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- E-commerce and Retail
How Trust and Online Purchase Behavior are Evolving
Within the last few years, online purchase behavior has changed significantly online. Having a trusted site continues to be a key issue involved in any transaction and so consumers tended to buy from only sites they could trust. That trust was indicated through third party certificates, online reviews, or even a local retail presence. As commerce continues to move online,…
- Content Marketing
Content is King… But Only One Wears the Crown
You’ve heard the saying everywhere, Content is King. I don’t believe that’s changed, nor do I believe it ever will. Whether it’s companies writing about their products and services, earned media outlets writing about them, shared media outlets sharing them, paid media outlets promoting them… it’s content that drives influence, authority, and purchase decisions. The problem comes when everyone is…
- Artificial Intelligence
Conversica: Contact, Engage, Nurture and Qualify Using an AI Assistant
Conversica provides an automated sales assistant powered by artificial intelligence software. The assistant works just like a human sales assistant, reaching out to every single one of your leads and engaging each of them in a human conversation. People love it because the assistant is personable, friendly and responsive, connecting them quickly with a human that can help. We’re in…
- E-commerce and Retail
Why User-Generated Content Reigns Supreme In The Age of Social Media
It’s pretty amazing to see how technology has evolved in such a short period of time. Long gone are the days of Napster, MySpace, and AOL dial-up dominating the online market. Today, social media platforms reign supreme in the digital universe. From Facebook to Instagram to Pinterest, these social mediums have become integral components of our everyday lives. Look no…
- Marketing Infographics
Cisco: The Power of In-Person Meetings
A couple of years ago, we met with some of the board at Cisco via Telepresence, and it was nothing short of amazing. Speaking to someone full-size and face-to-face has incredible value. The folks at Cisco agree and have put out this infographic on the power of in-person meetings. The demands of a distributed globalized marketplace have altered the way…
- Marketing Infographics
Why Women Are The Real Power Behind Social Media
During peak hours, almost 76 of online users who are on Facebook are actually women, and they update their statuses on Twitter and Instagram way more often than men. This is an interesting figure to consider, and is probably why a lot of brands appeal or target women when it comes to their online marketing campaign. This infographic shows that…
- Analytics & Testing
How Email Marketers Are Using Predictive Analytics To Improve Their E-commerce Results
The emergence of predictive analytics in email marketing has become popular, especially in the e-commerce industry. Utilizing predictive marketing technologies has the capability to improve targeting, timing, and ultimately convert more business via email. This technology is playing a key role in identifying what products your customers are likely to purchase, when they’re likely to make a purchase, and the personalized…
- Content Marketing
The Best Advice for Reaching Millenials With Content
It is a world of cat videos, viral marketing, and the next big thing. With all the online platforms to reach potential customers, the biggest challenge is how to make your product relevant and desirable to your target market. If your target market is millennials, you have an even tougher job catering to the needs of a generation that spends hours…
- Event Marketing
Why You Should Ditch Your Elevator Pitch
As we ramp up for events this year, I’ve been thinking deeply about what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to networking. One thing is abundantly clear: traditional networking tactics, like elevator pitches and forced small talk, are increasingly ineffective in today’s business climate. At too many networking events, it feels like someone rang a bell and out come the pitches—fast,…
- Customer Data Platforms
Sharpspring: Transform Your Lead Generation, Sales, and Marketing with Automation and CRM
Many businesses face the same challenge of managing multiple marketing tools while trying to track every customer interaction. They find it difficult to streamline their digital marketing efforts, stay on top of leads, and drive conversions. Important opportunities can easily slip through the cracks with scattered tools and fragmented data. SharpSpring SharpSpring, now part of Constant Contact, offers a comprehensive…
