If you’re an online retailer thinking about accepting PayPal, this article is for you. We’ll talk about why accepting PayPal is a good idea, PayPal’s different products/services, and give you some tips for getting started with PayPal as a retailer.
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Wondering how you can maximize the SEO value of a video you’ve created? If so, this article is for you. We’ll discuss: Why video can boost your site’s rankings Where you should host your videos online Where you should share videos to maximize their SEO value How to optimize your site for your video to… Read More
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Here’s a basic question that a lot of people have for us: What’s the difference between SEO and PPC? In the screenshot of Google search results below, all the ‘green’ stuff is advertising, and all the rest is SEO.
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Every so often a potential client with a poorly converting website asks for search engine optimization (SEO) services. We want to give people what they ask for, but we know that finding a way to bring more visitors to a poorly converting website isn’t going to help. Sometimes the problem isn’t that people aren’t finding… Read More
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In news that will surprise no one, most consumers are impatient. When you’re selling parts and accessories online, it can be challenging to convince an impatient customer to wait a few days for their order. If you can’t convince a potential customer to wait for their order, they may buy offline. So, if you want… Read More
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Blogging is one of the cornerstones of online marketing. When done correctly, a blog helps introduce consumers to your products, addresses objections consumers may have before buying, and supports consumers with installation advice, troubleshooting information, etc. A parts and accessories ecommerce site with a good blog is also likely to be ranked #1 on Google… Read More
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No one – not manufacturers, not distributors, not retailers, and definitely not consumers – likes dealing with a part or accessory return. Returns are a hassle, and even if you charge a restocking fee, returns are typically a net loss. So, to maximize profits and minimize hassles for you, your supplier(s), and your customers, it’s… Read More
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It’s estimated that 69.89% of online shopping carts are abandoned. That means that – on average – seven out of 10 online shoppers will put something in their cart and then leave a website without making a purchase. In auto parts, we find cart abandonment rates range from about 60% all the way up to… Read More
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Our 2018 shipping survey is completed, and the results are below. We’ll start by explaining why we created this survey and what we hoped to learn, and then highlight some of the key takeaways from our data.
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User experience – particularly when it comes to website speed – is critical to both conversion rate and search engine optimization (SEO). Faster websites tend to sell more parts, and they also tend to rank better. There are several ways to speed up your site, but one of the easiest ways is to follow these image optimization… Read More
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If you’re in the business of selling parts and accessories, a SEMA membership is probably a worthwhile investment. Not only does membership entitle you to attend the world’s greatest car show, but it also gets you some awesome market research info like the SEMA annual report. Free for SEMA members, you can download the report… Read More
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In today’s Spork Marketing’s Parts Industry Insider Interview Series post, we’re talking with David Copp Stringer, founder and president of Insignia Group. Insignia Group consults with and teaches dealerships how to develop a successful vehicle personalization process. Here’s our interview with David.
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