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Build Natural Links with Guest Blogging

December 5, 2019 by Guest Contributor in Ecommerce

If you think that guest blogging is all about writing a 500-word article, stuffing it with your keywords, and publishing it on the first blog you come across, you’re wrong. Instead of the quantity of backlinks, you need to focus on their quality. To increase brand awareness, online reputation, and website visits through guest blogging, you need to write quality articles and publish them on respected sites in your niche. Above all, you need to insert your links naturally. Here are a few tips to apply. Find Valuable Guest Blogging Opportunities Identifying the right guest blogging opportunities is the

22 Holiday Newsletter Ideas to Cheer Up the Season

December 2, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

The holiday season has arrived, and with it, the opportunity to drive loyalty via a seasonally-appropriate newsletter. With holiday sales representing an estimated 20 percent of total annual retail sales, there’s no denying the need for an effectively crafted newsletter that encourages customers to convert while also strengthening their appreciation for your brand and honestly conveying your best wishes. Your most ambitious holiday sales goals are well within reach. To get you started, we’ve compiled 22 Holiday newsletter ideas for making the most of your annual holiday campaigns. Bring Some Cheer with These 22 Holiday Newsletter Ideas Holiday Newsletter Idea 1:

Product Update: Enhanced Dashboard for Better Decision Making

November 27, 2019 by George Mirotsos in Company & Product News

Terabytes of data, from website behavior stats to eCommerce transactions and campaign performance metrics, pass through retail businesses each day. Getting more out of the massive dataset to create a clear and compelling view of the metrics (KPIs) that matter is foundational to decision making for any enterprise. That’s why we decided to perform a major facelift to enhance our reporting capabilities through intuitive dashboards, as well as introducing new views, to help boost your marketing planning and execution. All the changes are live as of November, so you may have already noticed some of the enhanced dashboards within your

Ecommerce Checkout Flow: A Designer’s Checklist

eCommerce Checkout Flow Design Checklist

October 30, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Would you open a supermarket without any cash registers? Absolutely not; that would be ridiculous. And you shouldn’t neglect the online checkout experience with your business, either. Customers need a place to finalize their purchases that’s intuitive, easy to use, and hassle-free. By utilizing a few best practices, a little research, and good design, your eCommerce checkout flow can be exactly that. Table of Content The Importance of Checkout Flow eCommerce Checkout Flow FAQ High Converting Checkout Design Flow Checklist Bonus: How To Stop Cart Abandonment With Personalized Dynamic Exit Intent Pop-ups Putting It All Together The Importance of Checkout

7 Creative Black Friday Strategies for Retailers

October 22, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Black Friday may have had its start in the United States, but it has become very popular in Europe in recent years. Each year, Black Friday sales reach a new peak as more retailers and countries are participating in the famous American style shopping frenzy. Consider that in 2015 only 9% of German consumers participated in Black Friday shopping. In just 2-years time by 2017, 43% of German consumers engaged in shopping during the Black Friday sales. That’s why in this post we gathered a great list high converting Black Friday strategies for eCommerce retailers to inspire your upcoming Black Friday campaign.

Fashion Ecommerce Marketing: 5 Automation Flows That (Actually) Work

October 14, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Marketing Automation

Fashion is one of the industries that has seen constant economic success over the past decade. In 2018 alone, the global online fashion market has brought in $484 billion, representing 27% of total fashion retail sales occurred online. While the fashion industry enjoys great profitability, the margins are facing pressures from new entrants and competitive landscape. Considering that the global fashion market online is predicted to reach $765 billion by the year 2022 (a 58% increase from today) every marketer needs to have the latest tools and strategies to boost their fashion eCommerce marketing. Savvy marketers understand that marketing automation is no longer

How to Grow and Maintain Your Email List as an Ecommerce Brand?

