Crafted Media news archive
03/11/08 - 'Customer attention is the new currency in ecommerce'
An expert in online advertising and sales has stated that "customer attention" is the new key to a successful ecommerce firm. Dr Andreas Weigend, former chief scientist for Amazon.com, asser...
12/11/08 - Social media 'increasingly important in ecommerce'
A recent study has found that social media is proving to be a key ecommerce tool. According to Guidance, email was considered the best way to find bargains on the internet during the credit crunch.How...
14/11/08 - Ecommerce 'viewed as the main use of the internet'
The majority of consumers view the internet primarily as a shopping tool, experts have claimed. According to Nachi Lolla, research director, commerce at Nielsen Online, the challenge faced by retailer...
26/11/08 - Continuous SEO can boost ecommerce over Christmas
Companies looking to make the most of the boom in ecommerce during the Christmas period should ensure they conduct continuous search engine optimisation (SEO), it has been suggested.According to Steve...
05/11/08 - Ecommerce to boom over Christmas period
Recent research has predicted that four out of ten UK residents will be looking to save money on presents by purchasing gifts on the internet.The study conducted by Twenga revealed that ecommerce coul...
10/11/08 - Coupons and free shipping 'could attract customers to ecommerce sites'
Ecommerce retailers have been advised to try handing out coupons to potential customers and offer free shipping to attract them to their websites during the holiday season. Research conducted by comSc...
19/11/08 - Ecommerce firms should 'focus on accessibility'
Ecommerce companies have been advised to focus on making their websites accessible.According to web developer Amanda Roggio, adhering to accessibility standards is the "ethically and morally"...
21/11/08 - Social networks 'could provide boost for ecommerce'
A recent survey has revealed that consumers are increasingly turning to social networks for advice on purchases - news that might be of interest to ecommerce firms. Conducted by Harris Interactive on ...
24/11/08 - UK ecommerce sales grew by 30 per cent in 2007
A recent study has found that the number of sales made on the internet by UK businesses rose by 30 per cent in 2007. According to the Office for National Statistics' ecommerce Survey of Business, the ...
24/11/08 - SME's 'increasingly opting for UK domain names'
A recent report has revealed that small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are choosing .uk domain names for their primary web addresses - news that may be of interest to web design experts. According to No...
28/11/08 - Challenges ahead for online retailers
Ecommerce businesses are about to face their biggest challenge ever, an industry expert has warned. Online retailers have enjoyed sustained growth in recent years - but with success comes competition....