Scientists have measured the power of a falling domino, which, turns out, can knock over a domino 1.5 times its size. That means a two-inch tall domino can start a chain reaction that knocks over an adult human with just nine dominos. The moral? All hail the little nudge. People who visit your website may just be window shopping. They … Read More
How to Read the Tells of an Invisible Customer
We’ve all seen the movie scene where two poker players face off in a winner-take-all hand, and the villain is done in by a cinematic “tell” that reveals his cards are weak. Maybe it’s a blink, a twitch, or a tic. The hero spots it, knows the villain is bluffing, and wins the day. That’s not how real poker works. … Read More
Musts for a Mobile Site
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 Mobile phones often load … Read More
Why Your E-Commerce Site Needs Live Chat
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 might not be feasible to … Read More
Crafting a Promotional Email That Converts
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, certain marketing and composition techniques … Read More
3 Questions to Optimize Your A/B Tests
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 Hypothesis? Never begin a test … Read More
Get Personal & Increase Conversions
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 marketing realm, a dizzying array … Read More
How To Use Social Proof On Landing Pages
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 that it’s empty, you probably … Read More
3 Staples Every Successful Subscription Service Shares
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 one fell swoop isn’t a … Read More
The Art of Incentives
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 of 50% off minimum, yet … Read More