So, Well done. You’ve done it. You’ve finally got a polished e-commerce store complete with, carefully curated content and a wide variety of in-demand products on offer. Before you put your feet up and relax, remember, ut failing to pay attention to how those goods get to your customers can put all that hard work […]
How much do you really know about what your customers do when they visit your online store? Can you say with confidence that you understand why so many of them leave your site right before checkout? The issue might lie in how you present your shipping fees. Recent Canada Post research concludes that 64% of […]
Modern technology allows even the smallest e-commerce retailer to reach the entire world. Still, instead of pursuing an entire planet of potential customers, many small to medium sized businesses don’t sell beyond their own borders. Some are deterred by the belief that international sales are too complex, while others feel it’s beyond the capacity of […]
2.3 trillion is a big number. It’s also a number that should motivate your business to consider an international e-commerce strategy, because 2.3 trillion dollars is the amount that was spent on retail e-commerce around the globe in 2017. That’s an increase of almost six percent over the previous year, and research suggests that the future holds […]
Consider this: according to research by Zendesk, as many as 88% of people said an online customer service review had influenced their decision to buy. For your business, that can mean only one thing – it’s time to make customer service and engagement a top priority, especially if your operations are e-commerce-only, meaning you don’t actually meet […]
If your business is global, then you know how complex the border clearance process can be. For those that import goods into the U.S., complying with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for each and every shipment can make the difference between speedy satisfaction and difficult delays. In fact, 80 percent of delayed shipments can […]
E-commerce retailers love the Christmas season’s sales surge – less-loved is the inevitable wave of January returns. The “boomerang” month after the holidays sees more returns than any other time of the year. But prepared online retailers can leverage these returns to create satisfied customers beyond the holiday season, loyal for years to come. Just […]
Whether your business is big or small, to do well in the e-commerce landscape today, you need to reach customers where they are – not wait for them to find you. Today, 80 per cent of Canadians shop online, and 18 per cent of those shoppers make more than 25 online purchases per year. Most […]
For most Americans, July is all about Independence Day, family vacations and warm weather. But for those in the e-commerce business, mid-summer signals something entirely different: the impending arrival of the Christmas shopping season. Yes, we have months to go before Black Friday and Cyber Monday madness, but holiday offers and pre-holiday promotions are taking […]
To achieve lasting e-commerce success, businesses must master every step of their operations – including the not-so-glamorous steps like packaging. Many merchants underestimate how critical good packaging is. But prioritizing it can help to set your business up for success. The right packaging helps you keep costs down. It also helps to create a more […]
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