Comments on: 2008 Predictions for Internet Retail http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html Internet Marketing News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ECommNewz » Blog Archive » ECommerce Predictions For The Year http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-55682 ECommNewz » Blog Archive » ECommerce Predictions For The Year Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:04:24 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-55682 [...] Comments [...] [...] Comments [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-48800 Matt Sat, 31 May 2008 22:41:59 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-48800 Over the last 4 years we've really seen some exciting new sites pop out of no where. ie: google (moved up in popularity), facebook, myspace, youtube, etc etc etc. So lately I've been wondering what's going to be the next big site that's going to move up the ranks. The interesting thing to note is that pretty much all the sites that grew exponentially is size and scope have been social networks of some form or another. That being said if you're looking for new ways to promote your site then read my book "300+ ways to promote your website online", you can get a copy at my website www.icxpresidents.com Over the last 4 years we’ve really seen some exciting new sites pop out of no where. ie: google (moved up in popularity), facebook, myspace, youtube, etc etc etc. So lately I’ve been wondering what’s going to be the next big site that’s going to move up the ranks. The interesting thing to note is that pretty much all the sites that grew exponentially is size and scope have been social networks of some form or another. That being said if you’re looking for new ways to promote your site then read my book “300+ ways to promote your website online”, you can get a copy at my website www.icxpresidents.com

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]]> By: Massimo Arrigoni http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39394 Massimo Arrigoni Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:23:10 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39394 "death of the little guy?": I respectfully disagree. At Early Impact we have thousands of users of our ProductCart software, and many are little guys. We have seen many, many of them do very well on their ecommerce stores over the years. Some have gone from nothing to millions in sales. However, there is a secret. The ones that prosper are the ones that are able to focus on a niche. When they know their niche well, they succeed. We've seen it over and over. Among other things, SEO comes almost natural when a Web site is truly focused on a niche market. By definition all content is focused and related to set of keyword phrases that are common in that market. So, little guy: become a guru in your niche, focus 100% on it, and stay happy! You can do quite well on the Web in 2008 if you follow this strategy. Massimo CEO Early Impact http://www.earlyimpact.com “death of the little guy?”: I respectfully disagree. At Early Impact we have thousands of users of our ProductCart software, and many are little guys.

We have seen many, many of them do very well on their ecommerce stores over the years. Some have gone from nothing to millions in sales.

However, there is a secret. The ones that prosper are the ones that are able to focus on a niche. When they know their niche well, they succeed. We’ve seen it over and over.

Among other things, SEO comes almost natural when a Web site is truly focused on a niche market. By definition all content is focused and related to set of keyword phrases that are common in that market.

So, little guy: become a guru in your niche, focus 100% on it, and stay happy! You can do quite well on the Web in 2008 if you follow this strategy.

Massimo
CEO
Early Impact
http://www.earlyimpact.com

]]> By: Alan Johnson http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39246 Alan Johnson Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:50:55 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39246 Of course, nothing is impossible, but, unless you have a huge budget to work with or bring some serious innovation to your field, ranking for certain terms is out of the question. Alan Johnson Of course, nothing is impossible, but, unless you have a huge budget to work with or bring some serious innovation to your field, ranking for certain terms is out of the question.

Alan Johnson

]]> By: Matt Fritz http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39211 Matt Fritz Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:38:33 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39211 I don't think there will be the death of the little guy. I think that if anything, the Internet helps the little guy. Sure you may not be able to compete for iPod buyers but you can always be the best in ultra tight niches. I don’t think there will be the death of the little guy. I think that if anything, the Internet helps the little guy. Sure you may not be able to compete for iPod buyers but you can always be the best in ultra tight niches.

]]> By: Greg Howlett http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39200 Greg Howlett Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:05:23 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39200 Certainly, SEO will remain important in the traffic generation plan of most retailers, including my company. However, only a naive and/or foolish retailer will put all their eggs in that basket. Certainly, SEO will remain important in the traffic generation plan of most retailers, including my company. However, only a naive and/or foolish retailer will put all their eggs in that basket.