October 3, 2019 by Guest Contributor in Ecommerce

Email marketing for ecommerce is one of the best ways to build personal and lasting relationships with your customers. A well-managed email list can help you send more personalized messages, reengage past buyers, and learn more about your target audience. You may think social media is better for engaging with customers, but the fact is, there are three times more email accounts in the world than Facebook accounts – and due to Facebook’s algorithm, the organic reach can be as low as 6%. In contrast, emails generally have an open rate of 20-30%, meaning your message is five times more

Why ASOS is the Absolute UK Ecommerce Success Story

September 27, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Brand Stories

ASOS is an eCommerce retailer famous worldwide for its latest fashion and trends in menswear and womenswear. The acronym ASOS actually stands for “AsSeenOnScreen”, although nowadays the brand is better known by its customer-focused mottos. How did ASOS become the UK ecommerce success story within just two decades of operations? Let’s dig in. ASOS sells 850+ brands alongside its own line of clothing and accessories and ships to 196 countries, making this UK eCommerce brand a global eCommerce success story and fascinating case study. In this post, we’ll go over why ASOS is the absolute eCommerce success story you should copy and how

Ecommerce SEO: Everything You Need To Know

September 20, 2019 by Guest Contributor in Ecommerce

When it comes to ecommerce SEO strategies, they all have the same goals: Increase organic website traffic Increase conversion rate Increase revenue So this means getting to the top of the search results and sending qualified traffic to the ecommerce website. Anyone new to the eCommerce world will probably find this a little daunting… But it doesn’t need to be! I am going to take you through the most effective eCommerce SEO strategies you can use to give your online store a boost up the rankings. I will discuss: Table of Content Conducting A Site Audit Keyword Research &

3 Shopify Plus Apps to Set Your Store Sales on Autopilot (with How To Guides)

September 4, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Running a Shopify Plus store is no easy feat. From inventory management to marketing campaigns, there are plenty of things to manage daily for a smooth operation. While some tasks require strategic planning (e.g., designing the marketing funnel), many others (e.g., asking for customer reviews) are often repetitive and takes up precious time. Luckily, there are great apps on the Shopify Marketplace that can make your selling activities more seamless. In this post, we present 3 Shopify Plus apps that not only help you save time but also works wonders in boosting your store sales to boot. Let’s dive in

Category Page Best Practices for eCommerce

August 22, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

The Category page groups individual product pages together based on a similar theme. Having well-structured category pages is important for every eCommerce brand as it improves rankings for specific keywords and makes product exploration easier for consumers. This generates higher sales and better conversions as a result. In this article, you’ll find a great list of Category Page best practices from category page designs to layout structures. Let’s skyrocket your eCommerce sales this year. Table of Content What is a category page in eCommerce? Why is Category Page optimization crucial for any eCommerce business? 22 Category Page Best Practices for eCommerce

Marketing Automation Statistics for eCommerce [2019]

August 14, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Increasingly, customers expect marketing communications that go beyond a generic email blast. Personalization is in. This means eCommerce marketers need to focus on creating more relevant and valuable customer engagements. A core component for success in the eCommerce industry is Μarketing Automation. Marketing Automation helps engage customers in a more personal and valuable fashion. It allows marketers to target shoppers with the correct message at the optimal time. Marketing messages can be triggered based on previous consumer behavior, preferences, and purchase history. In this post, we’ve gathered the latest marketing automation statistics you need to know for 2019. Here are

The eCommerce KPIs List You Should Focus On [2019]

August 6, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Key performance indicators, or KPIs, are important for every eCommerce business. That’s because tracking KPIs, or a specific set of indicators, enables companies to measure the progress towards business goals and make effective strategic planning. In this post, we have curated the eCommerce KPIs list that helps you keep a pulse on the health of your business and monitor its’ monthly and daily growth. Table of Contents What are KPIs for ecommerce? What metrics do you find most important for measuring an eCommerce business? What are the best eCommerce KPIs to track monthly? What are the best eCommerce KPIs

