Ecommerce Platforms
APRIL 30, 2020
Seeing as how the market is so large, we wanted to find out which free WordPress ecommerce plugins stand out. The conclusion is in: We believe WooCommerce serves as the best free WordPress ecommerce plugin. Throughout our research, over the past two weeks we narrowed the field down to eight, with Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) and Ecwid ranked right behind WooCommerce.
Retail Technology Review
APRIL 29, 2020
Shoppers may never return to the high street after lockdown, warns the home delivery firm ParcelHero, as March ONS retail sales results show e-commerce sales rose 12.5% YOY in the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic.
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PERQ
APRIL 27, 2020
Virtual consultations and appointments; promoting virtual sales; and leveraging chat, text and social media are all ways home furnishing retailers are connecting with shoppers during COVID-19. Many have had to learn new ways to do business and create remote sales to keep their business operating. . The post Remote Sales Tips for Home Furnishing Retailers During COVID-19 appeared first on PERQ.
Forrester eCommerce
APRIL 30, 2020
The topic of CISO burnout has been something I’ve wanted to write about for a while. It is something I speak about to CISOs around the world regularly. Even before COVID-19, CISOs had a stressful job. They were already dealing with bureaucracy, internal politics, lack of organizational support, and the constant feeling that they would be […].
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.
BigCommerce
APRIL 29, 2020
The ecommerce industry is booming. According to Statista, it was worth $3.535 billion at the end of 2019.
Groove
APRIL 27, 2020
Google Analytics offers an incredible amount of insight into your website’s visitor activity. Being a free tool, it’s not as robust or in-depth as some of the paid tools like Omniture or WebTrends. However, for most webmasters and marketing professionals who can’t reasonably afford the higher end solutions, Google Analytics will give you plenty of information upon which to make educated business decisions.
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Forrester eCommerce
APRIL 30, 2020
With the ever-changing economic landscape, Forrester’s Forecastview team developed a scenario model to understand the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the retail industry. Our model examines three scenarios; a base case, best case, and worst case, which estimate retail sales at global and regional levels for the total, online, and offline space.
BigCommerce
MAY 1, 2020
Eco-friendly initiatives used to be quite novel in the business world.
Groove
APRIL 30, 2020
As social media branding has evolved to the point of necessity, you're only hurting your business and your brand if you aren't taking advantage of it. Social media is an opportunity to humanize your brand and give customers a glimpse into your company's personality. Whether you have an eCommerce or lead generation business, getting started with a social media branding strategy should be a vital component of your inbound marketing efforts.
Optimizely
APRIL 29, 2020
Customer data is at the center of a successful Marketing strategy in the Customer Era. But, of course, the recipe for success is not that simple: The data, across all the platforms Marketers use, needs to exist in one place and be actionable for creating relevance for customers. The good news is that Zaius is built to provide Marketers with that single, unified place where all customer data is ready for analysis, segmentation, and activation.
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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
APRIL 30, 2020
Publicis Groupe announced today the creation of “The Pact, Powered by Epsilon,” a new digital media planning and buying service that offers “money-back performance commitments” that guarantee the business outcomes from digital marketing campaigns. The introduction of The Pact is a timely move to give brands a mechanism to manage the risk of marketing during […].
BigCommerce
MAY 1, 2020
Being fired by one of my first clients taught me one of my hardest lessons: the importance of being able…
Groove
APRIL 28, 2020
HubSpot CRM is free to use, intuitive and contains all basic CRM necessities without being too complicated. It includes almost everything a sales team needs to organize leads, keep track of their movements and nurture them. As a Diamond HubSpot Partner Agency , our HubSpot developers understand how to leverage custom functionality to help your business grow with HubSpot design and development.
My Wife Quit Her Job
APRIL 27, 2020
This post will provide you with a comprehensive Gorgias review and detailed examples of how Gorgias has reduced my customer service costs by over 30% for my ecommerce store. When it comes to running a successful online business, word of mouth is crucial. And the best way to increase your sales by word of mouth is by providing excellent customer service.
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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
APRIL 29, 2020
Commerce vendors are busy consulting to their clients to keep retail — online and offline — moving as best possible during the pandemic. Now some of those big-name vendors are helping small businesses adapt quickly through Keep Small Strong, an organization that didn’t exist until a little over a month ago. The organization’s mission is […].
Ecommerce Platforms
APRIL 30, 2020
Are you looking for the best email marketing service for your Shopify store? Or perhaps, you’re looking to take your email marketing to the next level and use automations to get more sales in your online store? Whatever the case might be, you’re in the right place. In today’s post, we’ll go over the best email marketing providers for Shopify and explore their pros and cons.
