The week between Christmas and New Years Day saw 20 million songs downloaded, more than doubling the record set the week before Christmas, according Nielsen SoundScan and E-Commerce Times.
Online Holiday Shopping Doesnt Disappoint
The numbers are in from a variety of metrics firms and it would appear that it was indeed a happy holiday season for online retailers. Online spending increased by 25% over last year as shoppers used their fingers rather than their elbows to secure clothing, electronics, and even a $94,000 pair of diamond earrings.
Preparing Your Site for the Holiday Rush
Well, the predictions are in and according to Investor’s Business Daily, Forrester Research, Inc. states that despite concerns over consumer confidence and the impact of gas prices, U.S. consumers will spend $18 billion online during this holiday season [2005].
Holiday Search Marketing – This Year There is Still Time
This is a unique year for search engine marketers. In previous years, it could take anywhere from one to three months to see results from a website optimization.
Forecasts of $26 Billion in 2005 Holiday Sales
JupiterResearch released their projections for the coming holiday season and they look promising. The report, “Holiday 2005 Forecast: Addressing The Impact of Macro-Economic Factors on Holiday Online Retail Sales,” examines not only promised higher percentages of sales but also some problems for the coming holiday season.
Its August, Get Ready For Holiday Shopping
End-of-year sales success means online retailers need to start focusing on holiday initiatives.
Holiday/vacation time but what about your online business?
For many of us, it is time to start thinking about packing our suitcases and jetting off on our summer holidays/vacation.
Amazon Has Record Holiday Season
Amazon has finished its busiest holiday season ever during which time it set a single-day record with more than 2.8 million units ordered, or 32 items per second, worldwide.
Search Engines Contribute High Levels of Holiday Shopping Referrals
While visits to shopping sites are claiming a record share of total holiday season Web visits, search engines are continuing to contribute high levels of shopping referrals.
Leveraging your Holiday Sales Volumes and Getting your Business in the Consumers Minds
As people hustle and bustle about trying to get those last minute gift ideas ready before the big day hits, spending is up and sales run rampant, as marketers get ready for that special time of year.