What makes improving bounce rates so important? The success of your business depends on engaging your customers – and that can’t happen if they leave immediately after arriving. Bounce rates are perhaps the most important (and most dreaded) metric in ecommerce. As you probably know, a “bounce” is when a visitor leaves your site after viewing only one page. It’s … Read More
4 Ways to Capture Leads Without Offering an Incentive
High quality lead capture strategies are important. Why? Because having a customer’s email is powerful. But how do you capture leads without offering an incentive? A well-developed email list expands your customer base and is an incredible asset. It allows for effective remarketing, and builds customer loyalty. Best of all, you won’t have to spend a dime on placement. That’s … Read More
How to Use Video in Your On-Site Engagement Strategy
You’ve A/B tested your copy. Your graphics are top notch. Your calls-to-action are clear and well placed. Now you’re thinking to yourself, “Why should I do on-site video too?” On-site video has experienced a surge in popularity recently years, and for good reason. Research shows it increases customer engagement, trust, and overall sales, making it a fantastic option for ecommerce … Read More
Spring Cleaning Your Outdated Content
Could your outdated content be scaring away visitors? When we think about Spring Cleaning, most people imagine dusting shelves, clearing out closets, or everyone’s favorite: washing baseboards. However, if you’re planning to clean your home this spring, you may want to think about your website as well. (After all – it’s the home of your business) More specifically, I’m talking … Read More
Feeling Lucky? Using Gamification to get Customers Involved
The ecommerce world has been abuzz recently with talks about gamification. It seems every guru in the business is proclaiming gamification “the new frontier,” and a “game changer.” Although gamification is often presented as a new idea, it’s actually a very old (and effective) sales tool. As we’ve mentioned, gamification is a great way to boost conversions without incentives. That … Read More
The 5 Types of Online Shoppers You Need to Understand
Online shopping has literally changed the way people do business. Customers around the world can shop for nearly anything from nearly anywhere. Just as shopping has changed, so have shoppers. Ecommerce allows consumers to purchase products in ways that would have been difficult or impossible in the past. For example, comparison shopping used to require hours of time and driving … Read More
Three Ecommerce Trends to Know for 2019
In 2002, ecommerce consumers spent about $42 billion in the United States. For a brand-new industry, that figure seemed huge. Fast forward 16 years, online consumers spent over $500 billion in 2018. Ecommerce trends continue to advance, establishing winners and losers. Sites like Amazon and eBay have thrived, while some smaller businesses suffered disastrous losses. To keep you up to … Read More
Looking Back at Your Annual Metrics
After the hectic red and green blur of the retail holiday season, the end of Q4 is often a huge relief. However, the new year inevitably brings new challenges. With the holiday rush now coming to a close, the time comes to evaluate your annual metrics. In this blog, we’ll highlight several of the key measurements to pay attention to … Read More
Targeting the Last Minute Shopper
Targeting the Last Minute Shopper Shopping for gifts can be a difficult process, especially when you’re a last minute shopper. Shoppers can often feel a sense of hopelessness as they hurriedly search for suitable gifts. Plus, seeing more proactive friends and family finished with their holiday shopping can make them feel like a failure. If you’re a last minute shopper … Read More
Using Wishlists Beyond the Holidays
Many people think of wishlists as being applicable only on special occasions or holidays. Children make wishlists for Santa Claus. Parents may create a wishlist for a baby shower. Brides and grooms-to-be often “register” at particular stores, in effect, creating a wishlist. Many people don’t realize that wishlist strategies can be an effective ecommerce tool all year long. In ecommerce, … Read More