JUNE 6, 2017
Mobile sites come with their own unique set of requirements, and with more people than ever relying on their mobile phones to surf the web, it is incredibly important that you are optimizing your sites for mobile use. To get started, here are the top three things every mobile site must have: Fast Loading Time...

FEBRUARY 7, 2017
A positive customer experience is one of the hallmarks of a company’s long-term success. One of the keys to providing an exceptional customer experience is giving customers the ability to speak with your company directly when they have questions, comments, or concerns. For e-commerce sites — which are typically known for being streamlined, it...

FEBRUARY 1, 2017
What are the essential elements of a great promotional email? An attention-grabbing introduction? A clearly stated message? Artful content delivery? Of course, the ideal email would emphasize all of these goals. But the road to the perfect email creation is fraught with obstacles, twists, and turns. Although each business requires different email approaches,...

JANUARY 11, 2017
Knowledge is power, especially in modern marketing. The more you know about your customers, the easier it is to bring them in, which is why quality A/B testing is essential. To make the most of your A/B tests, make sure you can answer ‘yes’ to these 3 questions: Checkpoint 1: Do You Have A...

DECEMBER 21, 2016
Marketing in a digital environment offers a world of head spinning choices. The ability to choose is appealing to consumers, psychology studies have found that humans equate choice with power and control. Our instinctual need for control demands the right to choose, whether it’s between picking breakfast cereals, new computers or the right insurance company. In the...

OCTOBER 25, 2016
What exactly is social proof? It’s the influence on your decision-making created by the reaction of social masses. Whether you “don’t believe the hype” or you are eagerly jumping on the bandwagon – your bias, whether negative or positive, is derived from social proof. For example, if you look into a restaurant and see...

OCTOBER 5, 2016
Over the past decade, subscription services have popped up all over the Internet. No matter what your favorite activity or hobby is, there’s a subscription service that can accommodate you. For a recurring monthly (or even weekly) fee, you’ll have a new package on your doorstep every month (or week). Acquisition and retention in...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
While incentives are commonplace in e-commerce strategy, they are limitless in their implementation and ROI. Before choosing a random % or $ amount to supplement your sales tactics, look at your data and known variables to cater to your audience the best you can. Hilarious comedy queen Chelsea Peretti calls for a discount...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Your conversion optimization strategy is built upon the assumption that your site’s landing pages are optimized. It’s a no-brainer: landing pages are an essential piece to your strategy’s puzzle. However, it’s easy for landing pages to operate as the brunt of saturated conversion goals. Whether a click through landing page or lead generation landing...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
A call-to-action is meant to be effectual, but as the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words.” Are your shoppers clicking “Complete Purchase!” or are they clicking the “X” and getting out of dodge? Let’s dial back for a second…In our last post, we went over the recipe that cooks up a truly delectable...