Microinteractions – Small Silver Bullets for User Experience [5 Reading Tips]

In our digital life, we are almost always surrounded by them. From mobile alarm clocks to payment apps and instant messengers to online shopping – microinteractions are used to improve our user experience. But what exactly are these small interactions between humankind and machines? And how are they used effectively?

E-Commerce Awards – Golden Globes, Oscars and Emmys in E-Commerce? [5 Reading Tips]

When the word »award« is mentioned in the news, the first thing that comes to mind is certainly the glamorous Oscar or Golden Globe award ceremony with a red carpet and lots of paparazzi. Even though they are less glamorous and without a red carpet, awards are also presented for special achievements in e-commerce. We … Continue reading "E-Commerce Awards – Golden Globes, Oscars and Emmys in E-Commerce? [5 Reading Tips]"

Personalisation Above the Clouds: De Gruyter Takes Customer Experience to a New Level with Salesforce Multi-Cloud

It is no longer possible without personalisation! Many companies have understood by now that they have to offer their customers more than just a simple webshop with standard product images and clumsy descriptions which only makes reading easier for the search engine, but not for the customer. If orders are made more difficult because forms … Continue reading "Personalisation Above the Clouds: De Gruyter Takes Customer Experience to a New Level with Salesforce Multi-Cloud"

Microservices Instead Of Monolith: The Publisher C.H.BECK Is Restructuring Its Online Shop With Commercetools [Case Study]

Faster, more flexible, more efficient, more scalable, more performant. These five requirements are the Holy Grail of each online shop nowadays because customers expect lightning-fast loading times, simple operation and an up-to-date product range at all times. Companies, in turn, want to develop innovations quickly, optimise cost savings and attain maximum productivity. With increasing growth … Continue reading "Microservices Instead Of Monolith: The Publisher C.H.BECK Is Restructuring Its Online Shop With Commercetools [Case Study]"

Platforms, Platforms, and More Platforms: Great User Experiences Aren’t Exclusive to Certain Industries

Platforms. Really? Yes really. A buzzword, especially in e-commerce, that really isn’t losing any importance. But… Everyone wants to build a platform. Brands, retailers, and manufacturers kept asking themselves: Platforms, yes or no? But now they’re asking themselves which platform they want to integrate with. The answer is pretty simple. Go where your customers are. … Continue reading "Platforms, Platforms, and More Platforms: Great User Experiences Aren’t Exclusive to Certain Industries"