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Understanding Ecommerce Website Costs and Total Cost of Ownership in 2019

BigCommerce

When staring at the reality of an ecommerce website that needs to either be built from the ground up or…

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5 Future Ecommerce Trends of 2019

Ecommerce Platforms

Is your business joining the ecommerce revolution? If not, you could be missing out on the projected $4.8 trillion in retail ecommerce sales projected worldwide for 2021. Companies embracing ecommerce marketing strategies are experiencing rapid growth. In 2017, there were 1.66 billion online buyers. This number is expected to skyrocket to 2.14 billion by 2021.

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Trust Me: 3 Types of Social Proof that Drive Customers to Buy

SellBrite

Customers are social beings that are heavily influenced through their friends, family and the testimony of others. The three main types of social proof that will drive customers to purchase a product or service include reviews and testimonials, referrals, and other customers also viewed suggestions. “What is social proof? Put simply, it’s the positive influence created when someone finds out that others are doing something.

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The 3 big problems with omnichannel retail

Steve Dennis

In early 1999, as a fairly recently minted VP, I found myself at a posh Arizona resort attending Sears annual “strategic leadership team” meeting. At the final session of our retreat then CEO Arthur Martinez made a bold–and as it turns out rather prophetic–statement which went something like this: “the future of Sears will be dictated by our ability to meet our customer’s needs anytime, anywhere, anyway.” A few months later I was appointed Sears’ n

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Why Your Business Benefits From Using Multiple Currencies

FastSpring

The world is getting smaller as more people shop online, and it’s far more likely that customers from around the world are visiting your site with the intention to buy. If you want to maximize international sales, it’s in your interest as an online vendor of digital products or recurring subscription services to provide a shopper-friendly, localized user experience on all your checkout pages.

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6 Ways to Write Product Descriptions for Ecommerce Platforms

Ecommerce Guru

Writing without mastering it one cannot convey the message properly. It should be kept simple and readable as well as little catchy. Few content writers use high idioms and phrases to make the descriptions look more appealing and that’s how they appeal the least. Here are 6 simple ways to write product descriptions that sell: 1. Focus on one kind of audience Imagine yourself to be the buyer or the decision maker of the product.

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California’s New Tax Law For Online Sellers – Why You Need To Take Action

CPC Strategy

In June 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that internet retailers would be required to pay sales taxes in states (even if they don’t. > Read More. The post California’s New Tax Law For Online Sellers – Why You Need To Take Action appeared first on Retail Performance Marketing Blog - CPC Strategy.

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The Insane Benefits of Selling True One-of-a-Kind Products

eCommerceFuel

Alex Cranmer is a really interesting guy. When he’s not acting in movies or TV shows, he runs International Military Antiques , the largest supplier of military antiques in the U.S. In this wide-ranging podcast we discuss the benefits of selling one-of-a-kind items, how to write an email newsletter that gets 20% CTRs, and more. You’ll learn: What Alex does to make his email newsletter so effective.

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Top Six Reasons Your Supply Chain Isn’t Cutting It

Bamboo Rose

Agility and responsiveness aren’t just key requirements to play in the NBA. They’re equally essential to big business. And since consumers have unlimited options and little patience, retailers need to act quickly and make efficiency a top priority. That’s why having a transparent, highly-visible supply chain is the best way to get products to market […].

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From AI to Z: What to Expect from CES 2019

iQmetrix

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins next week and it will be the world’s gathering place to showcase all of what’s new and what’s next in technology. With innovations and showcases from global players, a few key themes are likely to arise. Here’s what you can expect from CES 2019.

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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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Year in Review: The Most Clicked, Viewed and Shared Resources of 2018

ChannelAdvisor

We experienced a lot in 2018. Digital marketing expanded. New sales channels emerged. Fulfillment got faster. With each e-commerce change and transition, ChannelAdvisor was there — documenting it all in our continually-updated series of eBooks, white papers, on-demand webinars and guidebooks. Savvy sellers have come to rely on these resources for the latest updates, insights and advice.

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Could A Digital Transformation Revive The High Street?

RTP blog

By Mustafa Khanwala, MishiPay Over the last 12 months, it seems online shopping has continued its strong growth, while more and more high-profile retailers face up to difficult trading conditions on High Streets and in shopping malls around the world. However, there’s absolutely no denying that the High Street still offers inherent qualities that online shopping hasn’t been able to replicate — the pleasure of genuine shared experiences, the empathy and emotion of interpersonal relationships and

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