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13/01/2012 Mobile search trends are being utilised across all areas of Business
Businesses looking to involve mobile as part of an online strategy help consumers connect with the brand
09/01/2012 The most important battle of the internet is well underway
The internet makes a significant increase in tension between record labels and movie studios and technology.
06/01/2012 Shine purchases original content producerfollowing acquisition of Bossa Studios
Both side of the company have continued to invest in the medium that has taken social media by storm
03/01/2012 Social media trends have been outlined for 2012
Internet marketing experts will continuously see the social media trends develop and change
03/01/2012 Pre Christmas website promoters are probably enjoying the rewards
Website promotion from Christmas 2011 showed an increase in investment over the sector
29/12/2011 New Google Analytics Interface will provide deeper insight
Recent updates to Google Analytics will provide data on mobile usage, real time activities and consumer patterns - Stephanie Clark
29/12/2011 Logging on seemed to be the shopping favourite over High Streets
Data from Experian Hitwise shows that the number of online shoppers increased on Boxing Day
22/12/2011 Companies employing digital marketing techniques make savings
Email marketing has proven to be a more efficient marketing tool in terms of custom and environment
15/12/2011 Google has released figures on most popular search terms
Trends highlighted in search report published by Google, revealing 2012 aims
14/12/2011 PPC providers are seeing increasing numbers of potential consumers
As the UK becomes the most 'screen addicted' nation in Europe, potential consumers become a big opportunity for marketers
13/12/2011 Searchmetrics are amongst top SEO companies for December
Software developed for SEO providers to improve strategies has been named one of top sites for professionals
12/12/2011 IAB research will interest consultants looking to secure shares
Smartphones and tablets are increasingly becoming the niche market devices for consumers lives and habits
09/12/2011 Twitter plans major revamp
Social Media site Twitter has had to defend itself after receiving criticism from users
06/12/2011 Cyber Monday brings in consumer spending of $1billion
comScore realses figures to highlight the success of online sales in America
02/12/2011 Fair Trading to investigate Groupon
Promotional offers site Groupon is being investigated after breaking advertising regulations
01/12/2011 Internet advertising grows year on year in the US
Revenue reports highlight that internet advertising is booming
29/11/2011 F-Commerce goes from strength to strength
Facebook store has grown 8.8% since it was established says the IMRG
24/11/2011 comScore shows social media growth
Social media has grown 44& over the past year across five leading EU markets
23/11/2011 Mobile arm of campaigns is vastly carried out through Android
Google's Android is the most dominant platform for MM's mobile ad network
21/11/2011 Annual web design survey to assess web industry
Seventh survey aims to clear up the perception of web developers
14/11/2011 Importance of having website usability is underlined
Software website is revamped
11/11/2011 Online Advertising shows highest ever spend
07/11/2011 Supermarket flop on SEO
search engine optimisation providers, high website ranking
28/10/2011 Protect IP Act step in the right direction?
The US Senate is considering new legislation that could see search engine firms remove websites that are found to be infringing copyright laws.
28/10/2011 BGS halts attacks on its servers
Constant attacks halted by security SaaS
27/10/2011 Visa and Mastercard target ads to offline spending
WSJ reports the companies' plans to tie online and offline habits
25/10/2011 Concern over use of social media involves FERMA & IRM
Firms still wary over social media
24/10/2011 Yahoo announces impressive results
CEO dismissal does nothing to dampen Yahoo's results
20/10/2011 Silicon Valley hears from SEO expert
Conference hears from SEO expert
14/10/2011 Sky to follow suit of email marketing and axes magazine
Sky Magazines axes its magazine in favour of other platforms
13/10/2011 SEO Training Ltd celebrates 2 year anniversary
SEO firm hits top of Google rankings
12/10/2011 Groupon and similar companies take biggest stake as possible
Local advertising grows but costs continue to rise
11/10/2011 Food, entertainment and drink sectors buy the most Facebook ads
Firms look to target consumers when in a relaxed mood
07/10/2011 Significant growth in email marketing with consumer interest
Report shows growth of email marketing
06/10/2011 Analytix rolls out new packages of affordable options
SEO, SMM and PPC packages all available
05/10/2011 Online Advertising takes dominant share of overall budgets
Online advertising grows strongly
29/09/2011 Realters put focus on website promotion
Realtors lay foundation for improved web service
26/09/2011 Broadband providers to make speed clearer to consumers
ASA agree on new laws to stop misleading internet advertising
23/09/2011 Leroy Merlin soon to see e-commerce incorporation
Users will soon be able to see potential outlay for jobs online
22/09/2011 E-commerce providers assist clients with digital integration
Software provider improve service
21/09/2011 Porex launch editable website
Firm decides to invest in improved website
19/09/2011 Do Not Ignore the Power of Smartphones...
Study shows major benefits of mobile advertising
16/09/2011 YouTube improves Video outlook for companies
Video editing available with new service
15/09/2011 Fashion Retailer undertakes SEO expertise
Search engine optimisation is a priority for ambitious e-tailer
14/09/2011 VoIP software to premiere at conference
Firm asked to speak at top technology conference
12/09/2011 Canadian Website in need of major redesign
A raft of new features make the site more accessible and user-friendly
11/09/2011 Easier Browsing available from new Rosetta Translation site
Translation website undergoes revamp
09/09/2011 SEO wages sky-rocket
Increased importance of online marketing experts is evident in wage jump
08/09/2011 Brand environment is one of key considerations for media buyers
Environment a big factor when placing online video
06/09/2011 Plan ahead if you want a good Xmas 2011
Preparation is the key to profit during the run-up to Christmas
02/09/2011 You need more than just 'likes' to get business
Brands should look to increase interaction on social media platforms
26/08/2011 Red Cross Redesigns website
Charity aims to increase user interaction
25/08/2011 Wages for internet consultants rises by 70%
Wages for field experts in IT has grown rapidly

