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E-commerce will be 'the way of the future'
E-commerce will be 'the way of the future'2010-09-08 11:15:25At the moment, e-commerce may not be such a profitable business move, but it is an extremely important investment, it has been claimed. Now, e-commerce is "seen as a major part" of business because... Full story
 
E-commerce used by 85% of net users
E-commerce used by 85% of net users2010-09-07 11:31:09Some 85 per cent of people who go online, shop through e-commerce, according to a new survey. This will come as good news to North West e-commerce firms looking to expand their user base. In 2010, some... Full story
 
E-commerce spending hits £5bn
E-commerce spending hits £5bn2010-08-24 12:23:07E-commerce spending last month hit a record level of £5 billion, according to new figures.This marks the highest yearly growth in the month of July since 2007, with an 18 per cent rise in e-commerce... Full story
 
E-commerce firms should 'understand digital mindset of customers'
E-commerce firms should 'understand digital mindset of customers'2010-08-25 12:53:31E-commerce firms looking to boost their online marketing need to understand the "digital mindset" of their customers, it has been suggested.In order to attract consumers to the digital marketplace,... Full story
 
People 'not spending more because of e-commerce'
People 'not spending more because of e-commerce'2010-08-23 12:06:12People are opting for e-commerce firms in order to save money, but that does not necessarily mean they are spending more money online, it has been claimed.Paypal has released an annual UK Online Retail... Full story
 
E-commerce popularity rising
E-commerce popularity rising2010-08-17 11:16:56When deciding whether to go for e-commerce or shop buying, price is an important determining factor. Some 60 per cent shop online because of the cost, while just over half (51 per cent) choose e-commerce... Full story
 
68% of e-commerce firms 'don't use data effectively'
68% of e-commerce firms 'don't use data effectively'2010-07-28 12:00:00More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of e-commerce firms are unsure as to whether they use data collected from their websites effectively.The e-commerce companies are uncertain as to whether they manage... Full story
 
Brits shop for bargains online in downturn, research finds
Brits shop for bargains online in downturn, research finds2010-08-10 13:08:44The financial downturn is leading more Brits to head online to shop for bargains, according to research.A survey of 2,000 shoppers carried out by e-commerce systems developer eCommera discovered 42.6 per... Full story
 
Taking advantage of ecommerce maximises firms' opportunities
Taking advantage of ecommerce maximises firms' opportunities2010-08-10 13:08:18Small companies have been advised that they should take advantage of technology and the internet in order to maximise their opportunities.Tim Campbell, the former Apprentice winner and founder of the Bright... Full story
 
'All companies need a website regardless of the type of business'
'All companies need a website regardless of the type of business'2010-08-10 13:07:36Regardless of the nature of a business, it will require a website, according to an expert.All businesses need customers to buy their products or avail themselves of its services to generate profit."The... Full story
 
New standard will make e-commerce more secure
New standard will make e-commerce more secure2010-07-20 19:29:13Security surrounding e-commerce transactions will be boosted by internet root servers being made more secure due to the addition of domain name system security extensions (DNSSEC).The DNSSEC means it is... Full story
 
Social media 'forms bond' with e-commerce customers
Social media 'forms bond' with e-commerce customers2010-07-19 12:11:19Social media is "phenomenally" important to all types of business, including e-commerce firms, as it engages with the customer, it has been suggested.The channel offers companies the chance to forge a... Full story
 
Internet 'now vital for e-commerce'
Internet 'now vital for e-commerce'2010-07-14 12:00:00E-commerce is growing in popularity as the internet is now the main way in which people buy goods and entertain themselves, it has been suggested.Dan Oliver, editor of .net magazine, said: "It's definitely... Full story
 
Online retailers can benefit from managed hosting
Online retailers can benefit from managed hosting2010-07-13 12:34:02Managed hosting services based on cloud computing can be of benefit to online retailers, according to an industry expert.Brad Gyger, cloud computing expert, told Practical Ecommerce that he believes web-based... Full story
 
Tips to improve e-commerce conversion rates
Tips to improve e-commerce conversion rates2010-07-12 12:08:12North West e-commerce firms may want to heed the advice of a marketing expert in order to improve their conversion rates.Writing for auctionbytes.com, Shmuli Goldberg, director of marketing and communications... Full story
 
E-commerce firms should 'instruct users on privacy'
E-commerce firms should 'instruct users on privacy'2010-06-22 12:18:44Web-based businesses should instruct their users on how to protect their privacy, it has been suggested.This is something North West e-commerce firms should note as their users probably divulge key information... Full story
 
Low or no-cost online marketing methods
Low or no-cost online marketing methods2010-06-18 12:23:59North West e-commerce firms may want to use some low or no-cost online marketing techniques to boost visitor numbers to their websites.As it is vital consumers can find the products for sale on an e-commerce... Full story
 
Five tips for e-commerce companies
Five tips for e-commerce companies2010-06-17 12:13:02North West e-commerce firms looking to future-proof their pages should make the most of five top tips from Econsultancy.Writing for the website, Kelvin Newman has suggested that e-commerce merchants might... Full story
 
E-commerce sites 'planning to invest in search'
E-commerce sites 'planning to invest in search'2010-06-30 11:55:35The majority (57 per cent) of e-commerce firms are planning to invest more money in site search tools, according to a new report.Currently, users have just a 50-50 chance of finding what they want on an... Full story
 
SMEs fail to optimise websites
SMEs fail to optimise websites2010-07-28 14:00:00Many small businesses, including e-commerce firms, in the UK, are failing to make the most of their online presence, according to a new survey.Almost half (47 per cent) of small and medium-sized enterprises... Full story
 
 

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