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If you’re like most B2C marketers, you’re probably already planning out the perfect email marketing strategy for Black Friday. It has to be fun, engaging, surprising, and — most of all — effective at driving new and repeat purchases. MORE
Have you encountered a chance to move into the world of omnichannel selling? Chances are you have. Even if it doesn't seem like it. A physical retail hardware store selling a handful of items online reflects that of an omnichannel experience. MORE
The Whole Foods acquisition by Amazon weeks ago was only the latest milepost in the latter's inexorable march to the top of retail. The company sold $136 billion worth of products in 2016 - more than any other online retailer (and just over a third of what Wal-Mart did). MORE
Just launching a business won’t make people buy. Forget about the dreams of customers lining up and sitting with their wallets in hand waiting for you to launch, and crashing your server with traffic. MORE
This article originally appeared in Website Magazine. It’s just not worth it to try to beat Amazon in the world of ecommerce. . Amazon has all the money — the company generated $136.0 billion in revenue in 2016 , up 27.1% from last year. MORE
Today I have my friend Rachel Miller on the show. Several months ago, Rachel spoke at my conference, The Sellers Summit, and she knocked it out of the park. Rachel runs a popular training class called Moolah where she teaches others how to build humongous Facebook followings with rabid fans. MORE
When you buy something in a store, what you see is what you get. You can inspect the item for yourself, make sure it works, and have a chat with the salesperson before you make your purchase. You know exactly what you’re going to walk out of the store with. MORE
When you visit Zulily’s site for the first time, you’ll see this pop up immediately on your screen: The incredibly successful ecommerce brand doesn’t let just anyone shop on their site — it’s a members-only experience. MORE
Thinking about launching an ecommerce business, but don’t know where to start? Well, an ecommerce business idea would be helpful. Of course, that’s just for starters. MORE
My friend Mark Schaefer is releasing a new book on February 13th. I decided that because I love the book so much that I would giveaway a few copies on February 14th. See how you can enter below. So you want to be Known! The post What should you be known for? MORE
I hope I get to see some of you at Digital Marketer’s Content and Commerce Summit in LA on September 18-20th. Let me know if you plan to come. The post Run a Business Like Jeff Bezos an interview with Digital Marketer appeared first on Bryan & Jeffrey Eisenberg. Conversation Interview MORE
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By Susan Wall, Oracle + Bronto Consumers today want it all when they shop. Like an intrepid explorer, they want to be masters of their destiny, to plot their own journey. But they also expect a helping hand guiding them along the sales path. MORE
The best way to learn is to do. The second best way is to see someone do in as much detail as possible. I try to go as much in detail as possible in my articles and videos but some stuff is off-limits to protect the businesses I work with. MORE
Location-based marketing is part of our daily lives as consumers. Even when we’re not searching specifically for a service provider near us or for a product at the local Macy’s, search engines will still share relevant, local results with us anyway. MORE
As you might know, Enhanced eCommerce requires a special kind of implementation. It goes way beyond your basic transaction tracking, and it would take a lot longer to implement, but the depth of the data would be definitely worth it. Start off right First and foremost, you have to enable Enhanced Ecommerce reporting for your […]. The post Enhanced Ecommerce via Tag Manager Implementation Guide appeared first on Canonicalized. Analytics Tag Manager MORE
The press continues to highlight bankruptcies and store closings to support a theory that the entire retail market is in a death spiral. However, neither bankruptcies nor store closings accurately reflect the state of the retail market. MORE
Everyone has to know a bit about SEO. But so few of us make decisions based on reliable information. With the Log Analysis article, we are taking the first step in helping people realize the value of this kind of information. By reading this article, you are enrolling on the right path. The post Log File Analysis for SEO – Working with data visually appeared first on Canonicalized. SEO Analysis MORE
“Engagement.” It’s a term often dismissed as “fluffy” that lacks true value towards primary business goals. But we live in a world where customers can engage with us in real time. And with this comes an expectation of delivering the best experience possible. MORE
Facebook recently released Facebook Messenger app ads to the general public. Aaaaaannnnnddddd digital advertising just got even more creepy than ever imagined. Thanks, Zuck. You can now directly message potential prospects via Facebook Messenger right in their inboxes. MORE
