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MarketLive Report Suggests a Promising Holiday Season

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E-commerce provider MarketLive has released a report that examines the third-quarter performance data from more than 100 retail sites, as well as provides tips for the upcoming holiday season.
The MarketLive Performance Index Volume 16, Q3 2011 Update: Anticipating the Holiday Rush, reveals that online retailers have seen increases in traffic and revenue during the third quarter. … Continue reading “MarketLive Report Suggests a Promising Holiday Season”

Consumer Sentiment l Economic Confidence l Retail Sales

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The October 2011 Consumer Reports Index, a measure of overall consumer financial health, showed some hopeful signs for the economy, but several recurring problems persisted. The Consumer Reports Sentiment Index dropped slightly to 47.6, down from 48.8 in September.
This index captures respondents’ attitudes regarding their financial situation, asking them if they are feeling better or worse … Continue reading “Consumer Sentiment l Economic Confidence l Retail Sales”

Australia post shakes up due to growth of ecommerce

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ELEANOR HALL: Australia Post has just announced the biggest shake up of its parcel operations in its 200 year history.
The changes are in response to the rise of online retail shopping, which has created unprecedented demand for parcels.
As Rachel Carbonell reports, as the internet slowly kills of the old business of sending letters, it’s providing … Continue reading “Australia post shakes up due to growth of ecommerce”

Online Coupon Users Prove Valuable Customers

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Visitors to coupon websites spent 13% more and expect to spend 16% more, on average, than the typical online shopper,
a survey from Forrester Research. Results from “The Impact of Online Coupons and Promotion Codes” indicate. Specifically, visitors to coupon websites indicated spending $1,576 online in the past 12 months, compared to an average of $1,397 … Continue reading “Online Coupon Users Prove Valuable Customers”

How to Sell Wine Online

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How a Small Wine Retailer Can Turn a Quiet Main St Wine Store Into a Flourishing Internet Success
In this book you’ll find out how to get more customers, share your enthusiasm for wine, and make better profits by also selling wine online.
 
I’ll show you all about selling wine online by:

Generating Traffic to your website using Google
Converting that traffic into sales through fine-tuned content and a positive user … Continue reading “How to Sell Wine Online”

Six Ways to Test Your E-commerce Site

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An objective opinion is one of the most valuable, easily obtainable yet underutilized commodities in business. It is especially important for e-commerce professionals to receive outside feedback on their websites, as they are often so close to the process that they lack the most important perspective of all — that of the consumer.
Third-party user testing … Continue reading “Six Ways to Test Your E-commerce Site”

Making the Web Richer with Rich Internet Applications

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With the popularity of Rich Internet Applications bringing desktop and webtop closer together, Dave Howell asks what the technology means for eCommerce and web designers alike.
ANYONE THAT HAS been keeping an eye on the development of rich internet applications (RIAs) will know that they are beginning to make themselves felt in the online retail space. … Continue reading “Making the Web Richer with Rich Internet Applications”