Online Bargain Shoppers in the US
Getting prices right on the Web
Two widely disparate approaches to pricing have dominated the sale of goods and services on the Internet.
Editor’s Note: although written in 2001 (a lifetime ago in the “Internet age”), much of the suggestions are of long-lasting value…
Content: Article | Authors: Craig C. Zawada, Eric Lin, Michael V. Marn, Walter L. Baker | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Pricing
eConsumer Preferences
WebSnapshot
WebSnapshot provides a statistical glimpse at Web surfers and trends worldwide by aggregating a picture of millions of visitors to a network of more than 100,000 registered websites of all types and sizes. Items tracked include: browser types; operating systems; monitor colors and resolutions; most popular ISPs, Search engines, domains, languages, and finding methods. Each item tracked is presented with a clear graph … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: WebSnapshot | Subjects: Demographics, IT / Technology / E-Business
Measurement and Analysis of the B-to-B Market
This report combines measurement data from Media Metrix and its AdRelevance division with analyst insight from Jupiter research in order to provide a comprehensive resource to key decision makers in the online advertising and business-to-business markets. It’s a little dated (August 2000) but offers some interesting insights. Perhaps it will become an annual report?
Content: Online Resource | Sources: AdRelevance, Media Metrix | Subjects: Advertising, IT / Technology / E-Business | Industry: Advertising
Measurement and Analysis of the B-to-B Market
Solid CRM is Difficult, but Not Impossible
InfoWorld surveyed 500 readers who are involved with acquiring CRM software and services and who work with 100 or more other employees. The survey offers insights into the dynamics of implementing a CRM solution.
Content: Article | Author: Mario Apicella | Source: InfoWorld | Subjects: Customer Related, IT / Technology / E-Business
Internet Usage in Mexico
The One Internet Metric That Really Matters
The conversion rate captures the crucial aspects of a Website. A small increase in it can have powerful effects.
Content: Article | Author: Bill Gurley | Source: FORTUNE | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Management
Internet Buyers Favor Brand Over Price
Mobile Commerce Projections
Broadband users 60 percent more likely to buy on the Web
Managed Security Market Forecast
Internet Appliance Market Forecast
CRM Migration
A new appreciation for the customer is sweeping across Europe as more of the continent’s businesses invest billions of dollars in CRM software.
Content: Article | Author: Jeff Sweat | Source: InformationWeek | Subjects: International – Europe, IT / Technology / E-Business
European CRM Facts
Collaborative Business
More than ever, according to opinions voiced by IT and business managers in InformationWeek Research’s new Information Sharing & Collaboration study, companies need to partner with suppliers and customers to develop the right products, find the right markets, and deliver the goods on time without stockpiling huge inventories. ERP and CRM tools have helped many businesses lay a foundation to make all this happen; now, … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: Paul McDougall | Source: InformationWeek | Subject: IT / Technology / E-Business
Asia-Pacific B2B Forecast
IT Managers Become More ‘Open’-Minded
IT departments are gradually opening the door to open-source software. Companies are finding that open-source alternatives can be easier to use and more reliable than proprietary products-and major vendors are starting to get the message.
Content: Article | Author: Alan Radding | Source: InformationWeek | Subject: IT / Technology / E-Business | Industry: Software