23/08/2011 Video Banner boosts sale by 80%
Video banner boosts band's album sales dramatically
19/08/2011 Brand Alley improves website with OVM
Fashion retailer ventures into the online video arena as part of its marketing strategy.
18/08/2011 SME's fail to use social media effectively
Business are failing to utilise social media to gain business
18/08/2011 Don't fall into the email marketing trap
E-mail marketing should be made more personal if businesses want to get the most from it
08/08/2011 Online Sales were much higher than predicted for first half on 2011
Online sales continue to outstrip the high street as online shopping grows
02/08/2011 SEO providers target Affluent consumers
Richer people are more likely to take notice of online ads, despite being among the hardest groups to reach via traditional media.
25/07/2011 Analysts not convinced of Bing PPC integration
Bing's trial of PPC in organic search appears to be a very limited one, but nonetheless has piqued the interest of analysts.
20/07/2011 E-commerce in the UK soars by 20%
Online sales growth in the UK has exceeded expectations to increase by almost a fifth in the last year, new IMRG data reveals.
18/07/2011 Protection from .xxx receiving high interest
The ICM Registry is inviting brands to protect their domains from the .xxx domain by applying for a blocking service.
12/07/2011 Facebook sees CPC increase by 22%
Cost per click advertising is expected to nearly double in 2011, compared to last year for Facebook, showing the strength of brand presence on the social network.
06/07/2011 Huffington launch overshadowed by News of the World
Huffington Post UK debut may have been eclipsed by the News of the World scandal, but media experts are already sceptical of its future success.
05/07/2011 eCommerce owners should look to India
Ecommerce firms could cash in by targeting website promotion efforts across the Indian online retail market.
28/06/2011 Consumer rights modernised under new directive
Revisions to the Consumer Rights Directive will come as a relief to many small UK internet retailers, who will not be required to sell overseas.
27/06/2011 Social Media stimulates Olympics interest
Organisers of the London Olympics are fully committed to using social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook to raise the 2012 event's profile.
27/06/2011 Internet consultants have more reason than ever to recommend Facebook
Facebook continues to prove itself an ever more useful tool for marketers online, but for retailers the social media site is becoming a sure-fire way of attracting traffic
24/06/2011 Internet TV's pose great threat to TV ads
Extract: The emergence of on-demand programming and internet televisions means that marketers are having to adopt to a new way of thinking about advertising.
20/06/2011 Skype Integrates with Facebook features
Skype has integrated even more Facebook features into its 5.5 beta version, but has yet to include highly anticipated video calling on the social networking site.
16/06/2011 No campaign can succeed without Social Media
Analysts have forecast internet marketing spending to increase substantially over the next four years, with a growing focus on social media presence.
08/06/2011 Most online content is accessed by an affluent elite
07/06/2011 E-commerce reflects the changing nature of the supply chain
More signs are emerging that ecommerce is strengthening its position in the global supply chain.
06/06/2011 Search Engines club together to help Internet Consultants
Google, Bing and Yahoo have collaborated on a common website markup vocabulary for webmasters, which is expected to benefit website promotion.
03/06/2011 LinkShare achieves double digit growth
LinkShare has seen its Q1 performance boosted by a strong online retail sector.
02/06/2011 Businesses have little or no idea of consumer experience
UK firms lack crucial understanding of why customers abandon their websites when they near conversion - which could be costing up to £14 billion in revenue.
01/06/2011 Local deals through mobile advertising gets consumers spending
Online adverts targeting mobile shoppers with local deals are proving successful, demonstrating the value of targeting on-the-go consumers.
27/05/2011 Global corporations still have no Twitter presence
Some companies are committing substantial faux pas on micro-blogging site Twitter, which could be damaging their relationship with customers.
26/05/2011 Digital media success underlined
US online ad revenues have continued to increase in Q1 2011, and are being hailed as a confirmation of the strength of digital media marketing platforms.
20/05/2011 Affordable internet access will spark innovation
The global demand for mobile internet will drive innovation, at the expense of fixed-line services, according to a new report.
18/05/2011 Fines for Consultants who break the privacy laws
A new European privacy law that comes into effect later this month means businesses will have to secure the explicit consent of website users if they want to store cookies.
