Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Also to blame are overly complex checkout processes, invalid discount codes, security concerns, questionable return policies, comparison shopping, etc. The list goes on, but one other barrier to purchasing seems to be a major sticking point for 63% of consumers : shipping costs. The True Cost of Shipping.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 17, 2019

We had a concern that users were using the shopping cart as an on-site comparison tool, and then leaving the site to do further price comparisons on the web. Potential customers were either abandoning the site, or upon return may have had to rebuild their cart. Hypothesis. Control : Variation 1 : Variation 2 : Results.

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ChannelSale

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Therefore, products that have not gathered a good amount of customer feedback can get pushed into invisibility. Therefore, if sellers choose to sell at marketplace and then top it up with handling and shipping charges, the entity can be rest assured that his / her listing will gather nothing but dust.

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Kibo

JULY 24, 2020

The modern ecommerce platform is designed to help retailers create seamless experiences for customers while also managing the details of online commerce with ease. The right platform can provide the structure that companies need to deliver frictionless commerce to customers while staying connected to the logistics on the back end.

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 7, 2020

And now it’s been pushed back again to give time for the marketplace giant to get all its shipping and fulfillment ducks in a row, including the hiring of more than 175,000 new workers. Leveraging custom image creative to catch shoppers attention. Prime Day shoppers will look outside of Amazon to comparison shop.

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OrderDynamics

APRIL 3, 2018

After all, if a retailer will upgrade their system to offer BOPIS (buy online pickup in-store), modify their floorplans, set new procedures, train their staff, and make it operational – then it only makes sense to tell customers about it. Yes, having them select the in-store pickup option means your retail chain saves money on shipping.

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UpSellIt

JANUARY 13, 2021

With the eCommerce market as saturated as it is, comparison shopping has essentially become standard practice among consumers, and individual eCommerce brands can take a hit as a result. Let’s take a look at what comparison shopping is and how your business can combat it. What is Comparison Shopping?

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AcquireConvert

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Address verification service (AVS): a service used by credit card processors to verify that the billing addresses of customers match the addresses on their credit card statements. A blog is an important way to inform and educate target customers and attract traffic and backlinks to your store.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Buy Online, Pickup In-Store (BOPIS) retail strategies offer enormous upside for retailers and customers alike. Major retailers survived 2020 by transforming how they got their products into customers’ hands. Customers stay in their vehicles at designated parking spots, and employees bring their purchases out to the car.

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SellBrite

MAY 6, 2019

This browsing and pinning is especially important to users in the consideration stage of their customer journey — after all, 87% of users have bought a product because of Pinterest. Forever 21 categorizes each of its boards to match how customers search its site.

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ecomdash

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Getting customers to remember your name is an accomplishment in itself… but it’s not going to put money in your pocket. The next step in the ecommerce sales funnel after Brand Awareness is the Interest stage, where your strategy pivots from pushing your name out there to getting customers to consider buying from you. Your Goals.

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OrderDynamics

JULY 23, 2019

As e-commerce adoption increases, today’s customer journey is spread across multiple channels such as website, mobile app, physical store and social media. Therefore, merchants need to identify each customer as the same individual no matter what channel or device they use. The Full Retail Brand Experience.

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SellBrite

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Google Shopping refers both to Google’s comparison shopping network and to their advertising platform. Here’s how it works: Google Shopping: The Comparison Shopping Engine. When we refer to Google Shopping, we’re actually talking about two interconnected platforms. Google’s comparison shopping engine.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 13, 2018

It’s all about moving beyond your website and exploring channels such as marketplaces, social media, and comparison shopping engines. Consumers Are Shopping in More Locations Than Ever. A report by BigCommerce confirms that buyers across several age groups are shopping from multiple sales channels.

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Retalon

AUGUST 20, 2019

This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. This is because today’s competitive advantage in retailing can often come down to the customer experience. Creating a Consistent and Unified Customer Experience.

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Retalon

AUGUST 20, 2019

This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. This is because today’s competitive advantage in retailing can often come down to the customer experience. Creating a Consistent and Unified Customer Experience.

