Ecommerce Tips
5 Christmas packaging tips to delight new customers
Australian shoppers spent more than $10 billion last Christmas. That leaves little wonder why retailers go into hyperdrive over the holiday season. The December retail boost also means that many first-time customers are likely to be among the new wave of Christmas shoppers checking out your brand. This offers savvy ecommerce retailers the opportunity to give your new customers a brand experience to remember. Taking your Christmas season packaging to the next level will help you stand out from the other brands under the Christmas tree,
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Australian ecommerce trends to keep an eye on
Ecommerce is responsible for almost 10 percent of Australia’s total retail spend, and online businesses are forecast to see a 15 percent growth in revenue by the end of 2019. That looks like there’s pretty smooth sailing ahead for ecommerce retailers. However, competition is set to heat up as many online businesses choose to invest that revenue growth into the next suite of ecommerce innovations. Here are five key Australian ecommerce trends that you should keep an eye on.
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Transdirect expands carbon neutral shipping in Australia and globally
We have been aware of the environmental impact of the freight and logistics industry for years now. The environment is changing at a rapid pace and we are conscious of the impact that businesses like ours have. Myself and fellow director Nigel Beale determined we had a personal responsibility to do something on behalf of our company and our customers – becoming Carbon Neutral certified is a huge step in the right direction for ensuring the protection of our environment.
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Online reputation management: 4 bulletproof ways to respond to negative reviews online
So, you’ve received a sub-par review from one of your customers… let’s say it’s from Steve Stevenson. He received one of your products in the mail and it was broken inside the box. Instead of contacting you for a replacement or solution, he’s decided to go on a rant via Facebook, Instagram and Google My Business, mouthing off about your “low-quality products”. Thanks, Steve. Real mature. Customer reviews can make or break your ecommerce business. According to a recent survey from Duct Tape Marketing Consultants,
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Ecommerce diet: 5 cost cutting strategies to help boost your business’ profitability
Is your expense sheet looking a little heavy? Perhaps it’s time to put your ecommerce business on a spending diet. Putting a cost reduction strategy in place can help to improve your profitability and keep more money in your pocket. But first, a word of warning. Don’t go slashing expenses willy nilly. You only want to cut costs that are not going to negatively affect your product quality or customer service. Or growth Here are five cost-cutting strategies you can use to trim costs in your ecommerce business… #1.
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6 free stock image and image editing websites to improve your look
Whether you’re designing your ecommerce website, putting together some killer marketing materials, or getting your social media game on, a picture says a thousand words. Good quality photography is vital for creating a professional look. Fortunately, there are several free stock image libraries and image editing software you can use to get impressive results. Here are six of our favourites… Free high-resolution images #1. Pixabay.com Pixabay is an excellent free image library with a searchable database of high-quality photography.
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6 elements you need in your new ecommerce website design
It’s time to face the facts. It doesn’t matter how low your prices are; it doesn’t matter how big your range of products are; if your website looks outdated, customers are going to assume your brand is untrustworthy. A modern, successful ecommerce store should be up-to-date with current design and customer experience trends, from serif fonts and asymmetrical designs to personalised shopping experiences and live customer service. So with this in mind… is it time to update your ecommerce website design?
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6 ways to boost your store’s average order value
When it comes to increasing the profits of your e-commerce store, there are two strategies you can follow: 1. Attract more customers to your store, or 2. Boost how much your customers are spending with you. While both strategies will put more zeroes in your bank account, focusing on increasing your customers’ spend often comes with lower marketing costs. This is known as average order value, and here’s what you can do to increase yours… #1.
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3 ways free returns can boost your profits
Product returns are an inevitable part of running an e-commerce store. Every online retailer has to deal with customers wanting to return products, and whether or not to offer free shipping should be an important part of your returns policy. While you need to be careful here — offering too many free returns can eat away your profitability — there are some real benefits too. Here are the key benefits of free return shipping, and how it can make you money… #1.
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Top five e-commerce apps for fashion retailers
We’ve all heard of eBay, Amazon and Google Shopping, but there’s a wide world of niche online marketplaces and fashion apps out there that love working with independent fashion labels, vintage boutiques and pre-owned designer fashion resellers. If you’re looking for the best place to sell clothes online, check out these five clothing apps for fashion retailers! #1. ASOS Marketplace This is an excellent online marketplace for independent fashion brands and vintage fashion boutiques and can connect you with fashion-loving buyers across the globe.
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How to offer free shipping without breaking the bank
As consumers, we’re always looking to save an extra buck. Whether it’s 10% off a pair of $200 Timberland boots or $5 off your first meal package from Hello Fresh, there’s nothing better than getting a great deal. Discounts create a sense of urgency we simply cannot ignore. If we don’t take advantage of a limited-time-only discount, we’re essentially losing money. It’s human psychology – according to the Pleasure Principle, we seek pleasure to avoid pain –
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New services alert: Couriers Please & Fastway Multi-Tiered pricing
We’ve found it. The holy grail of nationwide delivery with free tracking and heavy discounts. Image: giphy Transdirect has teamed up with Couriers Please and Fastway to create new domestic, nationwide parcel delivery services, complete with: Reliable tracking Conditional warranty up to $1,000 for Couriers Please and up to $1,500 for Fastway (included in the price) Full access to POPPoint Locations throughout Australia through Couriers Please Discounts for parcel pickups of more than 5, 10 or 21 items.
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