Amitai Sasson is the VP of eCommerce at overstockArt.com, the largest online retailer of handmade oil paintings in the US. In his role, he has designed and developed the company’s online store, with annual sales of over $2 million. Amitai is also responsible for enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and supply chain systems. As an eCommerce authority and web marketer, he specializes in developing innovative technology solutions to improve sales and performance.

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Online shopping has become the norm, and some brands operate entirely from an eCommerce model. Despite this, eCommerce is still in its infancy, so brands are struggling with the basics, like sales, shipping, and traffic. What strategies can brands employ to stay ahead of the eCommerce game?

According to eCommerce specialist Amitai Sasson, shipping costs are rising, but packaging products in smaller boxes can reduce fees. He also recommends that brands with essential products utilize Shopify for third-party shipping to provide consumers with a seamless shopping and checkout experience. You must also understand your website traffic drivers by analyzing first-party data, available inventory, best-selling products, and ad spend. Additionally, integrating new technology into your website may increase your traffic and conversion rates.

Welcome back to The Digital Deep Dive as Aaron Conant welcomes Amitai Sasson, the VP of eCommerce at overstockArt.com, to discuss the latest eCommerce trends. Amitai talks about overstockArt.com’s early online presence, how the demise of third-party cookies impacts data collection, and how to drive free traffic to your website.