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Behavioral psychology unlocks clues to website conversion rates

August 12th, 2008

In light of some of my earlier comments this week, this article is interesting.  Although focused on a par  ticular vendor, the concept of using behavioral psychology makes sense.

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Article excerpt:   As retail websites begin to mature, the quest for shoppers, not just visitors, becomes ever more crucial. Some e-tailers try to improve the odds [...]

The Red Queen of E-Commerce

July 15th, 2008

What are the 5 must-have features of an etail website?  You might not be surprised, but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it.

PIcture: nature.com

Article excerpt:  There are five must-have features e-tailers should incorporate into their online businesses, according to Joe Chung, cofounder and CEO of Allurent: interactive merchandising, advanced shopping tools, rich media, advanced search and [...]

Humanizing the Online Customer Experience

June 30th, 2008

Online customer service stinks because most e-tail sites are too enamored with technology solving their problems, and are not taking the time to really understand their customers.

Image: Amazon.com
Article excerpt:  If shoppers got the same kind of experience in real-world stores that they’ve come to expect online, sales floors would soon become a sea of empty [...]