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There seems to be at least one thing that democrats and republicans agree on – all merchants should collect sales tax, regardless if they sell through a traditional brick-and-mortar store or exclusively online. In fact, the e...
The flowers are blooming and the temperatures are rising, which means that summer is getting ready to make its official debut. While this leaves most of us fantasizing about lying by the pool and sipping fruity drinks with umbrellas...
Abandonment occurs when website visitors leave before their order is completed. But there's a difference between "checkout abandonment" and "cart abandonment" and as an e-commerce merchant you need to know the...
Among the most important elements of a website is its search functionality, as it has a direct impact on the end-user experience. In fact, having good search functionality is especially vital for e-commerce sites because shoppers cannot...
Nowadays people use a variety of devices, browsers and platforms to surf the Web and interact with businesses, which can make it difficult for merchants to keep track of consumers’ sales cycles. But a new set of features, which...
Web professionals really love their customer relationship management (CRM) software, as it allows them to compile all of the information they gather about customers and/or leads in a single platform that will organize, automate and...
:: By Mitchell Harper and Eddie Machaalani,Co-founders and Co-CEOs, Bigcommerce :: Statistics show that online shopping is growing rapidly — a trend that presents both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs selling via...
Since the genesis of e-commerce, merchants have been trying to bridge the gap between online and traditional shopping — with varying degrees of success. While many have come up short, savvy retailers are now using a combination...
Since Google introduced Product Listing Ads (PLAs) as part of its Google Shopping initiative last year, Internet advertisers and online merchants have been working hard to find the best possible ways to optimize the performance of...
Businesses use a variety of methods to provide support to customers, from social media and email to forums and any number of custom software solutions. Despite years of being seen as a second-tier support tactic however, there is one...
Aeropostale customers are tech savvy and want to engage with their favorite brands on their smartphones, or in-store with tablet kiosks. Understanding what its fashion-forward teen audience wants, Aeropostale released a new mobile...
There are a few reasons why consumers prefer shopping online rather than in-stores: 1) there are no lines or crowds when shopping online 2) it is cheaper and easier to comparison shop online 3) there is no sales tax when shopping online...
By Scott Matthews, CEO of Webcollage Online retailers have a lot of visitors, but more than 97 percent leave without buying anything. Part of the formula to drive more conversions is to assure that what you answer most if not all of...
Product pages are like treasure chests for serious online shoppers. These data-rich Web pages contain valuable information consumers need to make purchasing decisions, such as images, pricing, descriptions and reviews. Even so, not...
A strong video strategy can provide merchants with many benefits – from an increase in engagement and conversion rates to better placement within the SERPs. The biggest challenge with video, however, is creating content that...
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