Steve Dennis
APRIL 27, 2020
Famed business strategist Mike Tyson once said “everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Whether the epic health and economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus is a true Black Swan event is debatable, but it’s clear no business was truly ready for it. Just about everyone’s plan has come undone–including mine.
My Wife Quit Her Job
APRIL 29, 2020
Today I’m thrilled to have my friend Hanson Li on the show. Hanson is an old Stanford classmate of mine and he runs the Salt Partners Group, a development and investment company focused on the food and beverage industry. Hanson owns a bunch of restaurants and as you know, the entire restaurant industry has been hurting big time due to the shelter in place rules.
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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 1, 2020
In January of 2020, we launched our inaugural “Future of the CISO” report, which identified the “Six Types of CISOs” we discovered through our research. At its release, we received copious amounts of feedback – some we had considered, and some we hadn’t. However, while we were conducing our research, the omnipresent event we know […].
Ecommerce Platforms
APRIL 28, 2020
There are plenty of SaaS providers that furnish you with the tools you need for creating, marketing, and selling online courses. Two such services include Podia and Teachable. In light of that, we’re taking an in-depth look at both providers in this Podia vs Teachable review. Hopefully, by the end, you should have a definite answer to the question: which tool's best for creating and selling courses online?
eCommerce Training Academy
MAY 1, 2020
I’ve been involved in eCommerce since 2001 and I can truly say, A LOT has changed. Back in the day, you can sell just about anything and make crazy money. Competition was minimal, technology wasn’t as affordable as it is now and access to product was limited. Now, Amazon is a major competitor to everyone. China is opening up to the world and technology is now affordable. v.
Omniconvert
APRIL 29, 2020
What is a Push Notification? The answer to what push notifications are can be found on your browser, regardless of. The post The Importance of Push Notifications appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.
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
APRIL 27, 2020
Small businesses globally are experiencing a serious credit crunch from COVID-19 lockdowns. Many small and medium-sized businesses sit on little if any cash reserves and some have already lost most of their revenue; but they still have to pay their bills, maintain their supply chain, compensate their employees, and repay their debts. Millions of businesses […].
Ecommerce Platforms
APRIL 27, 2020
Come 2025, the global e-learning market is predicted to reach a whopping $325 billion! This staggering figure is unsurprising when you consider our newfound commitment to self and professional development. When you marry this fact with society's penchant for technology – it's no wonder online courses are so popular! E-courses provide students with the chance to learn new skills, take up fresh hobbies, and maybe even pave the way to a new career, all from the convenience of their living roo
TradeGecko
APRIL 26, 2020
What is average inventory? Average inventory refers to the average quantity of stock available in a specified period of time. The purpose of the average inventory formula is to calculate the value of the inventory within that period of time. This is done by finding out the average of the beginning inventory and end, for the accounting period. Understanding average inventory helps businesses determine how much inventory they need to hold at a given point in time.
ROI Revolution
MAY 1, 2020
Published May 1, 2020. Where consumers saw empty shelves, longer shipping times, and shuttered stores, executives saw raw material shortages, factory shutdowns, and ports closed. Nearly 3/4 of U.S. companies have experienced some sort of supply chain disruption. With countries all around the world shutting down and requiring their workers to stay home, meeting product demand has become a challenge for many sellers.
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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
APRIL 29, 2020
With much of the business world working remotely due to COVID-19, reaching potential buyers through digital channels is now critical to B2B marketing success. But with everyone doing “virtual” everything, how do you cut through the noise to engage your target audience?
Ecommerce Platforms
APRIL 30, 2020
MARQ is an AI-based logistics software that helps businesses share their operational processes with their customers. It helps you set up high-definition video recordings that show your customers that you packaged their orders carefully and adequately. When buyers shop for a product online they are 25 percent likely to return them. For businesses running on tight margins, these returns can quickly become catastrophic.
Omnisend
APRIL 28, 2020
Welcome emails are par for course in ecommerce today. Customers expect to get them, and brands continue to send them. With open rates at over 52%, it’s easy to see why the welcome email series is so widely-used by ecommerce merchants. However, as more retailers send welcome messages, it is becoming harder for retailers to Read more The post How to Transform Your Welcome Series into a Profit Powerhouse appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
Inflow Insights
MAY 1, 2020
Before I became the Director of Marketing at Inflow , I worked at various consumer packaged goods companies that utilized eCommerce as one of their go-to-marketing channels. A classically trained brand marketer, I was able to learn more about digital activations as a part of promoting this channel. That’s where I got my feet wet with launching PPC ad campaigns, developing SEO strategies, optimizing our websites to increase conversions, and other digital marketing tactics.
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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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