What’s coming next in ecommerce? Aaron Orendorff is uniquely positioned to say. As the Editor in Chief for Shopify Plus , Aaron has deep insights into the rapidly changing world of ecommerce — especially how new brands are building audiences of loyal and engaged customers. He’s keeping an eye on everything from augmented reality to China’s mobile-first ecomm infrastructure, and has an opinion on it all. MORE
It’s a marketer’s worst nightmare: For whatever reason,a one-time repeat customer has stopped engaging with your brand entirely. Now, they’ve fallen into the dreaded category of “inactive subscriber.” . MORE
Are you ready to bring your brick-and-mortar store into the world of online shopping? Building a virtual storefront from the ground up can feel like an overwhelming experience. MORE
When you’re up against ecommerce giants like Amazon, the key to differentiating your business is offering exceptional customer service. While it might seem difficult to provide world class customer service online, the combined power of Gorgias and Smile make it easier than ever! Smile Updates MORE
Our new “The Forrester Wave™: Full-Stack Public Cloud Development Platforms In China, Q3 2018” report is now live! This Wave evaluation uncovered a market in which Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Tencent Cloud, and Huawei lead the pack. Baidu Cloud, JD Cloud, Kingsoft Cloud, and QingCloud offer strong alternatives. UCloud, Ping An Technology, and […]. chief information officer (CIO) cloud computing MORE
Journey mapping can be an energizing and eye-opening exercise in customer empathy. As advisors to B2B CX and Marketing Leaders in the Forrester Leadership Boards (FLB), we come along on many journey mapping “journeys”. MORE
Sharpen Your Pencils and Get Ready to Hit Send It’s that time of year again, summer is coming to an end, and children are starting to get ready to head. The post Back To School appeared first on Webbula. MORE
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have become the cool must-haves for industrial technology vendor keynotes. I have lost count of the times we’ve watched someone on stage as they swoosh and swoop through jet engines, nuclear reactors, sunken wrecks, and the like. MORE
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It’s written that a thing of beauty is a joy forever … and no one knows that better than ecommerce sellers! A new study shows sales of beauty and skin care products soared in online markets in 2017 — an increase of around $1.6 billion, compared to a $168 million decrease for brick-and-mortar stores. MORE
B2B Online, Europe's only conference for leaders in eCommerce, digital and marketing from prominent manufacturers and distributors, is coming back to Amsterdam this November. Exhibitions and Events Internet Retailing MORE
“Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!” ” The Red Queen, Through The Looking Glass. I was reminded of this quote from Lewis Carroll’s book when analyzing the results […]. age of the customer MORE
Business as usual is coming to an end for many third-party Amazon sellers. Competition on Amazon U.S. is reaching new heights and it’s only going to get worse from here. Chinese sellers are flooding the marketplace thanks to preferential treatment from Amazon and the USPS. MORE
Today I’m thrilled to have Edward Ruffin on the show. Edward is in charge of sponsored products ads over at Sellers Labs and he was one of the speakers at this past years Sellers Summit. MORE
Selling private label products is the most profitable ecommerce business model. Look around. The top ecommerce brands (that rake in 8-figures) aren’t dropshipping junk from China. MORE
No matter how attentive to scalability, when a business grows it’s inevitable that product information becomes scattered, duplicated and siloed. The specifics depend on how things have needed to evolve as the company grows (e.g., operational workflows, staffing, system requirements, etc.). MORE
Since their start in 2003, WordPress has become the leading content management system for individuals and businesses alike. In fact, WordPress currently runs 31% of all websites around the world. Odds are some of your favorite sites on the internet are powered by WordPress MORE
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It’s August and prime back-to-school shopping season. From time-honored traditions like buying a new backpack for the school year to more mundane school supply purchases, the pivotal retail season is in full swing. MORE
