Ready for the first billion-dollar online Sales Day?
July 14th, 2010 • Posted by Spa Kat • Permalink
Do you think it is too early to prepare for the 2010 holiday online blitz?
According to Keynote Systems, the global leader in on-demand test and measurement solutions, consumers will continue to push online sales and the businesses who are most prepared will win the game. In their most resent monthly publication they advise retailers to prepare websites now for the holiday rush.
Keynote, Making a Site, And Checking it twice, A Guide to Preparing a Website for the Holiday Rush
Key takeaways from Keynotes article:
- Do not underestimate the importance of e-commerce to overall retail success, particularly during the holiday season. In 2009, holiday online sales actually increased 2% while overall retail dropped 3%.
- Take a look at Spaboom IGC sales for 2010 Mother's Day, it is a great indicator for upcoming holiday online Instant Gift Certificates sales.
- Prepare your spa website, get it in near-final form now.
- Enhanced product presentation, client reviews, and personalization/updates—should be well under way if not complete by now.
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Make your holiday a success by preparing your website now for the onslaught of consumers seeking a online gift solution. It could be your best holiday yet.
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Annette