Why Websites Are Getting Slower
Alexa.com recently tested the load times of the top 2,000 trafficked ecommerce sites comparing year-over-year data on website performance.
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Design for the Mobile Inbox
There are two design approaches marketers should consider when designing their mobile inbox, according to an article from ExactTarget.com.
3 Retail Trends You Have to Know in 2013
Here we take a look at three trends retailers should be aware of, along with the key takeaways to help them keep their heads above water.
Price and Reliability are Top Concerns for Global Shoppers
Move over fast or free shipping, an international survey by Rakuten has found that when it comes to the shopping experience of consumers worldwide, the price of an item and the consumers trust in the merchant are the two most important deciding factors when making a purchase online.
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.
5 Tips for Choosing an Ecommerce Technology Provider
For ecommerce merchants to succeed and grow exponentially, one of the catalysts is a deep relationship with their technology providers. Here are five tips that will help ecommerce merchants easily and effectively address this challenge.
Amazon’s Customer Q&A Is Social Commerce Done Right
Amazon now offers true social Q&A on most of their product pages. Amazon is not the first to introduce this, like they were with customer reviews. But this is why they have leapfrogged the competition with a beautiful execution of the concept.
6 Things to Keep in Mind When Replatforming
If you’re considering a replatform, it’s likely because your ecommerce site is highly complex and dynamic, with rich content, targeted merchandising, interactive customer support and advanced search capabilities. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be tricky. Here’s a checklist of six things to help ensure a smoother process.
Best Buy Plans to Put an End to Showrooming with Its Low-Price Guarantee
Best Buy said it plans to put an end to showrooming with a low-price guarantee online and in stores beginning March 3. They electronics retailer promises to match all local retail competitors and 19 major online competitors in all of its product categories.
Ecommerce Executive Summary: Mobile, Tablet and Social Drive Growth
Ecommerce continues to grow as a B2B and B2C sales channel in an ever-evolving sales landscape. In this executive summary report, learn