17/05/2011 Value of mobile is clear for SEO providers
New research on smartphone use from comScore adds to the growing body of evidence that suggests it is vital for companies to optimise content for mobile services.
16/05/2011 Copywrite issues plague SEO consultants
The US Senate is considering new legislation that could see search engine firms remove websites that are found to be infringing copyright laws
13/05/2011 Marketers to increase SEO/PPC budgets
The latest UK Search Engine Marketing Benchmark Report suggests marketers are going to be increasing their budgets for both SEO and paid search.
09/05/2011 Bing closes the gap with Google
Microsoft's Bing was the fastest growing search engine in the UK during March, while YouTube is expanding faster than any other social network, according to Experian.
06/05/2011 Failing to make use of analytics by Catherine Ferguson
New research from Accenture reveals the majority of organisations are not making full use of analytics in their marketing strategies to target potential customers.
05/05/2011 AOL's reliance on display ads
AOL's net profit has fallen sharply in the last three months, but an increase in display ad revenue is pointing to a recovery, the firm has said.
28/04/2011 Smartphone users act upon mobile ads by John Burns
New figures from Google reveal that 42 per cent of mobile internet users search on the web because of an ad they have seen on their phone.
27/04/2011 Sizing the Cloud details how SaaS will reach saturation point
The cloud computing market will be worth $241 billion in 2020, with Software-as-a-Service accounting for the bulk of the spending as other platforms fall away
22/04/2011 eBay to acquire mobile advertising firm WHERE
eBay has announced that it will acquire WHERE, a mobile discovery and location-based advertising network, later this year
20/04/2011 Anti Spam Campaign to improve Credibility
Two firms have become founding members of Signal Spam, a campaign to improve email marketing.
19/04/2011 Google UK reps hold keynote presentation at Catalyst
The Catalyst Europe conference next month will attract a variety of e-commerce experts.
18/04/2011 Google not in favour with South Korean SE's
Google has been accused of anti-competitive behaviour by a pair of South Korea's leading search engines.
06/04/2011 Online Video now viewed as a way to get rankings
Agencies and marketers are find audiences increasingly responsive to digital video advertising, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau.
04/04/2011 Hotel.de promotes managed SEM thanks to Lixto
Hotel.de is looking to be able to analyse deeper pricing trends in the industry with the help of Lixto's latest Price Intelligence Suite.
30/03/2011 Online advertising holds no barriers for TV
Businesses continue to use TV advertising in tandem with online efforts when managing website promotion, according to the latest report by eMarketer.
29/03/2011 Website Promotions grow out of recession
Website promotion tactics continue to grow in terms of investment, leading to expenditure in the UK jumping to £4 billion in 2010 - a rise of 12.8 per cent.
28/03/2011 Declines in advertising revenue worry DMGT
Online advertising revenue has propped up overall marketing figures for the Daily Mail & General Trust, which has experienced declines in print advertising revenue.
24/03/2011 Focus on investment for tablets and e-readers
Half of people familiar with e-readers and tablet computers will be buying one in the next 12 months, highlighting the valuable managed emarketing platform it provides
22/03/2011 Marketing Budgets slashed once again
Website promotion techniques are constantly evolving, yet the amount of money being put into display advertising spending has markedly dropped, it has been asserted.
10/03/2011 One time buyers are 'major problem'
Businesses should pull out all of the stops with managed emarketing to ensure that people do not simply become one time buyers, it has been claimed.
22/02/2011 Consumer satisfaction falls within the retail sector
Customer satisfaction seems to be increasingly overlooked by companies across the world, according to the leading force in American client happiness measurement.
21/02/2011 Managed e-marketing proved to get people to spend more online
The integration of managed emarketing schemes has meant that January saw one of the biggest ecommerce booms on record, generating £5.1 billion.
09/02/2011 Online Retail spending jumped 11%
Website promotion will undoubtedly be in full swing after it was revealed that consumer spending online hit all kinds of new highs in Q4 2010.
08/02/2011 Figleaves comes top of e-commerce performance study
The Christmas period proved to be a great period for a number of businesses, with website accessibility and usability playing a huge part in this popularity
03/02/2011 Fathers are still ignored by online advertising
Businesses need to be more inclusive of fathers in their approach to website promotion, as they are overlooked despite changing trends, it is believed.
