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This is Why You Need to Stop Competing Against Amazon to Win Online

Demac Media

You know it and I know it, but it’s always fascinating to break down the actual numbers behind Amazon’s success to see how well they’re doing: Amazon accounted for 43% of US online retail sales in 2016. Amazon shares hit a high of $1000 in early 2017 , with stocks up 40% from 2016. Their market value is currently $478 billion.

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Ecommerce Statistics

Ecommerce Platforms

42% of marketers say interpreting results is the biggest challenge in conversion optimization. is the average conversion rate for websites viewed on tablets, versus 1.9% Average ecommerce conversion rates vary from 3% to 4%. Conversion rates on smartphones (1.5% SearchEngineland, 2016). Techcrunch,2016).

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How to Improve Ecommerce Conversion Right Now

BigCommerce

Using conversion optimization techniques and methods, it is possible to identify the areas of your site that affect credibility. Competitive analysis is an integral part of every conversion optimization program. Online ecommerce retail sales are estimated at nearly $2 trillion in 2016.

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How to Sell Digital Products & Downloads: The Complete Guide

eCommerce CEO

You wouldn’t have to deal with the hassles of shipping and inventory. 2016 revenue is roughly $16 billion. Compound annual growth is projected to be around 16% between 2016 and 2020. You wouldn’t have to deal with inventory or shipping with eBooks. No shipping cost. No shipping restrictions.

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Why Redesigns Sabotage Your SEO Rankings (And How to Avoid It)

Kissmetrics

But in 2016, Google webmaster analyst, Gary Illyes, confirmed that all 3XX links pass full value : Another Googler, John Mueller, confirmed the same findings. You get websites shipped that look fantastic, but don’t perform. This is the point behind conversion optimization that most people miss. Why does this all matter?

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [March 2021]

ROI Revolution

36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. January 7 update. 2021 COVID-19 + ecommerce stats. 9/14 update.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [October 2020]

ROI Revolution

BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. Due to COVID-19, merchandising, fulfillment, and shipping have been major concerns of brands large and small for the past several months. 9/14 update. 7/9 update.

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