Inflow Insights

MARCH 27, 2020

While these posts are useful for people getting started with their first online store, merchants with established businesses need to know about specific marketing strategies they can use to gain a competitive edge. What you actually need to know are specific digital marketing strategies that work right now to aid your marketing efforts.

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. Consumers spent an additional $1.8 Consumers spent nearly $2 billion more on Cyber Monday compared to Black Friday. billion in 2021 after growing $9 billion in 2020.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. This year, as shoppers increasingly feel comfortable with in-person shopping, in-store shopping was up 48% over 2020. Consumers spent an additional $1.8 December 2.

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AUGUST 3, 2021

The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. And shoppers followed suit: 40% of consumers started shopping for holiday gifts earlier than they normally would. Blast from the past: Our 2020 Holiday Guide.

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

From how early consumers start shopping to what methods of buying they’ll expect your brand to provide, most of the basic fundamentals that marketers use to build a holiday strategy are up in the air yet again. Channel: Paid Search Advertising (YouTube and Display). Channel: Paid Search Advertising.

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JUNE 29, 2021

The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. 2020 holiday shopping ecommerce: Where are we coming from? Consumers did spend more conservatively last year, with total retail sales for Black Friday down year-over-year.

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JULY 6, 2021

The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. Your planning period for holiday marketing strategies and the beginning of seasonal consumer buying behavior may sneak up faster than usual. 49% of U.S.

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APRIL 21, 2020

Published March 2, 2020. Updated April 21, 2020. Originally announced in mid-2019 as a program to freely showcase merchants’ products on Google search results and across Google’s managed platforms, retailers were ecstatic about the potential of receiving more unpaid traffic. SEO Best Practices. April 21 Update.

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ROI Revolution

APRIL 12, 2022

With all of the uncertainty that came at the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020, paid search ad spend declined significantly as brands and retailers reduced their budgets. Paid advertising spend on Google was up 14% year-over-year in February 2020, but in March 2020, growth dropped to just 4%. After growing just 5.9%

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JULY 31, 2023

Timeline for Your Holiday Ecommerce Strategy From strategizing in September to decking the halls in December, the holiday season is a wild ride for digital marketers. Timeline for Your Holiday Ecommerce Strategy From strategizing in September to decking the halls in December, the holiday season is a wild ride for digital marketers.

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Inflow Insights

APRIL 3, 2020

Classic marketing strategies such as asking for referrals, promoting at industry events, and doing cold outreach have their place. These three digital marketing practices are important for B2C buyers, and today’s online B2B buyers expect a shopping experience that is similar to B2C. B2B eCommerce SEO Marketing Strategies. #1:

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MARCH 8, 2018

In Part One of this topic , we covered three key trends in paid search marketing: mobile, attribution, and AI/Machine Learning. The Meteoric Rise of Voice Search. In 2017, 20% of all search occurred via voice search rather than a typed query. And based on our client data, those searches are converting.

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MAY 20, 2020

Published May 20, 2020. If you’ve been acclimated with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads for the last 10 weeks or longer, you’ve likely noticed COVID-19’s impact on ecommerce search interests, buyer habits, and overall performance, regardless of industry. April 2020 Industry Updates: Amazon’s Coronavirus Journey & Mobile’s Decline.

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ESW

MARCH 11, 2019

Heather Pemberton Levy at Gartner forecasts that 30 percent of web browsing sessions will occur without a screen by 2020. At an industry level, this translates to some impressive numbers: The voice search market is expected to jump from $2 billion in 2018 to $40 billion in 2022, according to management consultancy OC&C Strategy.

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MAY 4, 2020

Published May 4, 2020. It feels like the entire marketing ecosystem is changing right before our very eyes. Consumer buying behavior essentially changed overnight. This comes at a time when consumers already expect fast shipping more than ever before, especially from ecommerce giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 21, 2021

I’m going back to basics with on-page SEO to help you understand the new SEO rules, learn how to optimize for both humans and search algorithm crawlers, and to master on-page and off-page SEO. I could jump right into some actionable SEO strategies to use on your site right now. I learned this the hard way.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Your content marketing tactics are as important in 2021 as ever because the modern consumer craves an experience. Content marketing ticks nearly every box for your business. My search traffic almost tripled when I created advanced guides for SEO and several other internet marketing topics.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

Published March 12, 2020. Last updated December 3, 2020. Cyber Monday 2020 was projected to bring more online revenue than ever due to the pandemic. Consumers still spent a record $10.8 billion on Cyber Monday 2020, making it shatter previous online shopping records. Consumers still spent a record $10.8

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Published March 12, 2020. Last updated October 1, 2020. Our Amazon Prime Day 2020 Prep video series covers everything brands need to know to navigate the “new normal” for Prime Day. Consumers spent nearly $212 billion on ecommerce between April and June 2020 according to new data from the US Department of Commerce.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Published March 12, 2020. Last updated November 4, 2020. Most of the growth has come from consumers 35 and older, although all age groups saw slight increases. million social media users in 2020, and that number is expected to grow to 226 million by 2024. However, the number of social media users has grown a modest 3.3%

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Published March 12, 2020. Last updated September 9, 2020. Our Amazon Prime Day 2020 Prep video series covers everything brands need to know to navigate the “new normal” for Prime Day. According to recent research from the Commerce Department, apparel sales were down 20% YoY in July 2020 after a 20% decline in June.

