AmeriCommerce Blog

Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Seven Reasons Why Email Marketing (Still!) Rocks
Email marketing is overlooked by far too many businesses. If you haven't considered email marketing already then read through these seven points and prepare to have your mind blown at the endless possibilities that email marketing can offer to your company.  1. Brand Awareness Customers love to be loyal, and if they regularly receive emails from you then they'll be aware of your brand and much more likely to buy from you rather than another company that they aren't familiar with. If your...

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Social Media Best Practices To Build An Engaged Following
The astonishing growth of social media has been one of the more seismic changes we've seen over the past decade or so. And, make no mistake about it, social platforms should now form a significant part of your e-commerce marketing strategy. Of course, a consistent, well-branded social presence can help you grow your audience, deliver awesome customer service and raise brand awareness. You've heard that plenty of times before. But – more to the point as e-retailers – social has now developed...

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Three Pro Tips To Increase Online Sales
When it comes to running your online store, a lot of time, effort and often money is needed to make sure it transforms into a successful business. One of the main priorities is to get that traffic to your store, but traffic isn't enough when studies show that only around 3 percent of your visitors will actually fully convert to a sale. What you need to do is get targeted traffic to your online store, and once you've jumped over that hurdle, you need to make sure they commit to buy. How do I do...

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Friday, August 29, 2014
INFOGRAPHIC: Selling Online Flowchart
If you've ever wanted to get started selling online - but weren't exactly sure where to start - then this might be your lucky day. How to sell online doesn't have to be a mystery. We've put together a handy flowchart that takes you from rookie to rockstar! Just click here to download the PDF version! If you enjoy the flowchart and find it useful, why not go ahead and share the love with your friends? We're sure they'll love it too! :)...

Friday, August 29, 2014

Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The Online Stores Holiday Season Is Closer Than You Think - Here's How To Prepare
As summer reaches its peak, most people are probably more preoccupied with building sandcastles at the beach than preparing for the holiday period. But as e-retailers, we know that – at the time of writing – there are just 121 days until Christmas day itself. And there's no avoiding it – that most wonderful, chaotic time of year will be here before we know it! We all know how important this period can be. Since the turn of the century, holiday sales have soared by nearly half to $3.12 trillion,...

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Thursday, August 21, 2014
New Stuff - The Complete Update on 2014.4 Release
Well friends, we've been busy adding more cool things for your store. As always, we've got a lot to share with you and we're excited about what these updates can do for your store! This post includes both the 2014.3 and 2014.4 releases of AmeriCommerce which are currently live on all stores. So lets dive in! New Features More often than not, it's the new features everyone wants to hear about. So here you go… First off, more speed tweaks!!! These updates are subtle tweaks to make your store ever...

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
What Is Omni-Channel Retail And Why Should You Use It?
Once upon a time, there was only one 'channel' to buy from: the faithful brick-and-mortar store. But, over time, we've seen the unrelenting emergence and growth of technology and a plethora of new platforms. First it was computers, phones, and emails; then it was smartphones, mobile apps, tablets, and social media. These innovations have made the world a dramatically different place, and nowhere is that better exemplified than in the world of retail. This has all created a unique challenge for...

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Thursday, August 14, 2014
How Important is Product Photography in eCommerce
Product photography is a HUGE aspect that you need to think about when trying to persuade people in to buy your stuff.  Did you know that people remember 80 percent of what they see, and just 20 percent of what they read? The power of an image is hard to ignore, and if you're not including great images of your products then you could be losing out on some serious sales.  The truth is, the better your stuff looks, the more you will sell.  So we've created a photography cheat sheet...

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Thursday, August 7, 2014
10 Ways To Convert Shoppers Into Buyers (Free eBook)
"To grow your online store, you need to drive more traffic." How many times have you heard this advice? Now, of course, it's a valid point - more traffic can reap numerous benefits - but it doesn't necessarily tell the full story. Many eCommerce store owners are focused on driving more visitors to their store, but - while more traffic can be a huge win - it simply isn't worth the effort and expense if those visitors aren't converting into customers. Studies have shown that only around 10%...

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Awesome, free eCommerce Graphics To Make Your Online Store Stand Out
The graphics you use on your store page are extremely important – and not only because awesome, high-quality graphics tell your visitors they're buying from an awesome, high-quality business! Graphics, such as icons and banners, are real eye-candy and can play a big role in converting traffic into sales. Visuals are transmitted to the brain 60,000 times faster than text, so a well-placed graphic advertising an offer or promotion makes the message that much more impactful. Of course, finding...

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Friday, August 1, 2014
Login with Facebook - Now Available!
In the 2014.4 release, AmeriCommerce stores can now use the popular Login with Facebook widget on your ecommerce store(s). It’s easy to add to your existing store and already included in our free responsive themes. With Facebook Login, you can: Remove friction on creating user accounts for your storeLeverage the largest social network for a convenient login option for your storeReduce abandoned cartsIncrease sales, product reviews, blog comments, and store logins Convenience has its benefits....

Friday, August 1, 2014