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ThePopcornFactory.com Goes Mobile

Ecommerce Conversations · with Tom Russell · May 22, 2014 · 20 min

Summary

To thrive in the evolving ecommerce landscape, optimize your mobile strategy. This episode reveals how ThePopcornFactory.com successfully launched its mobile site, offering key insights into design, implementation, and promotion crucial for any ecommerce operator looking to capture the growing mobile market.

Key takeaways

Themes

digital strategyecommerce trendsmobile commerceuser experience

Topics covered

lessons learned in mobile implementationmobile performance metricsmobile site launchmobile strategy developmentmobile ui/ux designresponsive vs. dedicated mobile sites

Episode description

Mobile commerce is coming. Many merchants, both large and small, are contemplating their mobile commerce strategies, and one merchant that has just launched a mobile version of its ecommerce site is ThePopcornFactory.com. The person responsible for marketing that company and that site is Tom Russell. He’s senior vice president for the parent company of ThePopcornFactory.com, and he joins Practical Ecommerce’s Kerry Murdock.

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about digital strategy?
Investing in a dedicated mobile experience (or highly optimized responsive design) is crucial to meet shifting customer behavior and capitalize on mobile traffic.
What does this episode say about ecommerce trends?
Careful consideration of mobile UX/UI, including simplified navigation, clear product display, and a streamlined checkout, directly impacts conversion rates on mobile devices.
What does this episode say about mobile commerce?
Develop a strategic roadmap for mobile, including defining target users, setting clear performance goals, and planning for ongoing measurement of KPIs like mobile conversion rates and AOV.
What does this episode say about user experience?
Leverage insights from early mobile adopters like ThePopcornFactory.com to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions in your own mobile commerce initiatives.
What does this episode say about digital strategy?
Proactively promote your mobile platform through various channels, such as mobile SEO and targeted advertising, to drive adoption and maximize ROI.

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