eCommerce
8 Ways for Brands to Prep for Amazon Prime Day 2021
Amazon Prime Day, one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, is just a week away. This year’s event will be held June 21-22, a month earlier than usual. So if you’re a brand that sells on Amazon, it’s time to focus on what you can do to make this year’s event a…
Read MoreThe Brand’s Guide to Managing Product Questions and Answers
By now, we’ve all seen plenty of headlines about the growth of eCommerce traffic and sales in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s worth reiterating. According to Salesforce’s State of Commerce Report, eCommerce revenue increased 75% year over year in the second quarter of 2020 and 55% in the third quarter. And per…
Read MoreHow 1440 Saves You Time Throughout the Customer Journey
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, once said “We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better.” Jeff may have said this several years ago, but it’s arguably even more true today.…
Read MoreAmazon Ratings vs. Amazon Reviews: What’s the Difference?
Amazon has steadily grown its market share over the past decade. And the COVID-19 pandemic supercharged that growth. According to Forbes, Amazon’s annual revenue was up 38% in 2020. Of course, there are a number of reasons why a large (and growing) number of shoppers opt to shop on Amazon, including product selection and free,…
Read MoreShould Your Brand Use Amazon Advertising?
Amazon is an important sales channel for a large (and growing) number of brands. According to a Feedadvisor report, 42% more brands are selling on Amazon now than there were just a year ago. Why More Brands are Selling on Amazon This growth probably doesn’t come as a huge surprise. After all, there are many…
Read More11 Places to Include Reviews in Your Marketing Strategy (with 40+ Examples)
By now, the majority of brands understand the positive impact reviews can have on the bottom line. 94% of consumers say that positive reviews make them more likely to use a business (BrightLocal). And brands can experience as much as a 128% lift in conversion rate when shoppers interact with ratings and reviews (Bazaarvoice). Why…
Read MoreIntroducing Translation Studio: Break Down Language Barriers Without Leaving Salesforce
Consumers expect great service wherever they are on the purchase journey. And the current global crisis has only heightened these expectations. According to Salesforce, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised customer service standards for more than half (58%) of consumers. When companies hit the mark, they’re rewarded. Salesforce found that 71% of consumers say they’ve made…
Read MoreA Look Back at Amazon’s First Month in Sweden
And how your brand can be successful on Amazon’s global sites When it comes to eCommerce in the United States, Amazon reigns king. eMarketer predicts that this year, Amazon will own 38% of eCommerce sales in the U.S. And according to an estimate from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), reported by Digital Commerce 360, Amazon has…
Read More5 Ways to Leverage UGC to Engage Holiday Shoppers
In the past, Black Friday marked the official start of the holiday shopping season. But this year, things are looking a lot different. For many consumers, the 2020 holiday shopping season is already well underway. According to a survey from Digital Commerce 360 and Bizrate Insights, 70% of consumers plan to start their holiday shopping before…
Read MoreMaintaining Connection when Consumers Want a “Contactless” Holiday
At the Intersection of Maximum Connection and Minimal Contact It’s 2020 and the eCommerce world finds itself in an interesting place. On one hand, the lifespan of eCommerce is at a point where consumer connection matters more than ever. Customer Experience tops the list of what retailers strive for each day. In fact, the Qualtrics…
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