Strong Customer Authentication and eCommerce: How to (properly) prepare your business

Strong customer-authentication for ecommerce

July 24, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Last year’s implementation of GDPR was not the end of changes in terms of EU regulations influencing the eCommerce landscape. The second Payment Services Directive or (PSD2) is a new EU directive that means changes in the customer verification process for online transactions. These requirements, Strong Customer Authentication for eCommerce, or SCA, go into effect on September 14th, 2019. How ready is your business to implement these new regulations of robust customer authentication? Don’t fret. We’ve created this article to help you prepare your online business to comply with SCA requirements. What is strong customer authentication psd2? PSD2 aims at

The best summer marketing campaigns for eCommerce [2019]

July 12, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce

Nowadays, sunny summer days aren’t an obstacle for retail marketers. Shoppers constantly stay “plugged in”, even when relaxing poolside. In this post, we’ve curated 3 ideas of the best summer marketing campaigns to grow your brand’s customer engagement this summer. Summer marketing campaigns we’re loving A unique summer marketing campaign for eCommerce is sure to grab the attention of your audience. Let’s look at our top 3 picks of the best summer marketing campaign examples that have nailed it, and how you can replicate those recipes! Summer marketing campaign #1: Leh Berry: Beat the Heat Why we liked it: For your

The Marks and Spencer eCommerce Case Study: 3 Growth Lessons for Retailers

July 3, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Brand Stories

The Marks and Spencer eCommerce case study serves as an inspiration to every eCommerce marketer. The old saying: “It’s better late than never,” comes to mind. It’s a tale of failures and comebacks. That’s what makes the Marks and Spencer eCommerce story so interesting. Article Outline: eCommerce 101: Why you need to create a seamless shopping journey The history of a retail giant The Marks and Spencer eCommerce strategy for scaling growth eCommerce growth lessons for every eCommerce Manager Marks and Spencer business news stats you should know In Conclusion eCommerce 101: Why you need to create a seamless

Omnichannel eCommerce Marketing Guide for Retailers [2019]

June 27, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Marketing Automation

Robust marketers are tapping into the latest omnichannel eCommerce trends to grow retail sales year over year. How can you create an omnichannel eCommerce marketing strategy for your brand? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll go into why omnichannel eCommerce is the future, and how to get started with omnichannel marketing. Table of Content Amazon, again, leads the way What is Omnichannel eCommerce Marketing? Omnichannel vs Multichannel eCommerce Benefits of Omnichannel eCommerce Marketing eCommerce omnichannel trends worldwide 2 great Omnichannel eCommerce examples to get inspired from Designing your Omnichannel Strategy in 2019 An Omnichannel approach is the only

Why A/B Testing is Essential for Growing Your Ecommerce Business?

June 20, 2019 by Guest Contributor in Ecommerce

When building an ecommerce business, your website is your storefront. Your social media and search engine ads and email newsletters are your flyers. Your copy, images, and call-to-action buttons are your employees—conversing with customers and convincing them to make a purchase. On the surface, the static nature of an ecommerce site puts you at a disadvantage. You can’t alter your pitch, or shopping experience, depending on who walks in the door. Or can you? As it turns out, you can, and that’s where A/B testing comes in. A/B testing, or split testing, presents half of your site visitors with one

ContactPigeon Wins Superbrands Greece 2019

June 7, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Company & Product News

ContactPigeon is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Corporate Superbrands 2018-19. Superbrands is an international institution established in 1995. They are part of the world’s largest independent adjudicator of branding and prides themselves on commissioning independent research to identify each country’s exceptional corporate brands. Participation with Superbrands is by invitation only. Each year, Superbrands selects only the most outstanding companies in their field in each country to participate for the Superbrands Award. They have been rewarding companies in Greece for their commitment to outstanding quality, consistency and creating trustworthy brands since 2005. Consumers and suppliers worldwide look for the

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