Marketers already know data is key to success in B2C and ecommerce. But knowing it’s important and actually being able to utilize data are very different things. Unfortunately, complete and accurate customer data has been shockingly difficult to get your hands on in B2C marketing. Your data is likely fragmented across multiple systems, including your ecommerce platform, point-of-sales system, email marketing software, and paid ad platforms. MORE
Most online sellers begin their journey from one sales channel, setting up shop through a website or marketplace. Buyers, on the other hand, have many touchpoints and paths to purchase, so it becomes necessary for retailers to branch out. MORE
Passionate fan bases are common among sports teams, rock bands, even baby hippos. But it’s less common to come across enthusiastic fans of ecommerce brands—fans who would blindly follow certain companies and their products anywhere. . MORE
You know that people’s experiences with your company, your products, and your services make all the difference in whether they decide to stay with you or switch to a competitor. It’s why you strive to make those experiences seamless and immersive — but that’s a tall order. Which is why we’re tackling the problem head […]. customer experience customer experience index (CX Index MORE
In today’s market, leading with a mobile-first digital strategy is a must. Mobile-centric commerce represents the present and future of retail and should be the first – and last! –. The post Why You Need to Optimize Mobile-First Digital Strategy appeared first on Bronto Blog. MORE
Wayfair recently opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Florence, Ky., following in the footsteps of many previously “online-only” brands. MORE
The subscription economy has been making waves since 2010, when Birchbox debuted a subscription box that quickly gained popularity. 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. MORE
Voice-activated shopping—and Amazon’s anticipated dominance of the platform via Alexa-enabled devices—has been touted as one of the next big things in retail. In fact, a simple Google search with any combination of the relevant keywords reveals a large number of bold predictions about the revolutionary nature of the technology. Go ahead and give it a try. I’ll wait. MORE
There’s no time like the holidays to prove the time- and money-saving potential […]. The post For Personalization Success this Holiday Season, Unwrap the Gift of Data. appeared first on The Omni Channel MORE
When it comes to digital marketing we hear a lot about influencer marketing. With billions of users logging onto popular social media platforms every day, you have an unprecedented opportunity to get in front of a larger segment of your target audience than ever before. MORE
So it’s been a few months, and we’ve all had some time to process the details of Mary Meeker’s latest Internet Trends report. Some of the revelations were expected, while others seemed to raise a few eyebrows. MORE
Maybe it’s because I’ve been streaming Beyoncé’s Lemonade all weekend but it’s time to give it up for some Girlbosses killing the […]. The post Girlboss: Top Women Slaying Retail Ecommerce appeared first on Zmags. Ecommerce Best Practices online fashion merchandising online merchandising MORE
Agencies are no longer the exclusive marketing and business partner for CMOs. CMOs bring agency work in house and aggressively manage agency fees. Global consultancies like Accenture and Deloitte target CMOs and new business and technology stakeholders with experience agency services. MORE
Some of you who are reading this know who I am. And many of you don’t. So, for those of you who don’t… My name is Neil Patel, and I am the co-founder of an ad agency called Neil Patel Digital. I’ve also co-founded a few marketing technology companies. MORE
According to our team of experts, as of now all brand registered 3P sellers have the option to “Add Video” to their product. Read More. The post Video Now Available To All Brand Registered Amazon Sellers appeared first on Retail Performance Marketing Blog - CPC Strategy. EBC Content MORE
Google has recently rebranded its Adwords advertising platform to Google Ads. Together with the new name, the interface also got a big overhaul. And as someone who spends many hours of every day on the platform, I can’t say I’m happy with the results. Part of that is personal. MORE
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 14, 2018
Journey mapping can be an energizing and eye-opening exercise in customer empathy. As advisors to B2B CX and Marketing Leaders in the Forrester Leadership Boards (FLB), we come along on many journey mapping “journeys”.
