SellBrite
MAY 19, 2020
eBay has a history of raising its fees. In the past two years alone, the online marketplace increased its listing upgrade fees and final value fees, and it also began hitting under-performing sellers with penalty fees. Despite this, eBay is still the third-most preferred online marketplace for U.S. sellers, and sellers ranked it as the top ecommerce site for profitability, according to a survey by EcommerceBytes.
Retail Technology Review
MAY 19, 2020
The world as we once knew it has transformed and consumers are experiencing rapid changes to the way they live, work and shop. To examine these changes, CommerceHub surveyed more than 1,500 consumers of various age groups to gauge consumer confidence and identify changing shopping patterns amid COVID-19 disruptions.
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Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 21, 2020
Taking your brick and mortar store online, comes with short term and long-term benefits. In the short-term benefits is that you keep selling even with the present COVID-19 incidence. You’ll help your customers comply with physical distancing while meeting their needs. In the long term, moving your store online keeps you in business. Thousands of brick and mortar stores have closed down because shoppers are moving online.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 18, 2020
If you set out to build a boil-the-ocean business case for why to invest in data, analytics and insights initiatives – stop. Use your precious time to instead focus on prioritizing the investment categories across where you are in your business insights maturity. Because they will yield tangible benefits – both top and bottom-line benefits. […].
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.
Groove
MAY 20, 2020
There are a multitude of factors that contribute to a consumer's online purchase decision. During the process of building, designing and launching an eCommerce website, businesses must decide how to inspire customers to make a purchase. To be successful in the competitive eCommerce world, there are strategies to follow and activities to avoid. In order to see an increase in your eCommerce conversion rate, start by improving the customer experience within your site.
Kissmetrics
MAY 19, 2020
As you can see from the screenshot above, I’ve driven 30 million visitors to my website from SEO. Technically it’s more, but who’s counting. What’s funny, though, is I barely look at my traffic, even as Google continually rolls out algorithm updates. I know that sounds contradictory because if you are an SEO, why wouldn’t you obsess about traffic, right?
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Forrester eCommerce
MAY 19, 2020
The old playbook for how CIOs can manage tech budgets through tough times will not work for today’s pandemic. While CIOs and their business partners are under intense pressure to cut tech budgets, technology plays a vital role in business survival and success during this recession. The coronavirus and efforts to contain its threats have […].
Groove
MAY 19, 2020
With constant algorithm updates and conflicting advice from SEOs, creating a content strategy can leave brands with more questions than answers. It’s important to understand that the future of eCommerce search engine optimization is driven by the way humans search, and not by search engines. The shift from formal keywords to conversational search inquiries is revolutionizing how search engines index content.
lateshipment
MAY 21, 2020
It’s normal that when you’re sending a lot of customer service emails to your clients, you might occasionally make a blunder like forgetting an attachment or addressing someone the wrong way. Here’s a checklist for you to ensure you’re writing great customer service emails and avoiding gaffes. 1. Use the customer’s name. You should be calling your customers by their name.
BigCommerce
MAY 18, 2020
As consumer behaviors change, so must retailers.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 20, 2020
Low-code dev platforms have been around for 30 years, but in 2020, adoption has reached an inflection point. Today, a majority of developers report they are either planning on or have already implemented a low-code platform to build digital business applications (see figure). As proponents push into more mission-critical use cases and pro-dev shops look […].
Optimizely
MAY 22, 2020
This week, Shopify hosted their first-ever virtual conference, Shopify (re)Unite, where their leadership team revealed new and upcoming features and provided insights about the future of commerce. In a world where almost every tech company has pivoted to virtual events (Zaius included), a bit of virtual-event fatigue has certainly set in. But as I commented to Shopify after the event, they delivered a truly world-class experience that had the right level of polish and practice without losing its
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 22, 2020
Performing an OpenCart to Shopify doesn’t have to be a technical nightmare. And no, you don’t have to hire specialized developers either. For years now, merchants have increasingly leveraged the automatic Cart2Cart option when it comes to OpenCart to Shopify migration. And the results, according to the user reviews we’ve sampled on the web, have been impressive so far.
BigCommerce
MAY 18, 2020
In times of crisis — be it small or large — leaders have two responsibilities: to lead through it and to lead…
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In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 19, 2020
Facebook, Inc. announced plans to acquire GIPHY for $400 million. Instagram already integrates with GIPHY today, primarily so users can add gifs to their Instagram Stories. In its announcement, Facebook, Inc. says it plans to “further integrate their gif library into Instagram and our other apps,” and notes that half of GIPHY’s traffic today comes […].
