Tag Archives: e-commerce

eBay: Back and Stronger Than Ever

Not long ago, eBay was experiencing some tough times, especially with the lessening of interest in its traditional auction system. Today, eBay is on another roll, even making the cover of a February 2013 issue of Fortune. Why is eBay doing so … Continue reading

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Looking Ahead: An E-Retail Infographic

Check out this infographic prepared by Baynote, a software firm, about the present and future of E-commerce. Click the chart to access a larger version of the infographic. Sources of data: eMarketer, Internet Retailer, and Forrester

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Multichannel Merchant’s 2012-2013 Outlook for E-Commerce

Multichannel Merchant’s 2012-13 E-Commerce Outlook Report, sponsored by MarketLive, can “help evaluate, benchmark, and plan your digital strategies including social media, E-mail, search, online advertising, Web design & usability, mobile, tablet,  and more.” Click the image to access the 10-page report.   … Continue reading

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