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4 Mother’s Day Marketing Campaigns We Loved

May 7, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce Trends

Mark your calendar if you haven’t already. On May 12th, we celebrate the moms in our lives on Mother’s Day. For eCommerce retailers, this is a great opportunity to get creative and lure shoppers to your site. How? It starts with developing and implementing an awesome, mobile responsive Mother’s Day marketing campaign. Running low on creative ideas? Well, that’s why we have curated top 4 picks of effective Mother’s Day marketing campaigns to get you inspired enough to create the “mother” of all marketing campaigns. We will walk through what makes each of the Mother’s Day marketing campaigns effective in

How ZARA Dominates the Ecommerce Fashion Industry

April 22, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce Trends

When it comes to the high-street fashion brands, Zara dominates the scene. The brand is at the forefront of offering the latest fashion trends, high-quality products and, most importantly to consumers, awesome affordability. So, how did the brand grow from humble beginnings to become the number one fashion retailer in the world — not to mention setting the global standards for success with their Zara eCommerce channel? The story might surprise you… The connection with Zorba the Greek It all started in 1963 when Amancio Ortega opened a dress-making factory, Inditex, in Spain. In 1975, rumor has it that Amancio

Eggscellent Easter Marketing Ideas for eCommerce

April 18, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce Trends

It’s that time of year again where bunnies lay chocolate eggs and eCommerce managers look for inspired marketing ideas to hippity-hop their conversions to new heights. Why is it important for eCommerce marketers to create an eggscellent Easter marketing campaign? Simple. Easter has become one of the most profitable retail holidays of the year. When it comes to inspiration for creating your own hoppin’ 2019 Easter marketing campaigns, we’ve got you covered! In this post, we’ll look at the latest consumer trends and statistics during the Easter season. Then, we’ll take a “peep” into the success story of Zara fashion

Finding the Right Mailchimp Alternative for Shopify [Transition + Special Offer]

April 3, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce Trends

Breaking up isn’t easy. And, if you are using Mailchimp for Shopify, you’ve already learned the news: Mailchimp and Shopify are getting a divorce. The bottom line is that MailChimp will cut off native integration with Shopify as of May 12th, according to a statement they released on March 22nd. For Shopify merchants using Mailchimp, this means that you are left in need of an Mailchimp alternative for Shopify — fast. The good news is that there are more fish in the sea and Mailchimp alternatives for Shopify merchants. Marketers currently using Mailchimp for Shopify now have the perfect opportunity

eCommerce Personalization: The Absolute Guide for 2019

March 20, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce Trends

Savvy marketers know that the boom of eCommerce is setting market trends for online retailers. The influence of the annual growth of eCommerce is perhaps best illustrated by recent statistics. In 2017, global e-retail sales reached 2.3 trillion U.S. dollars, of which, retail eCommerce accounted for 10.2% percent. The shift to online retailing is only accelerating, while new computing trends such as predictive modeling and AI introduces unique shopping experiences for consumers that are ever more personalized. So, how can eCommerce personalization help your brand capitalize on the skyrocketing online marketplace? To personalize or not to personalize? It’s not even a question… Look at this

The Digital Pygmalion: Three Simple Steps for the Ultimate Website Makeover

March 15, 2019 by Guest Contributor in Ecommerce Trends

Conversion Rate Optimization is a “test-and-learn” process that allows eCommerce marketers to turn more of their web traffic into sales. Because it does not rely on advertising, and directly increases revenue, CRO usually provides an impressive return-on-investment. So, assuming you are already receiving enough traffic, you should be thinking about how to turn more of your visitors into customers. To do this, you need to begin with some customer research. Once you have established how customers are using your site, you can optimize your content. To do this, you need to know a few things about Consumer Psychology: Cognitive Ease:

10+1 High Converting Abandoned Cart Email Examples For Inspiration

March 13, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Growth

Are you ready to dive deep and explore the top abandoned cart email examples from the most successful eCommerce brands of 2018? If you are an eCommerce manager looking to grow your brand in 2019, you should be. The truth is that addressing abandoned carts is key to unlocking trillions of unspent dollars – as much as $4 trillion, to be exact based on 2017 data. Whether shoppers are browsing to buy later, seeking a better deal on shipping, or getting side-tracked, the statistics for eCommerce cart abandonment are staggering — with an average cart abandonment rate as high as

eCommerce Marketing Strategy: A Step by Step Guide for 2019

February 20, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce Trends

The eCommerce industry has seen a dramatic boom in recent years, and there is no end in sight to the heights of which online sales may skyrocket. Just look at the rock solid eCommerce stats projecting that for 2019, online sales are expected to reach a minimum of $3.5 trillion — put that together with the fact that eCommerce sales accounted for 11.9% of all retail sales worldwide in 2018, and you can see why having a responsive marketing campaign is vital to growing your brand. Let’s turn our attention to the leader of the pack: when it comes to

Valentine’s Day Statistics: Get Informed On This Romantic Day [Infographic]

February 5, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce Trends

Here at the pigeon coop, we understand that Ecommerce managers are always on the lookout for the inside scoop on Valentine’s Day statistics 2019. Look no further! Our pigeons are tweeting songs of love this time of year as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. In this post, we are spreading the love by sharing our infographic and going over all that you need to know about Valentine’s day statistics for this romantic holiday! You might not have realized, but, Valentine’s Day is only seconds behind to Black Friday in commercial status. With the increase in popularity of this holiday has

The 88 most amazing Ecommerce Statistics of 2019

January 28, 2019 by ContactPigeon in Ecommerce Trends

Every marketer needs to be in the know-how of the latest eCommerce statistics in order to ride the wave of ever-changing trends. By knowing what your consumers are looking for, you will have all the information and tools you need to set up your brand for success with a solid eCommerce marketing strategy. In 2018, eCommerce progressed on a global scale, and the proof, is in the pudding! In 2018, we witnessed technology and marketing automation soar to new heights and achieve record-breaking Black Friday weekend sales totaling $18 billion in turnovers — just in the United States alone! ECommerce

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