Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 23, 2017

There are several trends influencing the ecommerce industry as a whole, but arguably the most visible of these is bitcoin. When it comes to payment processors in ecommerce sites, the talk used to be about credit cards, PayPal, COD (cash on delivery), et al. Digital currencies are the future of ecommerce. Not convinced?

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BigCommerce

JULY 19, 2018

The second reason is the growing ecommerce market. In 2017, online sales of beer, liquor, and wine increased by more than ? Taking a look at ecommerce in general, Forrester reports that 17% of all retail sales will be conducted online in less than five years. Wine Ecommerce is Growing Rapidly. billion in 2017.

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Payoneer

JUNE 20, 2019

Ecommerce is becoming more and more popular in Belgium. Online spending has increased 10 times in the period 2013-2017, from approximately half a billion euros to almost 5.5 Facts about the Belgian online sellers’ market you should not miss. Most Popular Payment Methods Among Belgian Online Shoppers. billion euros.

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ChannelAdvisor

OCTOBER 8, 2018

billion in sales in 2017. What started in 2009 with just 27 participating marketplace merchants has exploded to thousands of sellers promoting items across a vast range of categories. In 2017, 140,000 sellers listed 15 million products and processed 812 million orders — all within a 24-hour period.

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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 30, 2017

Which could make 2017 an ideal year to incorporate a promotional plan for Singles Day into your holiday season strategy. In eight years, the number of sellers has expanded from an initial 27 marketplace merchants to more than 14,000 international sellers on Tmall, Alibaba’s online retail platform. Remind Me: What Is Singles Day?

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ChannelAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2017

Last week I had the opportunity to represent ChannelAdvisor and present at Alibaba’s first major e-commerce conference, Gateway 2017. The event was both exciting and impressive, hosting roughly 3,000+ attendees across brands, retail, and services — all of which were looking to tap into the gargantuan Chinese e-commerce market.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 12, 2017

There are plenty of online articles out there –– heck, we even ran one –– where industry experts and influencers advise of which seasonal marketing strategies online brands and ecommerce marketers should use to ensure their store gets a fair share of the holiday ecommerce revenue. 1-25% sales increase: 50.28%.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Now, it’s time to pick, pack, ship and take a look at your marketing campaigns to see which won, which lost and what that may mean for your 2018 marketing initiatives. It’s also time to check out what happened at large in the ecommerce industry during Cyber Week 2017. Cyber Week 2017 Trends. Selling on Amazon.

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Kissmetrics

JULY 11, 2017

There are three general ways to grow revenue in any ecommerce business: Increase the total number of customers. As ecommerce marketers, knowing what to prioritize can be the difference between a standard year of growth and a phenomenal one. Amazing Customer Service. So, what should be your next move? Automated Email.

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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 30, 2017

Which could make 2017 an ideal year to incorporate a promotional plan for Singles Day into your holiday season strategy. In eight years, the number of sellers has expanded from an initial 27 marketplace merchants to more than 14,000 international sellers on Tmall, Alibaba’s online retail platform. Remind Me: What Is Singles Day?

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ChannelAdvisor

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Taobao spin-off Tmall is owned by Alibaba, a group which has a massive 80% + stake in the Chinese online market — Tmall accounts for 53% of online retail here in Q1 2017. You must list in Mandarin Chinese (Tmall can connect you to a reputable translation service provider). million users in 2017. Tmall Global. AliExpress.

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ROI Revolution

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

As we stand now, more than halfway through 2017, so many things are already in motion that it can be hard to keep track of present trends, let alone near future ones. Apple Pay , and other similar services, have promised to make that easier, but regardless, the gap remains for now.

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Inflow Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Editor’s note: This blog was originally published in 2017. Many eCommerce retailers struggle to coax results out of their paid search campaigns — especially without an experienced marketer manning the helm. Our tiered Shopping structure enables you to get the results you want, while spending less in the process.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 28, 2019

If you're a newbie merchant in the e-commerce industry, you want to pick a platform whose features aren't tangled. Editor's note: This post was originally published on January 12, 2017 and has completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. But that's acceptable since each has its selling points.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As merchants venture off into new markets, the very first step is almost always around discover: . Below you will find a country-by-country, quick start guide to entering each respective market. From marketplaces to social commerce platforms, everything that you need to know as a merchant is right here, right now.

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Payoneer

JUNE 7, 2018

In Australia, GST – Goods and Services Tax – of 10% is charged on most products and services as well as some other items that are either sold or consumed in Australia. The process is technically complex, which is why Amazon.com has decided to close its global site to Australian buyers, leaving them with access only to Amazon.com.au.

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Creating a Website Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

When you think about e-commerce, you probably picture a store online that is constantly promoting new deals, products, services, and so forth. eCommerce involves a lot more strategy from a marketer’s point of view. Facts on eCommerce Growth. trillion in 2017, a 23.2

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 22, 2023

Since the pandemic in particular, print on demand selling has exploded, offering retailers, merchants, and members of the creator economy an opportunity to access new sources of revenue. Print on Demand is growing almost as quickly as the ecommerce market overall, which is projected to reach a value of $7.4 trillion by 2025.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

I highly encourage you to understand your contract with Amazon and their terms of service. This is part of the full management Amazon SEO service we offer our clients. Second, you can use a launch service. Launch services are meant to create a natural spike in sales that moves the product up the ranks. Sales Backer.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The ecommerce landscape is constantly changing, and it can be tough to keep up with the latest trends in the industry. However, by understanding the latest ecommerce statistics, you can ensure that your ecommerce marketing strategy is on track and making the most impact. General ecommerce statistics.

