Selling Books Online? Know What Shoppers Want
[October 16, 2009] The word is out: Research shows that Internet bookworms buy more books when they can preview the text online. Make sure your site offers them.
Survey Shows Growth trends in E-commerce, Web 2.0
[March 30, 2009] Sitecore, the leading provider of .NET web content management system (CMS) software, has identified three key web content management trends from its second annual customer survey.
Survey Says: Customer Interaction Key to Online Sales
[January 30, 2009] Merchandising results from the e-tailing group's 11th Annual Mystery Shopping Survey reveal that leading online store owners are optimizing features to involve their customers. We highlight which ones and how.
Click Fraud Rate Continues to Rise
[January 28, 2009] Click Forensics today released industry pay-per-click fraud figures for the fourth quarter 2008.
Online Coupons Making Holiday Shopping Merry
[December 18, 2008] Recent research from Hitwise shows that Internet shoppers this year are using online coupons more than comparison shopping engines.
Online Shopping Sales Holding Steady
[December 8, 2008] Early report states that online shopping figures this holiday season are on par with last year's stats. So far.
E-Commerce: Hot Products, Online Marketing Trends
[November 21, 2008] While you'd expect that the Wii and Apple iPod Touch are hot products this year, some other in-demand items may surprise you. (Note to self: Stock up on KitchenAid mixers.) Plus, see what your competitors are doing to market their sites for the fourth-quarter.
eBiz Briefs: Geo-Targeting Online Ad Campaigns
[November 14, 2008] A recent study says that online bargain hunting through social networking sites is increasing, and reports recommend geo-targeting pay-per-click campaigns to maximize sales. Plus, what's making headlines in Web hosting news.
eBay and Alternative Site News, Tools and Trends
[November 12, 2008] This week we take a look at phpAuction XL Premium 4.0 features, bidCal — a
free calendar alert tool for eBay and Auctiva's BuyShield widget. Plus, find out what items you should be stocking in your eBay or alternative Web storefront to cash in on Holiday 2008 sales.
eBay: Cool Competitors, Antique Aid, Hot Holiday Gifts
[October 29, 2008] Get a sneak peek of eBay competitor 4Sale4Now, opening Saturday, iTaggit helps antique sellers and we introduce our new eBay and Auction Alternatives Dictionary. Plus, eBay's list of "Most Prized, Despised" gifts on wish lists this year.
Flailing Economy Finally Sours E-Commerce Sales
[October 24, 2008] Forrester revises its growth expectations for the holiday shopping season. Gas is still playing a role, along with economy.
eBiz Briefs: Mom E-Mail Marketing
[September 26, 2008] E-mail marketing tips for tapping into the powerful buying demographic of mothers.
Study Cites Flaws in E-tail Experience
[September 19, 2008] New study finds that as customer expectations rise, online businesses neglect user experience at their own peril.
Google Trends Reveals Which Trends are Hot (or Not)
[July 18, 2008] If you want to know which trends — and products — are growing more popular and which are sinking toward “jump the shark” status, look at Google Trends.
eBiz News: Why Long Tail Marketing Comes Up Short
[July 7, 2008] The summer heat brings Avail's marketing suite, RedRoller's new shipping service and upgrades to Volusion's platform and Register.com's hosting plans. Plus, a sizzling new study debunks the 'long tail' theory of niche marketing.
Facebook-for-Profit Apps Echo with Sound of Silence
[April 2, 2008] Remember all those hyped e-commerce apps for Facebook? We do, but it seems no one else does. Will these take off or continue to falter? Read what our Facebook afficianado says about social networking and selling.