02/02/2011 Social Media is becoming far more utilised
Brands are begging to take more of an interest in the advertising potential of social media at a time when Facebook and Twitter are undergoing significant changes.
31/01/2011 Bad Weather boosts AdWords
AdWords saw a boost in online advertising clickthroughs during the UK's big freeze.
26/01/2011 UK tops e-commerce in Europe
Businesses ought to focus their attentions on ecommerce in the UK if they are to gain a definite share in European spending, according to a new report.
24/01/2011 e-marketing is the key to Christmas 2011
Businesses may want to ensure their website emarketing plan is at the top of its game in the approach to Christmas, as spending could slow next year.
24/01/2011 Christmas e-commerce slows
Businesses may want to ensure their website emarketing plan is at the top of its game in the approach to Christmas, as spending could slow next year.
21/01/2011 LinkedIn peaks after secondary auction
The importance of LinkedIn as a social networking tool has been highlighted in a secondary exchange auction this week, according to Bloomberg.
18/01/2011 Fraudulent orders are increasing
Businesses operating through websites have been warned that nearly two per cent of all transactions result in fraud, following the publication of new statistics.
14/01/2011 Mobile access to the internet is increasing more than ever
People buying goods online are increasingly turning to their smartphones, it has been revealed, so managed emarketing may need to address this platform.
13/01/2011 People stick to their budgets and don't trust the economy
People in the UK were more concerned with the economy than they were with the snow when it related to spending curbs registered over Christmas.
12/01/2011 SEO is not being used as often as it should
Businesses may want to work with search engine optimisation providers in the coming months, after new research was revealed by Fasthosts.
11/01/2011 Christmas provokes increased ecommerce appetite
Consumers hit the online high street in record levels this Christmas, as managed emarketing campaigns targeted buyers. However, not all of them were happy.
10/01/2011 e-Marketing Agency of the Year goes to insurance company
A strong campaign involving well-placed social media integration has earned a Texas-based firm a national award from an organisation that values managed emarketing.
07/01/2011 Online ad spending is still on the up
The growth of online spending and website promotion is set to boom in 2011 and beyond, breaking the $40 billion mark by 2014, eMarketer believes.
06/01/2011 Dominoes Pizza proves the potential of emarketing
One of the world's most profitable pizza companies, Domino's Pizza, has said that website promotion and other strategies has resulted in higher takings.
05/01/2011 Christmas ecommerce is a major rise on last year
People may have been much more tempted by strong website promotion, according to the latest comScore figures, showing a rise in spending in 2010.
04/01/2011 P&G regain the top spot
A new study by Nielsen has found that website marketing and a wider advertising initiative has landed Procter & Gamble as the top ad spender.
31/12/2010 McDonalds accused of mining user data
McDonald's, Microsoft and a host of other multinational companies have all been accused of misusing personal information gathered during marketing campaigns, it has been reported.
30/12/2010 Social Media search terms top the charts
Social media is proving increasingly popular among internet users, with related terms making up the bulk of the top ten most searched-for phrases, according to Hitwise
29/12/2010 Billionaire files lawsuit against the likes of Google and eBay
A patent law suit filed against internet giants including Google, YouTube and eBay has targeted the use of systems common to search and product marketing.
24/12/2010 Internet ads beat Newspaper hands down
The spending on advertising in newspapers is to fall behind that found online by the end of 2010, according to the newest research by eMarketer.
22/12/2010 Strategic plans are being used for website promotion
A new survey of high-performing websites has highlighted the success many businesses are having with managed emarketing strategies online, it has been revealed.
21/12/2010 Twitter becomes a profitable platform
Twitter has been valued at $3.7 billion (£2.38 billion), underlining how the social network - and others like it - is becoming an ever-more viable platform for businesses.
20/12/2010 Financial worth of Myspace proves costly for Google
The decline of MySpace has been underlined by a new advertising deal with Google, showing its slide in terms of website promotion and sales.
17/12/2010 ASA's remit to expand
Search engine optimisation providers will come under increased scrutiny from the Advertising Standards Agency as of next March, one leading organisation warns.
15/12/2010 Online grocery shoppers display more brand loyalty
