AmeriCommerce Blog

Thursday, November 26, 2015
INFOGRAPHIC: The Buccaneer's Guide To Pinterest For Business
We all know that social media can play a huge role in the world of e-commerce. But, while businesses rush towards Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, we could all be missing out on the most valuable platform of all. In our latest infographic we state the case for Pinterest, and explain why a presence on this often-overlooked platform is a real no-brainer! Share this Infographic On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to AmeriCommerce.com with this...

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Save Lost Holiday Profits with These Cart Abandonment Hacks
How to Regain High Loss Holiday Shopping Profits Through Effective Cart Abandonment Strategies If you came across fake Christmas trees and shiny green and red decorations while picking out your Halloween costume this year, don’t worry you aren’t losing your grip on reality. It’s just that every year retailers are redefining the boundaries of the holiday shopping season. It starts earlier, and it’s bigger and louder than the ghosts of shopping seasons past. Not surprisingly, this has only...

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Thursday, October 1, 2015
How to Use Online Channels to Get Customers in the Door
There's plenty of hype surrounding the rise of Ecommerce with an expected $340 billion to be spent online in the USA this year! But does this mean that we're about to see the death of the traditional brick and mortar store? Absolutely not. Sure, shopping online has it's benefits: it's convenient and often provides more variety. But selling in person has huge advantages too. There's something about physically touching and seeing the product before buying that draws people into a physical store....

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Killer Strategies For Selling at Craft Shows and Fairs
So you're looking to set up a booth at a craft show or fair? Good for you! There's something really exciting about selling in person . You get to meet your customers face-to-face and find out exactly what they like about your products. You can answer any questions they have, and persuade them to buy – something that's harder to do online! But if you're new to selling at a craft show then how do you go about it? We're about to show you in this blog... #1. Check out the competition First step is...

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Friday, September 25, 2015
50 FREE Ecommerce Icons to Transform your Store
Does your online store need a fresh lick of paint? Then we have the perfect solution! We're giving you - yep you heard right - we're giving you 50 Ecommerce icons for you to freely use on your website! Why Ecommerce icons? Considering we process visuals 60,000x faster than text, it's no secret that visitors love to see images. But did you also know that an incredible 95% of people say the design of a website has a direct impact as to whether they trust your business or not? You don't get a...

Friday, September 25, 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015
Combining the Best Parts of Brick and Click for an Awesome Customer Experience
Ecommerce or physical store – which channel is better? Increasingly, retailers are recognizing that both have incredible value. The challenge now is to combine the best of both worlds to deliver an amazing omni-channel customer experience. In this article we want to talk about exactly how to mine the best parts of brick and click, minimize the 'bad bits,' and leave your customers smiling! For years, industry experts have predicted that Ecommerce would soon eclipse brick-and-mortar shopping....

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015
26 of the Best Ecommerce Resources, Apps and Tools
Here at AmeriCommerce we give you the software needed to set up shop, but when it comes to keeping your entire online store in order, there is a lot more to think about. And with Ecommerce tactics changing all the time, it can be hard to stay on top of your game. So we've put together a huge list of Ecommerce tools and resources that you can check out to become the best that you can be in your space! Blogs to follow: In addition to our very own blog (of course) there are plenty of Ecommerce...

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015
7 Things We Can Learn From the Ecommerce Giants About Ecommerce Success
The landscape of online shopping is dominated by a handful of huge companies. Of course, anyone can sell online, but there's no doubt that names like Amazon, eBay, Zappos, Wal-mart and Alibaba rule the roost. Growing your business to join this kind of elite company seems like a massive, almost insurmountable challenge. But that doesn't mean you can't take a few hints from the way they operate. I mean, there are reasons why these guys are so dominant, right? In this article, we want to look at a...

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Friday, September 11, 2015
How To Build Your Retail Store's Customer Loyalty
Did you know that on average, loyal customers are worth more up to 10 times as much as their first purchase? Getting people to visit your store can be a task in itself, but once you've got them through your doors you need to make sure you turn them into loyal customers, as it can be really worthwhile for your profits! So how do you make sure that customers keep coming back to you? Take a look at this blog post to find out: #1. Make them feel like a rockstar Good impressions count for everything...

Friday, September 11, 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015
How to Run In-Store Promotions Without Killing Your Profits
Running a promotion in-store can be a tricky tactic. On one hand it'll attract more people to walk through your doors. But on the other, it may have a negative impact on your overall profits because you're offering your products at a lower price! So how do you find that sweet balance? Take a look at this post to find out how you can run in-store promotions without killing your profits... Define your margins – set your campaign goals First step is to map out your overall campaign goals. Once you...

Tuesday, September 8, 2015