Category Pages: When to Create and Optimize

Category Pages: When to Create and Optimize

Aside from the homepage, the most important pages on any website—especially an ecommerce website—are the category pages. They will consistently generate the most organic traffic. Collectively, they will almost always garner more organic traffic than the homepage....
Analog Thoughts in a Digital World

Analog Thoughts in a Digital World

Today we are bombarded with different types of technology and various forms of communication. We carry all of the answers to the great questions of the universe in our pockets and purses. From liking comments on social media or a quick Snapchat, to business emails or...
Your 2009 Cost-Cutting Checklist

Your 2009 Cost-Cutting Checklist

The economy is in the tank. Costs continue to increase. Response rates are down. What can you do to cut costs? I have always felt that you can’t slash and burn your way to prosperity even in difficult, economic times. I see catalogers making cost-cutting decisions...
When Should You STOP Mailing to a Customer?

When Should You STOP Mailing to a Customer?

This month, we will discuss two related topics; when should you stop mailing to a customer and just how many times should you mail your housefile.  As we have said in previous articles, it is difficult to over mail your housefile (at least certain segments) when...
What You Should Know About List Rental Data Cards

What You Should Know About List Rental Data Cards

How do you know if a list you’re testing for the first time will work, or if it’s even the right list to test? Obviously, there’s no way to know for sure prior to mailing. But studying the list data card in advance and really understanding what it...