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Before Your Next Product Launch, Try These 5 Engagement Strategies

Kissmetrics

The big day is approaching! Yes, you’re about to launch your first (or maybe fifth) product. You want the experience to be perfect for your audience. What your team does before the launch is just as important as what you do on launch day. And it all starts with early engagement —spreading your message as soon as possible to pique people’s interests and encourage sales.

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9 Must-See Sessions at eTail East 2017

Optimizely

If you work in ecommerce on the east coast, you’re already eagerly anticipating the upcoming eTail East 2017 Conference in Boston. This four-day event features speakers from innovative brands like Wayfair, Neiman Marcus, Bauble Bar, and Peapod — among others. Starting on August 14, attendees will have the opportunity to learn how top business leaders are using technology to drive growth in a tough retail market.

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Budgeting for Word of Mouth through the Customer Experience

Bryan Eisenberg

This week I take a look at some simple things Magnolia Market in Waco, TX does to purchase Word of Mouth. For those that don’t know Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of the HGTV show Fixer Upper are a designer and contractor team that help people get their dream homes by buying houses that need a lot of work. Part of what is really cool about the examples I share in the video directly correlate to their “brand beliefs.” Anyone who has watched even a couple of their shows knows how

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Good vs. Bad Signups

Rishi Rawat

Getting an email signup of a potential buyer is important. But getting a signup irrespective of whether the potential customer is interested or not isn’t important. Elevatedfaith.com homepage shows this email signup slide out element: The user enters their email and is given a chance to spin the virtual wheel for a discount. Is this really the best way to get high-quality signups?

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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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3 Reasons Your AdWords Traffic Is Not Qualified

Kissmetrics

AdWords is one of the most predictable paid media channels. By using it, you’re focusing on people who show their intent in advertising platforms. Search traffic is growing by a lot. In 2014, marketers spent $23.44 billion in the search channel. That same figure for this year is already $32.32 billion, and it’s expected to reach $40.60 billion by 2019.

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[WEBINAR] How to Turn One-Time Buyers into Repeat Purchasers

Optimizely

. B2C marketers always have to juggle multiple priorities at the same time. You have to both attract new customers and, at the same time, keep your existing customers happy and engaged. This is no small feat. That’s exactly why Justuno and Zaius teamed up for an exclusive webinar focused on this exact topic: “From Acquisition to Retention: Turning One-Time Buyers into Repeat Purchasers.” .

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173: How To Run Profitable YouTube TrueView For Shopping Ads With Brett Curry

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I’m thrilled to have Brett Curry on the show. Brett is someone who I met through Drew Sanocki at the Traffic And Conversions Summit In San Diego and we hit it off right away. He runs OMG Commerce which is a 7 figure ecommerce agency that has helped over 125 companies with their pay per click advertising. Not only does Brett speak at major ecommerce events across the country but he also writes for a variety of sites like Digital Marketer and Search Engine Journal.

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Why welcome emails matter [11 real life examples]

Klaviyo

When someone subscribes to your newsletter, what does the very first email look like? What type content does it have? Is it a general promotional email that everyone else on your list is getting? Or is it a special “welcome email” that kicks off a “welcome flow” that is designed to better acquaint subscribers with you and, most importantly, buy more?

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Instapage Review: Killer Ecommerce Landing Pages With Tons of Features

Ecommerce Platforms

Landing pages and ecommerce go hand in hand. At some point, your ecommerce store needs advertisements to drive traffic. Well, those ads need to send potential customers to a landing page. The same goes for inbound links from blogs and publications. If your visitors don't land on a relevant landing page, they're going to be rather confused. So the big question is which landing page software should you choose.

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Which Side Should Retailers Take In The ‘War On Cash’?

RTP blog

Visa has declared a “war on cash” — a somewhat melodramatic campaign to support its business model, which is based on the interchange fees Visa charges at the POS. The credit card company has even gone so far as to offer some merchants $10,000 to upgrade their POS equipment in exchange for refusing cash payments. The move has caught the eye of at least one politician, New Jersey state Assemblyman Paul Moriarty, who introduced legislation to make it illegal for retailers to refuse to accept cash

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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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2017 Mid Year Income Report: How Much I Made Blogging In The Past 6 Months

My Wife Quit Her Job

My wife just closed the books on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com for the first half of the year and the results are better than I anticipated. To be honest, I was expecting the numbers to be flat because MyWifeQuitHerJob.com hasn’t been my focus for the first half of 2017. If you recall, last year I finally hit the million dollar mark with my blog and after hitting that milestone, I decided to switch gears a bit to spend more time on Bumblebee Linens and to start a brand new project instead.

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Email strategy teardown: Wayfair vs. West Elm

Klaviyo

Some of the best feuds around have come straight out of Boston. Bill Belichick vs. Rex Ryan. Jason Varitek vs. Alex Rodriguez. Pedro Martinez vs. Don Zimmer. Brady vs. Manning. I could go on. Needless to say, Klaviyo HQ’s hometown loves a good rivalry. That’s why for our next teardown I decided to do a battle of the brands, Boston’s own, Wayfair vs.

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The Untold Secrets to Cutting Manufacturing Costs & Lead Times

A Better Lemonade Stand

Learn how to cut manufacturing costs and lead times by finding the right manufacturer & using management tools to understand the product development cycle. The post The Untold Secrets to Cutting Manufacturing Costs & Lead Times appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.

