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The 10 Most Common Challenges Faced by eCommerce Businesses

eCommerce Training Academy

I’ve been involved in eCommerce since 2001 and I can truly say, A LOT has changed. They ask for recommendations on Social Media. They get easily distracted with technology and social media. Attracting new customers is more expensive than retaining the current ones you already have. Retaining customers.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

The cost of entry is lower than ever before. 2005 Amazon launches Amazon Prime with expedited, flat-fee shipping for members. By 2001 the company was profitable. With the help of short text ad copy and display URLs, online retailers began using the tool in a pay-per-click (PPC) context. It’s Now or Never. is founded.

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234 American Business Owners on Starting, Scaling and Staying Inspired

BigCommerce

They invented the napkin-ring-shaped golf ball, that only flies 40 yards with a full swing, as a solution to the overly expensive golf course real estate. Between waiting in line at the post office and paying $18 for the “military discount” shipping option, it wasn’t easy to do. Small towns + social media = success!

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72 American Business Owners on What Motivated Them To Become Entrepreneurs

BigCommerce

They invented the napkin-ring-shaped golf ball, that only flies 40 yards with a full swing, as a solution to the overly expensive golf course real estate. Between waiting in line at the post office and paying $18 for the “military discount” shipping option, it wasn’t easy to do. Small towns + social media = success!