When you think of marketing, what tactics first bounce off your mind? Are you thinking SEO, email campaigns or social? All those tactics are a great way of bringing customers to your site. But the real question is how do you get them to repurchase or become loyal customers? Don’t overlook the opportunity of becoming […]
Shipping is an essential function of any eCommerce business. But it can be complicated and costly if you don’t know the most effective shipping and packaging methods. If you don’t include enough packaging, your items might get damaged in the shipping process. But if you use too much, you’re likely to pay more than necessary […]
There’s a reason so many companies, small and large, have invested in international exporting and all that comes with it. The global marketplace offers countless opportunities. Of course, there are many companies still on the cusp of expanding their operations. Here are some of the most common challenges businesses face when entering foreign markets, and […]
E commerce Shipping Best Practices Tom Caporaso is the CEO of Clarus Commerce, an eCommerce solutions provider. The company has been a leader in the space since 2001. Caporaso, an expert in consumer trends and online retail, offered some suggestions on how small businesses can improve their shipping methods. Set Minimum Thresholds Many retail […]
The process of shipping can have a major impact on pollution emissions across the globe whether it is by land, sea or air. But there are ways to reduce the environmental impact of shipping and opt for sustainable solutions. The environmental movement continues to grow and packaging/shipping is one of many elements that can help […]
Every marketing campaign gives a company the chance to learn and improve, and more importantly, find the tactics that spell out success. Today, companies employ a number of popular methods in order to measure and fine-turn their direct mail efforts. They include QR codes, activation codes, social media and more. Discover which options work best […]
If you’re an international e-commerce merchant trying to sell to consumers, the latest Global Survey on Internet Security and Trust has some daunting data for you. The survey found that many online shoppers are more likely to purchase a product made in their home country. That’s a buy-local preference that, on top of widespread and […]
Just when everyone thought the industry was done with talk of revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), President Donald Trump sent official notice to Congress of his intent to renegotiate key parts of the trade deal. A surprise? Not really, since that was one of the tenets that Trump campaigned on. Many, […]
When one door closes, hundreds of internet windows open. In a trend that’s only accelerating, bricks-and-mortar retail locations across North America are closing as e-commerce continues to thrive. In fact, New York-based real estate developer Clarion Partners reports that approximately 5,000 store locations have shuttered in the past 18 months, and retailers like Sears and […]
Neuroscience gives marketers a fascinating – and useful – look at what happens in the brain when consumers are exposed to marketing messages. It provides valuable insights into the subconscious emotions that are responsible for driving 80-90%1 of consumer decisions. A first-of-its-kind neuromarketing study by a team of neuroscience experts2 at Ipsos examined consumer engagement […]
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