Advancements in technology have disrupted almost every industry, and the promotional product industry is no different. That’s why it’s essential to align yourself with companies who leverage advancing technology. This means businesses who are actively incorporating new tools and techniques to create innovative products, streamline production processes, and meet the ever-changing demands of customers. … Read More
Tag: eCommerce
There was a time when online shopping was confined to bidding on rare eBay collectables. Now, almost 20 years later, we can conveniently purchase everything online: from pet supplies and groceries to personalized t-shirts and branded signage. Consumers across all industries are looking for simple, fast and accessible ordering solutions. U.S. eCommerce sales have steadily… Read More
Gift Card Revenue and how it’s Recognized
Now that the holidays have passed, it’s time for everyone to start spending the gift cards they received. Companies all over, from Best Buy to Walmart make a killing during the holiday season from the sale of gift cards. Gift cards have become such a big money maker for companies that many of them now… Read More
Take the Plunge into Warehousing and Fulfillment
If you are a distributor of goods, whether its swag items, apparel, printed products, office accessories, etc., you probably know what the title of this blog means. You are a provider of things; whether it’s at a moment’s notice or like clockwork- every three months a customer orders from you. The next step in building… Read More
Social Commerce Trends: Pinterest and Instagrams Updates To Be Aware Of
The direct to consumer game is changing byway of recent social commerce trends. In late June, social media heavyweights Pinterest and Instagram announced their plans to introduce a ‘Buy Now’ feature to their already popular platforms, giving retailers and consumers yet another means of conducting business. On July 30th, Pinterest launched its version of the… Read More
Online Company Store Program Considerations
PLANNING AN ON-LINE COMPANY STORE? Brand awareness is a customers’ ability to recall and recognize the brand, the logo and the advertisements. It is of critical importance in competitive situations. In most cases, consumers do not want to go with an unknown brand. For most companies the goal is to have “Top-of-Mind” awareness. Think of… Read More
An Online Company Store Manages Marketing Assets!
Most often eCommerce is thought of as a purchasing platform for companies that sell their products either B2B or B2C. But have you considered how eCommerce could be used internally? This blog will help define online company stores and why they may be important to your company. Imagine your entire team, regardless of geography or… Read More
Internet Security Part 1: Creating A Good Password
With recent internet security breaches like Heartbleed becoming more common nowadays, password protection is something that everyone should be concerned with. More and more commerce is moving online, which means that more and more data is protected by only a few keystrokes. So with that said, what makes a good password? Check out the video… Read More
Trust As The New Business Currency
When the Internet became available to the mainstream in the mid-90s, information was available but there was not commerce taking place. One of the greatest reasons for this was that the Internet was not a trusted location. Fast-forward to today, and there are still many people who have their qualms about making transactions online. Of… Read More
Ensure You Have a Happy Holiday
As much as we want to be filled with peace, love and joy during the holiday season, it often can be a struggle to accomplish just one of these three. You can’t find the doll your daughter really wants, you have to be at four family parties in one day and your son just informed… Read More
Five Essential Tips for a Successful eCommerce Site
An eCommerce site is an online store that allows products, either physical or digital, to be sold. eCommerce websites are increasingly becoming the preferred way for consumers to shop for products. A successful site makes the journey to the checkout as simple and easy as possible. Here are five essential tips to get you started… Read More
Your Shopping Cart is Going Mobile
Using mobile devices to access the Internet is becoming increasingly more popular. Additionally, more people are transforming their smartphones from a website browsing device into a mobile shopping cart, and it makes perfect sense. With our on-the-go lifestyles becoming more hectic, we need solutions that make our lives a little simpler. Being able to make… Read More