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The E-commerce Germany Awards are coming back!!
The E-commerce Germany Awards are coming back for the fourth time in 2021. The prestigious contest, connected with a special gala to sum up and award the winners, has become a true gem in German e-commerce events’ calendar, gathering increasingly more submissions year by year. E-commerce business owners, service providers and agencies are invited to submit their entry in one of ten e-commerce categories. In order for the entry to…
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CFP 2020: 6 numbers to remember + 6 winners to celebrate with
We have no idea where all this time has passed by, but the truth is: the Call For Papers contest has come to an end. This year was a record-breaking one, and unusual one, for many various reasons. To keep you in suspense (for a little while longer!), we decided to show you the Contest in numbers that speak for themselves. Scroll down, read on and finally find out who’s…
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The Dangers of eCommerce Brands relying on large marketplaces’
The Changing Landscape of Online Marketplaces  The use of large online marketplaces has long been a key part of businesses’ online growth. It is no wonder too, considering marketplaces are generally a quick, low cost and low-risk option for many companies to widen their customer base, test new markets and broaden international sales. The wide reach of large marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay means they are often the first…
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8 reasons to vote in our Call For Papers Contest
Our Call For Papers contest is nothing new – we’ve decided to launch another edition this year, with high hopes of getting another batch of great presentations and case studies delivered for the voting stage. We haven’t been let down: the Call For Papers contest managed to gather many insightful submissions, and now it’s time for you to choose which ones are to be presented during our Berlin Expo. Your…
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The German Packaging Act (VerpackG): How to get your online shop compliant
The German Packaging Act, known as VerpackG in Germany, is one of the most important laws for e-commerce in Germany. No matter whether you are a start-up, SME, or big player – if you sell in Germany, the laws are applicable, and the price of non-compliance is high. If you have not heard about the packaging law yet, do not worry. Here we cover in detail the purpose of the…
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How to build a solid social media strategy for e-commerce
When was the last time you checked a social media platform? Have you used Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or WhatsApp today? Maybe even multiple times? Social media has become a crucial part of our everyday lives. 3.6 billion people are using social media worldwide in 2020 – that’s almost half of the world’s total population. This means you could be missing out on a lot of sales possibilities if you don’t…
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2021 EBE CALL FOR PAPERS – submissions have been opened!
The E-commerce Berlin Expo is taking place for the sixth time! On the 18th of February 2021, e-commerce enthusiasts will meet again at STATION, Berlin, during one of the most electrifying e-commerce events in Europe. It’s also creating a unique opportunity to present e-commerce insights on one of the stages. How to become one of the speakers at EBE 2021? The answer is simple: by participating in the Call For Papers.…
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Key e-commerce website mistakes and how to fix them
The success of an e-commerce business largely depends on the performance of the website – in terms of rankings (qualified traffic) and conversions (user experience). Key parameters to explore include page load speed, site security, and other SEO optimization issues. This is especially important as you need to please both people and search engines.  SEMrush has run hundreds of e-commerce websites through its Site Audit tool to uncover the most…
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A-COMMERCE Days 2020 powered by CRIF
THE DIGITAL E-COMMERCE EXPERTS CONFERENCE powered by CRIF 06.10.2020 – 08.10.2020 The past few months have shown more than ever how important the topic of digitalization and digital networking has become. Therefore, due to the circumstances of the past months, this year’s A-COMMERCE Day will be organized in the form of a virtual 3-day cross-border “Multichannel” conference. From 06.10.2020 to 08.10.2020, we will be hosting “The Digital E-Commerce Experts Conference”…
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How to understand the Critical Time Frame for Customer Complaints
When it comes to online shopping, the ultimate seal of approval is the ‘confirm purchase’ button. In placing an order, a customer is communicating many things. They’re saying they like your product, that it’s better than your competitors and they like the price. Immediately after placing an order, you have a happy customer, in a state of optimistic anticipation.Their order is being processed and all is good in the world.…
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COVID-19 – the organization of an eCommerce warehouse
Coronavirus – what precautions are we using, and how does the warehouse organization in Omnipack look like? Check our best practices First of all, we wanted to assure all our clients and stakeholders that Omnipack’s logistics centers are open and working as usual. In addition to the safety of our employees, the highest priority for us is to ensure the high quality and continuity of services for our clients. At…
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9 great examples of how retail is dealing with the Corona crisis
The year 2020 is no ordinary one. For a long time to come, we will continue to tell our children – and our children will tell their children – about a year in which social and economic life was reduced to virtually zero. That has never happened before. And, of course, we all hope that we will soon return to something like “normality”. Whenever the vaccine against COVID-19 is finally…