In an age where technology is a major part of daily life, organizations (especially retailers) recognize the need to improve their digital presence to compete effectively in the marketplace. The catalog-driven approach of building out an online catalog for browsing products and placing orders is no longer enough to meet the needs of today’s demanding […]
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XR Potential in Software Development
XR is a term that is generally used to refer to “extended reality”. This involves any combination of human-machine interaction where the reality you perceive is altered or constructed by a computer. In this blog, the term XR will mostly be referring to 360° videos, virtual reality, and augmented reality. The Growth of XR in […]
A Proper OMS: The Key to Successful Selling on Marketplaces
A lot of companies, whether they’re a B2B a B2C seller, have the inclination to sell their products on digital marketplaces such as Amazon, Overstock, and eBay. By selling their products on these platforms, organizations are able to grow their revenue outside of traditional selling channels. This is especially beneficial for companies with very niche […]
Telling Perfect Product Stories with PIM
Everyone loves a great story. Our oldest friends, sitcoms, movies, books, sports, and music all tell the types of stories that move us. They move us to action or leave us wanting more. When it comes to your website and your products, how can you tell the same type of compelling story? One that moves […]
3 Steps You Can Take to Achieve B2B Personalization
The concept of a personalized consumer experience is nothing new. Whether we’re receiving product recommendations based on previous purchasing behavior, or being presented with online ads related to our search history, we know what a targeted user experience looks like. But the same tactics that apply to a B2C experience don’t necessarily translate in a […]
The Key Differences Between B2B and B2C Personalization
As consumers, we know what we expect from a personalized experience. We might see this put into action by our favorite retailers, through online ads and email marketing promotions created around our past behavior or buying decisions. But those same tactics and approaches don’t apply to B2B marketing. There are several differences in the B2C […]
Why Personalization is a Must for Any B2B Business
Personalized experiences are the new digital imperative. This is true in our experiences as consumers, and those expectations are also influencing the needs of B2B customers. Features like one-click ordering and immersive product content are no longer exclusive to retail giants or niche, experience-rich brands — they are expected across B2B. Your buyers expect you […]
4 Trends Shaping Customer Experience in the Utilities Industry
The constant evolution of technology and customer expectations impacts every industry across the board, including utility providers. Whether your company operates in a regulated market or competes against other providers for business, you must both understand and meet your customers’ evolving expectations for the solutions and services you provide, or risk being left behind. Some […]
How (and How Not) to Retain Your B2B Customers
Your most valuable customers are the ones who keep coming back. How can you keep customers engaged enough to choose you again? How easily can your customers reorder or get practical information and education (guidelines) about products? Do you have dedicated client applications aimed at keeping them updated with useful information such as shipping status […]
How (and How Not) to Engage Your B2B Customers
The work is far from over once you have someone on your site. Now is the time to provide a seamless ordering experience that keeps them coming back. Can they configure products online? How easily can they get a quote? Is the content you’re serving up helping them when they need it while moving them […]
How (and How Not) to Acquire B2B Customers
This is where it all begins – the first interactions with your customer. B2B customer acquisition isn’t just about getting that first sale; it’s where you start building a relationship. That means a solid, consistent brand presence has to shine through. Consumers are doing more research prior to purchase, so your content has to be […]
[Webinar] How to Be a B2B Leader
With digital technology quickly changing the rules of customer engagement, the stakes are high for B2B companies. Your customers don’t differentiate between the experiences they have in their personal lives and how they do business in their professional lives. Your competition isn’t your only competition. You’re also trying to keep up with the Amazons of […]