How to beat Amazon

Amazon wrote the book on ecommerce. The company takes 41 cents of every dollar spent online in the US and 27 pence from every pound in the UK. The good news? That dominance isn’t impenetrable; there are still opportunities to compete with ecom’s very own Goliath.

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A great night had by all at our Glasgow Ecommerce Roundtable

Our exclusive Ecommerce Roundtable events are a chance for leaders in the ecom industry to get together and learn from each other, as well as accessing insights from our team.

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22 ecom ideas for 2022

With ecom at its highest ever level and still growing, 2022 is going to be an exciting year for online retailers. Over the coming weeks, we'll be using our social media accounts to share 22 ideas to make this your most successful year yet. Read the latest in the list here.

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Proving the ecommerce value of AI image recognition through the medium of pugs and poodles

AI and AI-powered personalisation have become essential parts of the flawless customer experience. But could we push the technology even further? We challenged our developers to embrace machine learning in a new and innovative way in a ‘pet project’ focused on image recognition.

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Ecommerce in the metaverse: the Digital Boutique jury is out

The immersive metaverse has the potential to bridge the gap between physical and digital shopping experiences. It could allow us to enjoy all manner of in-person shopping experiences from the comfort and convenience of our real-life homes. The question is, should it?

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We're hiring: DevOps Engineer

We're looking for a DevOps engineer to directly shape our development projects. You’ll have the freedom to achieve what you want in the way you want and you'll work on projects for leading brands. Sound good? Read on...

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Your essential Black Friday checklist

‍Black Friday. The most chaotic day in the ecommerce calendar – and the most opportunity-filled. With stakes so high, it’s crucial to prepare your site for the peak.

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Your website has been hacked: what to do in the first 24 hours

A hack is every online business’s worst nightmare. Whether your site has been redirected, infiltrated with ads or had customer data stolen, you can minimise the impact by thinking clearly and acting quickly in the first 24 hours.

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Why microservices are the future of ecom

Magento recently announced its move to a microservices architecture. What does that mean? And how will it affect the world of ecommerce?

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Why your financial director hates free delivery (and why you should probably do it anyway)

Free delivery is great for customers. Is it good for businesses too? In our experience, opinions can be mixed. But when you take a closer look at the long-term benefits, a compelling argument unfolds.

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Ecommerce in the sports industry

The sports industry grew 3.7 percent between the years of 2015 and 2017. The effect on sports ecommerce has been equally enormous – a study by ESPN showed that across the four main sports leagues in the US, ecommerce annual growth has reached $22.5 billion. What’s their secret?

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We're hiring: Magento Developer

We're looking for innovative and future-thinking Magento Developers to join our team. The role is versatile, with great opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge within a well-respected, global, digital agency.

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Football ecommerce: how to deliver a better shopping experience

The pressure is on to up your retail game as fans start to demand more from online stores. Here's how you compete with the power of crowd-pleasing retailers like Amazon. 

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Why you need to optimise for Core Web Vitals right now

Many predict that Google's next algorithm update will shake up SEO in a major way. Here's what you need to know to protect your hard-earned SERP position.

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8 lessons 2020 taught us about the future of sports ecom

2020 sped up a shift in sports ecom that smart brands saw coming. We look at what separated the winners from the losers and reveal the path to success in the decade ahead.

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How to merge the online and offline shopping experience

Today's consumers demand a joined-up experience across your physical store, desktop site, mobile site and app. We help you get the details right so you can start reaping the rewards.

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PPC: how to turn ad spend into sales

Are you struggling to get your head around the many PPC options out there? We're here to cut through the confusion with our guide to what's worth investing in when it comes to paid ads.

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We're hiring: Automated tester

We're looking for an automated tester to join our quality assurance team. You'll need a keen eye for detail and be an expert at championing the user experience. Sound like you? Apply now.

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How to reduce cart abandonment & increase conversion

If you're fed up with carts that never convert, you're not alone. Almost three-quarters of sales in the UK are abandoned. We look at how to recover this missed revenue.

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8 ecommerce resources you should know about

Staying up to date with the latest in ecommerce has never been easier, thanks to our pick of the best resources for ecommerce managers.

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