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The internet can seem like a wonderland of connectivity, and the importance of being part of that connection is increasingly important to the daily lives of people around the globe. Unfortunately, however, making sure that digital communication is accessible to people with disabilities isn’t always a high priority as new technologies are being developed.
One of the reasons we love the Story format so much is that it’s just as easy to create engaging touchpoints for your audience as it is for users to enjoy and consume content. As a communication channel, Stories add a whole new dimension of communication possibilities for apps and websites to directly interact with their audiences. Stories are full-screen, mobile-native, and captivating in a way that gives users a frictionless, customized experience. The Story format inherently makes it easier for users to consume content, and with new accessibility features added, Storyly is making it even easier to make Story content accessible for users of all abilities. As Storyly continues to evolve and expand, we’re committed to keeping digital accessibility a priority within our designs to help create a mobile ecosystem that meets the needs of Story creators and their audiences. We are always learning more about ways to eliminate technological barriers and will continue to offer accessibility features as they are created, but we’d like to share a few of the latest developments here.
In this guide to in-app communities, we'll explore why you need them, how to get started with in-app communities, some of the challenges you might face along the way, and some best practices for building them.
To compete in this ever-growing industry, niche apps have to invest more in their own channels to provide a better experience for users. Storyly Stories help travel apps do exactly that. This service allows marketing and product teams to utilize Storyly to ensure that they are making the most of every feature of their travel app.
Storyly makes it easy to connect with users at any stage of their brand journey with mobile-native Stories that are intuitive, inspiring, and engaging, but we’re always working towards new capabilities and connections to help marketers create their best campaigns.
If you’re familiar with Storyly, it’s likely that you’re also familiar with all the ways that Stories can help brands achieve their engagement and revenue goals. But did you know that we also offer Story capabilities for websites? The same benefits of adding a Story layer to apps are now accessible for websites as well, and we’re constantly adding new features to make them even more fun and effective. Let’s take a look at some of the recent upgrades for Web Stories!
Digital advertising spending already tops $100 billion per year in the United States, and the figure is only expected to grow. Despite their enormous efforts and deep pockets, digital marketers only see a conversion rate of about 2.86%.
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Storyly's Smart Sorting is a powerful feature that can help companies increase the impact of their campaigns by maximizing the engagement rate of their Stories It helps provide more tailored experiences to the users, and improve efficiency and productivity.
As a mobile-native Stories platform, Storyly makes it easy to create immersive and engaging content that your audience will love. And now, with our partnership with MoEngage, we're taking things to the next level.
As a brand, it's important to understand the difference between on-site personalization and customization. Both of these elements help you meet customers' needs based on their unique preferences. Delivering individualized experiences is a recent concept that aims to enhance personalization, but you might not be familiar with it. What exactly is an "individualized experience" and how can it take on-site personalization to the next level? Let's find out!
One eCommerce trend that's slated to change the future of this market is shoppertainment. Over the years, shoppertainment has become increasingly popular among consumers and marketers alike as people seek more engaging shopping experiences online. Out are the boring and monotonous marketing campaigns trying to get people's attention, and are in highly engaging videos that entertain as much as they promote. In short, marketing today is about the user, not the brand behind it. Wondering why shoppertainment is such a crucial investment today? Here we'll dive deeper into this trend and the many benefits you'll get from it.
Keeping up with the latest news, technologies, and trends in the retail and eCommerce industry is crucial to achieving success. Thankfully, experts who have an active voice in this field lead the way for us to get to know the industry. The following list features the top retail and eCommerce experts to follow in Europe.
When it comes to monitoring eCommerce websites, there are so many tools you can use. For someone relatively new to eCommerce, it can be pretty overwhelming, with so many numbers and statistics to analyze and understand. And while all of these metrics bear some importance, not all of them will be important to you with every campaign. Some will be more crucial to measure than others based on your goals, making it important to cut through the noise and focus only on those metrics that matter most. To help you succeed with your eCommerce efforts, let's take a close look at what eCommerce website metrics are all about and go into some of the specific metrics worth tracking.
The checkout is one of the most critical moments in the eCommerce experience. In order to incentivize customers to checkout, you need to create an effective marketing campaign. You can then inspire those customers to jump into a purchase as you excite them with details about your products. However, all those efforts can be fruitless if your checkout process is less than desirable. To help you prevent any issues from turning customers away once you've captured them, consider the following eCommerce checkout best practices.
"Personalization" and "customization" are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct concepts with different implications for the end user. Personalization involves tailoring an experience to an individual based on their unique preferences, interests, and behaviors. At the same time, customization puts the power in the user's hands, allowing them to create an experience uniquely suited to their needs. In this blog post, we'll explore the difference between personalization and customization, highlight their importance in enhancing the customer experience, and discuss the challenges and considerations for implementing them in a business context.
For someone who is new to the retail and eCommerce landscape, it is essential to pay attention to the leading experts in the industry. Personally, I follow many different experts who help me gain a better understanding of the industry and stay up-to-date with the latest news. This is why I want to share the following list with you, which includes US-based retail and eCommerce experts that you’ll need to keep an eye out for in 2024 and beyond.
Video Stories can significantly improve engagement, conversions, and retention for retail apps and websites. The key is to use them the right way to provide customers with a unique experience that drives conversions and inspires users. To help you fully utilize video Stories and realize their possibilities, we'll give you some ideas for how to use them to your advantage.
More and more shoppers today seek inspiration online for their purchases. Even when shoppers aren't currently looking for something, a certain source may inspire them to make a purchase. In fact, according to Google, 60% of consumers get the urge to buy a product from a source of inspiration even when they're not actively shopping. If you want to incentivize your customers to buy from you, you should understand precisely what inspires shoppers and how you can appeal to this need.
Acquiring new customers and retaining existing ones helps boost revenue, but you should also do what you can to maximize their order values. Unfortunately, it's often hard to get customers to pile on items to their initial orders. If you can somehow increase the average basket size of your customers, you can significantly increase your revenue with each customer and order. High average order sizes will ultimately help your business directly, making this an essential metric to boost. Thankfully, there are plenty of means to help you increase average cart value, but Video Stories are among the most effective you'll find. There are several reasons I recommend this means in particular: Video Stories improve product discovery, decrease cart abandonment, maximize average basket size, and increase conversion rates.
It’s time to give your email strategy a glow-up! Inbox Stories, a new feature that lets you integrate Story content directly into an email is a dynamic new way to improve CTR and achieve your engagement and retention goals.
Welcome back to the Inspiration Hub! It’s time to get ready for March marketing plans, and there’s plenty to celebrate. I’ve put together some Story ideas for each of the holidays and events coming up, so you can mark your calendar with favorites or the best fit for your brand.
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