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  • The truth hurts - is killing the messenger the right strategy?

    In some of the tests we do, results show that the new product or design upgrade meant to replace the current proposition has poor performance.

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  • How we help sellers on Amazon to show winning products in a timely and cost-efficient manner

    Our ambition is to help brands test different products simultaneously and without risk, on a platform very similar to Amazon or any other e-retailer - they can then make the most accurate fact-based choice when deciding on which products to put forward.

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  • How You Test Is as Important as What You Test

    Here`s an unpopular, possibly controversial opinion => Most consumer research is deeply flawed. Too often, businesses spend a lot of time and money asking consumers what they want.

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  • Don`t Ignore Other E-commerce players to Succeed in 2022

    When it comes to e-commerce, there`s little dispute that Amazon is the king. Amazon captured approximately half of all e-commerce sales in 2021 in the U.S. alone. And with global e-commerce sales expected to top $5.4 trillion this year, there`s little doubt that the world`s biggest marketplace will continue to dominate the e-commerce industry.

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  • ARE CONSUMERS HIDING THE TRUTH?

    “The correlation between stated intent and actual behavior is usually low and negative,” this is what Gerald Zaltman, Harvard Business School professor tells us in his well-known book, How Customers Think.

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  • Comment l`optimisation de votre image principale peut booster votre e-commerce

    Nous savons tous qu`une image vaut mille mots. Pourtant, l`un des éléments les plus négligés en matière d`e-commerce est l`image principale. En effet, c`est la première chose que les acheteurs voient dans les résultats de recherche et les pages de produits, mais les images affichées sont souvent choisies sans trop y penser par les e-commerçants, qui utilisent celles qu`ils ont sous la main. Cette pratique ne rend pas vraiment justice aux articles mis en avant, ce qui finit par nuire aux ventes.

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  • Platform Demo – Emazing Retailing

    On-Demand demo of Emazing Retailing – the behavioural market research platform for product innovation and eCommerce optimisation.

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  • Five Best Practices for Testing E-Commerce Consumer Products

    Expert advice on testing e-commerce consumer products for research, digital and media teams from Pierre Berthier, Founder of Emazing Retailing

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  • What is Behavioural Concept Testing? - Insight Platforms

    In order to develop products that sell, we must first understand consumers shopping behaviour. Learn more about behavioural concept testing here!

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  • eMazing 10 commandments for converting primary image/ How to have the best converting Primary image on Amazon

    Avoid having too much white. If your product or your packaging is originally white, it will not be very visible on the results page since the Amazon results page fills in empty space with … white. If you are in such a situation, find a way to create color contrast/ shade.

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  • Explanation of A+ content and how to optimize it

    Amazon A+ Content, often called Enhanced Brand Content (EBC), is a very powerful tool that allows sellers on Amazon to enhance their product listings with visually rich content. By incorporating high-quality images or videos, more detailed product descriptions, and comparison charts, A+ Content aims to give shoppers a better understanding of the product. This not only improves the shopping experience but also ultimately increases the chances of conversion.

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FAQ
  • How can I increase average order value (AOV) with in-store merchandising?

    Increasing AOV with merchandising focuses on presenting higher-value, complementary, and impulse items in context so customers add more to their baske...

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  • What does a repeatable 6-week local marketing plan look like for a small retail chain?

    Week 1 — Audit & setup - Claim/verify local listings (Google Business Profile, Apple Maps) - Run a simple local SEO health check and fix NAP inconsist...

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  • How do I audit an e-commerce product feed for completeness and search visibility?

    Start by verifying core fields: id, title, description, availability, price, link, image_link, brand, and gtin. Common issues: - Missing or generic t...

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  • What are best practices for omnichannel inventory visibility?

    Best practices: 1. Centralized inventory system — single source of truth for stock across channels 2. Real-time syncing — use event-driven updates or...

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  • Which UX patterns on retail product pages improve conversions?

    High-impact UX patterns: - Scannable information hierarchy — prominent price, availability, and CTA above the fold - Sticky add-to-cart with mini car...

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  • What local marketing playbook variants work for different retail formats?

    Small boutiques: - Focus on hyper-local social content, influencer micro-collabs, and neighborhood events. - Use appointment-style shopping and exclus...

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  • Simple schema markup strategy for retail product pages and FAQs

    Use JSON-LD to add: 1. Product schema — include name, description, image, sku, brand, offers (priceCurrency, price, availability) 2. AggregateRating ...

