Tue.Mar 05, 2019

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The Real Costs of Ecommerce Data Breaches, Espionage, and Security Mismanagement

BigCommerce

Data security is essential to surviving the 21st century ecommerce landscape.

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How I Grew My Declining Google Traffic

Kissmetrics

When you look at the chart above, what do you see? A site that gets a ton of traffic, right? I am a marketer, so I should be somewhat decent at getting traffic… or so you would hope. But here is the thing, just because I am decent at marketing doesn’t mean my Google traffic keeps climbing up and to the right. Just like you, I face challenges. I have ups and downs, I can also get penalized, and I have to continually battle algorithm updates.

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How to Start a T-Shirt Business: 7 Things You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

It's hardly surprising that 63% of people in their 20's want to start their own business. The freedom that comes with being your own boss is fantastic- not to mention the earning potential is also pretty enticing. These are just a few of the benefits that would make anyone reconsider the traditional nine to five. So, why don't more people stop dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur and just get on with it?

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What CIOs Can Learn from Fleetwood Mac about Marketing

Forrester eCommerce

Here at Forrester, we love all things music. Each office floor has a different musical theme and all the rooms are named after popular musicians of the time. It’s not uncommon to have a team meeting in Guns N’ Roses or an afternoon phone call in Jackson Browne. So, it seems natural to think of […].

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Hacking Confessional: What a Pro Can Teach Remote Workers About Data Security

BigCommerce

Data security is a hot-button issue right now, and for a good reason.

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Webinar: Digital Business Transformation Accelerators

Forrester eCommerce

Almost every technology consulting firm, and many others besides, claims to be able to help your business transform into a digital business. “Digital Transformation” has been used to describe everything from moving applications from a data center to the cloud to updating the systems and processes in the finance department. Many examples of “transformation” highlight […].

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Looking to expand your eCommerce business? 4 steps to consider

TradeGecko

Did you know… less than 1 percent of America’s 30 million companies export overseas? And of the U.S. companies that do export, 58% export only to one country. With three-quarters of the world’s purchasing power outside of the U.S., global markets are ripe for channel acquisition. SMBs may be challenged when accessing information and capital, as well as complicated taxes and high shipping costs.

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B2B ecommerce lagging behind B2C for customer experience

Retail Technology Review

Poor product visualisation is preventing almost a quarter of B2B customers from making purchases online, according to a new report by full-service e-commerce agency, PushON.

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How to create a successful pop-up store?

GetElastic

The conception of the pop-up show was birthed out of the financial crash of 2008 as an alternative to long retail leaseholds – and since their inception they have gone mainstream. In the UK alone, the pop-up industry is currently worth over £2.3 billion a year. Plus with almost 30% of British businesses beginning their entrepreneurial journey as a pop-up, it’s safe to say that this retail phenomenon isn’t going away any time soon.

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Smartphone adoption to drive ecommerce activities in Latin America to 2023, says GlobalData

Retail Technology Review

The increasing availability of connected mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are one of the main growth drivers for ecommerce activities globally.

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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How To Promote Amazon Products With Facebook Ads

CPC Strategy

This guest post was authored by Thomas Pruchinski, Director of Marketing for LandingCube, which provides promotional tools for Amazon brands to boost sales. > Read More. The post How To Promote Amazon Products With Facebook Ads appeared first on Retail Performance Marketing Blog - CPC Strategy.

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6 Questions to Ask Before You Start Selling Online in the US

FastSpring

You’ve developed a killer product and created your business plan. Now you’re ready to sell online – congrats! But what do you need to know to ensure that your business operations will be successful, sustainable, and compliant? Let us walk you through a few different questions to ask yourself before selling online in the US, including how to handle sales tax and data privacy regulations.

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How to Boost Your Google Ads Quality Score

CPC Strategy

*This post was updated on March 5, 2019 You can have a phenomenal product with a competitive price, but that doesn’t necessarily determine. > Read More. The post How to Boost Your Google Ads Quality Score appeared first on Retail Performance Marketing Blog - CPC Strategy.