It’s a known fact that rich content is a digital marketer’s greatest asset; and this goes doubly for the retail marketer. Retail customers need to be engaged and inspired while they shop. It is not enough to display products on a static page. MORE
Last week, Toys ‘R’ Us won U.S. bankruptcy court approval to pay its top 17 executives $14 million in incentive bonuses. Judge Keith Phillips of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond, Va., signed off on the bonuses following lengthy arguments from attorney Lynn Kohen on behalf of the U.S. MORE
When planning omnichannel strategy, it can be easy to think only within the confines of devices – desktop, mobile, tablet. But true omnichannel goes beyond devices, into brick-and-mortar stores. MORE
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
By Brad Brodigan, PayPal Imagine: You are driving home from work and pass by one of your favorite clothing stores. Your phone recognizes the location and pulls up an offer for 25% off. You go in, find a sweater that you love but can’t find it in the right size. MORE
Forbes Magazine recently reported that 58% of companies that are much more profitable than their competitors report that the CEO is in charge of customer experience management. MORE
If your goal is to start the next Facebook or the next Google, you’ll need a large amount of upfront cash to jumpstart your business. If you want to start the next Amazon.com, you’ll need to invest a significant amount of money to hire engineers and web developers. MORE
There aren’t any secret marketing channels which your competitors know nothing about. Same for growth hacks. Most ecommerce businesses rely on the same channels to get trafficand heck, almost everybody is trying to make them work in the exact same way. MORE
Most blog posts talk about going viral. They talk about network effects and refer-a-friend tactics. They talk about switching your orange button to a green one. They talk about sending out automated, cold emails. Well, guess what? None of that works in B2B. Not at a high level. MORE
Why Your Mobile Content Strategy Matters Retailers have only recently begun to give mobile ecommerce its due. With a smart phone in almost every pocket, it is a huge opportunity to get products in front of your customer – in fact, by the end of 2017, mobile will account for 24.4 MORE
By Hailee Sosnowski, BKV According to Google, mobile Internet queries have surpassed desktop search. You almost definitely already knew that because it actually happened in 2015. But now something different is taking shape. MORE
It was only a matter of time. Just like Amazon, YouTube, and Netflix before it, Facebook has officially entered the video streaming game. What is Facebook Watch, and what does it mean for you your marketing strategy? What is Facebook Watch? Launched in August 2017 to select users in the U.S. MORE
Today I’ve have someone really special on the show, Chris Boerner. Now I met Chris at the Ecommerce Fuel conference in Savannah Georgia a month ago and I’m really glad that we met. MORE
A look at the mobile experience, landing page, call to action, etc. for the #NES release offer. BTW this is what the Treasure Truck looked like when you arrived: What other brands would you like to see execute a fun truck experience like this one? MORE
It’s no secret, website pop ups have changed the way online businesses engage, interact, and convert their visitors. Whether you like them or not, they are incredibly effective, especially when used right. Still, many marketers are missing the boat when using pop ups on their website. MORE
For subscribers who just aren't listening anymore, a fresh message via a new channel may be just the change they're looking for. The post How Can You Win Back the Unengaged? Go Omnichannel! appeared first on Bronto Blog. Email Marketing Omnichannel Partners MORE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Earlier in 2017, Brandon Chatham from NatoMounts told me he was seeing 80% of his site traffic coming in from mobile. Then, he said he was converting more than 5% of them. With industry average conversion rates on desktop sitting at 2% –– that’s not just a good mobile conversion rate. MORE
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Thinking about launching an ecommerce business, but don’t know where to start? Well, an ecommerce business idea would be helpful. Of course, that’s just for starters.
Zaius
OCTOBER 31, 2017
This article originally appeared in Website Magazine. It’s just not worth it to try to beat Amazon in the world of ecommerce. . Amazon has all the money — the company generated $136.0 billion in revenue in 2016 , up 27.1% from last year.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 6, 2017
By Hailee Sosnowski, BKV According to Google, mobile Internet queries have surpassed desktop search. You almost definitely already knew that because it actually happened in 2015. But now something different is taking shape.
