Welcome back to another fun filled episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast! This week, Co-Hosts Jay and Emily are joined by two very special guests, Megan Smith and Ali Tomer from EYStudios. They introduce the new faces to the EY podcast and together, they cover the hot topics of the week by reviewing published eCommerce articles. 

This week, the focus was once again on augmented reality as we focused our lens of Snapchat. After that we discussed B2B Buyers preferring eCommerce over traditional means. Finally, we finished off the podcast by discussing the surge in Valentine's Day shopping.

The articles included: 

• Snapchat’s AR shopping upgrade points to social commerce future by Robert Williams
  • https://www.retaildive.com/news/snapchats-ar-shopping-upgrade-points-to-social-commerce-future/618431/ 
• Charts: B2B Buyers Prefer eCommerce by Adel Boukarroum
  • https://www.practicalecommerce.com/charts-b2b-buyers-prefer-ecommerce 
• 3 reasons consumers are going all out for Valentine’s Day by Katherine Cullen
  • https://nrf.com/blog/3-reasons-consumers-are-going-all-out-for-valentines-day 

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Hey Howdy Hey! Welcome back to another episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast! This week, Co-Hosts Jay and Emily are joined by a special guest, Michael Potters from Gorgias. Together, they cover the hot topics of the week by reviewing published eCommerce articles. The slow downfall of Facebook was a big topic of discussion this along with new technologies businesses should keep their eyes on.
The articles included: 

• Facebook’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week by Isobel Asher Hamilton
  • https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-poised-suffer-largest-one-122010583.html
• iOS 15: Impact on Email Marketing to Date by Carolyn Nye
  • https://www.practicalecommerce.com/apple-ios-15-impact-on-email-marketing-to-date 
• Pinterest adds augmented reality feature for home decor by Tatiana Walk-Morris
  • https://www.retaildive.com/news/pinterest-adds-augmented-reality-feature-for-home-decor/618088/

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Howdy and welcome back! On the latest episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast, Jay and Emily take on the latest eCommerce happenings from big box retailers to social advertising. Our special guest on this week's podcast is none other than our Content Specialist/SEO Guru Jessica Richmond. The group team up to talk big box retailers and how making smart decisions with your user experience and marketing can have a big impact on your business.

We begin the podcast with a rundown of our most recent blog posts at EYStudios. These are: 

• Common Mistakes That Doom Small Business Websites
• Southern Fried eCommerce Episode 17 Recap

We then begin our deep dive into this week's top articles: 

• eCommerce Design is Critical (but Misunderstood)
  • https://www.practicalecommerce.com/ecommerce-design-is-critical-but-misunderstood 
• Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner on the ‘next normal’ for the retail industry
  • https://nrf.com/blog/retail-leadership-in-action-with-walmart-ceo
• Adobe is Betting on An OMnichannel Future With Its New Tech for Retailers
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/2022/01/18/adobe-is-betting-on-an-omnichannel-future-with-its-new-tech-for-retailers/?ss=retail&sh=3600a8e57637
• Digital ad spending outlook blows past previous forecasts
  • https://www.emarketer.com/content/digital-ad-spending-outlook-blows-past-previous-forecasts

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We're back and better than ever! On this new 2022 episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast, cohosts Jay and Emily cover the latest eCommerce happenings. Our special guest to kick off after the break is our eCommerce Consultant/Sales Extraordinaire, Supro Paul. 

We begin the podcast with a rundown of our most recent blog posts at EYStudios. These are: 

• Is Your Site ADA Compliant? What To Do If It’s Not
• 10 Problems eCommerce Businesses Face (And How To Fix Them)
• Do You Have A Google My Business Listing? Is It Right For Your Business?
• Which Digital Marketing Services Should I Use For My Business? 

We then begin our deep dive into this week's top articles: 

• Adobe: Holiday e-commerce topped $204B in the US by Daphne Howland
  • https://www.retaildive.com/news/adobe-holiday-e-commerce-topped-204b-in-the-us/617131/
• Which device drives the highest ecommerce conversion rates for US retailers?
  • https://www.emarketer.com/content/which-device-drives-highest-ecommerce-conversion-rates-us-retailers 
• Studies Predict Social Media Will Be Biggest Influence on Shopping for Decades by Catherine Erdly
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/2022/01/12/studies-predict-social-media-will-be-biggest-influence-on-shopping-for-decades/?ss=retail&sh=c9301341f53b

Finally, we touch on the following articles at the end to round out our discussions:

• Stats roundup: Online grocery since COVID-19 by Econsultancy
  • https://econsultancy.com/stats-roundup-online-grocery-post-covid-19/
• Frequent online shoppers make half their web purchases on marketplaces.
  • https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2022/01/13/frequent-online-shoppers-make-half-their-web-purchases-on-marketplaces/?utm_campaign=Take5&utm_medium=Email&_hsmi=200880030&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--bhoLeUX8g-1nLEBzTUgNTWaz1OK1nbfck2zjkXoo9y9vj-_VBsMKC_xtKeGCYOZcUV_0HWFxm4H3KCQz619DblbiQng&utm_source=2022-01-07-T5-R

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On this Festivus themed episode of Southern Fried eCommerce, Jay and Emily are joined by CEO Eric to discuss their eCommerce opinions and air out their grievances to start 2022 off strong. 
They cover a few eCommerce themed topics that include: 

• Platforms Not Celebrating What Makes Them Special
• Lifeless Complimentary Closes In Emails
• Businesses That Lack The Passion To Get Involved
• Agencies That Say That Projects Are "Super Easy"
• Minimalist Designs With Terrible UX
• Super Formal Communications

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Hey y’all! Welcome to another episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast! This week, cohosts Jay and Emily discuss the latest eCommerce happenings with our eCommerce consultant at EYStudios, Supro Paul. Generational gaps are on display in this podcast as we discuss buy-now-pay-later options and TikTok advertising. We also throw in a nice dash of holiday wisdom with some advice to carry you into January. 

