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Demandware's Stephan Schambach

Ecommerce Conversations · with Stephan Schambach · May 14, 2014 · 13 min

Summary

This episode features Demandware CEO Stephan Schambach, who shares practical advice for optimizing the online customer experience. Learn how to reduce cart abandonment, differentiate strategies for online vs. brick-and-mortar shoppers, and avoid common pitfalls that can quickly derail an ecommerce business.

Key takeaways

Themes

conversion rate optimizationcustomer experienceecommerce strategy

Topics covered

brick-and-mortar retailecommerce business resilienceomnichannel experienceonline shopper behaviorshopping cart abandonmentwebsite optimization

Episode description

Stephan Schambach, CEO of Demandware, provides a host of helpful tips to improve a customer’s experience at your website in a recent interview with Practical Ecommerces Mitch Bettis. Schambach also provides a distinctive opinion of shopping cart abandonment rates, and he discusses the reasons he thinks shoppers leave a site. He also discusses the differences in online shoppers compared to those who shop in a brick-and-mortar store and notes how quickly an ecommerce business can unravel if his...

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Implement strategies to minimize shopping cart abandonment by understanding the psychological and practical barriers that deter customers.
What does this episode say about customer experience?
Tailor your ecommerce strategy to account for the distinct motivations, expectations, and behaviors of online shoppers versus brick-and-mortar shoppers.
What does this episode say about ecommerce strategy?
Prioritize best practices and continuously optimize your online operations to prevent the rapid unraveling of your ecommerce business.
What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Focus on creating a seamless and compelling omnichannel experience by understanding the differences in online and in-store customer journeys.

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