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Identifying Pain in the First Step in a Sales Process – Here’s How

Both Sides of the Table

In my first enterprise software company we developed a methodology for sales that we called PUCCKA. Having a methodology instead of just going on random sales visits helped force a bit of rigor and honesty amongst team members about how well or not we thought we were doing. The best sales meetings are discussions. Click here.

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The State Of E-Commerce Checkout Design 2012

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UX Study The State Of E-Commerce Checkout Design 2012. September 4th, 2012. All the top 100 e-commerce websites plotted with checkout usability score moving up the y-axis and online sales moving out the x-axis (logarithmic scale). September 4th, 2012 7:05 am. User Experience. UI Design. E-Commerce. WP Word Press.

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How to Use Social Media To Drive Sales

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eCommerce sales during the last Black Friday topped $1 billion for the first time in history. On average, during Black Friday 2012, social traffic converted 77% higher than normal. On average, during Black Friday 2012, social traffic converted 77% higher than normal. Black Friday data. Real money behind numbers. Image credit.

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There Are Only 3 Ways to Increase Online Sales (Are You Optimizing For All of Them?)

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There are three ways to grow sales – online and offline both. So what are these 3 ways to increase online sales? You do this by solving a real problem, being remarkable , driving relevant traffic (free and paid), boosting conversions , using referral programs and so on. John Jagler (@JohnJagler) September 13, 2012.

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10 Reasons Why Traffic to Your Small Business Website is Dropping

Up and Running

Traffic leads to inquiries and sales, and consistent visits from the same users mean repeat customers. When your site traffic suddenly dips or your rankings plummet, it will create lost opportunities that affect your conversions and sales. Why your website is losing traffic.

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How to Leverage Phone Conversations with Customers

Duct Tape Marketing

How to Leverage Phone Conversations with Customers written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest is Jeanne Landau – Enjoy! photo credit: mycallfinder.com. It is estimated that U.S. The answer is simple.

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Gust Blog - Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them

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Last weekend I caught Mashable announcing that Ebook Sales Surpass Hardcover in the U.S. June 19th, 2012. June 17th, 2012. June 13th, 2012. June 10th, 2012. Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them & entrepreneurs that run them. Subscribe by email. Invested Interests. Invested Interests. Power Pitches.

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