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It’s one thing to build traffic and people to shop around your site. It’s a different story entirely when it comes to converting their time on your store to a sale. From a traditional brick-and-mortar perspective, it’s like a customer walking in, piling on goods into his basket or cart, and then realizes...
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When you’re on Amazon or Best Buy and start shopping for that digital camera or Xbox 360, more often than not you’ll see a section on the page highlighting stuff related them (e.g. wireless controllers, batteries, memory cards, etc.). Showcasing related items on a product page is one of many ways to...
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A busy week here at Mediachase, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have the time to recap the going-ons in the world of eCommerce. So take a break, sip a coffee (or 10), fire up you brain, and catch up on the Wonderful World of eCommerce. Posts this past week: 6/2 - “Deliver on a Microsite eCommerce Strategy...
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The answer is: not so much right now. Facebook and Twitter, two of the most popular social networking sites on the Web, have millions of users each. As of now, that translates to less than 5% of retail traffic , according to Hitwise. That vastly pales in comparison with search engine marketing...
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What global recession? Apparently, no one has told China. The trade volume of China’s eCommerce market grew 137.2 percent last year . More Chinese are booting up their PCs and surfing and shopping online. 25 percent of China’s nearly 300 million Internet users are web shoppers...
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It’s already March and the “ madness ” will follow shortly. And speaking of madness, it’s been a very busy week at Mediachase, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some knowledge to share before the weekend. So put on your thinking caps, take a sip of tea, sit back, and catch up on this week...
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Fri, Mar 6 2009
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It’s a tough economic climate out there, especially if you’re in retail. For eCommerce merchants, maximizing traffic and sales conversions are key factors for success. But how can you? Practical eCommerce offers tips on how you can increase your conversion rates and meet and exceed sales...
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Wed, Mar 4 2009
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Here in California we face a $42 billion budget shortfall. After weeks of a grueling budget stalemate, one was finally approved about a couple weeks ago that will both cut billions in spending and raise billions in new taxes , including a one percent increase in the state sales tax (up from 7.25...
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Presidents’ Day and Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean this coming weekend won’t be any more eventful. But to make it more challenging and fun for you, consider catching up on this past week’s posts and resources to tidy you over till next week. This week’s past posts: “ Stimulate...
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Fri, Feb 20 2009
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Customer satisfaction is key for business success, especially in an economic recession. While eCommerce satisfaction dipped a bit in 2008, overall satisfaction still favors online retailers than traditional brick and mortar . The University of Michigan and ForeSee Results published their American...
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When budgets are sapped and wallets are tightening, it’s no secret that companies want to find ways to save money and get the most bang for their buck. If you’re in the eCommerce realm, then your best bet is to buy or license an eCommerce platform rather than build your own , according to an eCommerce...
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Tue, Feb 10 2009
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Photo courtesy of http://www.upfromcubicle.com Resource Roundup on a Monday? What? Yes, your befuddlement is perfectly valid. I was out sick the last couple days, so I couldn’t quite muster the energy to crank out this weekly wonder from my sick bed. The music never stops, but...
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With actual year-end numbers in by 75 of the top 500 eCommerce retailers, eCommerce sales grew by 19 percent to $8.33 billion in 2008, up from $7 billion in 2008 . Total retail sales last year, from all channels, grew just 1.4 percent (about $2.4 trillion) based on information from the National...
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Even eCommerce, which has experienced phenomenal growth the past few years, isn’t immune to the recessional troubles plaguing industries all over the world. That being said, with traditional retail sales experiencing negative growth , businesses should focus more energy on their eCommerce operations...
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Once again, Happy New Year to everyone! I took a hiatus last week (e.g. vacation), but I return with this week’s Resource Roundup. Some of us are still in the Christmas/New Year vibe and not quite 100 percent in the mood to pull off 80-hour work weeks (but then again, who is?). That...
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