Social Commerce

Social Commerce
Gubagoo Now Integrates With Facebook Messenger
October 24, 2016

Gubagoo, the provider of solutions to the automotive industry, announced Friday (Oct. 21) that it now offers complete and seamless integration with Facebook Messenger. Gubagoo is one of the first chat providers in the automotive industry to offer this feature on the world’s largest social...

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Facebook Users Can Now Order Food, