Canonicalized
MARCH 19, 2019
Data visualization is a powerful tool in the hands of those who try to answer the right question. For some it might be pretty pictures, others might build charts for the sake of it. For us, it’s something that should move minds in the right direction. We decided to show how we use data visualization […]. The post Visual Analysis Series: SEO Growth or Business Decline?
BigCommerce
MARCH 19, 2019
Today, Instagram publicly announced their closed beta for checkout on Instagram in partnership with select ecommerce platforms including BigCommerce.
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SellBrite
MARCH 18, 2019
As a retailer, you’re in business to attract lots of customers and sell as much as possible. But only selling on your website limits your audience to people actively searching for your products that already know about you. There’s a large chunk of people that don’t ever find your website. One way to extend your reach and increase revenue is to list your products on marketplaces.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 22, 2019
Microsoft has announced support for macOS in its rebranded Microsoft Defender ATP product, taking this product from being an offering that could be considered an add-on for hardening its own operating system to a multiplatform security solution. While this is an early release, it is a clear signal of the investment Microsoft is making to […].
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.
Optimizely
MARCH 21, 2019
Email list fatigue is almost inevitable, even if you’re an email marketing magician. Even if you’re sending captivating emails with loads of creative, well-researched content and great graphics, you may reach a point where some customers feel overwhelmed and stop engaging with your messages. Do you know the signs? The first step towards avoiding email list fatigue is to know when it is happening so you can take action.
BigCommerce
MARCH 20, 2019
You’ve seen them all do it.
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Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 17, 2019
The Department Store’s Bright Future Department Stores Can Enjoy a Bright Future. Department stores must change to survive and thrive fierce competition from brands’ direct to consumer initiatives. Synchronizing supply and demand to sell inventory at full price is one issue. But the Department Store’s Bright Future depends on enticing customers through the […].
Optimizely
MARCH 22, 2019
We work hard to help marketers thrive every day at Zaius, but sometimes it’s nice to have that effort recognized. . That’s why we’re so excited to share that Zaius won the award for Best Customer Relationship Management Platform (CRM) at last night’s Marketing Technology Awards 2019. Put on by ClickZ , the award ceremony celebrated a number of top technology brands in marketing, including Salesforce, Seismic, Adobe, and more.
BigCommerce
MARCH 21, 2019
“If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.
RTP blog
MARCH 17, 2019
By Michael Cross, Brightblue Consulting Consider it’s the late 1980s. Marketing analysts in the U.S. are completing work on a project known as “How Marketing Works,” studying historical data across 40 packaged goods companies. As part of this work, the analysts will propose that the so-called long-term impact of advertising can be considered to be, on average, twice the measured short-term uplift.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 20, 2019
Happy customer service agents mean happy customers — and happy shareholders. Engaged agents also have better job performance, are more productive and stay in their jobs longer — one of the costlier factors in managing customer service operations. Customer service leaders have to balance their job demands with technology and training. They also have to […].
Omnisend
MARCH 18, 2019
The average US millennial spends more than eleven hours a day consuming media. They’re well versed in moving from one app to another and are ambivalent about which platforms they perform actions on. As a result, there are more and more digital spaces becoming vital sales channels. Nearly 25% of business owners are selling through Read more The post How to Make Social Commerce the Key to Unlocking Customer Loyalty appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
GetElastic
MARCH 22, 2019
The Get Elastic team was recently down in Miami at The Carnival Experience Center and caught up with John Padgett, Chief Experience and Innovation Officer of Carnival Corporation and Sal Visca, Chief Technology Officer of Elastic Path. During the visit, we were able to capture a captivating conversation with Padgett and Visca where they discussed how Carnival is transforming cruise vacationing into seamless interactions to create an experience unlike any other.
Ecommerce Platforms
MARCH 20, 2019
Here’s something I find extremely shocking. The average global conversion rate across multiple industries is about 2.86%. That basically means that close to 98% of your site’s traffic is largely useless. They don’t ultimately translate to direct revenue. And if you thought the gurus were doing so much better, get this- the top quarter of ecommerce websites are converting about 5.31%.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 19, 2019
While every tech vendor seems to lay claim to being an expert in digital transformation, it stands to reason that not all can be. For sure, there are many vendors with experience helping clients create new customer or employee digital experiences, but this experience doesn’t make them experts in digital business transformation. For 20 years, […].
Omnisend
MARCH 18, 2019
Customers are fickle. They’re demanding- and they want every message they receive to be completely tailored to their wants and needs. We want our marketing messages to always be relevant. We want to make sure the right message gets to the right person at the right stage of their customer journey. This is why omnichannel Read more The post How to Create an Omnichannel Customer Journey appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
GetElastic
MARCH 19, 2019
Progressive Web Apps’ (PWAs) biggest draw is in their ability to adapt and provide the best overall mobile web experience regardless of what screen they’re being viewed on or what browser they’re being run on. PWAs drive performance and load similar to a regular web page, but offer additional native device functionality such as working offline, serving notifications, launching a camera, etc.