Grocery shopping online is being driven by convenience and relevancy rather than access to special deals, suggesting marketers have yet to fully seize on opportunities.
14/12/2010 Adobe launches new application
Adobe is attempting to improve internal website promotion and search with a new on site search technology, available to businesses.
13/12/2010 Overspend on website promotion topples company
The failure of a competitor has turned into a website marketing coup for MotorcycleCenter.com, which hopes to benefit from many more active customers.
10/12/2010 Social Media Deployment
Around three-quarters of businesses are using social media as a means of website promotion and marketing to the masses, it has been discovered.
08/12/2010 Why do consumers follow brands via social media?
Companies must ensure they do their best to integrate Facebook into website promotion, otherwise social networking could be lacklustre for business.
07/12/2010 Worldwide ad spending is ever increasing
Emerging economies will play a major part in the growth of internet marketing and worldwide advertising online in the coming year, according to new research.
06/12/2010 Unethical businessman causes a change to Google's ranking code
The aggressive and violently-worded actions of Vitaly Borker, the owner of fashion retail website DecorMyEyes.com, has led Google to change its SEO algorithms.
03/12/2010 Christmas Shopping leave SEO consultants with baited breath
Experts at IMRG have identified the growth in e-retail and a possible boom to come in the lead-up to Christmas, when consumers bombard shopping websites.
02/12/2010 Online Ad Spending will still grow
The surge in smartphone use in recent months could power organisations to target advertising on mobile platforms, according to a new survey.
01/12/2010 Stella McCartney Redesigns Webpage
In order to attract more customers to her stylish boutique online, Stella McCartney has targeted the internet community with a full website redesign.
29/11/2010 Government engages in web maintenance
The government is going 'digital by default' as it looks to deliver many of its services online as a standard, following the publication of a report into public support.
26/11/2010 Hoteliers say best ROI is website redesign
Leading experts in the hotel industry have seen website redesigns as being key on getting return on investment in a poll released this month.
25/11/2010 Online deals spur on early Christmas shopping
US shoppers are expected to spend more money online this Christmas than ever before, with sales for the first three weeks of this month already exceeding November 2009.
19/11/2010 Marketing and Retail orgs join forces
A new UK retail body has been formed to encourage growth in the mobile e-commerce sector, which is fast proving itself to be a lucrative avenue for website promotion.
15/11/2010 Social Networking takes the predominant role in Emarketing
Managed emarketing will go through drastic changes that will affect the use of both emails and social networks, Gartner has claimed.
12/11/2010 Fandango email alerts campaign proves its worth
Fandango's call to action, time sensitivity and add-on value content elements of its email marketing campaign have all been highlighted as an example of good practice.
11/11/2010 Fortune 500 embraces corporate Twitter
Significantly larger numbers of America's biggest companies are embracing social media in 2010, while blogs are continuing to prove a popular marketing tool.
10/11/2010 CallTrack optimises PPC
A new open platform will enable internet consultants to include online analytics in call centre return on investment calculations.
08/11/2010 .uk is more trustworthy with consumers
URLs ending in .uk are proving a valuable asset for companies, with this domain used more often in TV advertising than .com, in addition to being more widely trusted.
05/11/2010 LinkedIn enables brands to enhance their presence
LinkedIn will give businesses a new opportunity to promote themselves using a new Company Pages tool.
02/11/2010 Twitter launches advertising planted with timelines
Twitter set for a slow roll-out of its latest Promoted Tweet scheme, which is the first intended to place adverts directly into user timelines.
29/10/2010 Email marketing still on top form
There is plenty that remains attractive about email marketing, which continues to grow and be complemented, rather than eclipsed by emerging channels such as social media.
21/10/2010 Marketers set to invest more in SEO
Businesses are showing willing to invest more money into online marketing channels once again, new research reveals.
18/10/2010 Left Behind Games launches email marketing campaign
A US video game publisher has high hopes for its upcoming email marketing campaign, during which it hopes to send out 7.77 million messages to its customer base.
29/09/2010 Belief strong that buying online is cheaper
Growth in bradband usage and general internet access fuels ongoing growth in e-commerce (Catherine Ferguson)