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  • A quick checklist to raise average order value in retail

    - Highlight complementary items on product pages and in-store displays - Add bundles with perceived savings - Offer free shipping thresholds to encour...

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  • Why are GTINs and product identifiers important for feed visibility?

    GTINs (UPC/EAN) help platforms match products to catalog entries and improve discoverability. Without identifiers, products may be disapproved or show...

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  • Image quality guidelines for retail product listings

    - Use white or neutral backgrounds for catalog images - Provide multiple views (front, back, in-use) and lifestyle images - Minimum 800px on the longe...

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  • Which tools help validate and fix product feeds?

    - Platform feed validators (Google Merchant Center, Meta Catalog) - Open-source scripts (Python CSV checks) and custom Google Sheets formulas - Commer...

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  • KPIs to monitor for in-store merchandising experiments

    - Attach rate for add-on SKUs - AOV by store and cohort - Conversion rate in-store (transactions / footfall) - Inventory sell-through for promoted SKU...

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  • Local listings best practices for retail stores

    - Claim and verify each store location - Use consistent NAP formatting and descriptive categories - Add photos, opening hours, and services offered - ...

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  • How to segment email lists for retail reactivation campaigns

    Segments: - Recent purchasers (30–90 days) - Cart abandoners - High-LTV customers - Inactive subscribers (180+ days) Playbook: build tailored offers ...

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  • Checklist for promoting in-store events

    - Create a clear event page with RSVP - Use local social ads and partner newsletters - Provide a follow-up bundle or special offer for attendees - Col...

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  • How to collect and use reviews for social proof

    - Request reviews after purchase via email/SMS - Highlight best reviews on product pages and social - Use aggregated star ratings in schema markup - A...

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  • Quick technical SEO checklist: sitemap and robots

    - Generate an XML sitemap and submit to search consoles - Ensure robots.txt allows essential AI crawlers and blocks staging areas - Use canonical tags...

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  • How to write an llms.txt to improve brand citability

    - List trusted crawlers (e.g., GPTBot, Perplexity) and provide crawl rate preferences - Include a contact email for crawler issues - Host llms.txt at ...

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  • Product bundle ideas to increase perceived value

    - Starter kits (e.g., ‘starter grooming kit’) - Complementary bundles (e.g., charger + cable + adapter) - Seasonal bundles with limited packaging - ‘B...

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  • Image alt text checklist for accessibility and SEO

    - Include SKU and brief descriptive phrase - Avoid keyword stuffing; be concise - Use a separate caption for promotional context Standardize alt temp...

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  • Checkout UX optimizations to reduce friction

    - Offer guest checkout - Save form data and use inline validation - Display progress indicators and security badges - Offer multiple payment options a...

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  • How to set up retargeting audiences for retail websites

    - Create audiences for product viewers, cart abandoners, and purchasers - Use dynamic ads to show viewed products with recommended add-ons - Exclude r...

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  • Startup checklist for launching a new retail store

    - Create a store page with NAP, hours, photos, and products - Claim local listings and add schema LocalBusiness - Launch a opening promotion and colle...

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  • Product description templates that convert

    - Short summary (1 sentence) - Key features (bullet list) - Use cases/benefits (2–3 lines) - Technical specs and care instructions Create CMS templat...

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  • Mobile optimization checklist for retail sites

    - Prioritize speed: lazy-load non-critical assets - Use large tap targets and simplified forms - Simplify navigation and search - Test checkout flow o...

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  • Loyalty program basics for retail

    - Choose a simple points system or tiered benefits - Tie points to purchases and referrals - Offer exclusive early access to sales - Promote in-store ...

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  • Automation approaches for product updates

    - Use API-driven sync between PIM and storefront - Schedule nightly exports for slower systems - Implement change logs and alerting for failed updates...

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  • Analytics events to track for retail sites

    - Product view, add-to-cart, begin-checkout, purchase - Store locator searches and directions clicks - Promo code redemptions and bundle purchases Us...

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  • Advanced Google Business Profile tips for retailers

    - Use product posts and special offers - Set up appointment links and services - Use store photos and Q&A to address common queries Monitor impressio...

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  • Quick content distribution plan for retail content

    - Repurpose pillar posts into LinkedIn articles and short videos - Use email drip campaigns for new pillar content - Publish technical tools/checklist...

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