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E-Commerce Guide: Social Media Customer Service

Prisync

Keeping your customers happy is your number one priority, right? It’s why so many e-commerce stores invest heavily in their customer support departments. And those that don’t? Well, they lose their customer’s trust and then their customer’s custom due to ineffective or slow response times. No one expects you to be perfect. Consumers understand that.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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[Guest Blog] Brands and Retailers: Don’t Make Reverse Logistics an Afterthought

ChannelAdvisor

As e-commerce grows, so does the amount of stuff that gets returned. It’s almost become part of the online shopping process. We buy multiples of things knowing some or most of it will get sent back using the return shipping labels many companies provide inside the box or online. The return process is now so important that many online customers consider an seller’s returns policy before placing an order.

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Owning the personalization experience with Unified Customer Profile APIs

Dynamic Yield

Unified Customer Profile APIs allow brands to programmatically access user-level insights from various channels and serve highly-targeted interactions. The post Owning the personalization experience with Unified Customer Profile APIs appeared first on Dynamic Yield.

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Increasing Revenue from Email

Sailthru

The post Increasing Revenue from Email appeared first on Sailthru.

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Industry Buzz – February 2019

2Checkout

Hi, sellers! In this Industry Buzz, we’re focusing on finding those strategies that will help your digital business achieve long-term growth. To that end, we’ve put together quite a list of resources on conversion rate optimization, pricing, retention, lead nurturing and growth tips and frameworks.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Got Enough Marketing Data to Deploy the Most Effective Digital Strategy?

PERQ

The post Got Enough Marketing Data to Deploy the Most Effective Digital Strategy? appeared first on PERQ.

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[6 Best] Shopify Affiliate Apps for Loyalty & Referral Programs

AcquireConvert

What is Shopify affiliate marketing? Driving traffic to your store via Google or Facebook ads is getting more expensive; and Instagram marketing usually takes time to generate serious traffic. A great alternative source of traffic is affiliate marketing. After all, it’s free because other people send traffic to you via their own websites. Essentially, you […].

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Google Shopping Actions: Getting in on the Ground Floor (Exclusive Webinar)

Etail Solutions

Google Shopping Actions is the latest, and potentially one of the greatest, marketplace opportunities to come along in quite a while. Now Etail customers can take advantage of our partnership with Google: In the past, Google required merchants on Shopping Actions to have a storefront. Working with Google, Etail has pioneered the use of… The post Google Shopping Actions: Getting in on the Ground Floor (Exclusive Webinar) appeared first on Etail Solutions.

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Once Upon A Time: Brand Storytelling That Drives Conversions

Optimizely

This is a guest blog post from Zmags. . It’s no secret that today’s online shopper is increasingly dissatisfied with traditional marketing methods. They don’t want to be sold to; they want to be engaged with through exciting narratives and interactive experiences. Consumers are bored with the typical shopping experience (homepage, category page, product description page, rinse and repeat).

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.

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Case Study: D2C vs Amazon Online Marketplace

OrderDynamics

Case Study: D2C vs Amazon Online Marketplace. An interesting, retail-oriented case study appears in the March-April 2019 copy of HBR Magazine. The case study is “ Sell Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) or Through Amazon.” It details a major challenge facing Mark Ellinas, the CMO of PedalSpark. Specifically, the challenge being how to market the firm’s new luxury, $4,000 electric bicycle.

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Magento 2 Migration Checklist: An Actionable Plan to Move Data & Code

Onilab User Guides

Migration to Magento 2 doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve decided to help you a little and created a detailed migration checklist. All you have to do now is just go through each point and tick them off as soon as you are done. This way we can make sure you don’t miss anything important. 1. Assess Your Current Environment and Migration Scope. First, we need to make sure you understand the complexity of the task ahead.

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