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3 Retail Conversion Rate Optimization Strategies To Beat Your Online Sales

RTP blog

By Nazli Yuzak, iQuanti Can you imagine a life without Amazon? I know…it’s almost too scary a thought to have. Brick-and-mortar store sales used to be the main revenue driver for businesses, but let’s face it…we’re now in a world where online sales dominate traditional store sales. In some cases, companies are even starting to close their physical stores and using an online-only business model!

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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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Poor UK broadband speeds are blocking eCommerce growth, says Tryzens

Retail Technology Review

For a nation of online shoppers, the UK is letting eCommerce down by not providing the required infrastructure to boost growth and increase developments in the industry.

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3 Crucial UX Tips for eCommerce store owners

TradeGecko

In our commitment to supporting our customers in continuing to scale and grow their eCommerce business, we have today embarked on our new series called ‘Mastering eCommerce’ where we focus on advanced strategies and tips to improve your customer experience, generate more ROI, and scale your eCommerce store to new heights.

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KWFinder Review: Boost Your SEO With Data-Driven Keyword Research

A Better Lemonade Stand

In this KWFinder review learn how to improve the SEO of your online business by researching keyword volume, difficulty, related searches and more. The post KWFinder Review: Boost Your SEO With Data-Driven Keyword Research appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.

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Quad Assortment and Pricing Data Illuminates Fashion Trends

Wiser

The following is a contributed article by Vivian Yu, Data Analytics and Operations Intern at Quad Analytix. Retailers always claim to be selling this season’s “hottest trend,” but what exactly does this entail? How quickly do companies catch onto and adapt to trends, and how do they respond to the varying demands of their customers? Which brands make their money by latching onto the biggest thing first, and which attempt to wait until a trend is established before investing?

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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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MetaPack partners with HERE to boost eCommerce conversion rates and revenue for brands and retailers

Retail Technology Review

MetaPack is partnering with HERE Technologies in order to provide an optimised eCommerce buying experience for retailers, brands and their customers.

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Testing: Before, During, and After Launching a New Design

Blue Acorn

Launching a new version of an ecommerce website is no easy feat, especially if it’s an entirely new design. It takes time, as well as a great deal of strategy and planning. When it all comes together, the best you can hope for is that your customers and prospective customers will follow the journeys you laid out for them. Unfortunately, we also know that consumers are nothing but unpredictable.

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Looking Ahead to Amazon Partnership, There’s Still Room for Growth for Nike

Jumpshot

Last September, Jumpshot ran an in-depth analysis of Nike customers’ path-to-purchase activity. We noticed Nike was lagging behind Adidas on Amazon, which dominates the eCommerce retail space. The recent announcement of a limited partnership between Nike and Amazon confirms our suspicion—there’s a ton of sales upside for Nike. Recent Jumpshot data reveals that’s holding true.

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How to manage product content for digital transformation | Salsify

Salsify

To move at the speed of your shopper , you need the ability to respond to where consumers are shopping today and wherever they’re headed next. Their laptop, their phone, in their Uber, on their way to the grocery store, wherever.

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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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AR We There Yet? How Augmented and Virtual Reality Are Reshaping Retail

Bronto

AR and VR are opening a wealth of possibilities to provide a better understanding of your product and a more consumer-driven experience. The post AR We There Yet? How Augmented and Virtual Reality Are Reshaping Retail appeared first on Bronto Blog.

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Services Gives Back at the Stuff-the-Truck School Supply Drive

ChannelAdvisor

Last week, a group of us on the ChannelAdvisor Services team volunteered our time to a great cause benefiting local, underprivileged children in the Raleigh area — The Raleigh Rescue Mission! The Raleigh Rescue Mission provides rehabilitation and recovery services, along with medical care and job training to the impoverished and homeless in Raleigh.

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Beginner’s Guide: How to Sell Internationally with Amazon

ecomdash

Expanding your business globally can result in massive growth. Learn how to use Amazon Global Selling and FBA Export to simplify selling internationally. Read more. The post Beginner’s Guide: How to Sell Internationally with Amazon appeared first on ecomdash.

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TradeGecko’s new iOS inventory mobile app helps wholesalers transform their business

TradeGecko

TradeGecko, the leading inventory and order management system has launched TradeGecko Mobile to help businesses manage their inventory and run their business operations on iOS.

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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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Improve relationships with retailers in your ecosystem | Salsify

Salsify

The top-performing brands are reimagining the partnership structure with their key retail partners. And this new dynamic puts a heavier burden on the manufacturer to produce and distribute better content for merchandising - and act like a partner rather than strictly a supplier.

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Honey, I shrunk the store

Steve Dennis

While the “retail apocalypse” narrative is nonsense , it’s clear that we are witnessing a major contraction in traditional retail space. Store closings have tripled year over year and more surely loom on the horizon. The “death of the mall” narrative also tilts to the hyperbolic, but in many ways it is the end of the mall as we know it , as dozens close and even larger number are getting re-invented in ways big and small.

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How To Use Returns As A Sales Tool

ecomdash

Turn dealing with returns into an opportunity to contact your customers, examine your product offering, and improve your sales funnel with these 6 tips. Read more. The post How To Use Returns As A Sales Tool appeared first on ecomdash.

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Profitero Opens China Office to Support Global Expansion

Profitero

Profitero has expanded its presence further into the Asia-Pacific region, launching an operation in Shanghai to bring Chinese eCommerce data and analytics to more global and local brands. This follows the firm’s launch into Japan earlier this year, and now extends Profitero’s footprint to include each of the world’s six biggest e-commerce markets – China, US, UK, Japan, Germany and France.

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.