#Mcommerce
Our online retail industry needs to lift its game
The Australian retail industry has a lot of catching up to do to compete with online offerings from the US and UK.
Why you shouldn’t be intimidated by the internet
Just 15 percent of SMBs have a digital business strategy, despite the fact that over 90 percent of Aussie households are broadband enabled – why is this? One expert thinks the fear factor is holding businesses back from being visible online, and has some sage advice to help lessen their apprehension.
Combat showrooming and build loyalty by stealth
It’s happening in retail stores across Australia. One in four shoppers use their smartphones to check for the best online price, and even buy online, while in-store. Termed showrooming, 56 percent of shoppers in the US are predicted to partake during the Christmas shopping season, intensifying price competition. But there is a silver lining…
Mobile technology driving new retail
The value of retail purchases on mobile devices is set to increase to $5.6 billion in 2012, up from the $155 million generated by mobiles in 2010, a new report has revealed.
mCommerce allowing for a smoother customer experience
Technology has come a long way, creating a wave of new opportunities for small business. The latest trend in technology is mCommerce, and one expert is taking a look at how it allows SMBs to create a smoother experience for their customers.
Taking your business mobile: The basics
Can customers view your business website on a smartphone? Should your business have an app? We walk you through the basics of going mobile.
Online retail optimism driving move to mCommerce: eBay
After a year of phenomenal growth, Australia’s top online retailers are now beginning to embrace mobile commerce, according to the latest Online Business Index (OBI).
Five mobile and web best practices to help gain market share
The most successful web and mobile businesses deliver a superior customer experience, fail to do this and your profits will suffer. Follow these five web and mobile best practices to gain market share for your business.
Retail in the new multi-channel era
Bricks and mortar retailers can simply no longer ignore the growth of online shopping. Rather than fight it, look at the many opportunities it brings.
5 tips to mobilise your business for Christmas
Christmas is just six weeks away now, making it the ideal time to ensure your business is ready to take advantage of the festive rush in spending. So, Google’s put together this list of five tips for “mobilising” your business in time for 25 December.
Businesses need to be mobile friendly, Google says
Google data released today shows 2011 will be the biggest year yet for online retail, with a 29 percent increase in shopping related searches year-on-year – and retailers need to think mobile to meet consumer demands.
Consumers shopping more on smartphones
Australians are increasingly embracing a sophisticated digital lifestyle, with more than a quarter of consumers now reporting that they use smartphones for online shopping.
PayPal now processing 1,000 mobile transactions per hour
mCommerce is moving towards maturity in Australia, according to PayPal figures released this week which show over 1,000 transactions are now being processed from mobile phones every hour.