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For Success in Ecommerce, Figure Out the ‘What?’

December 13, 2016 5:04 pm Published by Comments Off on For Success in Ecommerce, Figure Out the ‘What?’

Last month, in “For Success in Ecommerce, Answer ‘Why?’,” I explored reasons for launching an ecommerce business. Understanding the “Why,” “What,” and “How” is critical to succeeding in any type ...


6 SEO Experiments That Will Blow Your Mind

December 13, 2016 3:08 pm Published by Comments Off on 6 SEO Experiments That Will Blow Your Mind

All of today’s best practices came as a result of past experiments – both failures and successes. Everything we do in SEO is an opportunity to learn and improve.


Affiliate Marketing Results for Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2016

December 12, 2016 5:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Affiliate Marketing Results for Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2016

Affiliate marketing data for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2016 showed shifts in consumer behavior that could impact strategies for 2017. AvantLink is an affiliate marketing network for over 500 retailers. ...


24 Free Web Tools, Design Elements — Fall 2016

December 12, 2016 3:00 pm Published by Comments Off on 24 Free Web Tools, Design Elements — Fall 2016

Utilizing free elements and tools from the design community can be a good way to add style and value to your website. Here is a list of new web tools and ...


5 Content Marketing Ideas for January 2017

December 11, 2016 3:03 pm Published by Comments Off on 5 Content Marketing Ideas for January 2017

From creating a video series or publishing a book to celebrating the Chinese New Year, January 2017 is full of content marketing opportunities for your business. Content marketing is the act ...


Does Visual Search Improve Ecommerce Conversions?

December 9, 2016 5:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Does Visual Search Improve Ecommerce Conversions?

Last month I addressed the rise of visual search for ecommerce. Many larger merchants now offer the feature as part of their mobile app. This holiday season gave me an opportunity to test the ...


5 Ecommerce Content Marketing Trends for 2017

December 8, 2016 3:00 pm Published by Comments Off on 5 Ecommerce Content Marketing Trends for 2017

In 2017, content will continue to be one of the most important marketing tactics for ecommerce businesses. Look for content marketers to produce a greater number of videos, focus on ...


Simple Ways to Note Glitches during Holiday Rush, to Fix Later

December 8, 2016 2:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Simple Ways to Note Glitches during Holiday Rush, to Fix Later

Last year I addressed ways for ecommerce merchants to keep the momentum going in January. Tips include changing up the home page, using section headers, and running the best types of sales. ...


Using Facebook’s Dynamic Product Ads to Move Holiday Inventory

December 7, 2016 11:01 am Published by Comments Off on Using Facebook’s Dynamic Product Ads to Move Holiday Inventory

The holiday season is here. For many retailers, it’s the home stretch for selling inventory. Retailers that sell more than one product are often put in a tight spot: How ...


3 AdWords Reports to Run before the New Year

December 6, 2016 9:03 pm Published by Comments Off on 3 AdWords Reports to Run before the New Year

Pay-per-click advertising provides advertisers with much data about what potential customers are searching for, what messaging resonates with them, and how campaigns are performing. There is so much data, in ...