Social Media: The Final Stamp of Approval for Purchase Decisions
More and more consumers are turning to social content when it comes to their purchase decisions, according to an infographic by Offerpop.
Kidrobot’s Ecommerce Traffic Rises 87%
Collectible toy retailer Kidrobot quadrupled conversions and increased orders by 13% since making improvements to the user experience on its ecommerce site, including integrating video and other social media content into its site.
Kenneth Cole Responds to Backlash Over Syria Tweet
Designer Kenneth Cole, who created a social media firestorm this week after posting a tweet that some argued mocked the plight in Syria, released a video on Instagram responding to the backlash but issuing no apology.
6 Ways to Customize the Pinterest and Instagram Experience
What could be better for a brand than consumers buzzing about how badly they want their products — and bragging about how awesome it is as soon as they have it in their hands? Luckily for merchants, Pinterest and Instagram pack that one-two product punch.
Instagram and Twitter Fuel Consumer Excitement for Video
What’s the implication of these developments for merchants? It tells you that online services recognize that users are very excited about both watching videos and creating them. The fact that two of the most popular social communities are welcoming video speaks volumes.
Brands Head to Social Media for #Equality
After the United States Supreme Court struck down Prop. 8 and DOMA this week, clearing the way for marriage equality, several brands took to social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to show their support.
What Instagram Video Will Mean for Merchants
On June 20, Facebook announced that its photo-sharing application Instagram will now have a video feature in order to compete with video-sharing application Vine. In a blog post, Russ Somers, VP of Marketing for Invodo, talks about the announcement and what it will mean for brands and retailers.
Facebook Remains Popular Among Merchants
The use of Facebook and Twitter may have peaked over the past year, with Facebook remaining the most popular social media site used by merchants at 86.9% followed by Twitter at 71.4%, according to results from Multichannel Merchant’s MCM Outlook 2013 report on Ecommerce. Both of these percentages are flat compared to the 2012-13 survey figures.
Social Sharing Drives Sales
The question remains whether social sharing drives sales for ecommerce sites, Addshoppers analyzed $5,000,000 worth of ecommerce transactions influenced by the AddShoppers social commerce platform, this infographic by Addshoppers shows insights from thousands of merchants ranging from mom and pop to household brands.