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Data Debt: Why It Matters in the Era of AI and Machine Learning
Introduction Data Debt is a silent killer of ecommerce growth. It’s the reason AI models deliver faulty insights and why your team struggles to answer basic questions about performance. In this blog post, we’ll explain what Data Debt is, why it’s so pervasive, and how...
Channels & Tactics to Hit Your Forecast Targets
Forecast Series Part 4 (of 4)Acquisition vs Retention Channels to Hit Your Target Forecast Ecommerce forecasting isn’t just about numbers—it’s about understanding how you’ll reach your customers. In our last blog post, we broke revenue down by new vs. returning...
Breaking Down Revenue Forecast Targets: New + Returning Customers
Forecast Series Part 3 (of 4)Forecasting revenue can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable parts makes it much more actionable. In our last post, we introduced the “golden equation” for ecommerce success:This equation is the foundation for building a...
The Golden Equation of Ecommerce: Simple Math for Predictable, Profitable Growth
Forecast Series Part 2 (of 4)Today’s complex ecommerce environment is challenging, to say the least, for brands who want to grow business revenue predictably. Executive teams are having conversations about how to navigate new technology and AI to help improve customer...
Align Goals and Revenue Forecast for Success
Forecast Series Part 1 (of 4)The Strategic Edge for Ecommerce Managers: Aligning Forecasts with Goals to Create Achievable Targets As an ecommerce manager, you're not just chasing revenue numbers—you’re expected to bridge the gap between ambition and reality....
Why Is Revenue Always Different Between Google Analytics 4 and My Ecommerce Platform?
Whether you’re an ecommerce veteran, or newer to the field, you’ve likely encountered the frustration of revenue discrepancies between Google Analytics and your ecommerce platform. At first, it might seem like a minor issue—less than 2% of the total. But in some cases, the gap can be as much as 25% or greater, and when the C-Suite wants answers, “We don’t know why” isn’t going to cut it.
How to Empathy Map for Ecommerce Customer Journeys [Template]
How to Use an Ecommerce Customer Journey Empathy Map [Worksheet] An empathy map is a helpful tool that is often used by brands as part of a customer journey mapping initiative. Customer journey mapping is a key exercise that ecommerce brands can implement to...
The Art of Optimization: Marketing Mix Modeling Explained Through the Craft of Caramel-Making
What is Marketing Mix Modeling? Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) is a way to blend and optimize marketing channels for eCommerce spend across various channels like SEO, Paid, Email/SMS, and Print similar to perfecting a caramel recipe. Why It Matters? It is crucial for...
6 Examples of Buy Buttons on Profitable Product Pages
By the time you’re visiting our website, the last online store you checked out will have lost sales due to abandoned carts. It’s a stubborn industry-wide problem in ecommerce that’s seen a fair share of innovative solutions thrown at it, from persistent reminders that...