Search retakes lead over social for site referral traffic
Search has regained its lead over social in 2017 for referral traffic, regaining its top spot for the first time since 2013, according to new research.
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US Facebook use declines for the first time
The percentage of the US population over 12 Americans aged 12 and older using Facebook has dropped 5 percentage points to 62% this year, marking the first decline in a decade, according to new research.
Top online retailers for usability: ASOS tops table as Harrods lags
ASOS is the best performing online retailer when it comes to customer experience, while Harrods is at the bottom, according to new research looking at UK ecommerce usability trends.
Social networks: the new ecommerce gateways [INFOGRAPHIC]
From shoppable Instagram feeds to ‘Buy’ buttons on Pinterest and YouTube, social commerce is reshaping the online shopping world as we know it. This infographic from shopping reviews platform 16 Best looks the the role of social networks as gateways to online purchases.
WPP posts worst results since the global financial crisis
Advertising agency group WPP has seen almost £1.5bn was wiped off its market value of WPP after it admitted 2017 “was not a pretty year”.
Utilities firms switching on to IoT, AI and wearables
The majority (7-in-10) of utilities leaders believe technology is key to helping Britain overcome the socioeconomic issues it faces today, according to new research.
Spotify plans $23bn IPO
Spotify plans to sell its shares publicly on the New York Stock Exchange in a move that could value the music streaming platform at more than $23bn (£16.7bn), despite never making a profit.
Honda first brand to sign up to ‘Cost Per Visit’ tool from GroundTruth
Amplifi and car manufacturer Honda have signed up to a new platform from GroundTruth, which only charges advertisers for recorded visits into specified dealerships and showrooms.
Three takes IoT services global with Cisco “Jasper Control Center”
Mobile operator Three has launched the Cisco Jasper Control Center, which will enable enterprise customers worldwide to launch, manage and monetize IoT services.
Do start-ups have a gender bias problem? Study finds female entrepreneurs ‘held back’
Almost half of startups believe there is a gender bias problem, with 4 in 10 female founders frequently encountering discrimination while running their startup, according to new study.