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Wednesday, 25 March 2015 18:10

December 2014

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ISSUE #21 | DECEMBER 2014
 
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Finding skilled, technically adept individuals to deliver a highly successful eCommerce website is tough. And it's even more difficult when everyone is looking for new hires at the same time.  

So, instead of spinning your wheels, looking for those few-and-far-between candidates, look to the cloud. Or, at least, NetSphere Strategies' version of it. 

By making our talented team of certified developers available on a subscription basis, retailers can:

  • Augment an existing staff base without the labor-intensive task of recruiting and hiring
  • Relieve the internal team from an overflowing workload
  • Better control budgets with the predictable, recurring costs of subscription services

 

 

Watch a webinar co-hosted by NetSphere Strategies and CoreMedia on advanced site search for business users.
 

From Our Blog

Managed_Services10 benefits of managed services for WebSphere Commerce

By shifting ongoing in-house eCommerce development and support tasks to highly specialized firms off-site, merchants won’t have to worry about finding, training or retaining these 
hard-to-find staff.

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eCommerce_SMEWhat are the makings of a subject matter expert?

When hiring or outsourcing an individual or a firm for eCommerce website development, any business owner can agree: a subject matter expert is the candidate of choice. But what constitutes an SME?

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Wednesday, 25 March 2015 18:06

November 2014

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ISSUE #20 | NOVEMBER 2014
 
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THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS

Because November is a month for giving thanks, we'd like to thank our partner community for helping us help our clients with:

Watch a webinar co-hosted by NetSphere Strategies and CoreMedia on advanced site search for business users.
 

From Our Blog

Post-Purchase_Email_Ideas15 ideas for post-purchase e-mails

Silverpop, an IBM company, makes a great fit in the NetSphere partnership community. Find out just how savythey are through their comprehensive list of post-purchase e-mail recommendations.    

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Yottaa_Unlocks_Formula_to_CROFormula for successful engagement 

Need help ensuring that the traffic that comes to your site stays there? NetSphere Strategies partner Yottaa shares the three essential elements behind conversion rate optimization. 

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Wednesday, 05 November 2014 15:05

October 2014

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ISSUE #19 | OCTOBER 2014
 
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Fulfillment_for_the_FlutureFULFILLMENT FOR THE FUTURE

Headlines have already been popping up about how UPSUSPS and FedEx are hiring more delivery staff to keep up with the upcoming holiday demand. We assume that the uptick in hiring is in part due to issues that came up last year, including late and lost packages.

But whether it's during the holiday season or any other time during the year, customers are expecting more from the online businesses that they buy from when it comes to delivery options.  

To get an idea of what fulfillment strategies you and your competitors are planning to implement to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, please take our survey. Once we get the results back, we'll be sure to share them with you. 

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Out_of_StockCommit to omni-channel, improve inventory

To effectively manage inventory, businesses are getting on board with omni-channel and are integrating their sales channels with their back-office operations. 

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This startup is facilitating micro warehousing 

Learn about Hointer and its new Microwarehouse product, developed to take on the likes of Amazon and its monstrous fulfillment network. 

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Wednesday, 24 September 2014 14:51

When content reigns supreme

In the same way that smart technology can boost the way an eCommerce website functions, smart technology can also help business owners create great shopping experiences.

Download the eBook below to learn about three smart products that NetSphere Strategies recommends to up the ante with your content creation strategies.      

Wednesday, 24 September 2014 14:47

September 2014

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ISSUE #18 | SEPTEMBER 2014
 
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When content reigns supreme

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Saying that content is king can sound a bit cliche these days, especially cosidering the importance of a website's performance. If your pages don't load properly, consumers can't be expected to twiddle their thumbs to access your content - no matter how good it is. 

However, content should still be considered the crowning jewel for any high-performing website. In the same way that smart technology can boost the way a website functions, smart technology can also help business owenrs create great shopping experiences.         

Download the eBook to learn about creating great eCommerce content
 

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Blue_Earth_In_Childs_HandsContent considerations for overseas markets

When selling overseas, it’s key to understand cultural etiquette. This proves helpful when choosing content to attract a new customer base. 

