eBay Looks to Grow Locally and Globally
eBay plans to go global and local in hopes to double its number of eBay Marketplace users to 200 million by 2015.
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Want More Tablet Sales? Improve the Shopping Experience
Retailers that act now to improve the tablet shopping experience – enhancing browsing and making purchasing easier – can jump ahead of the competition. Here are four strategies retailers can use to nail their tablet shopping strategies.
Getting the Multi-Device Customer to Purchase
According to a Google/Ipsos report, 85% of consumers will start shopping on one device and finish on another so your marketing plan should reach your customer on all gadgets and gizmos. Here’s how.
eBay Says Marketplace Fairness Act Fight is Not Over
Devin Wenig, president of eBay Marketplaces, said it’s inevitable that an online sales tax bill will eventually become law, but that it won’t stop his company from fighting to make it fair for small businesses.
Boosting Engagement through Site Search
Here are just a few tips from the SLI Systems report that will not only help you create a quality site search for your website but also improve conversations.
Amazon Helping Marketplace Sellers with Amazon Lending
Amazon has quietly launched Amazon Lending, which it hopes will encourage merchants to place more inventories into the Amazon Marketplace.
How Poor Web Performance Can Hurt
Slow load times can be a burden to your website’s traffic and conversion and turning people off your brand, according to an infographic by SmartBear.com. This infographic shows the true cost of poor web performance.
Attracting and Retaining Mobile Users
Attracting and retaining mobile customers can be a challenge. Consumers are more empowered and smarter than ever before especially when they are using mobile technology, according to this infographic from MerchantWarehouse.com. It shows how to attract and retain new customers using mobile technology.
Majority of Canadian Shoppers Feeling Shortchanged
According to a new report by Forrester, 80% of Canadian shoppers have purchased from an American or another international online retailer because they could not find the products they wanted in Canada.
The Rise of Pinterest in Ecommerce
Pinterest is no longer a social media site used by the masses for posting images of wedding dresses, food recipes, or interior design ideas. It’s now an interactive way for retailers to spread the word about their products and a way to boost sales