Kevin Dahlstrom's $211,000 Porsche created more stress than joy and started his reset to minimalism. The post From Porsche to Purpose: A CMO’s Journey appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Perplexity's shopping assistant will likely make buying easier for consumers while complicating existing ecommerce businesses. The post Perplexity Shopping Tests Ecommerce SMBs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
New merchant tools this week include local search marketing, video generators, AI-powered shopping assistants, email marketing tools, conversational commerce, online review tools, and influencer marketing. The post New Ecommerce Tools:...
A new report by Crownpeak and London Research identifies the digital accessibility plans and challenges of E.U. and U.S. organizations. The post Charts: Website Accessibility Trends 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
On the surface, it is possible to assemble a reasonable outfit from ultra fast fashion sites. But look to the seams and you’ll find a mess of raw edges, loose threads and wonky lines Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email The black...
Amazon, Google, Apple, and many others now support passkeys, a method of logging into secure accounts without entering a password. The post Passkeys Gain Traction with Ecommerce Shoppers appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
This year's holiday marketing sees major brands mixing old-school ads with apps, social feeds, and AI-driven content. The post Holiday 2024 Marketing Campaigns from Top Brands appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
H1, H2, and H3 headings are among the most important SEO elements on a page. Here are tools to identify, audit, compare, and more. The post How to Audit HTML Headings on Any Page appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Our curated selection from industry experts covers the psychology of cyber attackers, practical defense strategies, and much more. The post 9 Books to Strengthen Cybersecurity appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Criminals using AI to trick shoppers as data shows more than £11.5m lost to fraud during festive period last year Black Friday is fast becoming Black Fraud Day with the discount period now “prime time” for scammers, according to...
Legislation will be drafted to ensure consumers find it easy to exit unwanted signups and to get a refund Companies are to be forced to make it “simple and straightforward” for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions or get their...
Known for its deep discounts and viral marketing, the online marketplace has fallen afoul of regulators for threatening the livelihoods of local vendors Chinese online marketplace Temu has enjoyed explosive international growth off the...
U.S.-imposed tariffs and changes in China trade relations force brand managers to rethink sourcing. The post Looming Trade War Is Upending Supply Chains appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Dean Brennan's ulcerative colitis led to a passion for wellness and helping others. The post Health Crisis Drives $50 Million Supplement CEO appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
This week's rundown includes new tools for holiday marketing campaigns, drone deliveries, analytics, search, video generators, and AI-based platforms. The post New Ecommerce Tools: November 14, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Company says Amazon Haul will mostly feature products under $10, which it plans to ship from China warehouse Amazon has launched a low-cost online storefront featuring electronics, apparel and other products priced at under $20, an...
A new report from Ecommerce Europe, a trade association, shows the strong popularity of online shopping on that continent. The post Charts: Ecommerce in Europe 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
The idea is straightforward: Don't build a product until someone orders it. The post Can Ecommerce Spur On-Demand Manufacturing? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
This month's rundown includes new video editors, page builders, whiteboards, drawing tools, testing platforms, and a selection of new fonts. The post New Web Design Tools, November 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
This documentary follows the formation of the Amazon Labor Union, showing how difficult it is for workers working for a company determined to efface their rights The historic 2022 victory in getting union recognition for Amazon workers...
Keyword search volume metrics are imprecise and vary among the three principal sources. The post Keyword Volume: Google vs. Semrush vs. Ahrefs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Price has more than doubled in a year as traders hope Trump will favour crypto when he returns to White House The price of bitcoin has risen above $87,000 for the first time as it benefited from traders’ hopes that Donald Trump will...
DSAs can attract valuable top-of-funnel shoppers to nurture and convert into customers. The post Dynamic Search Ads Tap Informational Queries appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
A seemingly forgotten technology can drive more revenue, transforming email marketing. The post AMP for Email Converts Inboxes to Ecommerce Stores appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
"Many entrepreneurs believe that selling their business will bring happiness, but that's rarely true," says Patrick Coddou. The post Supply.co Founder on Life after the Sale appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
This week: new tools for website builders, SMS marketing, AI-powered shopping assistants, reverse logistics, social commerce, and cross-border transactions. The post New Ecommerce Tools: November 7, 2024 appeared first on Practical...
