Articles written by Whitney Blankenship

4 Ecommerce Trends to Help You Innovate for Your Customers

Omnisend News | January 25, 2019

2018 was a year of unprecedented ecommerce growth- with around $2.8 trillion dollars in purchases. Today, there is an estimated 12-24 million ecommerce shops that are currently operating.

But what was most notable about 2018 was the rise of the customer. With so many stores to choose from, customers have more power than ever before.

And just by watching the largest behemoth ecommerce stores on the market, like Amazon and Alibaba, it’s clear that in 2018, online merchants needed to focus on the customer more than ever.

In this article, we’re reviewing the ebook “The Year of the Customer, 12 Ecommerce Trends for 2019,” a collaborative piece with input from 12 leaders in the ecommerce industry put together by LoyaltyLion, and we’ll look into the top trends covered:

How to Build the Foundation for a Great Ecommerce Marketing Strategy

Marketing Tips | January 21, 2019

Whitney Blankenship

Ecommerce marketing is a tricky subject. While it’s not difficult in and of itself to do, there are a lot of different options and moving parts to be concerned with.

And for someone who’s just starting out, it can be overwhelming.

But out of all the things you could focus on to create a real ecommerce marketing strategy, there are three main pillars that you should attack first. From there, you can build outward onto other channels.

Today, I’m going to show you how to build that foundation so you can start your ecommerce marketing off on the right foot.

How to Add Push Notifications to Your Ecommerce Marketing Toolbox

Omnisend News, Uncategorized | January 17, 2019

Whitney Blankenship

Every day new channels are emerging in the digital sphere, and while push notifications aren’t new per se, they are beginning to catch on for a lot of retailers.

Today, I’m happy to announce that now you can add push notifications to your omnichannel marketing toolbox with Omnisend. You can now add this channel to your existing automations and send segmented push campaigns to your list of subscribers.

In this article, I’m going to run through a couple of effective tactics to using push notifications for ecommerce, and how you can make the most of this channel.

9 Great Ways to Use Email Automation to Increase Ecommerce Revenue

Marketing Tips | January 14, 2019

Whitney Blankenship

Sending emails manually takes a lot of effort- and as your ecommerce business grows, it’s not sustainable long term. Email automation creates opportunities where manual email marketing and newsletter blasts fall short by creating an omnipresent marketing force.

Today, I’m going to go over what email automation is and how you can use it to boost your ecommerce marketing.

How to Use Targeted Email Marketing for Ecommerce

Marketing Tips | January 7, 2019

Whitney Blankenship

Today, our users are actively looking for a personalized customer experience. Targeted email marketing is a great way to respond to that need by ensuring that the messages those customers receive is always relevant.

In this article, I’m going to tackle everything you need to know to be successful in targeted email marketing. By the end, you’ll know how to send an email that sounds like it’s coming from a close friend rather than a company.

4 Ways to Integrate Facebook Messenger Marketing to Your Omnichannel Ecommerce Strategy

Marketing Tips, Omnisend News | December 20, 2018

Whitney Blankenship

When it comes to connecting with your customers on new channels, it doesn’t get much better than Facebook Messenger marketing.

For most users, the app is already open, with notifications turned on, and a channel they already love to use. By connecting with them via Messenger, you’re just reaching customers in their very natural habitats.

Facebook Messenger marketing is now available through Omnisend’s Pro Plan, and we want to make sure you’ve got all the info you need to use it effectively.

So I’ve written an article on how to use Facebook Messenger marketing for your online store, with 4 ideas to give you inspiration for that next killer campaign.

The 6 Best Klaviyo Alternatives for Ecommerce

Marketing Tips | December 17, 2018

Whitney Blankenship

Many merchants turn to Klaviyo for email marketing needs, however, Klaviyo’s pricing is usually what turns them away.

Luckily, when it comes to email marketing for online merchants, there are a plethora of Klaviyo alternatives out there.

So I’ve compiled the 6 best Klaviyo alternatives if paying that price isn’t your jam.

But before we get started, we need to talk about Klaviyo so you can understand how I’ve reviewed each tool:

Articles written by Whitney Blankenship

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