Marc HummelOctober 5, 2015 The idea of showrooming as a major threat to brick-and-mortar retailers seems to be fading. Recent research from PayPal suggests that shoppers in high-value verticals prefer researching online and then buying in the store. Other retailers such as Best Buy and Johnston & Murphy use sophisticated data-onboarding technologies to help bridge … Continue reading How to Win Back Shoppers Who Browse In-Store and Buy Online: Part 1
Are you ready for the year’s busiest shopping season? Columnist Melissa Feemster offers some takeaways from past holiday seasons, as well as some affiliate marketing tips to get you prepared. Melissa Feemster on October 2, 2015 The holiday shopping season has begun. If you’re an e-commerce marketer like me, this is likely the quarter you’ve … Continue reading Look Back To Look Ahead: Tips For A Lucrative Holiday Shopping Season
Tom HustonSeptember 8, 2015 It’s back-to-school shopping time again, and younger Millennials and Generation Z—and their wealthier parents—are currently stocking up on the latest gear from their favorite brick-and-mortar and digital stores. But for the retailers hoping to profit from this busy sales season, closing those sales can prove challenging, especially online. Sales, InterruptedWhile typical … Continue reading Back to School Shopping, Interrupted: 3 Simple Ways to Prevent Abandoned Carts
Austin BlissSeptember 2, 2015 Is your email list ready to go back to school? It’s back to school season, which for many types of retailers is a lot like Christmas. If you’re an office supplies company, clothing retailer, or one of the many other retailers who target families, you know what I’m talking about. This … Continue reading Back to School Means You Better Do Your (Email List) Homework
Alexis GetscherAugust 26, 2015 Demand generation is a necessary function that bridges the gap between the sales and marketing departments. It creates and nurtures demand for your product or service while focusing on Return on Investment (ROI) for the company. Demand generation has five main goals: Connect marketing and sales Generate qualified leads Qualify and … Continue reading Back to Basics: 5 Demand Generation Fundamentals You Need to Know
Carly MurphyAugust 23, 2015 Converting visitors into leads is the first step in creating a relationship between your company and a potential customer. The more landing pages you have the better. In fact, HubSpot conducted a recent study that showed that marketers saw a 55% increase in leads when they increased the number of landing … Continue reading Back to Basics: What is a Landing Page and How Do They Work?
We are right in the thick of back to school shopping season which is a huge opportunity for online retailers. Back to school sales have increased by an average of 15% every year over the last 5 years and the growth shows no sign of slowing down. There’s still time to generate buzz and convert … Continue reading 7 Ecommerce Tips to Drive Back to School Sales
BusinessVibesJuly 27, 2015 The vast majorities of business start-ups try to secure some sort of initial funding so that they execute their game plan and survive the crucial first few months whilst the venture gets off the ground. Too many new business owners suffer from a lack of preparation and direction when it comes to … Continue reading Business Back Up: How to Pitch Your Start-up and Get Funded
Brian RobertsJuly 26, 2015 Every CEO’s nightmare is watching the bottom line turn from black ink to red. Your company was once at the top of the market, raking in the cash. Now it’s losing money, and you’re trying to get back on track. The struggle to stay in the black reminds me of AC/DC’s … Continue reading Losing Money? Here’s How To Get Your Company Back In Black
Lauren RileyJuly 22, 2015 The days and weeks after an interview are extremely nerve-wracking – you’ll either be anxiously waiting good news after a really good interview, or dreading the inevitable rejection after an absolute disaster. However, sometimes you hear nothing. Nada. Diddly squat. At this point it’s common to assume the worst and resign … Continue reading What To Do When You Don’t Hear Back After An Interview
