No: they need a diversified strategy that includes third party distribution, mobile wallets and a renewed focus on the usability of their apps and sites. Greg Sterling on November 6, 2016 It’s very well established that consumers use smartphones as shopping assistants in stores. We’re now getting into the nuances of how they use … Continue reading Study says only 8 percent of shoppers using retailer apps, should they give up?
Contributor Liad Agmon discusses the challenges of the mobile web and why retailers need to embrace a mobile-first mentality that caters to consumers’ preferences. Liad Agmon on October 25, 2016 Mobile devices and smartphones have completely changed the way we think, connect and work. Nowhere is this transformation more apparent than in the way … Continue reading Mobile shopping is hard, but only if retailers keep it that way
by Michael Bellina Follow @MigmanMediaSeptember 17, 2016 Google Analytics is one of the most powerful tools out there for recording visitor traffic to your website. However, I feel it is only telling you half of the story about your visitors. Let me explain. Google Analytics records you visitor sessions, the depth those visitors go into … Continue reading Why Google Analytics Is Only Half the Story
by Kevin Ho Follow @mayoshrimpAugust 27, 2016 Digital marketing is not a job for the faint of heart. Your friends think you waste your days on Facebook, and your parents think you know things about “the internet”. But what do you actually do? Truth be told, digital marketing is tough. And that’s because the space … Continue reading 9 Struggles Only A Digital Marketer Would Understand
by Alex BirkettAugust 26, 2016 Do a quick Google search for “A/B testing mistakes,” and you’ll find a good amount of articles. Common on those lists is the oft-repeated advice that you should “not make more than one change per test.” As it turns out, like much of the advice in the conversion optimization world, … Continue reading Why “Only One Change Per Test” Isn’t Good Advice
by Richard Shapiro Follow @RichardRShapiroAugust 19, 2016 Recently I joined a prestigious marketing group and recognized quickly that individuals attending the various gatherings did not know how to network. Abruptly a business card is placed in another’s hand while that person is staring at the nametag to determine if the person represents a known company … Continue reading Networking at an Event is Only the First Step to Generating Business
by Larisa Bedgood Follow @https://twitter.com/DataMentorsAugust 8, 2016 Ecommerce sales continue to grow, generating over $ 300 billion in sales in the US alone last year. However, online shopping is generally an impersonal experience with lower levels of engagement as compared to the in-store experience. Unlike walking into a brick-and-mortar retail location where a shopper can … Continue reading Only 1 in Every 4 Retail Customers Complete Their Online Purchase – How to Improve Conversions
by Katerina Petropoulou July 21, 2016 Follow @kat_petropoulouJuly 21, 2016 I was going through some of the articles I ‘d saved on Pocket recently, and I came across this awesome post from Rebekah Radice’s blog which was a recap of the #InfluencerChat on Twitter. One of the questions asked to the community, was how would … Continue reading This is What I’d Do If I Only Had 45 Minutes a Day to Spend on Social Media
by Andrew Raso July 12, 2016 Follow @marketinggurus3July 12, 2016 Asking 100 questions to build a buyer persona is helpful – for a brand new marketer who knows nothing about their audience. But if you’ve been at this for even a little while, you already have answers to nearly all these questions. In ecommerce, you … Continue reading Stop Over-Thinking Buyer Personas: The Only 5 Questions E-commerce Sellers Need to Ask
by Nancy Grace July 5, 2016July 5, 2016 You must expend a lot of effort to make content go viral on social media because it has to be innovative, relevant, and catchy. Content marketing is the most important part of social media without which it will be challenging to get leads, user engagement, and business … Continue reading 6 Strategies That Will Increase Your Social Media Content 100% With Only 50% Effort
