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E-commerce and Retail
Is Drone Delivery Going to Take Off Soon?
Testing the latest technologies is the fun part of my work. I often purchase technology just to give it a test and ensure that I’m keeping up. Months ago, I purchased a DJI Mavic Air, and tested it with a few clients. I’m not a gamer, so I’m pretty rusty behind a controller. After testing it on a few flights,…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
How to Add iOS or Android Mobile App Banners to Your Site
Effectively promoting your application is crucial for success. One powerful yet often underutilized tool is the app banner. When implemented correctly, these smart banners can significantly boost app discovery and installations. This article will explore why app banners are essential and how to implement them effectively on iOS and Android platforms. Why Use App Banners? Seamless User Experience: App banners…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Mobile App Store Statistics
Mobile application development and user behavior have changed over the years. Mobile application frameworks are opening doors for companies to increase user engagement and experience beyond the web browser without breaking the bank. Mobile users are expecting a superior app experience, and when they do, they engage deeply with the brands that win their attention. The average mobile app user…
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E-commerce and Retail
Debt Collection for E-Commerce Startups: The Definitive Guide
Transaction-based losses are a fact of life for many businesses because of chargebacks, unpaid bills, reversals, or unreturned products. Unlike lending businesses that have to accept a large percentage of losses as part of their business model, many startups treat transaction losses as a nuisance that doesn’t require much attention. This can lead to spikes in losses because of unchecked…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Email Marketing Statistics
Email continues to lead the nurturing and retention strategy of virtually every business online. It’s affordable, it’s easy to implement, it’s measurable, and it’s effective. However, if organizations abuse this medium, it will have repercussions. Unsolicited spam is out of control and too many businesses continue to violate the terms of service of email providers and import lists. By doing…
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E-commerce and Retail
Beeketing: Add a Sales Pop to Your E-commerce Site
Social proof is critical when buyers are making a purchase decision on your e-commerce site. Visitors want to know that your site is trusted and that others are buying from you. Too often, an e-commerce site sits static, and the reviews are stale and old… impacting new buyer decisions. One feature that you can add, literally, in a few minutes…
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Content Marketing
Our New Martech Zone Logo Unveiled for 2019
One area that I didn’t invest in branding was this site. While my company had a great logo that I love, and we work with all of our clients on their branding, I wasn’t available to work on the Martech Zone brand. The old M symbol was a slightly modified illustration I purchased hastily after switching the domain. It was…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Welcome Message Lessons from Email Experts
The welcome message might at first seem trivial as many marketers would assume once a customer has signed up, the deed is done and they are validated in their role. As marketers, however, it is our job to guide users through the entire experience with the company, with the goal of promoting an ever-increasing customer lifetime value. One of the…
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Advertising Technology
Omnichannel Marketing Yields More Loyal and Valuable Customers
Brands must break down online and offline silos to meet consumer expectations. As the old adage goes, A rising tide lifts all boats. The same principle applies to effective consumer marketing. A powerful broadcast campaign can multiply the impact of other marketing activities, from increasing your website and search traffic to boosting your social media engagement and public relations buzz. …
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Analytics & Testing
Who Will Build Your Next Website?
I had a great conversation with a transitioning veteran today who was eager to dive into development. He was disappointed because he was applying for junior front-end developer jobs throughout the region but walked away feeling unqualified and defeated. I encouraged him that the issue wasn’t his qualifications, the issue was confusion within our industry. For the last two decades,…