The articles included: 

• Gen Zers relied on buy now, pay later during the holidays. It’s time to pay up. by Maria Monteros
  • https://www.retaildive.com/news/gen-zers-relied-on-buy-now-pay-later-during-the-holidays-its-time-to-pay/610560/ 
• 148 Million Americans Plan to Shop Super Saturday. by Danielle Inman
  • https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/148-million-americans-plan-shop-super-saturday
• 7 New Year’s Resolutions for eCommerce Companies. by Armando Roggio
  • https://www.practicalecommerce.com/7-new-years-resolutions-for-ecommerce-companies
• E.l.f goes long form for meme-heavy holiday ‘movie’ native to TikTok. by Peter Adams
  • https://www.retaildive.com/news/elf-goes-long-form-for-meme-heavy-holiday-movie-native-to-tiktok/611592/ 

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Howdy! Welcome to another episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast! This week, cohosts Jay and Emily discuss the latest eCommerce happenings with Lead Digital Account Manager, Ivonna Gonzalez. Christmas plans, cryptocurrency and augmented reality are the main topics on discussion with some added southern flair.
The articles included: 

• Expand Payment Options to Convert More by Pamela Hazelton
  • https://www.practicalecommerce.com/expand-payment-options-to-convert-more
• ‘Consumers crave experiences’: How AR has evolved beyond mere try-on by Robert Williams
  • https://www.retaildive.com/news/consumers-crave-experiences-how-ar-has-evolved-beyond-mere-try-ons/611090/
• DC360 lowers projected 2021 online holiday sales growth to 10.5%
  • https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2021/12/09/dc360-lowers-projected-2021-online-holiday-sales-growth-to-10-5/ 

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Hello again to another episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast! This week, COO Jay and Executive Producer Emily chat with our Digital Account Manager, Alex Thompson. After recovering from Cyber Week, they proceed to cover the hot topics of the week by reviewing published eCommerce articles including page load, holiday sales, and cannabis.
The articles included: 

• Ecommerce Product Release, Nov. 30 by  Sig Ueland
  • https://www.practicalecommerce.com/ecommerce-product-releases-november-30-2021
• Why Page Load Matters by Pranav Bahadur
  • https://www.elasticpath.com/blog/why-page-load-time-matters
• Cyber Week Online Sales Down 1.4% Physical Store Visits Up by Shelley E. Kohan
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelleykohan/2021/11/30/cyber-week-online-sales-down-14-physical-store-visits-up/?ss=retail&sh=78d8ecb5c9bd
• Poll Reveals Cannabis Shopping Trends for the Holiday Season by A.J. Herrington
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2021/12/01/poll-reveals-cannabis-shopping-trends-for-the-holiday-season/?ss=retail&sh=4aec2c911dbd 

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Howdy! Welcome back to another episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast! This week, COO Jay and Executive Producer Emily are joined by a special guest, Juan Jacinto from BigCommerce. Together, they cover the hot topics of the week by reviewing published eCommerce articles. Holiday shipping is once again a big topic of discussion along with live shopping 
The articles included: 

• Honest Messaging Drives Conversions this Holiday Season by Pamela Hazelton
  • https://www.practicalecommerce.com/honest-messaging-drives-conversions-this-holiday-season
• Despite Supply Chain Challenges, ‘shoppers won’t go home empty-handed’ by Jonathan Gold
  • https://nrf.com/blog/despite-supply-chain-challenges-shoppers-wont-go-home-empty-handed
• Hasbro Launches first ever livestream shopping event by Tatiana Walk-Morris
  • https://www.retaildive.com/news/hasbro-launches-first-livestream-shopping-event/609891/
• Wayfair sales dip in Q3, it announces plans to open permanent physical stores by April Berthene
  • https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2021/11/11/wayfairs-sales-dip-in-q3-it-announces-plans-to-open-permanent-physical-stores/

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Welcome to another weekly episode of the Southern Fried eCommerce podcast! This week while CEO, Eric  is on vacation, COO Jay takes a solo host seat. He is joined by Digital Account Coordinator, Mara, Solution Specialist, Phil and Executive Producer Emily. They discuss the hot topics of the week by reviewing published eCommerce articles and giving their collective two cents from TikTok to holiday shipping. 
The articles included: 

• eCommerce Product Releases: November 1, 2021
  • https://www.practicalecommerce.com/ecommerce-product-releases-november-1-2021 
• It’s a ho-ho-horrible shipping season for small businesses too
  • https://www.retaildive.com/news/its-a-ho-ho-horrible-shipping-season-for-small-businesses-too/608947/ 
• What is Live Shopping: A Guide for Ecommerce professionals
  • https://ecommerce-platforms.com/creator-economy/what-is-live-shopping#more-55809 

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