]]> By: Edward http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39199 Edward Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:55:41 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39199 Social marketing is going to improve a lot this year, as people are impatient to wait for getting a better SERP, expect to see some competition over there Social marketing is going to improve a lot this year, as people are impatient to wait for getting a better SERP, expect to see some competition over there

]]> By: Alan Johnson http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39193 Alan Johnson Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:37:14 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39193 I agree with #3, social marketing will definitely become an even more important part of the equation and, as a result, the competition will end up being fierce. Alan Johnson I agree with #3, social marketing will definitely become an even more important part of the equation and, as a result, the competition will end up being fierce.

Alan Johnson

]]> By: GoWFB http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39183 GoWFB Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:04:34 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39183 Some of your predictions are general enough to turn true ;). Anyway we shall wait and watch to see how many of your predictions actually hit the target. Some of your predictions are general enough to turn true ;) . Anyway we shall wait and watch to see how many of your predictions actually hit the target.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39178 Nicole Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:23:49 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39178 Interesting thoughts. I don't think dependency on SEO will reduce. In fact, more and more people are realizing the importance of ranking well on search engines to drive traffic to their sites. Also, I think small retailers providing price advantages will always be in business. Price is still the most important factor considered during a purchase. Interesting thoughts. I don’t think dependency on SEO will reduce. In fact, more and more people are realizing the importance of ranking well on search engines to drive traffic to their sites. Also, I think small retailers providing price advantages will always be in business. Price is still the most important factor considered during a purchase.

]]> By: Ernie Zelinski http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39174 Ernie Zelinski Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:35:07 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39174 I have been using a bit of viral marketing and it has helped a lot. One of the viral marketing tools I use is giving away over half — the top half only — of my book "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free". (The top half is available as a PDF at http://www.real-success.ca/free_ebooks.html ). Today if anyone types in "retirement" into Amazon.com's search engine, "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free" comes in the number 1 position — out of over 175,000 books that Amazon puts in the retirement category. Given that over 95 percent of the 190,000 books published in North America every year will never sell more than 5,000 copies, my book has done very well. It has now sold over 75,000 copies. Of course, word-of-mouth is still the most powerful advertising for any product or service. Ernie Zelinski Author of "The Joy of Not Working" (Over 225,000 copies Sold and Published in 17 Languages) Featured at www.thejoyofnotworking.com and "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free" (Over 75,000 copies Sold and Published in 7 Foreign Languages) Featured at www.retirement-quotes.com I have been using a bit of viral marketing and it has helped a lot.

One of the viral marketing tools I use is giving away over half — the top half only — of my book “How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free”. (The top half is available as a PDF at http://www.real-success.ca/free_ebooks.html ).

Today if anyone types in “retirement” into Amazon.com’s search engine, “How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free” comes in the number 1 position
— out of over 175,000 books that Amazon puts in the retirement category.

Given that over 95 percent of the 190,000 books published in North America every year will never sell more than 5,000 copies, my book has done very well. It has now sold over 75,000 copies.

Of course, word-of-mouth is still the most powerful advertising for any product or service.

Ernie Zelinski

Author of “The Joy of Not Working”
(Over 225,000 copies Sold and Published in 17 Languages)
Featured at www.thejoyofnotworking.com

and

“How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free”
(Over 75,000 copies Sold and Published in 7 Foreign Languages)
Featured at www.retirement-quotes.com

]]> By: Andy Beal http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39156 Andy Beal Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:32:19 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39156 Some interesting ideas Greg. I see you've baited the SEOs again. ;-) Not sue I agree that retailers will move away from SEO, but I do agree that they will add other channels to the mix. This won't reduce the effort spent on SEO, but will have the effect of reducing their dependency--as you suggest. Some interesting ideas Greg. I see you’ve baited the SEOs again. ;-)

Not sue I agree that retailers will move away from SEO, but I do agree that they will add other channels to the mix. This won’t reduce the effort spent on SEO, but will have the effect of reducing their dependency–as you suggest.

]]> By: Scott Magdalein http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html/comment-page-1#comment-39153 Scott Magdalein Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:43:09 +0000 http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2008/01/2008-predictions-for-internet-retail.html#comment-39153 Of course, all of us bloggers are hoping for increased social media advertising. Especially as blogs begin to replace tradition media as primary news and info sources. Of course, all of us bloggers are hoping for increased social media advertising. Especially as blogs begin to replace tradition media as primary news and info sources.

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