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AUGUST 4, 2020

Published March 12, 2020. Last updated August 4, 2020. You’ll uncover strategies & insights around the new normal for Prime Day, inventory planning & merchandising SEO & retail readiness, and digital advertising strategies. billion in revenue in Q2 2020. Learn more and save your spot here! 8/4 update.

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JULY 2, 2020

Published March 12, 2020. Last updated July 2, 2020. Most respondents expect moderate to major impacts through the end of 2020, with one-third still expecting to see impacts into next year. 2020 Ecommerce Paid Search. August 5, 11-11:30 AM: SEO + Retail Readiness. 6/30 update.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Consumer spending habits returning to normal. Mastercard reports that their Q2 2021 revenue surged 36% over last year, a confident indication that consumer spending is rebounding after the pandemic made shoppers wary of making discretionary purchases. billion in consumer spending in Q2.

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Last year, consumers moved toward digital more quickly than ever in light of the coronavirus pandemic. With store closures, safety concerns about being around other people, and more, consumers shifted to online shopping enough last year to push ecommerce to levels that weren’t expected until 2025!

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ROI Revolution

MARCH 2, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. As COVID-19 shut down traditional sales channels for many B2B brands in 2020, the value of digital transactions grew 9.6% Fewer new brick-and-mortar locations opened in 2020 than the past 3 years ( Practical Ecommerce ). billion in 2020, up from $62.2B Last updated March 2, 2021. to reach $9.92

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JUNE 1, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. Marketing to consumers in a post-pandemic world. As a result, many ecommerce brands have shifted their marketing strategies completely. in 2020 and are expected to surge another 28.8%

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JULY 1, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Alternative payment options have surged over the past year and a half after the coronavirus pandemic pushed consumers to be wary about high-contact shopping. In fact, over 45 million consumers will use BNPL this year. billion in 2020, with each US household spending nearly $8001. June 22 update.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 2, 2020

Published March 12, 2020. Last updated June 2, 2020. According to consulting and research firm Technomic , 52% of consumers are avoiding crowds and 32% are leaving their house less often because of coronavirus. And the stock market has become increasingly volatile. A replay of that webinar is available now ! 5/26 update.

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MAY 6, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. With the rapid shifts that took place last year, 2021 will be about finding ways to reach wary consumers and filling your marketing toolbox with innovative strategies to stand out. billion, a slight uptick from March 2020’s forecast of $72.7 Paid search ad spend will grow 24.0%

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JANUARY 5, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Now more than ever, it’s important for consumers and executives alike to understand the coronavirus trends that are having a major impact on society. As consumers continue to be concerned about the pandemic and social distancing protocols, they’re growing more and more to dislike standing in checkout lines.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

Published March 12, 2020. growth over 2020. Where 2020 was ecommerce’s year to shine, nonecommerce sales took the crown last year. in 2020, in-person sales grew 15.4% Omnichannel will also continue to be key as consumers increasingly rely on a blend of online and offline shopping experiences. After declining 0.2%

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Our executive holiday guide for 2021 reveals key insights to prepare your brand to thrive, like the 4 crucial components of a successful holiday strategy & strategic targeting tips to reach new consumers. Consumers are feeling the most brunt of the impact with delayed shipping times and out-of-stock items.

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APRIL 8, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. With the rapid shifts that took place last year, 2021 will be about finding ways to reach wary consumers and filling your marketing toolbox with innovative strategies to stand out. Casual apparel brands thrived in 2020 with consumers spending more time at home. Paid search + the pandemic.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Our executive holiday guide for 2021 reveals key insights to prepare your brand to thrive, like the 4 crucial components of a successful holiday strategy & strategic targeting tips to reach new consumers. Latest stats: Consumer electronics + COVID-19. Updated October 7, 2021. to hit $14.93

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Our executive holiday guide for 2021 reveals key insights to prepare your brand to thrive, like the 4 crucial components of a successful holiday strategy & strategic targeting tips to reach new consumers. to approach $53 million in 2020 – an unprecedented $6.6 Updated September 2, 2021. September 2.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Delivery and pickup surged 300% for Walmart in 2020 due to the pandemic, and these robot test sites are the start of a new kind of curbside pickup. 2020 COVID-19 + mobile stats + trends. US consumers spent an average 25 more minutes on mobile devices in 2020 vs. 2019 ( eMarketer ).

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