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I’ve since realized the proverb has some value in the world of ecommerce (as well as some limitations). Integrated live chat boosts ecommerce sales. According to ecommerce live chat statistics: So, live chat doesn’t only provide customer support, it drives revenue and brand loyalty up.
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The chart above shows clearly how ecommerce penetration continues to grow and grow in the US. It’s the same story over here in the UK, where ecommerce penetration reached 20% over Christmas (including click and collect). Ecommerce
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At Forward Partners we invest in the ecommerce ecoystem and one of the sub-areas is innovative product companies building their brands online. Ecommerce This chart is taken from a presentation to DemoLabs by Helen Greiner, founder and CEO of CyPhy works and formerly of iRobot.
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eCommerce product filtering, when done right, can solve both issues. What is eCommerce product filtering? What might surprise you, though, is that recent research found that only 16% of major eCommerce sites (e.g. via Practical Ecommerce).
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