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As e-commerce marketers set or adjust their strategies for 2011, there are some important trends and developments to pay attention to that can help capture new revenue streams and strengthen brand awareness this year and beyond. For many retailers, selling online is a critical component of their business, but they also have other channels to manage.
The mobile commerce revolution promises an “anywhere experience” that boasts the ultimate in convenience. U.S. mobile commerce sales hit $1.20 billion in 2009 and will grow to $2.42 billion this year, according to Coda research consultancy. This is great news for online retailers that are prepared to meet this rapid revenue increase.
With the plethora of available technology tools promising to improve the customer experience, it’s safe to assume that many of you have deployed more than one of them to increase your chances of success. The implementation of myriad technology applications can provide significant benefits if they are utilized properly.
You can thank Google for raising your online customers’ search expectations through the roof. The 900-lb. gorilla of Internet search delivers such quality results — in just tenths of a second, as the results page tells you — that online shoppers won’t settle for anything less than blindingly fast search results from the e-commerce sites they visit.