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Testing Isn’t Just for the Holidays: How to Drive Year-Round E-Commerce Success

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The sheer volume of online sales in recent years has taken the entire retail industry, from small businesses to global enterprises, by storm. The faster, more convenient channel makes it possible for consumers to shop anywhere, anytime. While holiday shopping and cyber sales draw peak traffic to sites throughout November and December — 59 percent of […]

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