Field notes on AI-native CPQ

360 spin images for eCommerce come with a wealth of benefits for online retailers, but some products lend themselves to this marketing tool more than others. To determine what those products may be, it helps to put yourself in the consumer’s shoes. When and why would you prefer to get a full, 360-degree view of the item you’re considering to purchase? We’ll dive deeper into those scenarios later, but to start let’s talk about how the need for a 360 product viewer came to be a key ingredient for online marketing plans.

One of the biggest challenges of doing business online is product visualization, yet it plays a critical role in the success of eCommerce stores. Retailers operating through physical stores only have to arrange products on the shelf for customers to see, touch, and inspect them physically. As a WooCommerce merchant, you will need to do a lot more for customers to interact with your products.

The rise of eCommerce has made 360-degree product photography a must-have tool for every online retailer that deals in tangible products. Consumer expectations have grown at least as quickly, and online shoppers have become conditioned to make 360-product viewers a part of their experience.

A Partnership to Promote Sustainability and Reduce Environmental Waste A not so fun fact: Ecommerce product returns last year led to 5 billion pounds of waste and 15 million tons of CO2 emissions. Unfortunately, as ecommerce sales increase during COVID-19, this problem is only growing.

This post is part of our Threekit Webinar Series, a blog series where we recount the most pertinent takeaways from the Threekit insiders and guest experts who are thought leaders in the 3D and augmented reality space. Salesforce CPQ users can benefit from 3D configurators and 3D product photography more than ever before. We’re in the midst of a dramatic shift toward most consumer and B2B purchases taking place online. In fact, eCommerce has grown more in mere weeks during the pandemic than in the previous 10 years. The way we shop online, and our expectations, are only going to increase.

This post is part of our Threekit Webinar Series, a blog series where we recount the most pertinent takeaways from the Threekit insiders and guest experts who are thought leaders in the 3D and augmented reality space. 3D configurators are transforming the landscape of eCommerce. But what are they, exactly? In short, 3D configurators enable customers to view available products from every angle and invite them to interact with spin, build, and customization features. Recently, Ben Whitmer, an account executive with Threekit, held an in-depth video conference explaining the in’s and out’s of 3D configuration with the help of sales engineer, Tony Lopez. Their conversation can help eCommerce marketers ensure they’re ahead of the curve today and prepare for what’s to come tomorrow.

This post is part of our Threekit Webinar Series, a blog series where we recount the most pertinent takeaways from the Threekit insiders and guest experts who are thought leaders in the 3D and augmented reality space. The world of eCommerce has gained a lot of steam in the past decade and its growth is only increasing in speed. This means eCommerce is positioned to become a major source of revenue and brands will need to be nimble and adaptable to set themselves up for success. Todd Franiuk, Senior Director of Services at Threekit recently sat down for a chat with Pete Robertshaw, Digital Commerce Consultant at Space48, to discuss how to best prepare. The following is a summary of the advice they offered brands hoping to plan for a fruitful future in eCommerce.

According to Epsilon research, 80% of customers are more likely to purchase from businesses that offer personalized experiences. So, delivering great personalized experiences is crucial for higher conversion rates. Unfortunately, it is difficult to streamline and improve user experience online if you don’t have product configuration tools. This is where Threekit’s unified product visualization platform comes in handy. With Threekit, you can build a Magento product configurator that delivers personalized experiences.

This post is part of our Threekit Webinar Series, a blog series where we recount the most pertinent takeaways from the Threekit insiders and guest experts who are thought leaders in the 3D and augmented reality space. With more and more consumers doing the bulk of their shopping online, consumers are seeking additional confidence when making decisions. Providing immersive, user-friendly, interactive 3D experiences helps show them exactly what they’ll be purchasing while making them feel more in control. Threekit and inRiver have teamed up to provide eCommerce brands with those 3D and augmented reality (AR) experiences to increase online sales. In a recent conversation, Hilary Murdock, Lead Product Marketer at Threekit and Scott Bears, a Senior Sales Engineer at inRiver explained how they’re making that happen. The following is a summary of what they covered.