E-commerce




Recent E-commerce Articles

Forget the Phone, Facebook. Just Charge Users

Zuckerberg reveals the much-rumored Facebook phone. The problem? It's likely banking on the same old revenue strategy--ads.  Read more

Why Web Companies Have Trouble Making Money

Why can't some of the most popular start-ups on the Web translate users into dollars?  Read more

7 Tech Trends to Try in 2013

A new perk for business travelers, the next generation of Wi-Fi hotspots, and a way to make recruiting easier: These trends might make life easier.  Read more

The $25B App Market--and the Odds You'll Get a Piece of It

The so-called app economy is said to be worth billions. Sounds promising, right? Here's a reality check.  Read more

7 Strategies to Build the Perfect Website

Step 1: Don't do it yourself. Go to a great Web design firm, and then follow these tips to make sure it's a happy collaboration.  Read more

One Kings Lane CEO: We're on the Same Trajectory as Amazon and Zappos

Doug Mack explains how his site thrived as flash sales dwindled, and why selling home decor online is unlike anything else.  Read more

Hard Truth About Search Optimization

Search is key to online marketing, but it can't do everything for you. The fact is, most clicks from search go to a just a handful of websites.  Read more

7 Ways to Tell Stories (Truthful Ones) to Sell Online

Want to make social media work for you? Tell a story. A personal, honest one about you, or an employee. Not effective? Try again.  Read more

Gilt Groupe's Kevin Ryan: What Works, And Doesn't Work, in Flash Sales

The online retail pioneer explains why he stepped down as Gilt CEO, and offers his predictions for the fate of the much-hyped industry.  Read more

3 Simple (and Free) SEO Tips

Here's how you can get your website found--even if you're not an expert in SEO.  Read more

Why Gilt Could Kill Traditional Luxury Retail 

The co-founder of Gilt Groupe on the evolution of retail and the harsh reality of "showrooming."  Watch video

3 Rules of Success in Online Marketing 

How Gilt Groupe uses every and all social media platforms to build the Gilt brand.  Watch video

How to Use Pinterest to Drive Sales 

Likeable Media co-founder Dave Kerpen explains how Etsy and other businesses are already doing e-commerce on Pinterest.  Watch video

A Little Crazy, a Little Fun: Building the Right Company Culture

You can't position your company as cutting-edge if your employees think it's run-of-the-mill. How we're giving our company culture a boost.  Read more

5 Reasons to Blow Up Your Current Website

Be honest: Is that Web design as attractive as it was five years ago? Here are key signs it might be time to rebuild.  Read more