During the height of the pandemic, a lot of our favorite things were put on hold. Vacations. Gatherings with family and friends. And our favorite in-person industry events like Dreamforce.  Sure, Dreamforce, one of the largest (and arguably the best) tech conferences in the world never really went away. In the past couple of years,…

Modern consumers demand great experiences throughout the purchase journey. In fact, Salesforce research found that 88% of customers find the experience a company provides to be as important as its products and services.  Brands that focus on CX often see a big return. Consider the fact that customers who have positive experiences with a brand…

Consumers have an abundance of choices – whether they’re shopping for a sofa, a holiday gift for a loved one, a bank, a vacation, or just about anything in between. That means you’re likely facing more competition than ever before. Offering great products and services is essential, but it’s no longer enough to win the…

With the rise in online shopping, having your business accessible on the internet is integral. Most clients will only shop from you if they can locate your shop on Google and read the reviews. Therefore, you have to optimize your business profile across channels to get the most out of it. That, of course, includes…

These days, many of the best, most highly regarded brands depend on the Salesforce platform to run their businesses. There, they manage all aspects of the customer lifecycle – from marketing to sales to service – and everything in between. Salesforce understands that businesses aren’t one-size-fits-all. And one of the beauties of the platform is…

At 1440, we pride ourselves on being among the sponsors of one of the world’s leading eCommerce conferences, eTail East. This year’s edition was held at Sheraton, Boston, premised on encouraging digital transformation in retail. And if you missed this year’s conference, don’t worry. Here’s a quick rundown of a few things you missed during…

“You can’t improve what you don’t measure.” This quote, often attributed to Peter Drucker, is one that we hear in the business world quite a bit. And it certainly rings true. Without continuous measurement, it’s impossible for any business to know what’s going well and improve what isn’t. By now, most brands and retailers that…

Recently, Salesforce released their 2022 State of the Connected Customer study. We’ve loved digging into all the fresh insights about consumer behavior.  One particular finding that stood out to us is the fact that customer experience has never been more important. This year’s report found that 88% of customers say the experience a company provides…

Hundreds of millions of shoppers worldwide know and love Amazon Prime’s fast and free shipping. They also know the disappointment of forgoing desired purchases from other retailers. When these consumers shop on other sites, they often opt not to buy due to high shipping rates and long wait times. It is common to find yourself…

When the Amazon Prime membership program was first launched, you probably believed it was the most revolutionary idea in the eCommerce world. You simply pay an annual membership fee, and you’re guaranteed free delivery within one or two days. Now Amazon has introduced an even better idea with its Buy with Prime program. The new…

Amazon recently launched a fantastic new service they call Buy With Prime. The program extends the benefits of shopping on Prime to online e-commerce retailers…even those not taking part in the Amazon Prime program. Prime members can shop on any website with the Buy with Prime logo. That means fast shipping and secure purchases. They…

Customers’ needs and preferences must be at the heart of any product, service or experience a brand creates. No one’s going to buy something that doesn’t serve their needs. But creating products and experiences that consumers love isn’t a one-time event. Why? Because consumers’ needs, preferences and expectations are constantly in flux. Brands and retailers…