Zmags
MAY 25, 2017
When planning omnichannel strategy, it can be easy to think only within the confines of devices – desktop, mobile, tablet. But true omnichannel goes beyond devices, into brick-and-mortar stores.
Kissmetrics
DECEMBER 5, 2017
Facebook recently released Facebook Messenger app ads to the general public. Aaaaaannnnnddddd digital advertising just got even more creepy than ever imagined. Thanks, Zuck. You can now directly message potential prospects via Facebook Messenger right in their inboxes.
Bryan Eisenberg
AUGUST 4, 2017
I hope I get to see some of you at Digital Marketer’s Content and Commerce Summit in LA on September 18-20th. Let me know if you plan to come. The post Run a Business Like Jeff Bezos an interview with Digital Marketer appeared first on Bryan & Jeffrey Eisenberg. Conversation Interview
My Wife Quit Her Job
AUGUST 24, 2017
Today I have my friend Rachel Miller on the show. Several months ago, Rachel spoke at my conference, The Sellers Summit, and she knocked it out of the park. Rachel runs a popular training class called Moolah where she teaches others how to build humongous Facebook followings with rabid fans.
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Traffic and Sales
MARCH 16, 2017
It’s no secret, website pop ups have changed the way online businesses engage, interact, and convert their visitors. Whether you like them or not, they are incredibly effective, especially when used right. Still, many marketers are missing the boat when using pop ups on their website.
Ecommerce Platforms
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Have you encountered a chance to move into the world of omnichannel selling? Chances are you have. Even if it doesn't seem like it. A physical retail hardware store selling a handful of items online reflects that of an omnichannel experience.
Canonicalized
JUNE 2, 2017
As you might know, Enhanced eCommerce requires a special kind of implementation. It goes way beyond your basic transaction tracking, and it would take a lot longer to implement, but the depth of the data would be definitely worth it. Start off right First and foremost, you have to enable Enhanced Ecommerce reporting for your […]. The post Enhanced Ecommerce via Tag Manager Implementation Guide appeared first on Canonicalized. Analytics Tag Manager
BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Earlier in 2017, Brandon Chatham from NatoMounts told me he was seeing 80% of his site traffic coming in from mobile. Then, he said he was converting more than 5% of them. With industry average conversion rates on desktop sitting at 2% –– that’s not just a good mobile conversion rate.
Zaius
AUGUST 29, 2017
When you visit Zulily’s site for the first time, you’ll see this pop up immediately on your screen: The incredibly successful ecommerce brand doesn’t let just anyone shop on their site — it’s a members-only experience.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Last week, Toys ‘R’ Us won U.S. bankruptcy court approval to pay its top 17 executives $14 million in incentive bonuses. Judge Keith Phillips of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond, Va., signed off on the bonuses following lengthy arguments from attorney Lynn Kohen on behalf of the U.S.
Zmags
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Forbes Magazine recently reported that 58% of companies that are much more profitable than their competitors report that the CEO is in charge of customer experience management.
Kissmetrics
OCTOBER 9, 2017
Most blog posts talk about going viral. They talk about network effects and refer-a-friend tactics. They talk about switching your orange button to a green one. They talk about sending out automated, cold emails. Well, guess what? None of that works in B2B. Not at a high level.
Bryan Eisenberg
OCTOBER 2, 2017
A look at the mobile experience, landing page, call to action, etc. for the #NES release offer. BTW this is what the Treasure Truck looked like when you arrived: What other brands would you like to see execute a fun truck experience like this one?
My Wife Quit Her Job
JUNE 26, 2017
If your goal is to start the next Facebook or the next Google, you’ll need a large amount of upfront cash to jumpstart your business. If you want to start the next Amazon.com, you’ll need to invest a significant amount of money to hire engineers and web developers.
Rishi Rawat
AUGUST 7, 2017
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.
Forrester eCommerce
JULY 13, 2017
The Whole Foods acquisition by Amazon weeks ago was only the latest milepost in the latter's inexorable march to the top of retail. The company sold $136 billion worth of products in 2016 - more than any other online retailer (and just over a third of what Wal-Mart did).
