Five Tips for Turning Picky Holiday Shoppers Into Buyers

by Carol Tice

You may not want to think about the holiday season before Halloween, but for retailers it's inevitable. Often, merchandise needs to be ordered now to be in stores for December. The trick is figuring out how much to order so far ahead, especially with the economy stuck in sleep mode.

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http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/220620

Get Ready for the Holidays: Making the Most of Your Online Marketing Data

by John McAteer

"...To make the most of your online marketing this year, it’s important to understand how traffic is getting to your website; a good way to figure this out is through a web analytics platform. If you do this well, you just may be able to snag a larger piece of the holiday shopping pie, or to more effectively reach a niche audience."

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http://blog.shop.org/2010/09/16/get-ready-for-the-holidays-making-the-most-of-your-online-marketing-data/?utm_source=Dynamic+Insights&utm_medium=Viralogy%2C+Inc.&utm_campaign=Shop.org+Blog