Tag Archives: segmentation

Trust Is a Key to Successfully Competing Online

Posted on March 31, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Online shoppers are often interested in getting the lowest possible prices on the products they want. However, they are unlikely to buy from firms that they do not trust. A recent survey by Rakuten bears this out. Rakuten is a large global … Continue reading →

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Pinterest Adds Web Analytics

Posted on March 30, 2013 by bermanevansretail

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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Pinterest: A Valuable Social Media Tool

Posted on March 19, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Pinterest is booming — and, as a result, the social media site is now a key aspect of many companies’ online strategies. For example, see these two previous posts: Better Understanding Pinterest and The Appeal of Pinterest to Retailers. Today, according to Crispin … Continue reading →

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