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Play_icon_statusFour lessons on video commerce, video shopping

By allowing product discovery through video, customers can get an entirely different experience. Get tips on how to make video commerce effective. 

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Monday, 11 August 2014 15:38

August 2014

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ISSUE #17 | AUGUST 2014
 
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Get to know the ins and outs of your 
website – before the holidays hit

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In 115 days, throngs of online shoppers will be flocking to the web for CyberMonday deals. To capitalize on those motivated buyers, eCommerce business owners have to trust that their sites will be ready to support all of that traffic. 

Because the busy season is fast approaching, let NetSphere Strategies give your business the necessary insight to deliver a site that's robust and enjoyable for shoppers to use. Our internally developed assessments cover everything from product pages to checkout to site speed.       

Learn More About NetSphere Strategies' eCommerce Assessments
 

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Website_StressKeeping sites from snapping under stress

For business owners to know that their eCommerce websites will be ready for the big holiday shopping season, it's essential to start testing their resiliance today. 

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SunlightSite search shines a light on products

The last thing online store owners want: Shoppers looking elsewhere because they had a hard time trying to find the item that they wanted to purchase.

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Thursday, 10 July 2014 13:41

July 2014

                       
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ISSUE #15 | JULY 2014
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Making your online store more profitable

A message from our CEO, Steve Moen

Get the wheels turning

Whether it's a loose wheel that always seems to be faced in the wrong direction or a wheel so sticky that it'll barely turn, a wonky shopping cart can ruin a trip at the store. And the same goes for online shopping. If a website's shopping cart doesn't function properly and doesn't follow best practices, an online experience can easily be spoiled.                 


 

Shopping cart must-haves

When customers place an item in a shopping cart, they should see a thumbnail of the item, its price and a brief description. But those are just the bare essentials. Download our infographic to learn more. 

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Creating a successful website requires a strategically driven effort backed by a holistic understanding of technology, UI/UX, marketing and analytics.

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As a full-service eCommerce firm, we have the expertise to help you assess your current website development efforts.


 

Harnessing the power of cart abandonment e-mails

With nearly 70% of online shopping carts being abandoned, retailers can't just sit back and hope those sales will be magically recovered. Instead, they should leverage cart abandonment e-mails.  

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Treating new online shoppers like valued guests

Making customers create an account to shop on your website can be tempting. But, for many, forced registration could cause them to abandon their carts.

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Tuesday, 10 June 2014 11:38

June 2014

                       
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ISSUE #14 | JUNE 2014
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Making your online store more profitable

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A message from our CEO, Steve Moen

Picture this . . .

Almost 40 percent of the biggest U.S. retailers don't provide product detail photography on their websites. This is despite the understanding that online shoppers need to rely on product images to help them make purchase decisions. In the eCommerce world, a picture isn't just worth a thousand words; it can also drive higher conversion rates and increased sales.          


 

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eCommerce image audit

To discover how today's biggest retailers use images to market their products online, we surveyed their websites. The results show that there's definitely room to improve.         

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Shrink eCommerce images to improve load times

Loading up a site with stunning, high-res photos comes with a few caveats, such as the drag that they can create on load times. When pages are slow to load, patrons are quick to leave.

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Progressive thinking for eCommerce JPEGs

Performance gains can be made by using progressive JPEGs, which load in increasing detail as opposed to only appearing once the entire file has downloaded. 

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Thursday, 29 May 2014 15:21

Aromqtique Case Study

When Aromatique first engaged with NetSphere Strategies, the company was moving to the latest version of WebSphere Commerce with the goal of improving the customer experience. Along the way, Aromatique received prompt and skillful service from NetSphere Strategies, just like the type that was eventually afforded to its own customers.  

To learn more about the benefits Aromatique received by working with NetSphere Strategies, download the client success story below.  

Monday, 12 May 2014 10:42

eCommerce tailored to B2B needs

From complex sales channels to multiple product lines, B2B business owners are faced with challenges that retailers aren’t often burdened with.

Download the PDF below to learn how eCommerce can work for your B2B business. 

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