The Fate of Your Cross-Border Customer Could Hinge on Shipping

| Ahmed Naiem

Shipping matters big time to online consumers. And it matters even more to cross-border customers, because, most likely, shipping cost is a higher percentage of product cost for them than for domestic shoppers. For those that can provide superior customer experiences in this area, however, shipping and delivery can be a key differentiator.

The Internet of Things Is About Experience… and Data

| Tim Parry

The Internet of Things is making devices like internet refrigerators more mainstream today because consumers are hyper-adopting new technology and marketers are engaging in digital disruption. Here’s why experiential devices such as the Apply Watch and certain household appliances are going change the way you collect data, and how you need to react.

Internet Society Report Points to Rapid Internet Growth in Africa

| MCM Staff

The report highlights steady adoption of this transformative technology since the introduction of the Internet to Africa in 1991, reaching just over 20% continent-wide. But these aggregate indicators mask glaring disparities in Internet development levels from country to country.

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5 Tips for Growing Global Ecommerce

| Tim Parry

As merchants look to global demand to grow their businesses, cross-border transactions represent a significant market opportunity. But delivering on the promise of a satisfying customer experience can be daunting. Here are five tips to help you grow your cross-border business.