Zaius
AUGUST 15, 2018
What’s coming next in ecommerce? Aaron Orendorff is uniquely positioned to say. As the Editor in Chief for Shopify Plus , Aaron has deep insights into the rapidly changing world of ecommerce — especially how new brands are building audiences of loyal and engaged customers. He’s keeping an eye on everything from augmented reality to China’s mobile-first ecomm infrastructure, and has an opinion on it all.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 17, 2018
The subscription economy has been making waves since 2010, when Birchbox debuted a subscription box that quickly gained popularity. 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.
BigCommerce
AUGUST 15, 2018
No matter how attentive to scalability, when a business grows it’s inevitable that product information becomes scattered, duplicated and siloed. The specifics depend on how things have needed to evolve as the company grows (e.g., operational workflows, staffing, system requirements, etc.).
Zmags
AUGUST 13, 2018
Maybe it’s because I’ve been streaming Beyoncé’s Lemonade all weekend but it’s time to give it up for some Girlbosses killing the […]. The post Girlboss: Top Women Slaying Retail Ecommerce appeared first on Zmags. Ecommerce Best Practices online fashion merchandising online merchandising
BigCommerce
AUGUST 13, 2018
Most online sellers begin their journey from one sales channel, setting up shop through a website or marketplace. Buyers, on the other hand, have many touchpoints and paths to purchase, so it becomes necessary for retailers to branch out.
My Wife Quit Her Job
AUGUST 16, 2018
Today I’m thrilled to have Edward Ruffin on the show. Edward is in charge of sponsored products ads over at Sellers Labs and he was one of the speakers at this past years Sellers Summit.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 17, 2018
I have just spent the last week in Singapore delivering speeches and meeting a multitude of clients in a series of what turned out to be back to back meetings.
Zaius
AUGUST 14, 2018
Passionate fan bases are common among sports teams, rock bands, even baby hippos. But it’s less common to come across enthusiastic fans of ecommerce brands—fans who would blindly follow certain companies and their products anywhere. .
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 13, 2018
It’s August and prime back-to-school shopping season. From time-honored traditions like buying a new backpack for the school year to more mundane school supply purchases, the pivotal retail season is in full swing.
BigCommerce
AUGUST 17, 2018
Are you ready to bring your brick-and-mortar store into the world of online shopping? Building a virtual storefront from the ground up can feel like an overwhelming experience.
My Wife Quit Her Job
AUGUST 14, 2018
I’ve been running profitable Google Shopping ads for almost 10 years now. In fact, I got started with Shopping even before Google started charging for the service. And you know what?
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 14, 2018
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have become the cool must-haves for industrial technology vendor keynotes. I have lost count of the times we’ve watched someone on stage as they swoosh and swoop through jet engines, nuclear reactors, sunken wrecks, and the like.
Zaius
AUGUST 16, 2018
Marketers already know data is key to success in B2C and ecommerce. But knowing it’s important and actually being able to utilize data are very different things. Unfortunately, complete and accurate customer data has been shockingly difficult to get your hands on in B2C marketing. Your data is likely fragmented across multiple systems, including your ecommerce platform, point-of-sales system, email marketing software, and paid ad platforms.
Store Growers
AUGUST 16, 2018
Google has recently rebranded its Adwords advertising platform to Google Ads. Together with the new name, the interface also got a big overhaul. And as someone who spends many hours of every day on the platform, I can’t say I’m happy with the results. Part of that is personal.
Kissmetrics
AUGUST 14, 2018
Some of you who are reading this know who I am. And many of you don’t. So, for those of you who don’t… My name is Neil Patel, and I am the co-founder of an ad agency called Neil Patel Digital. I’ve also co-founded a few marketing technology companies.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 15, 2018
Jay Pattisall, Keith Johnston, and I have been probing the reasons behind the financial woes of agency holding companies such as MDC Partners, Publicis Groupe, and WPP. What’s going on?
Retail Technology Review
AUGUST 14, 2018
B2B Online, Europe's only conference for leaders in eCommerce, digital and marketing from prominent manufacturers and distributors, is coming back to Amsterdam this November. Exhibitions and Events Internet Retailing
Ecommerce Platforms
AUGUST 14, 2018
Business as usual is coming to an end for many third-party Amazon sellers. Competition on Amazon U.S. is reaching new heights and it’s only going to get worse from here. Chinese sellers are flooding the marketplace thanks to preferential treatment from Amazon and the USPS.
