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Google Analytics: Introduction to Cross-device Reporting

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Google Analytics: Introduction to Cross-device Reporting

There has been a seismic shift in website traffic in the past several years, from desktop to mobile. Google Analytics has rolled out the beta version of cross-device reporting to inform merchants of how their shoppers are interacting via multiple devic...


The Full Cost of a Direct-to-consumer Product

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on The Full Cost of a Direct-to-consumer Product

Deciding if your direct-to-consumer product would be profitable is more than subtracting the product's unit cost from the planned selling price. It requires estimating the full cost of bringing the product to market, selling it, and delivering it. The ...


SEO: Expertise in 1 Area Can Lead to Weakness in Others

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on SEO: Expertise in 1 Area Can Lead to Weakness in Others

Excelling in one area of search engine optimization can lead to weaknesses in others. I've seen it many times. If your organic search channel isn’t growing despite the effort you’re pouring into it, assess whether you are blind to the real issue. Here are three examples.

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12 Sites for Free Stock Video

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on 12 Sites for Free Stock Video

Adding video to your website design, particularly your home page, can engage visitors. But producing original videos can be difficult and expensive. Here is a list of websites to find free stock videos for commercial use. The post 12 Sites for Free Sto...


Minimalist Design Can Increase Ecommerce Sales

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Minimalist Design Can Increase Ecommerce Sales

Minimalism can present products in a refreshing way and focus on key selling points. The result is more engagement and conversions. When considering a minimalist design, keep the following conversion pointers in mind. The post Minimalist Design Can Inc...


Email Marketing: How to Stand Out on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Email Marketing: How to Stand Out on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

The upcoming Black Friday to Cyber Monday weekend will likely generate record amounts of revenue for ecommerce retailers. It will also produce a record number of marketing emails. In this post, I'll offer tips to help your holiday emails stand out from...


The Perfect Mobile Product Page

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on The Perfect Mobile Product Page

Mobile visitors benefit from small optimizations that make outsized improvements in add-to-cart and conversion metrics. In this post, I'll review tactics to improve sales from mobile product pages. The post The Perfect Mobile Product Page appeared firs...


Fundamentals of Ecommerce Marketing for 2020

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Fundamentals of Ecommerce Marketing for 2020

New technologies and evolving consumer behaviors are impacting ecommerce marketing at its core. Some of the changes affect established tactics, such as search engine optimization. Others, such as developing and managing chatbots, are new. All require e...


Apparel from Plastic Waste Driving DTC Fashion Brands

November 7, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Apparel from Plastic Waste Driving DTC Fashion Brands

A lot of plastic waste is either going into landfills or sitting around in stockpiles. An unlikely savior, the fashion industry, is now buying a lot of that plastic. Here are five direct-to-consumer brands that are successfully making products out of r...