eCommerce

Six weeks into lockdown, 85 per cent of UK residents said they’d already done some home improvement. People have had extra time on their hands, and when you’re at home all day it’s harder to ignore that dripping tap or tired flooring.

Screen time. It’s hardly news, but mobile phone usage is going up. Buying a phone is a very personal choice, and complex decision. With stores shuttered, anyone who wants to buy or upgrade a phone must go online. 

Tempting as it is to stay in your PJs, it does help to get dressed if you’re going to work, even if it’s only at the kitchen table. When we look better, we feel better. Which explains #stayhome is boosting sales of active and leisurewear.

Pet lovers united! As a sign of just how important pets are to daily life, the government classes walking a dog as an ‘essential activity’ during the coronavirus lockdown, and pet stores are allowed to stay open.

#WFH: putting on your best face! We still have appear professional in front of the boss, colleagues and clients on all those video calls. They’re going to see us (and our ungroomed eyebrows) more close up and personal than ever.

Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of additional hardware - computers and monitors, headsets and so on – in order to do their job. The whole family at home all day means a lot more meal planning and cooking.

Wellbeing and fitness products are helping all of our physical and mental health at this time. We're here to support your shoppers to make the right buying decisions.

With consumers planning their Easter garden projects now, find out how Taggstar can help you increase your conversion rate and sales.

Consumers have become more comfortable buying bigger, bulky homewares online - but some worry about making a pricey mistake. Social proof can help.

We love a social proof innovation. Here's how Matalan scored 'extra juice' by optimising their messages.

How social proof messaging is helping retailers to build more sustainable businesses.

Many consumers will be using the Xmas & New Year's holiday to take on DIY, triggering a retail opportunity. Here's how social proof can grow online these DIY and trades sales.

The results are in! Read how Taggstar performed over the Black Friday 2019 weekend. HINT: It was good...

Back to School is now the UK’s third largest annual shopping event, and second only to Black Friday in the USA. Read how social proof messaging can increase retail conversions during this important peak.

Back to School is now the UK’s third largest annual shopping event, and second only to Black Friday in the USA. Read how social proof messaging can increase retail conversions during this important peak.

As we head into summer, retailers are now planning their Black Friday and Xmas 2019 campaigns. But this retail peak isn’t the only show in town when it comes to a major sales opportunity for home electronics.

As we head into summer, retailers are now planning their Black Friday and 2019 holiday season campaigns. But this retail peak isn’t the only show in town when it comes to a major sales opportunity for consumer electronics.

Part 2 of our blog into the ways that beauty brands can use social proof to sell.

How retailers can bring the in-store beauty assistant online using social proof.

Maximise conversions and sales as millions of customers will jump online to book their annual holiday.

“Social proof” has been talked about a lot. Urgency messaging and reviews are driving greater eCommerce conversion rates.

We just can't make up our minds. How do retailers use social proof help shoppers to choose?

You can improve Golden Quarter conversion rates using social proof messaging.

Empty shop. Busy shop. Which do you think is more popular? Read about what makes social proof influence sales, and how eCommerce sites can use it to improve their conversion rate.

Check out our 4 top tips on how to choose which events to attend in 2018, along with our handy calendar, listing top eCommerce events, awards and conferences.

Social proof product messaging is helping travel e-tailers to optimise website conversions and overall spend.

Find out how social proof is helping retailers combat some major eCommerce challenges.

Read about how Amazon is now using social data to encourage online sales.

See how social proof has increased sales conversion rates duing black Friday.

With many shoppers coming to your site with an appetite to spend, find out how you can make it easier for them.

Black Friday 2015 was a watershed event for online shopping with an estimated £1.1 billion being spent online in the UK alone

Taggstar lived through Black Friday 2014 and supported some of the UKs biggest eCommerce sites. We learnt a thing or two.