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What is the difference between the online stores that easily turn visitors into their customers and those with low sales? Not only should your e-commerce solution have a modern design and visually rich product pages. The real game-changer of your store’s performance is Magento conversion rate optimization (CRO). But what are its main goals? How to make your website get more customers? In this post, you will find out: Basic concepts of Conversion Rate Optimization Top Tips for Magento CRO Conversion rate optimization is just one of the numerous activities required for Magento store support. To explore more info on…

This installment of our weekly rundown of new tools for ecommerce merchants includes AI-powered sourcing, promotional sales, error detection, loyalty programs, Sponsored Brand campaigns, embedded payments, and retail media platforms. Got an ecommerce product release? Email releases@practicalecommerce.com. New Tools for Merchants: August 7, 2024 Alibaba launches AI-powered B2B sourcing platform. Alibaba has launched an AI-powered conversational sourcing platform. Designed for B2B ecommerce, the platform synthesizes information, interprets sourcing needs using natural language processing, matches buyers with products and suppliers, and provides advanced features for sourcing decisions. Per Alibaba, the tool tackles the inefficiencies of conventional search methodologies and can even…

OpenAI says it has developed a watermarking method that accurately detects text written by ChatGPT but is still debating whether or not to release it. Detecting AI-generated text has become increasingly difficult as LLMs become better at writing content. Educators face an uphill battle to determine whether their students completed assignments themselves or simply had ChatGPT write them. In an updated blog post, OpenAI revealed that it has “developed a text watermarking method that we continue to consider as we research alternatives.” The company says the method is highly accurate and resistant to localized tampering like paraphrasing. It admits that…

Estimated read time: 4 minutes, 51 seconds We spoke with FastSpring’s Senior Director of Tax Rachel Harding about why having FastSpring serve as your merchant of record greatly simplifies your relationship to managing indirect global taxes.  She recently assisted a European software company that was contacted by African taxing authorities inquiring about an unpaid tax liability.  It became complicated quickly, but by partnering with FastSpring as a merchant of record, we were able to simplify it back down for them. Check out some key highlights from our conversation with Rachel below.  FastSpring is a merchant of record that can help…

As Labor Day approaches, businesses are gearing up to maximize their sales during this critical period. Instagram, with its visually engaging platform and diverse user base, offers a prime opportunity to boost your marketing efforts.  Here are 8 advanced Instagram marketing tips to help you maximize your Labor Day sales: 1. Leverage Instagram Stories and Reels Instagram Stories and Reels are powerful tools for engaging your audience and showcasing your Labor Day promotions. Use Stories to create a sense of urgency with limited-time offers and countdown stickers. Highlight behind-the-scenes content, flash sales, and exclusive discounts to entice your followers. Reels,…

More high-profile exits at OpenAI – this time John Schulman, co-founder and Head of Research, Greg Brockman, President and Co-founder, and Peter Deng, Product Leader. This latest shake-up comes just months after a major upheaval in OpenAI’s AI safety team, deepening the company’s recent pattern of instability. Perhaps most shocking is Schulman’s intention to join OpenAI’s competitor, Anthropic, which is primarily known for the Claude series of language models.  Anthropic and OpenAI models have tussled at the top of machine learning leaderboards, with recent releases directly competing with one another (e.g. GPT-4o with Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o mini and Claude…

2024 is the year of ecommerce drone deliveries. The recent expansion of pilot programs from drone operators partnering with established brands and retailers, as a result of Congress and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration action, is making scaled-up drone deliveries a reality in the U.S. Internationally, drone deliveries are doing even better. Here is a list of recent developments on drone deliveries in 2024. Regulatory approvals and legislative support ensure that drone operators and commercial users will continue to expand operations. FAA Expands UTM, BVLOS Federal Aviation Administration, commercial drone delivery. For the first time in the U.S., the Federal…

When three celestial bodies line up — for example, the sun, the moon, and Earth — the results can be pretty amazing, ranging from high tides to eclipses. Scientists have a special word for this phenomenon: syzygy.

Amazon has become a powerhouse for e-commerce, offering businesses unparalleled access to millions of potential customers. However, simply listing products on Amazon is not enough to guarantee success. To maximize your sales, you need to transform your listings into conversion machines. This involves using proven techniques to enhance visibility, attract potential buyers, and persuade them to make a purchase. This article will guide you through essential strategies to achieve these goals. #1: Optimize your product titles Your product title is one of the first things potential customers see, and it plays a crucial role in determining whether they click on…

Elon Musk has filed a new lawsuit against OpenAI and co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman after dropping a similar suit earlier this year. The new lawsuit, filed in a Californian federal court under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, is substantially longer with 15 charges instead of the 5 in the original suit. The new complaint again alleges that OpenAI’s pursuit of profit breaches the contract Musk, Altman, and Brockman had when founding the company. Musk’s new legal team now also claims that Musk was intentionally misled into supporting the venture. The filing’s preamble states, “Elon Musk’s case…