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Profitero

JUNE 7, 2017

If you go and talk to them about what’s important to them in 2017, eCommerce will be on their top three list. When we started this journey, we were first met with chuckles from brick-and-mortar retailers related to grocery eCommerce and a lot of, ‘Hey, didn’t people try that 10 years ago and didn’t it fail?’.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 1, 2017

A clear returns, refunds, and exchanges policy shows that you, the ecommerce business owner, stand by your product, and pride yourself on a stellar customer service experience. Loyalty is earned by providing an awesome experience even when your product or service wasn’t a perfect fit. Outline the specific process and guidelines.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 13, 2022

In short, GemPages was initially created to empower online merchants to become their own web designers and achieve their creative vision. . The first progress towards GemPages as we know it today started in 2017. Elements are separated into three categories: Design eCommerce Marketing. Design elements include….

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BigCommerce

MARCH 21, 2017

Today, Instagram announced it is expanding its Instagram Shopping initiative, and we’re excited to announce BigCommerce merchants will be among the first to have access to the feature. At launch, only Instagram-approved merchants in the Fashion, Apparel, Jewelry and Beauty/Skincare categories will be able to use the integration.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

But, while technology changes the channels and touchpoints that merchants and consumers connect in, the underlying foundations remain the same. Unfortunately, many merchants still make simple, yet critical mistakes that hinder the growth of their business when launching internationally. Payment methods. Copy & Pasting.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 19, 2018

In fall 2017, Instagram and BigCommerce enabled shopping on Instagram for U.S. merchants through shop on Facebook. Since the end of beta, BigCommerce merchants using shopping on Instagram have seen a 50% increase in Instagram referral traffic to their site. 60% of users say they discover new products on Instagram. .

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Immediately following Cyber Five of 2017, I sent an email out to a bunch of ecommerce experts and multi-million dollar ecommerce store owners. That latter reason had me asking these crazy smart, crazy successful folks what was on the horizon for ecommerce in 2018. Email Marketing, Automation & AOV. Technology.

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Omnisend

JULY 20, 2021

As any good ecommerce merchant knows, Shopify serves as one of the greatest platforms for selling online. From the top Shopify pet stores, such as Modkat, to prestigious merch stores like the Lakers Store, Shopify serves as a go-to ecommerce platform for brands across the world. Why Merchants Choose Shopify.

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BigCommerce

MAY 30, 2017

In 2017, not only do users expect to see popups when they visit websites, but marketers, including online store owners, have tools for creating popups that look great and serve their customers’ interests. If you use a different email service provider, you can also download a CSV file with collected email addresses.

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Inflow Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

We compared the conversion optimization features and tactics used on over 20 of the top eCommerce sites out there, and put them into a matrix so marketers can easily identify best practices, emerging trends and fading tactics. In 2017 14 merchants do it, 6 don’t = Best Practice. Hero Image Auto Slide (aka Carousel).

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ROI Revolution

MARCH 14, 2022

With 13% of marketing professionals naming audio and streaming services as a top trend for 2022 compared to 41% for video, brands focusing on audio this year may want to also ensure they start thinking about a video strategy if they haven’t already. US social commerce buyers are expected to grow 6.1% Shipping & Fulfillment.

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ChannelAdvisor

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Over the past several years, the number of participating sellers has expanded from a handful of marketplace merchants to more than 140,000 brands and retailers (including 60,000 international) selling some 15 million products. On November 11, 2017, Alibaba amassed $25.3 What Happened This Year? billion in gross merchandise volume.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The buzz around China’s e-commerce boom drastically picked up in the US during the second half of 2014, when Alibaba Group filed for its initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Since then, e-commerce sales have boomed, with retail e-commerce sales in China projected to reach $1.13 trillion in 2017.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The buzz around China’s e-commerce boom drastically picked up in the US during the second half of 2014, when Alibaba Group filed for its initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Since then, e-commerce sales have boomed, with retail e-commerce sales in China projected to reach $1.13 trillion in 2017.

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ChannelAdvisor

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Over the past several years, the number of participating sellers has expanded from a handful of marketplace merchants to more than 140,000 brands and retailers (including 60,000 international) selling some 15 million products. On November 11, 2017, Alibaba amassed $25.3 What Happened This Year? billion in gross merchandise volume.

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Inflow Insights

JANUARY 8, 2018

Some examples of thin affiliates include: Pages with product affiliate links on which the product descriptions and reviews are copied directly from the original merchant without any original content or added value. JohnMu) December 19, 2017. Jan-Willem Bobbink (@jbobbink) December 5, 2017. Wait a second,” you might ask.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

It’s a complex process, and it’s why omni-channel selling is so important. The in-store draw is still an important one for many merchants. In fact, many of the most successful retailers are omni-channel commerce businesses, meaning they have both online and brick-and-mortar stores — making them ‘click-and-mortar’ stores.

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