How to Create a PEM File for iOS Push Notifications
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by Mike
4y ago
While building a mobile app with SimiCart, many customers encounter difficulties in creating a PEM file for iOS push notifications. So in this post, we will guide you how to create a PEM file. Overview iOS app allows you to push notifications to all of your mobile users. There are three things a push notification can do: Display a short text message Play a brief sound Set a number in a badge on the app’s icon PEM file is used to setup Apple Push Notification. In this tutorial, you will be guided to generate a PEM file. Basically, to get a PEM file, you need to generate 3 following fil ..read more
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E-Commerce Holiday Readiness: Checklist and Tips
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by Luke Vu
4y ago
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time for eCommerce merchants to start prepping and get ready for hordes of shoppers visiting your site. During these holiday seasons, your eCommerce site must stand out in order to be ahead of your competition. E-Commerce sales represented 16.9% of total retail sales during the holiday period, up from 15.2% last year – Internet Retailer. As online merchants, holiday seasons are understandably a critical time for your business, which is why here at SimiCart we have complied a necessary checklist and tips for your eCommerce site. 1. “Think Mo ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Mobile App Design Chapter 5: Checkout & Usability
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by Perry
5y ago
Checkout  46 percent of respondents from a study by Google and consulting firm Heart+Mind Strategies said they prefer to use their smartphones for the entire purchase process. To capitalize on this, make mobile checkout a seamless process and allow them to complete orders without any friction from the comfort of their smartphones. 24. Add Paypal checkout shortcut Users expect a seamless payment process when shopping online. Providing third-party payment options like Paypal can simplify the payment process and increase the sense of security. Checkout with Paypal only requires two s ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Mobile App Design Chapter 4: Shopping Cart
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by Perry
5y ago
Shopping Cart Cart abandonment remains the no.1 problem for online retailers. A high cart abandonment rate signals a poor user experience, especially on mobile. Optimizing mobile cart page is among the core areas of focus for most brands to resolve this issue and maximize mobile revenue.  17. Allow users to edit cart items The ability to edit items directly from the cart is critical for users at the point of conversion. Allow users to easily and efficiently change quantities, delete cart items so they don’t have to go back in the purchasing flow to adjust items to their preferenc ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Mobile App Design Chapter 3: Product Catalog & Customer Account
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by Perry
5y ago
Product Catalog The ability to access product information easily, including scanning product image, viewing product details, spotting special products and checking stock availability, is extremely important to mobile shoppers when making purchase decisions. Capture their purchase intent by present your in-app product catalog in the most delightful way to users. 10. Allow users to zoom in product images Product image is one of the most important elements on the product page. The ability to have a clear view of the product is critical for users to make product decision with confiden ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Mobile App Design Chapter 2: Product Search & Form Entry
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by Perry
5y ago
Product Search One of the most common issues mobile users have with ecommerce apps is the ability to find the product they need. Providing a quick and efficient product search helps save people’s time and efforts in looking for the right item in your app, which is crucial to engage them further in their buying journey.  1. Show recent searches By making recent search terms readily available, you can offer your customers a quick option to perform a repeated search with one tap. Presenting previous searches saves the users’ time and effort in typing out the same keywords again, whil ..read more
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PWA vs AMP: How to Make The Right Decision?
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by Mia
5y ago
The latest statistics have confirmed that there are 4.68 billion mobile users actively surfing and exploring the web. Nearly 3 years ago, mobile traffic surpassed desktop traffic for the first time by claiming 51.3% internet users as mobile device users, and the number has been constantly increasing. As much as this term was being floated since the past decade, it is truly now that the Mobile-First’ era has begun.  Therefore, it won’t be surprising to see organizations working to provide better services and experience to mobile users first. However, Google jumped to the mobile bandwagon a c ..read more
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Mobile App Design for Ecommerce
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by Perry
5y ago
Mobile commerce on the rise The growth of smartphone usage has changed the retail landscape and consumer behavior drastically. A large share of online purchases are now taking place on mobile, especially in apps. In 2018, global time spent in app nearly doubled, up 45% from 2016, including a 70% increase in the US. And this trend is only increasing from here: By 2021, mobile transactions are projected to double on a worldwide scale, accounting for 75% of total ecommerce sales. (Data: Global M-Commerce 2018 Report, Researchandmarkets.com) People today have 2x more interaction with bran ..read more
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What Is Headless Commerce, and How It Benefits Merchants
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by Mia
5y ago
With consumers getting used to consuming content and making purchases through various touch points. From IoT devices to progressive web apps. Legacy eCommerce platforms are struggling to keep up with the demands of the customer. Amazon Dash buttons, smart voice assistants and in-store interfaces are amazing feature. They giving consumers new ways to explore product information, read reviews and place orders. In other words, consumers are embracing the IoT era, even if most retailers haven’t (yet). eCommerce brands moving with this trend are reaping the rewards (hi there, Amazon). While ..read more
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SimiCart’s New Image Search Feature: Harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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by Mia
5y ago
Growing usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning in E-commerce E-commerce is on its way to grossing $700 billion by 2022. The use of artificial intelligence in e-commerce is helping to pave the way to e-com sites that are safe, easy to use, and profitable. In the age of big data, e-commerce websites have access to a lot of personal data including demographics, exact geographic location, and personal preferences. In other words, AI and machine learning technology carries enormous value and can be applied to many facets of the e-commerce industry. How AI-based Image ..read more
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