29/09/2010 Paperchase Revamp
Paperchase undertakes a website design revamp, improving usability and paving the way for email marketing opportunities.
16/09/2010 Text content important to e-commerce site success
Care needed in the management of content on e-commerce sites (Kate Billinghurst)

31/08/2010 Times to pay high price for seeking payment
How low will the Times online audience shrink now that it's charging (Craig Nicholson)

20/08/2010 E-Commerce Owners view of SEO
Over 50% of website owners now think they understand SEO principles (Kate Billinghurst)

17/08/2010 Reduce search and order friction or lose custom
Registration on e-commerce sites drives away prospects (John Burns)

16/08/2010 Draw on experience for successful ecommerce
Does ecommerce offer retailers more opportunities than the high street in 2010?
13/08/2010 Amazon, Tesco, M&S top email marketing poll
Is email marketing still important for companies or should they be turning their attention to social media campaigns?
11/08/2010 Getting the right results with SEO in smaller search engines
Are smaller search engines worth targeting or do Google and Bing have a monopoly on the search market?
09/08/2010 E-commerce 'embracing the concept of community'
Value of websites with high 'footfall' beings to be recognised in new ways (Kate Billinghurst}

06/08/2010 Online spending trend
e-commerce competition now goes beyond convenience and price (John Burns)

24/07/2010 Friend referrals 'increase brand confidence'
Purchases impacted by online reviews (Emma Furze)
17/06/2010 Customers channel switch when shopping, stats show
Online surfers often buy from a 'real' shop (Kate Billinghurst)
09/06/2010 Marketing activity is crucial for building a brand's reputation
Marketing more important when times get tough (John Burns)

20/05/2010 SEO pitfalls 'could prove costly'
The importance of focus in e-commerce SEO (John Burns)
01/05/2010 Foreign keywords 'can help boost SEO'
Will webpage translation services emerge as a new force for search engine optimisation? (Mark Richards)

09/02/2010 Most popular search terms
How will you use this report to further your search engine optimisation? (Catherine Ferguson)

29/01/2010 Shift in demographic of online shoppers
Did you see any change in shopping trends during the festive period?
27/01/2010 Ethical behaviour essential when marketing to youngsters
What steps are needed to ensure your marketing is appropriate for children? (Mark Richards)
22/01/2010 Current impact of low cost offers
Will you introduce these on your website? (Mark Richards)
15/01/2010 Internet marketing consultants 'should consider smartphones'
Research has revealed that US consumers are using these increasingly. (Steve Swallow)
11/01/2010 Marketing Sherpa says ask questions
How do you keep visitors on your webpage? (Mark Richards)
07/01/2010 eBay move to help advertisers' conversion rates
Internet consultants helped by eBay collaboration? (Sarah Adie)

05/01/2010 Factors impacting ecommerce site performance
Website abandonment rates (Catherine Ferguson)

29/12/2009 High website ranking for electronics firms?
Top search trends for Christmas have been revealed (John Burns)
11/12/2009 Big businesses 'taking advantage' of Christmas shopping season
Have you maintained your marketing budgets during this period? (Sarah Adie)
05/12/2009 Website promotion 'important' this Christmas
Did you increase advertising to take advantage of Super Sunday? (Catherine Ferguson)

24/11/2009 Online retailers 'to focus on website maintenance'
Mark Richards wrote: Where will you direct your budget for 2010?

21/11/2009 Figures highlight Christmas ecommerce intentions
And Carter wrote: The results suggest ecommerce will be popular with Christmas shoppers

19/11/2009 New search tool launched by Google
Craig Nicholson wrote: Retailers may benefit from a new Google tool designed to enhance search

13/11/2009 High street retailers 'better at ecommerce'
Tom Musk wrote: The survey shows customer service is one reason why high street stores perform well online

29/10/2009 Advice issued to UK's online retailers
Craig Nicolson wrote: Are you looking to open up your ecommerce operations to overseas customers?

