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
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The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 20, 2019
The need to interact with data on my Shopify store is indisputably an intelligent way to get hold of my profitable audiences. Shopify Google Analytics is a quick-witted game plan to boost my store's performance. As a store owner, I need to be conscious of the customer's experience. Why does this matter? To get the most out of my Shopify store, I need to have a deep-rooted discernment of what the data trends actually mean.
BigCommerce
MAY 21, 2019
The jewelry industry continues to grow, especially when it comes to selling online.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 23, 2019
To help retailers and brands plan for 2019, Researcher Claudia Tajima and I are interviewing experts within Forrester for our series, “Applying 2019 Predictions To Retail.” Last week, we spoke to Sam Stern about how employee experience will impact retailers in 2019. This week, Claudia interviewed Michele Goetz, principal analyst on Forrester’s enterprise architecture team and an expert in AI, on her 2019 AI predictions report. […].
SellBrite
MAY 8, 2019
Like a lot of platforms that have been around for a while, Instagram has evolved from its humble beginnings as a photo-sharing platform to become a thriving ecommerce referral tool. There are 25 million brand profiles currently on Instagram that share new products, offer discounts, promote upcoming events, and simplify the shopping experience. This approach seems to be working because 60% of users turn to Instagram to make their purchase decisions.
Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence
In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.
Omnisend
MAY 27, 2019
There is a paradox in the online business ecosystem. Although most online resources write about how people hate popups, they still use popups themselves. Why so? Popups remain one of the most effective ways to collect new subscribers and a bunch of other benefits that will be discussed in this article. The only thing that’s Read more The post 30 Exit-Intent Popup Examples & Best Practices for Small Online Businesses appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
GetElastic
MAY 31, 2019
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never looked at a model in an ad and thought to myself, “I feel like I know her and should trust her judgment in clothing choices.” Someone I know, though? Absolutely. When a friend recommends that I try a restaurant, retailer, or service, I take that suggestion more seriously. I have a personal relationship with them — why would a friend lead me astray?
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 1, 2019
Weebly offers what is probably the easiest way to get a website up and running in less than an hour. It's also one of the most recognized brands in this very competitive space, but continues to gain new customers every day. Every Weebly review since the company was founded in 2006 mentions the fact that the owners are routinely upgrading and tweaking the core software behind the brand's functionality.
BigCommerce
MAY 16, 2019
The truth about ecommerce is that it’s a numbers game.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
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