When we talk about an ecommerce shipping policy, free shipping may be the first thing that comes to mind, and for good reason — the majority of consumers expect it. But free shipping isn’t the only thing that matters to them. Both the cost and speed of shipping matter to shoppers. This is an opportunity brands need to leverage.
SMS marketing shows zero signs of slowing down. Once an up-and-coming channel, it’s now a must-have for ecommerce brands. Even with the growth, there’s still plenty of opportunity to capitalize on it, especially when combined with email marketing. Here are 5 takeaways from the 2023 holidays you can apply in the New Year.
Fast delivery, once a way to really stand out, has become standard and the effort to add on new features and faster speeds is starting to look like a race to the bottom. Shipping is important, but brands need to redefinine customer interactions and reimagine the impact on operations in order to really differentiate themselves.
Much to Facebook’s dismay, Apple’s planned privacy update to iOS 14 will prompt users to choose whether to allow Facebook to track their phone activity to provide personalized ads. This has left Facebook and Apple bickering like two siblings fighting over who rides in the front seat. Here are the implications for email marketing.
Beyond the holiday rush, multichannel retailers can’t afford to be short-sighted, ignoring the paradigm shift in consumer purchasing behavior that will extend long after the pandemic is over. If they aren’t looking at long-term investments to create hybrid customer experiences, they will soon find themselves way behind the pack.
While ecommerce offers clear advantages like the ability to read reviews, use mobile payments, choose the perfect size and color, check availability and more, physical stores still have the edge of personal interactions.
That’s why it’s more important than ever to bridge the physical-digital commerce gap.
With a critical eye on spending, many brands are leaning on simple, effective and timely marketing campaigns. This strategy is exactly what you should be doing. Understanding which marketing channels give the biggest bang for the buck can go a long way. Here are 3 easy marketing strategies that will help your business now.
Creating a unique, efficient, and personalized experience can have a tremendous impact on business growth.
As we head into the new year, here are 4 trends for ecommerce companies to keep an eye out for and leverage in order to transform their support center and elevate the customer experience.
High-end handbag, luggage and accessories seller Vera Bradley was looking to enhance the customer experience by adding texting as a contact channel, after realizing shoppers might have already been trying to send texts to customer service numbers. See what results the company experienced with an integrated text solution.
Email is as relevant as ever when it comes to how retailers are communicating with their customers. This is why it is imperative to have a solid email marketing strategy ready. In this report by Multichannel Merchant, find out how email has evolved as a channel and some tips and tricks needed to remain relevant in a competitive retail market.