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Answered: 5 E-Commerce Sales Tax Questions

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:35:00 GMT

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-commerce sales tax...(read more)

7 Hot Summer Marketing Strategies for Merchants

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:20:00 GMT

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, online merchants...(read more)

Checkout vs. Cart Abandonment

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:25:00 GMT

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 difference if you...(read more)

Head-to-Head Comparison of E-Commerce Site Search Providers

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:35:00 GMT

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 purchase what...(read more)

Universal Analytics for Merchants

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:45:00 GMT

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 Google has dubbed...(read more)

The CRM Starter Guide for Merchants

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT

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 synchronize various...(read more)

The Top 15 Apps E-Commerce Websites Can’t Do Without

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:50:00 GMT

:: 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 websites. First, some...(read more)

Bringing the Store Shelf to the Product Page

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT

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 of innovative technologies...(read more)

5 Tips for Optimizing Product Listing Ads

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:15:00 GMT

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 their PLAs. These product...(read more)

Retail Chatter: 5 ‘Net Tactics to Master Live Chat

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT

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 method that has stood...(read more)

Retailer Caters to Teen Audience With Relevant Mobile Offerings

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT

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 app that will provide...(read more)

E-Commerce Sales Taxes in Focus

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT

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 – or is...(read more)

Sales Funnel Best Practices

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:30:00 GMT

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 the consumer's...(read more)

Optimized Product Pages to Check Out

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:55:00 GMT

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 all product pages are...(read more)

5 Video Strategies for Merchants

'Net Features : wm-ecommerce — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:40:00 GMT

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 will engage consumers...(read more)