29/10/2009 Ecommerce sites 'need to focus on social media'
John Burns wrote: Businesses have been advised to tap into sites such as Facebook

26/10/2009 Ecommerce Christmas strategies unveiled
Mark Richards wrote: Promotion codes are one way of improving sales over Christmas

12/10/2009 Christmas 'to boost ecommerce activity'
Mark Richards wrote: Are you anticipating an increase in sales over the festive season?

09/09/2009 Analytics data reveals increasing ecommerce conversions
Catherine Ferguson wrote: Do you use analytics to measure your ecommerce conversions?
04/09/2009 Mobile ecommerce sites should be "seamless"
Mark Richards wrote: Do you feel some mobile shopping sites could be improved?

18/08/2009 More web users making online purchases, figures show
Mark Richards wrote: Have you seen an increase in the number of people buying online in the past year?

07/08/2009 Online stores 'should focus on customer service'
Catherine Ferguson wrote: Is customer service the key factor in e-commerce?

18/07/2009 More time being spent online, study suggests
Steve Swallow wrote: Is the UK now a society of surfers?

17/07/2009 E-commerce sites 'improving checkout experience'
Kate Billinghurst wrote: Will online retailers be able to attract more shoppers?

25/06/2009 Survey offers insight into improving e-commerce conversions
Andy Carter wrote: Is transparency the key to reducing shopping cart abandonment rates?

19/06/2009 E-commerce sector still growing
Andy Carter wrote: Can online retailers capitalise on changing consumer habits as the recession wears on?
13/06/2009 Questions raised over mobile commerce
John Burns wrote: Can the mobile commerce sector realise the growth predicted for it by analysts?

02/06/2009 Boom predicted for e-commerce sector
Steve Swallow wrote: Online spending in the UK will reach £31.2 billion by 2013, it has been predicted.

22/05/2009 Social media 'to boost' online retail
Mark Richards wrote: Online retail companies could benefit from the massive popularity of social media networks in the future, provided firms are able to develop ways to harness the medium's opportunities.

21/05/2009 E-commerce sites 'can take steps to boost conversions'
John Burns wrote: An Econsultancy writer has suggested a number of pitfalls to avoid when seeking to boost customer conversions.

19/05/2009 UK web users spending more online
Dipika Patel wrote: British internet users spent more on purchases from e-commerce sites in April compared with a year ago, new research has shown.

14/05/2009 Perpetual shopping carts 'effective' in e-commerce
Craig Nicholson wrote: Most e-commerce marketers view perpetual shopping carts as being very effective in enhancing conversions, new research has found.
12/05/2009 Timing "critical" to rescuing e-commerce conversions
Andy Carter wrote: A new whitepaper has advised e-commerce firms to ensure they follow up cases of shopping cart abandonment sooner rather than later.

22/04/2009 E-commerce spending up in March, says IMRG by Dipika Patel
British shoppers upped their spending on online purchases in March, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index figures.
25/03/2009 Google invests in e-commerce photo service by Steve Swallow
Google has made an investment in e-commerce photo service provider Pixazza.

06/03/2009 UK e-commerce sector 'to see steady growth' by Mark Richards
The UK e-commerce industry will see steady growth of six per cent a year until 2014, according to a new report from Forrester Research.
01/03/2009 Internet marketers 'should take note of new survey' by Catherine Ferguson
Retailers and internet consultants may find the latest Juniper Research survey on ecommerce patterns of interest.
28/02/2009 Offering numerous payment options 'can increase conversions' by John Burns
Online marketers could see an increase in conversions if they make a number of different payment methods available to customers, according to Practical eCommerce.
01/09/2008 Microsoft acquires Ciao to boost search, e-commerce
The move strengthens its e-commerce business in Europe - by using shopping comparison to add value to its Live Search platform.
18/08/2008 E-retailers 'focusing on products in website design'
Availability and extra product information are a focus for retailers' website enhancement.
15/08/2008 Report reveals online retail search trends
Internet users searching for products via search engines and now including brand names roughly 50% of the time.
06/08/2008 High street retailers overtaking online-only stores on web
Is this the start of a new trend ?
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