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Marketing Strategies
Are Automakers Ignoring Two Key Growth Opportunities?
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By: Omar El Ali
November 24, 2015
Are Automakers Ignoring Two Key Growth Opportunities?

The auto industry has used the Internet to educate, and sell to, consumers for over 15 years. But two underserved North American markets could provide previously-untapped brand loyalty and sales growth.

Europe
Holiday Shopping Snapshot: Europe
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By: MotionPoint
November 19, 2015
Holiday Shopping Snapshot: Europe

How effectively are Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other U.S.-created holiday sales events spreading in European markets? A closer look, from one of our experts.

Marketing Strategies
Exclusive Black Friday E-Book Now Available
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By: Reagan Evans
November 16, 2015
Exclusive Black Friday E-Book Now Available

"The Secret Language of Boosting Holiday Sales" reveals how companies can gain a powerful competitive edge during the holidays.

International Business Strategies
Singles Day Is Coming
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By: Dominic Dithurbide
November 05, 2015
Singles Day Is Coming

Last year, Chinese shoppers spent $9 billion in one day. Nov. 11—the world’s largest online shopping day—is nearly here. Can your company get a piece of the action?

Website Translation
Why Website Localisation Should Transcend Translation
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By: Reagan Evans
October 29, 2015
Why Website Localisation Should Transcend Translation

Ideally, website content should be unique and relevant to its target market. Here are five ways custom localizations generate powerful results in international markets.

International Business Strategies
Let’s Get Lexical
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By: Dominic Dithurbide
October 22, 2015
Let’s Get Lexical

Most times, one Spanish website can effectively serve every Spanish audience. But in some cases, subtle linguistic differences can greatly impact conversion and revenue.

International Business Strategies
Why URL Optimisation Matters For Global Markets
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By: Reagan Evans
October 14, 2015
Why URL Optimisation Matters For Global Markets

For years, SEO experts have touted URL optimisation as a best practice. Learn how this ethos applies to localised content on international websites-and how it boosts conversion rates and revenue.

International Business Strategies
Three Critical Ingredients To Make Your Global Sites Succeed
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By: Dominic Dithurbide
October 09, 2015
Three Critical Ingredients To Make Your Global Sites Succeed

Companies tend to abandon their global online strategies when they don't generate immediate, meaningful results. The reason "why" is a mystery for these organisations-after all, they performed their due diligence and launched a localised website in the market's preferred language. What went wrong?

Customer Experience
Empowering Users Is Key to Improving Global Site Conversions and Value
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By: MotionPoint
October 01, 2015
Empowering Users Is Key to Improving Global Site Conversions and Value

How can companies effectively inform international customers that a localised version now exists for their market? The secret, MotionPoint found, was to put the customers' needs above all.

International Business Strategies
To Go Across the Globe, You Must Go Across All Screens
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By: Reagan Evans
September 25, 2015
To Go Across the Globe, You Must Go Across All Screens

Global smartphone adoption is skyrocketing. What's the smartest way to ensure that a company's localised content displays accurately across all digital channels?

E-Commerce
E-commerce Experiences Double-Digit Growth As More Online Retailers ‘Go Global’
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By: Dominic Dithurbide
September 18, 2015
E-commerce Experiences Double-Digit Growth As More Online Retailers ‘Go Global’

Retailers say up to 30% of their online revenue now hails from global customers. Learn how to make localised domestic and international retail sites a success for your organisation.

International Business Strategies
Companies Get Results With Mobile Sites for U.S. Hispanics
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By: Reagan Evans
September 11, 2015
Companies Get Results With Mobile Sites for U.S. Hispanics

Discover how Spanish-language mobile websites boosts traffic, engagement and revenue for companies in several industries. Is your company ignoring a thriving opportunity.

International Business Strategies
Smartphones: The Secret Weapon for Winning Global Consumers
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By: Dominic Dithurbide
September 04, 2015
Smartphones: The Secret Weapon for Winning Global Consumers

M-commerce is outpacing traditional e-commerce by three-to-one. If your expanding organisation neglects the mobile web, it's missing where the action is. Here's a primer.

E-Commerce
Luxury E-Commerce: 4 Top Emerging Markets for Expanding Brands (Part 2)
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By: Reagan Evans
August 24, 2015
Luxury E-Commerce: 4 Top Emerging Markets for Expanding Brands (Part 2)

Luxury e-commerce sales will reach $21 billion by 2020. Discover four markets that are largely untapped by the online luxury industry, and a have demonstrated appetite for online shopping.

E-Commerce
Luxury E-Commerce: 4 Top Emerging Markets for Expanding Brands (Part 1)
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By: Reagan Evans
August 20, 2015
Luxury E-Commerce: 4 Top Emerging Markets for Expanding Brands (Part 1)

Luxury e-commerce sales will reach $21 billion by 2020. Discover four markets that are largely untapped by the online luxury industry, and a have demonstrated appetite for online shopping.

E-Commerce
Five Critical Ingredients for Successfully Launching a Global E-Commerce Site
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By: Dominic Dithurbide
August 12, 2015
Five Critical Ingredients for Successfully Launching a Global E-Commerce Site

Here a few tips to consider when expanding your online business to new markets, communicating with international customers, and fulfilling their cross-border orders.