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3 Not-So-Obvious Ways Online Retailers Can Boost CLV

Retail TouchPoints

That means showing customers high-quality images, answering frequent questions on sales pages, using an FAQ or chatbot for other concerns (like shipping times or costs), and reducing the number of hoops they have to jump through for the checkout purchase. Then, create what you think would be the most enjoyable checkout process.

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The 19 Ecommerce Growth Challenges of 2018, Outlined by Amazon’s Annual Report

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Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Amazon Customer Base, Revenue & Shipping Data. More than 5 billion items shipped worldwide with Amazon Prime. It was also revealed that Amazon Prime has more members (and a higher retention rate , at nearly 90% retention) than retail giant Costco. Good terms with shipping companies.

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Best Ecommerce Discount Strategies to Know & Use

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In order for your brand to thrive online, you need to have an intentional plan for how, when, why, and to whom discounts are being offered. An ecommerce discount strategy is a plan put in place by online retailers to offer various types of discounts and promotions to their customers, for specific reasons.

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How to Offer Sustainable Packaging for Your Online Store

Ecommerce Platforms

Every time you ship a product the packaging either gets thrown in the landfill or recycling bin. Sustainable packaging is eco-friendly material used for shipping and storing goods. The packaging materials get manufactured, shipped, and recycled using renewable energy options. What's Sustainable Packaging?

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10 Online Business Laws You Need to Know for Internet Selling [Updated 2018]

BigCommerce

Have a Business Blueprint from Shipping to Taxes. Also when your sales ramp up, invest in an online shipping tool to automate shipping. Shipping restrictions. Most shipping companies clearly note their restricted items. Soon, they moved inventory and shipping to a foreclosed home they bought for the storage.

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Ecommerce Trends: 147 Stats Revealing How Modern Customers Shop in 2017

BigCommerce

Although they have greater proximity to physical stores, customers in large or mid-size metropolitan areas spend more online annually ($853) than suburban shoppers ($768) or those in rural areas ($684). Americans in metropolitan areas are spending the most online. 38% of rural shoppers cite strong concerns about online privacy.

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Can Ecommerce Make You Rich? The Road to Ecommerce Riches

Shopping Signals

The convenience of online shopping appeals to consumers, while the potential profits entice entrepreneurs. Let’s explore what it takes to find financial success through online retail. Like any business , an online store requires strategic planning, hard work, and perseverance.