Steve Dennis
AUGUST 18, 2018
Voice-activated shopping—and Amazon’s anticipated dominance of the platform via Alexa-enabled devices—has been touted as one of the next big things in retail. In fact, a simple Google search with any combination of the relevant keywords reveals a large number of bold predictions about the revolutionary nature of the technology. Go ahead and give it a try. I’ll wait.
SellBrite
AUGUST 16, 2018
When it comes to digital marketing we hear a lot about influencer marketing. With billions of users logging onto popular social media platforms every day, you have an unprecedented opportunity to get in front of a larger segment of your target audience than ever before.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 15, 2018
“Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!” ” The Red Queen, Through The Looking Glass. I was reminded of this quote from Lewis Carroll’s book when analyzing the results […]. age of the customer
Smile.io
AUGUST 15, 2018
When you’re up against ecommerce giants like Amazon, the key to differentiating your business is offering exceptional customer service. While it might seem difficult to provide world class customer service online, the combined power of Gorgias and Smile make it easier than ever! Smile Updates
Kibo
AUGUST 16, 2018
There’s no time like the holidays to prove the time- and money-saving potential […]. The post For Personalization Success this Holiday Season, Unwrap the Gift of Data. appeared first on The Omni Channel
Webbula
AUGUST 16, 2018
Sharpen Your Pencils and Get Ready to Hit Send It’s that time of year again, summer is coming to an end, and children are starting to get ready to head. The post Back To School appeared first on Webbula.
CPC Strategy
AUGUST 17, 2018
According to our team of experts, as of now all brand registered 3P sellers have the option to “Add Video” to their product. Read More. The post Video Now Available To All Brand Registered Amazon Sellers appeared first on Retail Performance Marketing Blog - CPC Strategy. EBC Content
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 15, 2018
You know that people’s experiences with your company, your products, and your services make all the difference in whether they decide to stay with you or switch to a competitor. It’s why you strive to make those experiences seamless and immersive — but that’s a tall order. Which is why we’re tackling the problem head […]. customer experience customer experience index (CX Index
FastSpring
AUGUST 16, 2018
So it’s been a few months, and we’ve all had some time to process the details of Mary Meeker’s latest Internet Trends report. Some of the revelations were expected, while others seemed to raise a few eyebrows.
ecomdash
AUGUST 16, 2018
It’s written that a thing of beauty is a joy forever … and no one knows that better than ecommerce sellers! A new study shows sales of beauty and skin care products soared in online markets in 2017 — an increase of around $1.6 billion, compared to a $168 million decrease for brick-and-mortar stores.
Bronto
AUGUST 14, 2018
In today’s market, leading with a mobile-first digital strategy is a must. Mobile-centric commerce represents the present and future of retail and should be the first – and last! –. The post Why You Need to Optimize Mobile-First Digital Strategy appeared first on Bronto Blog.
eCommerce CEO
AUGUST 15, 2018
Selling private label products is the most profitable ecommerce business model. Look around. The top ecommerce brands (that rake in 8-figures) aren’t dropshipping junk from China.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 12, 2018
Our new “The Forrester Wave™: Full-Stack Public Cloud Development Platforms In China, Q3 2018” report is now live! This Wave evaluation uncovered a market in which Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Tencent Cloud, and Huawei lead the pack. Baidu Cloud, JD Cloud, Kingsoft Cloud, and QingCloud offer strong alternatives. UCloud, Ping An Technology, and […]. chief information officer (CIO) cloud computing
FastSpring
AUGUST 14, 2018
Since their start in 2003, WordPress has become the leading content management system for individuals and businesses alike. In fact, WordPress currently runs 31% of all websites around the world. Odds are some of your favorite sites on the internet are powered by WordPress
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