Most online sales come from mobile devices. Globally, shopping over smartphones and tablets now makes up about 60 percent of all online sales according to a new Market Insights report released by Statista. The more time consumers spend on their phones and tablets, the more they are inclined to shop there. The convenience of mobile commerce when consumers are already using their smartphones and tablets on a regular basis has been driving sales to the point that this is by far the most common source of online sales. This year,…
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Reasons to Choose a Cloud E-Commerce Platform
Deciding on the right cloud e-commerce platform for you is the first step when starting an online business. You should thoroughly do your research beforehand to find the best solution for your business. Consider the price and payment options offered, the level of technical support, and all of the available features before you decide which one to use. The platform you choose should integrate fully with all aspects of your business to allow smooth interaction. This is because switching to another better platform later on could cost you a great…
Read MoreMobile Black Friday shopping predicted to be a top choice for UK shoppers
An estimated 77% of UK consumer will carry out most of their Black Friday Shopping online. Independent research conducted by Market and Brand Intelligence platform Attest has revealed that there will be an upswing of mobile Black Friday shopping in the UK. The recently released findings show that more than three out of four (77%) of UK shopper will do most of their Black Friday shopping online. This research is bad news for UK high streets. The research suggests that the British high street is likely to suffer from the…
Read MoreInstagram mobile shopping app is reportedly in the works
The social media network is developing a standalone mobile app for online shopping. An Instagram mobile shopping app may be developed in the future as the Facebook-owned social media network’s potential for e-commerce grows. The new app may be called IG Shopping. The possible standalone Instagram mobile shopping application would reportedly allow users to look through goods from online merchants and purchase them directly in the app, according to The Verge. Although the new app does not yet have a name, it may be called IG Shopping, which would be…
Read MoreFirst-ever mobile shopping game show launched by Gravy
Participants compete for discounts on new and innovative products. Live media company, Gravy, has launched the very first mobile shopping game show. A high-energy and interactive live show, audiences can watch and compete for new and interesting products discounted from 30 – 70% off. The live mobile game show also raises money for charity. The show is available via an iOS mobile app and is live every night at 8:30pm ET. Each mobile shopping game show features a new product presented in a unique price-dropping game format, according to a…
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