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How Gift Cards Can Increase Holiday Sales for Your eCommerce Business
As the holiday season approaches, eCommerce businesses everywhere are preparing for one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. To capitalize on this season, offering gift cards is one strategic move that can significantly boost holiday sales. For businesses using Freestyle Software’s Multichannel Order Manager (M.O.M.), incorporating gift cards into your holiday strategy can not only streamline operations but also accelerate growth by reaching new customers and increasing purchase frequency. Let’s dive into the ways gift cards can drive holiday sales and how they work seamlessly with your order management system to maximize profits. Why Gift Cards Are a Holiday Essential Gift cards are immensely popular, especially during the holiday season. They are often chosen by last-minute shoppers or those looking to give recipients the freedom to choose their gifts. According to recent studies, gift cards are one of the most requested items during the holidays, with billions of dollars spent annually on them. Here’s why gift cards make a smart addition to your product lineup: Encouraging Higher Spending Shoppers using gift cards frequently spend more than the card’s
Update: Upcoming Authorize.net SSL/TLS Change
As you may know, several of our partners, including Authorize.net and Shippo, have recently communicated updates regarding their API and security protocols. A key part of these updates is the deprecation of older TLS versions (1.1 and earlier) in favor of TLS 1.2 or higher. For our hosted clients utilizing M.O.M. and SiteLINK services, we want to reassure you that we have already implemented the necessary changes to comply with these standards. We have removed any traces of TLS 1.1 or older versions from our environment to ensure full compliance. As related to the recent Authorize.net SSL and TLS notices, we will be testing as directed by the Authorize.net’s published KB article once the SSL change has been completed on their end by 10/24. However, for clients with an on-premise solution of M.O.M. or if it is hosted outside of Freestyle’s hosting solution, it is critical to review your current infrastructure. Please work with your network or IT administrator to confirm that your systems are up to date with the latest security protocols. This includes updating your server’s SSL/TLS configuration
[RECORDING] Learn About Upcoming SiteLINK Features
Did you miss our webinar about SiteLINK’s current features and customizations, as well as what’s on the horizon for SiteLINK in 2025? Access the webinar recording now and find out what existing features are currently available to you, as well as about upcoming features that will be available in 2025. During the webinar, we discussed: Design enhancements, such as multiple responsive template options Usability features such as Google Address Validation, ADA Accessibility and the ability to edit all customer emails Business Intelligence enhancements, including the Admin Management Dashboard, Abandoned Cart email report and the ability to capture and report on search terms Marketing and Customer Engagement features, including emails for Abandoned Cart and Back in Stock, the ability to save or restore cart, Google Pay, using the card on file and more Security enhancements, including Multi-Factor Authentication for Admin, Whitelist IP Access and admin change log Contact us or watch the on-demand webinar to learn more about SiteLINK features and customizations that can help your business grow.
Effortless Holiday Shipping with M.O.M.
The holiday season is a time of increased opportunity and demand for eCommerce businesses. Along with the excitement comes the intense pressure to deliver, quite literally, on every order. For eCommerce companies managing high-volume shipments, meeting customer expectations and keeping operations running smoothly can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where Freestyle Software’s M.O.M. multichannel order manager can be a lifeline, especially for those needing streamlined order and inventory management during their peak season. Prepare for Success This Holiday Season To support your holiday shipping strategy even further, Freestyle Software has compiled the Ultimate eCommerce Holiday Ebook. This guide is loaded with essential tips and strategies for streamlining every aspect of your holiday operations, from inventory management and order fulfillment to shipping and customer service. View the ebook now to learn more about optimizing your shipping processes for the holidays, including: Holiday Shipping & Ordering: Did Someone Say Start Early? Don’t Let Shipping Fulfillment Workflow Mishaps Ruin the Holidays Monitor Your Shipping Accounts Automatically and Manage Holiday Shipping Costs! 5 Essential Tips to Take on Holiday Shipping Learn How USPS Can Help
[POLL] Tell Us What You Think About Online Returns
eCommerce merchants, we want to hear what you think about online returns! Access our “What Drives You Crazy About Online Returns” poll to share your thoughts and feedback about your experiences with returns. We’ll also be asking consumers what they think, and we’ll share all of the data and analysis in 2025. The poll asks questions about the frequency of returns, why items are returned, the biggest challenges of online returns and more. Want to learn how to develop a more proactive and effective returns policy? Check out the Returns section of our 2024 Ultimate eCommerce Holiday Ebook for tips, tricks and ideas to make returns easier. Articles include: How to Make (and Implement) a Top-Notch Returns Policy Holiday Returns – When Less Truly is Better Than Many How to Handle eCommerce Returns Easier Than Ever Before The Expert Guide to Managing Product Returns During the Holidays When Returns Get You Down--an eCommerce Survival Tale Access the online returns poll now and tell us what you think about returns or view our interactive holiday ebook now.
[EBOOK] Save Money with Credit Card Processing Fees
With the holiday season fast approaching, do you know if you’re wasting money on credit card processing fees? Check out our our 2024 Ultimate eCommerce Holiday Ebook to learn more about how Freestyle Payments can save you money. This new service by Freestyle Software and Constellation Payments will allow you to take advantage of unbeatable costs savings, expert support, improved integration and security, and simple setup. The holiday ebook covers what you need to know about saving money with credit card processing fees, as well as all of these topics: Order management Inventory management Best practices Warehouse productivity Customer satisfaction Holiday shipping & fulfillment Credit card processing eCommerce Returns management Privacy and compliance And more… Access the ebook now or contact us to learn more about how Freestyle Payments can save you money.