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Channel Advisor releases Comparison Shopping Engine Conversion Rates by Industry

Browsing through the wonderful internet for breaking news in the comparison shopping engine world, I stumbled upon some interesting information from ChannelAdvisor in regards to comparison shopping engine conversion rates!

From the ChannelAdvisor information sheet:

In an effort to add to the survey/industry information that is currently available, ChannelAdvisor took a sample of the most common retail categories and highlighted which shopping engines, on average, perform the best for our customers. If your program doesn’t include some of the engines listed below, this could be a lower-risk growth opportunity you should consider.

Comparison Shopping Engine Conversion Rates by Industry

Courtesy of Channel Advisor

What makes this information so useful is that not only does it show the comparison shopping engines’ average conversion rates but they are broken down by the industry.

This information can be used as a “guide” to help you decide which comparison shopping engines you should research for your comparison shopping engine portfolio.

(I say “guide” because these figures are averages, and the industries are quite broad. This information should be used to help, but not be the only factor, in making the decision.)

That is all! I hope the weather is as gorgeous where you are as it is here! Hooray Spring!

CSE.Manager@gmail.com

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Shopping.com new manual payment option! (paypal not required)

Shopping.com

Account Alert : Pending Manual Pay Migration

Dear Merchant,

Shopping.com has switched payment processing systems and needs you to take action. Our records indicate you are using the “Manual Listing” method for controlling your account spend. We have a new payment system for supporting this listing plan and it is called “Manual Pay”. This method does not require a PayPal account and allows you to control your spending using your existing credit card. Please follow the steps below to migrate your account to this new method before your listings are automatically removed.

Account Number: XXXXXX
Account Name: XXXXX XXXXX
Current Payment Method : Pending Migration

Switch To New Manual Pay

1. Logging in to the Shopping.com Merchant Account Center
2. Click on the “Account Info” tab
3. Click on “Edit Billing Method” link
4. Select “Manual Pay” from the drop down and “Save” your changes

Each time your account balance reaches zero, just click on the “Add Money” button on the Overview tab. Follow the steps to enter your credit card details. No PayPal account is required.
Questions? Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions documentation.

If you have specific questions about your account and the payment options that are available please contact us directly.

Your collaboration in this transition is greatly appreciated!

Merchant Support
Shopping.com

We respect your right to privacy – click here to view our policy.

This email was sent by: Shopping.com
8000 Marina Blvd, Fifth Floor
Brisbane, CA, 94005, USA

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Holiday rate increases are upon us!!

Happy Holidays!!! Well almost… :)

As the established Comparison Shopping Engine (CSE) advertisers know, this is the time of the year when the comparison shopping engine raise their rates to make sure they have a nice and profitable holiday season! Make sure you are keeping a close eye on these rate increases! Especially if you are on a tight marketing budget this year!!!

Shopzilla

“Holiday Rate Adjustment
Beginning November 16, 2009, we will temporarily increase the cost per click for select categories. This increase will be in effect through December 27, 2009. These adjustments reflect the increased consumer buying activity that occurs during the holiday shopping season. You will not need to make changes to your bids. Your actual CPC will be reflected on the Cost and Performance Reports. Download our Holiday Rate Adjustment Table to review the category specific adjustments.”

source: www.shopzilla.com

Shopping.com

“Shopping.com anticipates a significant increase in traffic and sales from November 15, 2009 through December 31, 2009. We drive an average increase of 35% in qualified leads during the peak shopping season. During this time Shopping.com will raise the minimum CPC rates in select categories. You will not need to make changes to your account since 85% of the Shopping.com categories will not receive a CPC rate increase. Take advantage of the holiday traffic and expose your brand and products to ready-to-buy consumers. View category specific CPC increase

source: www.shopping.com

Yahoo! Shopping

“PLEASE NOTE: From November 2, 2009 until December 29, 2009, there will be a seasonal rate adjustment of 25% in all categories. During this period your actual billed CPC will be 25% higher. The 25% adjustment to your billed CPC will be reflected on your Click Report and in your invoice.”

source: www.yahoo.com/shopping

NexTag

“From November 4, 2009 to January 6, 2010, all bids have a 25% rate increase applied rounded to the nearest cent. NOTE: The bids in this tool are displayed without the increase included. Cost information (including Average CPC on this page) does include the rate increase. For example, if you bid $0.60 on a category, you will be charged $0.75 per click, which will be reported in the Average CPC column.”

source: www.nextag.com

As soon as we about other engines raising their rate, I will add them to this page!

CSE.Manager@gmail.com

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