SellBrite
MARCH 22, 2019
If you’re an ecommerce seller, whether on Amazon or elsewhere, you are no doubt always looking to increase conversions for your listings. Driving traffic to your listings takes a lot of work and investment, so once your visitors are there, you want to make the most of it and make sure as many of your visitors as possible follow through and buy your products.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 19, 2019
Last week, IRI hosted its fourth annual Growth Summit in Denver (where some hapless attendees were snowed in by an unfortunate blizzard on the second day). For anyone not familiar with IRI, it is one of the world’s largest analytics firms. Among a slew of other assets, it has proprietary data from checkout registers, which […].
Omnisend
MARCH 22, 2019
We’ve all heard the news. As of May 12, 2019, or sooner, Mailchimp will no longer have native integration with Shopify. The statement released today by Mailchimp states that they will try to offer integration until Shopify’s new terms are in effect on May 12th, but the cut may happen sooner. If you’re a Shopify Read more The post Mailchimp for Shopify: What to Do for Ecommerce Email Marketing When the App Is No Longer Available appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
GetElastic
MARCH 18, 2019
Android smart devices have gained tremendous popularity, leading to the pervasiveness of its apps. As of December 2018, there were over 2.6 million Android applications distributed within its official app store, Google Play. Ranging from financial and educational to personalization and entertainment, the app store had over 30 categories of apps. . Source: Android Central.
Inflow Insights
MARCH 19, 2019
eCommerce companies trying to improve their SEO often run into a host of bottlenecks that get in the way. These bottlenecks can occur for a few reasons: Long development queues, meaning that even quality SEO recommendations could take months to incorporate; Unavailable, cost prohibitive or otherwise uncooperative developers ; Limits to functionality , such as a hosted platform not allowing you to edit your own Robots.txt file, or the inability to host a WordPress blog on the same subdomain as yo
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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 19, 2019
We’ve all learned about the advantages of software defined infrastructure. We don’t think twice about network or desktop virtualization. But what about using software to define, and remotely manage, store infrastructure and applications? Think about the rise of pop up stores or the rapid proliferation of store banners as retailers shape shift in anticipation of […].
Retail Technology Review
MARCH 19, 2019
Hawes & Curtis, the formal menswear and womenswear retailer, is collaborating with multi-channel technology specialist One iota to deploy their Assisted Sale iPad App across its stores nationwide.
GetElastic
MARCH 21, 2019
Digital transformation has become a hot topic among countless enterprises across many verticals and industries. It’s ultimately the latest buzzword many practitioners would like to see banned – and for good reason. Businesses know they need to future-proof to stay competitive, but jumping on the latest buzzword initiative bandwagon is not the way to go about it.
Omniconvert
MARCH 18, 2019
While what is being said about your brand is important, who says it is just as important if not even more. There are many tools that will provide brands with a way to understand what consumers are saying about their products, ads, competitors and more. Any marketing decision you make begins with defining your buying persona. If you want to scale, you… The post How to do a Complete Audience Analysis appeared first on eCommerce Growth Blog.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 21, 2019
Every year the RSA Conference provides an opportunity to attend a few keynotes and get together with friends, old and new, to discuss trends we’re seeing in the market. While a big theme on the expo floor this year was Zero Trust, there were three topics that I found unavoidable during the conference which weren’t […].
Retail Technology Review
MARCH 19, 2019
The grounding of the world’s entire Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet could mean delays to overseas freight, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero. David Jinks MILT, Head of Consumer Research at ParcelHero says: ‘Across the world, anyone planning to send a parcel or waiting for a typical 2-3-day international parcel service could find unexpected delays.’.
GetElastic
MARCH 20, 2019
The well-known ecommerce event, Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE), returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place on June 25th – along with two other shows in the mix, GlobalShop and RFID Journal LIVE! Retail, this trifecta creates RetailX. For three days in June, IRCE @ RetailX will give attendees compelling programming, business solution offerings and most importantly networking.
Sailthru
MARCH 18, 2019
Shiny Object Syndrome is all too common in marketers, who are always on the lookout for new ways to engage consumers and new places to do so. Meanwhile, email marketing’s potential was foreshadowed when the very first promotional email was sent. Subsequently known as “The Father of Spam,” a marketing manager named Gary Thuerk emailed 400 ARPAnet users — that was mass communications in 1978 — to promote Digital Equipment Corporation computers, resulting in $13 million in sales.
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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.
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