Tag Archives: Multichannel Merchant

Pinterest Adds Web Analytics

To provide better services for consumers and companies, Pinterest (the social media phenomenon) has begun to offer Web analytics for the first time. According to Daniela Forte, writing for Multichannel Merchant: “The Pinterest Web analytics will measure influence, pin performance, traffic … Continue reading

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Understanding Shopping Cart Abandonment

Shopping cart abandonment is a HUGE problem that online retailers must address (see this post, for example). As Erin Lynch reports for Multichannel Merchant: “Shopping cart abandonment is a major E-commerce concern, especially when nearly 72% of Web site visitors … Continue reading

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Segmenting the Valentine’s Day Market

It’s already February 2013, which means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And it is a BIG deal to many retailers. So let’s do our homework and understand the different types of Valentine’s Day shoppers. As reported by … Continue reading

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