Store Growers
AUGUST 16, 2017
There aren’t any secret marketing channels which your competitors know nothing about. Same for growth hacks. Most ecommerce businesses rely on the same channels to get trafficand heck, almost everybody is trying to make them work in the exact same way.
Canonicalized
OCTOBER 9, 2017
Everyone has to know a bit about SEO. But so few of us make decisions based on reliable information. With the Log Analysis article, we are taking the first step in helping people realize the value of this kind of information. By reading this article, you are enrolling on the right path. The post Log File Analysis for SEO – Working with data visually appeared first on Canonicalized. SEO Analysis
BigCommerce
AUGUST 3, 2017
Just launching a business won’t make people buy. Forget about the dreams of customers lining up and sitting with their wallets in hand waiting for you to launch, and crashing your server with traffic.
Zaius
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
What exactly is IP warming? It’s the careful and deliberate process of building your email reputation from the ground up.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
By Susan Wall, Oracle + Bronto Consumers today want it all when they shop. Like an intrepid explorer, they want to be masters of their destiny, to plot their own journey. But they also expect a helping hand guiding them along the sales path.
Zmags
MAY 11, 2017
It’s a known fact that rich content is a digital marketer’s greatest asset; and this goes doubly for the retail marketer. Retail customers need to be engaged and inspired while they shop. It is not enough to display products on a static page.
Kissmetrics
DECEMBER 12, 2017
“Engagement.” It’s a term often dismissed as “fluffy” that lacks true value towards primary business goals. But we live in a world where customers can engage with us in real time. And with this comes an expectation of delivering the best experience possible.
Bryan Eisenberg
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
My friend Mark Schaefer is releasing a new book on February 13th. I decided that because I love the book so much that I would giveaway a few copies on February 14th. See how you can enter below. So you want to be Known! The post What should you be known for?
My Wife Quit Her Job
MARCH 8, 2017
Today I’ve have someone really special on the show, Chris Boerner. Now I met Chris at the Ecommerce Fuel conference in Savannah Georgia a month ago and I’m really glad that we met.
Rishi Rawat
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
On the top half of snapcorrect.com home there are 2 prominent links: Clicking either one takes you to the same result page ( [link] ). But isn’t that a bad idea, you ask? Isn’t homepage real estate prime? Why repeat the same message but word it differently?
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 5, 2017
The press continues to highlight bankruptcies and store closings to support a theory that the entire retail market is in a death spiral. However, neither bankruptcies nor store closings accurately reflect the state of the retail market.
Store Growers
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
The best way to learn is to do. The second best way is to see someone do in as much detail as possible. I try to go as much in detail as possible in my articles and videos but some stuff is off-limits to protect the businesses I work with.
Bronto
AUGUST 24, 2017
For subscribers who just aren't listening anymore, a fresh message via a new channel may be just the change they're looking for. The post How Can You Win Back the Unengaged? Go Omnichannel! appeared first on Bronto Blog. Email Marketing Omnichannel Partners
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Location-based marketing is part of our daily lives as consumers. Even when we’re not searching specifically for a service provider near us or for a product at the local Macy’s, search engines will still share relevant, local results with us anyway.
Zaius
OCTOBER 17, 2017
If you’re like most B2C marketers, you’re probably already planning out the perfect email marketing strategy for Black Friday. It has to be fun, engaging, surprising, and — most of all — effective at driving new and repeat purchases.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
By Brad Brodigan, PayPal Imagine: You are driving home from work and pass by one of your favorite clothing stores. Your phone recognizes the location and pulls up an offer for 25% off. You go in, find a sweater that you love but can’t find it in the right size.
Zmags
MAY 4, 2017
Why Your Mobile Content Strategy Matters Retailers have only recently begun to give mobile ecommerce its due. With a smart phone in almost every pocket, it is a huge opportunity to get products in front of your customer – in fact, by the end of 2017, mobile will account for 24.4
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
It was only a matter of time. Just like Amazon, YouTube, and Netflix before it, Facebook has officially entered the video streaming game. What is Facebook Watch, and what does it mean for you your marketing strategy? What is Facebook Watch? Launched in August 2017 to select users in the U.S.
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