Optimizely
MAY 19, 2020
This blog post was contributed by David Campbell, CEO of Tropic. Tropic is a Buyer Enablement Platform designed to make researching and buying the right software quick and easy, and they are a partner of Zaius. . We have seen an influx of marketing software decisions during Covid-19, and we’ve categorized those decisions to help other brands optimize their stacks. .
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 18, 2020
At one point in time, transactions involved trading objects, like cattle or crops. Eventually, it became more practical to substitute larger objects for “pocket-sized” items of value, like gold coins or even jewelry. In today's world, much of the trading is done with digital substitutes for currency, like credit cards, PayPal, and online bank accounts.
My Wife Quit Her Job
MAY 20, 2020
Toni Anderson and I throw a conference every year called The Sellers Summit. It’s a show about bringing ecommerce entrepreneurs together to learn new strategies on how to sell physical products online. This past year was our 5th year and it was easily the most difficult one yet because of COVID-19. In less than a month, we had to quickly pivot to a virtual event and it ended up being a huge success.
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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 18, 2020
Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, our research showed that Canadian consumers were facing multiple financial challenges and were worried about their financial situation. To see how the pandemic was impacting consumer finances and behaviors, we surveyed 1,119 Canadian online adults in April 10–15, 2020 and found that Canadians: Are already feeling the impact of COVID-19 […].
Steve Dennis
MAY 18, 2020
The parade of bankruptcies that is being unleashed–or more accurately, accelerated –by the COVID-19 pandemic will result in vast numbers of store closings, layoffs and other major expense reductions as long-struggling retailers attempt to stave off liquidation. Some two months of largely shut-down brick & mortar operations has created an existential crisis for brands with weak balance sheets.
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 19, 2020
A Squarespace website is easy and fast to build from scratch, even without a prior web designer experience. Apart from being intuitive, the platform offers all the tools you need to get your site up and running in one place. For about 17 years, Squarespace has helped millions of customers build websites. This website builder and content management system (CMS) comes with an enormous knowledge base.
TradeGecko
MAY 22, 2020
What is Supplier Relationship Management? Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the process of identifying the suppliers that are critical to a business and implementing a system of managing relationships with those key suppliers. As supply chains become more complicated, the need to develop clear, measurable ways to evaluate how every supplier either contributes to or detracts from the success of a business is more important than ever before.
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.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 21, 2020
Healthcare will remain forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seemingly overnight, consumer demand shifted to convenient access through virtual care. Healthcare organizations must shift their approach for member and patient engagement from reactive to proactive to meet the needs of the new healthcare consumer and ensure future success in a post-pandemic world.
Steve Dennis
MAY 20, 2020
For years rumors have abounded that various forces were trying to lead North America’s two leading luxury department stores to the alter. And I can neither confirm nor deny that I may have been involved in analyzing such a marriage on more than one occasion. Now, such an outcome may become a fait accompli. Before it became increasingly obvious that Neiman Marcus could never grow its way out of an ill-conceived 2013 leveraged buyout by Ares and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, earlie
Elsner
MAY 20, 2020
In 2018 as per Statistica, globally mobile app revenues were approximately 365 billion U.S. dollars and as per their estimates the mobile app revenue will plunge to more than 935 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Imagine an independent business trying to scale and increase sales via traditional modes of selling rather than opting for a retail mobile eCommerce app?
TradeGecko
MAY 19, 2020
If you are looking for a quick and cost effective way to launch a wholesale store online, WooCommerce is a great option for you firstly because it's FREE.
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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 20, 2020
COVID-19 taught us an important lesson. As Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, put it at Microsoft Build 2020 to hundreds of developers, “We’ve seen two years’ worth of digital transformation in two months!” Automation supported by intelligent automation platforms — robotic process automation (RPA) plus AI — has already played a role and will continue […].
ecomdash
MAY 21, 2020
Accurate inventory forecasting is crucial to the monetary success of your ecommerce business. Learn more about the many benefits and data-driven methods used. The post Inventory Forecasting 101 appeared first on Ecomdash.
FastSpring
MAY 21, 2020
One of our core values as a company is that our success is entirely based on the success of our customers. As such, being recognized externally for our commitment to supporting our customers is an incredible honor. We’re proud to have earned this recognition from the American Business Awards® with the Bronze Stevie Award award for ‘Support Team of the Year’ in 2020.
TradeGecko
MAY 21, 2020
If you’ve ever tried buying anything online- be it homeware, hardware, kitchenware or any other type of “ware” chances are your search results included items listed on online retail giant Amazon.
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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.
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