Content is Key to SEO and Shopping Experience
Content is key in order for merchants to improve both search engine optimization (SEO) and the shopping experience.
Goodreads Joins Amazon Family
Goodreads will be joining the Amazon family. Amazon reached an agreement with Goodreads this week, the leading site for book recommendations that help people find and share books.
Postmaster Launches API for Easier Integration
Postmaster, a cloud based, small package shipping integration platforms for SMBs and ecommerce companies announced the launching of API which promises easier integration for shipping carriers in ecommerce platforms, according … Continue Reading →
Schulze Returns to Best Buy As Chairman Emeritus
Best Buy Founder Richard Schulze returns to the company as Chairman Emeritus, Best Buy announced this week. This return comes in support of the company’s Renew Blue Transformation efforts, according to Best Buy.
Ship-To-Store In An Omnichannel World
Ship-to-store gives the consumer options. It makes life easier for those who don’t want to pay shipping and handling charges and is a big part of the ominchannel world consumers are taking part in when they are shopping.
Mobile Puts E-Tailers Right In Your Hands
A recent study by Flurry showed that consumers’ use of various apps have increased by 132% over the course of a year.
“Made in USA” Message is Strong for World of Leggings
In light of last week’s recall of yoga pants made in Taiwan and distributed by Lululemon Athletica, World of Leggings CEO Danny Alex is emphasizing “Made in the USA” as a part of its merchandising strategy.
Trigger Message Volume Rose in Fourth Quarter
Trigger messages volume continues to rise seeing an increase of 73% over Q4 2011, according to a recent report by Epsilon, the global leader in delivering direct-to-consumer connections that drive business performance and Email Institute, the Epsilon-powered email best practices destination.
Ecommerce in U.S. Could Grow to $370 Billion by 2017
Forrester expects ecommerce in the U.S. to grow to $370 billion by 2017, reflecting an annual growth of 10%. The result of the growth will outpace brick-and-mortar stores, and they will continue to lose wallet share to web retailers.
Pinterest Introduces Web Analytics Platform
Pinterest, a social networking site known for its popularity with sharing information through imagery with its “pinning” strategy went a step further this week when they introduced their web analytics tool for businesses that own websites.