Wed.May 08, 2019

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Your Technology Investments May Not Deliver The Productivity Gains You Expected

Forrester eCommerce

Improving productivity has traditionally been a key justification for technology investments. However, trends in overall US productivity indicate that increases in tech spending no longer raise overall US productivity as much as in the past. Given that US firms have theoretically been investing heavily in digital transformation, the failure of overall US productivity to grow […].

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SumUp Reviews: An Elite Payment Processor

Ecommerce Platforms

It's more like a ritual for most merchants to look out for the most productive payment processor.No room for expensive mistakes. After all, I don't want my business to hit rock bottom. The expedition begins with an all-inclusive background check. But hey, relax. I got you on this. As a business entity, the ultimate approach to optimize the entire checkout revolves around a secure transaction platform.

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How Search Turns Shoppers Into Buyers

FastSpring

As we know, online search has redefined the traditional marketing funnel. It’s no longer just an inverted pyramid, narrowing from awareness to purchase. Google’s study of thousands and thousands of opt-in users’ clickstream data has shown that as people search online, search results can lead them down non-linear paths of consideration and intent, potentially widening and narrowing their journey multiple times along the way.

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SumUp Reviews: An Elite POS System and Payment Processor

Ecommerce Platforms

It's more like a ritual for most merchants to look out for the most productive payment processor.No room for expensive mistakes. After all, I don't want my business to hit rock bottom. The expedition begins with an all-inclusive background check. But hey, relax. I got you on this. As a business entity, the ultimate approach to optimize the entire checkout revolves around a secure transaction platform.

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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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Taking Your E-Commerce Business Multi-Channel – Points Sellers Need To Consider

Frooition

Platform loyalty allows you to simplify your inventory and distribution process. But it also puts your business at risk. When all your sales on one platform, suspensions or account issues are costly. For example, if you only sell on Amazon, an account suspension could end your business. Also, no matter how successful any one marketplace is, it will never sell to 100% of customers.

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Inbound Logistics Names OrderDynamics a 2019 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider

OrderDynamics

Inbound Logistics Names OrderDynamics a 2019 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider. “It is an honor to be named a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider, recognizing our expertise in omni-channel retail order management,” said Nick McLean, president, OrderDynamics. “There is a clear gap in the market – more than 40% of shoppers used in-store pickup over the 2018 holiday season.

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Employee Spotlight: David Fine

Dynamic Yield

Employee Spotlight is a series meant to surface stories of the amazing individuals behind our omnichannel personalization platform. This month meet David, a New York City-based Senior Customer Success Manager. The post Employee Spotlight: David Fine appeared first on Dynamic Yield.

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[Shopify Stores] The Best 30 Shopify Website Examples from Successful Brands

AcquireConvert

Without this, it can seem like you’re trying to strike gold without a prospector’s map of the area. I’ve hand-picked 30 of the best Shopify stores around to provide the inspiration you need, whether you’re starting your first store, redesigning your website or simply trying to grow. Reverse engineer the successful elements of these top […]. The post [Shopify Stores] The Best 30 Shopify Website Examples from Successful Brands appeared first on AcquireConvert.

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What to Expect at Store 2019, Canada’s Biggest Retail Conference

iQmetrix

We couldn’t be more excited to be attending Store 2019 this year! Known as the must-attend retail event for Canadian retailers, this year’s show, produced by the Retail Council of Canada, will attract over 2000 attendees, has a packed line up of over 70 speakers , and will host a ton of networking opportunities. There will also be awards and award galas, where top retailers will be recognized for excellence in retailing.

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Searchandising: Do your autosuggestions help or harm?

GetElastic

With over 80% of ecommerce sites using autosuggest , the search feature is as mainstream as U2. But can it sell as well? Also known as typeahead , autosuggest recommends search terms, categories, products and even content as a user types. When done right, it can guide your customer to more relevant results faster. When done wrong, it’s disastrous. “During testing, poor autocomplete suggestions sent multiple subjects on detours, often with a completely wrecked search experience or site abandonmen

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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 Use Instagram Stories Ads to Attract New Customers

SellBrite

Like a lot of platforms that have been around for a while, Instagram has evolved from its humble beginnings as a photo-sharing platform to become a thriving ecommerce referral tool. There are 25 million brand profiles currently on Instagram that share new products, offer discounts, promote upcoming events, and simplify the shopping experience. This approach seems to be working because 60% of users turn to Instagram to make their purchase decisions.

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News Cart for May 8th: One-Day Shipping, Tariffs & More

eCommerceFuel

Hello! It’s been a busy couple of weeks here in E-comm Town. First, we witnessed the democratic process in action with some much-needed sales tax relief in California. Then Amazon—clearly insecure about losing its competitive edge—decided to expedite its Prime shipping to one day. Gee thanks, Jeff! And now President Trump is threatening to hike tariffs on Chinese goods.