Two-thirds of the global population are internet users, and many are ecommerce shoppers. The post Charts: Global Ecommerce Trends Q3 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Prominent and not-so prominent-providers are remaking search with advanced tools, large language models, and more. The post Top AI Search Engine Features Compared appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Structured data helps search engines understand a page's purpose and elevate its visibility in organic listings. The post Structured Data Markup for Ecommerce Product Pages appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Our sampling of noteworthy new business titles on one or more prominent "best books" lists. The post Notable Business Books in 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Christmas is not the only content marketing opportunity in December. Ever heard of Repeal Day? The post 5 Content Marketing Ideas for December 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
According to founder Dean Pohlman, long-term business success stems from a purpose. His is to promote men's wellness. The post The ‘Why’ of Man Flow Yoga appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Shares rise as company reports quarterly revenue of $158.9bn – more than analysts had forecast Amazon became the latest of the “magnificent seven” tech giants to report quarterly earnings on Thursday, with all eyes once again on cloud...
This week: ecommerce storefronts, buy-now pay-later, AI-powered assistants, fraud prevention, search engine optimization, logistics, and seller ratings. The post New Ecommerce Tools: October 31, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
The purpose of category pages is not just to attract traffic but to engage visitors into buying products. The post SEO for Product Category Pages in 7 Steps appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Our handpicked list of 20 tools will drive traffic, streamline operations, and grow revenue. The post Top WooCommerce Extensions to Grow a Store appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Does Amazon control the drivers that work for its Delivery Service Partners? That's the question central to a dispute. The post Teamsters Target Amazon Delivery Drivers appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Industry pros cite common merchant mistakes that jeopardize processor relationships and damage a business. The post 4 Payment Processing Pitfalls to Avoid appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Industry bodies say over-ordering is eroding profitability as big sellers clamp down on practice Shoppers with a habit of returning goods bought online to retailers will send back £1,400 of products each this year, totalling £6.6bn, a UK...
Matt Garman, head of AWS unit, says ‘there are other companies around’, according to transcript A senior Amazon executive has suggested that staff who do not like the company’s new five-days-a-week office-working policy should quit. The...
It is nightmarish, haunted and cursed – but makes perfect sense when you consider its retailer’s business model. After all, no one can argue it isn’t eye-catching ... Name: Temu’s “Stylish Pig Pattern Shirt”. Age: It seemed to spring...
Consumer advocate says results are a ‘worrying reminder’ children are at risk from insecure battery components on most items Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An LED-lit tutu skirt, a spinning top and a set of...
Alizila’s 11.11 Live Blog is your ultimate source for all the freshest data, hottest trends, and cutting-edge innovations from the 2024 11.11 Global Shopping Festival—better known as Double Eleven or Singles’ Day! Missed something?...
The 2024 11.11 Global Shopping Festival kicked off on Monday with flurry of user-centric incentives and merchant support measures on Alibaba Group’s e-commerce platforms Taobao and Tmall. Consumers and brands alike will benefit from...
How we identify new viruses is about to get faster and more precise, thanks to groundbreaking research led by Alibaba Cloud in collaboration with China’s Sun Yat-sen University and The University of Sydney in Australia. In a study...
Fortune has named Alibaba Group to its 10th annual Change the World list, which recognizes the world’s top companies leading innovation and social impact through profit-driven operations. A team of Fortune editors winnowed down a field...
End of ‘super-deduction’ means Amazon UK Services paid £18.7m last year, as British arm raked in sales of £27bn Amazon’s main UK division has paid corporation tax for the first time since 2020 after the end of a “super-deduction” tax...
Australian company says it is frustrated that UK property website has refused to engage over a deal Rightmove has rejected a third bid from Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group and said the offer was “unattractive” and under values the UK’s...
Alibaba Cloud wrapped up its annual Apsara Conference on Saturday, showcasing its latest infrastructure enhancements and model updates to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across industries. Demand for these solutions is rising...
This week, Alibaba Group’s marketplace Tmall reported an uptick in searches and orders for cycling gear as people across China hit the roads and trails. In other news, the 2024 Apsara Conference kicked off this week with a major bang. On...