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ChannelAdvisor

OCTOBER 16, 2019

and includes free shipping; the other is $44.91, plus $5.08 for standard shipping. It’s a common conundrum among online sellers: Is it better to offer free shipping and charge higher prices to cover fulfillment costs? Or should you charge for shipping and offer a discounted product price? One is $49.99

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Kissmetrics

APRIL 10, 2018

47% of customers surveys say that they didn’t have a positive live chat experience in the last month. I’m going to show you how to wow your customers with Facebook Messenger. I’ll help you figure out how to do this so well it won’t just improve your customer experience, it will also boost your sales. This is important to remedy.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 23, 2021

A customer goes into a store to check out a product. Many consumers are now doing most (or even all) of their shopping online. These customers are looking for the most engaging and informative experiences out there. Own your audience’s comparison shopping experience. You know the drill.

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UpSellIt

APRIL 24, 2024

You may even find that one or more of these examples feels familiar — as it’s not uncommon for home and decor brands to have similar goals and customer interactions in the modern ecommerce landscape. Additionally, the abandoning shoppers were reminded of the free shipping incentive available.

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UpSellIt

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In this blog, we detail the four types of abandonment and how to prevent shoppers from leaving your website at different stages of the customer journey. This can happen at various stages of the customer journey. In reality, ecommerce abandonment can take place at any point in a customer’s path to purchase.

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UpSellIt

JANUARY 8, 2024

You may even find that one or more of these examples feels familiar — as it’s not uncommon for fashion and apparel brands to have similar goals and customer interactions in the modern ecommerce landscape. Thankfully, Email Marketing can do so much more than just bring back an abandoned customer.

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Store Growers

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Getting tax & shipping settings right. Google Shopping campaign setup. Is going abroad with Google Shopping worth the hassle? Bonus : Watch our free Google Shopping optimization training. I select the products that need to be imported, make extra customizations and connect the feed to Google Merchant Center.

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Shipping Costs Merchant Services Shipping Comparison Shopping 156

SellBrite

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For example, you might sell custom teas via your own ecommerce site, Etsy, and a local boutique and sell wholesale to cafes. The second is what we’re talking about: Google’s comparison shopping engine. Google Shopping, Google’s comparison shopping engine. Check out our nifty guide.

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SellBrite

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We’ve always known product reviews are important for building customers’ trust, but research shows they’re now more important than ever. Google is the number two destination for product searches (after Amazon) and offers free tools to make sure shoppers can see just how satisfied your customers are, right off the bat.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 13, 2019

Holiday’s the season to reach new customers — according to Google , 61% of shoppers were open to buying from new retailers during the 2018 holiday season, and 46% did buy from a new retailer in the 2017 season. 73% of smartphone owners confess to showrooming — using mobile in-store to comparison shop.

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SellBrite

JUNE 3, 2021

Along with increasing revenue, multichannel selling helps sellers reduce risk and acquire new customers. Multichannel selling is the selling of products on more than one sales channel—marketplaces, social media, comparison shopping engines, and so on. What is multichannel selling? 5 channels for ecommerce sellers to consider.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 15, 2021

Obtaining that first customer can sometimes be a long, arduous battle. For example, visitors to the Shopify blog might be interested in learning about e-commerce and drop shipping. So, they created content that ranks for terms like “how to sell online” and “how to drop ship.”. Send Free Samples to Influencers.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The automated emails with the largest increase in YoY orders were post-purchase (435.29%), shipping confirmation (83.93%), and welcome (56.64%). If you don’t believe the customer purchase experience matters, think again. It stands to reason these emails serve more for product discovery that leads to comparison shopping elsewhere.

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UpSellIt

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

There are many reasons for product abandonment, but it often stems from two main sources: comparison shopping and product uncertainty. While comparison shopping may bring shoppers to your site, it can also take them away as they continue searching for the best price. How to Prevent Product Abandonment.

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Weebly

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Add Product Recommendations Customers want your advice: Nearly two-thirds of holiday shoppers want to use wish lists from retailers to help them buy gifts, reports the NRF. You can create a percentage discount, dollar deduction or free shipping coupon. How To Do It: Create your own coupons in just a few steps with the Coupon Builder.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Their advice includes: Tips on engaging with your customer to grow net new sales and recurring sales. How to use shipping discounts to reverse cart abandoners. Harness the Power Your Customer Wields. Have meaningful conversations with customers about your products. Engage with your customers. Customer personas.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 12, 2018

Brands have used tried and true tactics like free shipping, free returns, lightning deals and flash sales to get more customers to convert. But even with those promotions it can be difficult to convince customers to spend with you as opposed to a competitor. Faster shipping is beating out free shipping.

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