Open Source Watch: Specialty Hosts for E-tailers
[April 30, 2008] Specialty hosts know the technical ins-and-outs of e-commerce, but how do you know which one is the best fit for you? We provide an in-depth comparison to help you decide.
eBiz News: Study Says Search Firms Profit from PPC Fraud
[April 4, 2008] Click-fraud can increase revenues for search-engine companies, reducing their incentive to prevent it, according to a University of Southern California study.
Facebook-for-Profit Apps Echo with Sound of Silence
[April 2, 2008] Remember all those hyped e-commerce apps for Facebook? We do, but it seems no one else does. Will these take off or continue to falter? Read what our Facebook afficianado says about social networking and selling.
Trend: E-tailing Group Explains Experiential Shopping
[February 7, 2008] E-tailers are increasingly using rich media, reviews, guides and suggested products to jumpstart sales, according to a study that also provides tips for getting started if you haven't already.
Trend Watch: Local Online Ad Spend Surge
[January 25, 2008] With display and search leading the way, local online advertising spending will increase 82 percent in the next five years, according to a new study.
Holiday Online Sales Still Strong
[December 27, 2007] Online sales figures for the holiday season are already trickling in, and are still showing double-digit gains.
Cyber Monday Stats Show Big Spike
[November 30, 2007] It's official: Online retailers on Monday set a new record with sales of $733 million, marking the highest-ever performance on a "Cyber Monday."
Cyber Monday Sales Up, Some Sites Down
[November 28, 2007] Preliminary stats show that Cyber Monday lived up to the hype with record-breaking sales, though some sites experienced snags due to heavy traffic.
Is Cyber Monday the Gift that Keeps on Giving?
[November 26, 2007] Data from DoubleClick Performics predicts that online shoppers will be buying even more on upcoming Mondays in December.
eBay Watch: Listing Lessons from Elmo's World
[November 14, 2007] An in-depth look at 2006 holiday sales data helps eBay sellers predict 2007 trends, along with advice on when and how to list for maximum profit.
How Do I Pay Thee? Let Me Count the Ways
[November 8, 2007] Offering more ways to pay means closing more sales. We outline options for giving shoppers more than plastic and PayPal as a checkout choice.
Holiday Trend and Spending Forecast
[October 26, 2007] Hot holiday shopper incentives include shipping and gift-wrapping discounts, gift certificates and guided search.
eBiz News: Free Online Shopping Trend Data
[October 26, 2007] A free online shopping trend data site launches, a widget for posting reviews at social networking sites and a contest for start-ups offers $50,000.
10 Holiday Tactics to Improve Sales in 10 Weeks
[October 10, 2007] E-tail expert Lauren Freedman outlines strategies broken down by month that you can employ to boost sales during the holiday rush.
e-Biz News: Are Product Pages the New Home Page?
[October 4, 2007] Yahoo search includes rich media, Shop.org pushes for tax ban and a study shows that home pages are losing relevance with shoppers.
eBiz News: Online Payment Service Cuts Merchant Fees
[September 27, 2007] Watch out PayPal. AOL founder Steve Case's new payment company to offer free fund transfers and a credit card with significantly lower fees for merchants.
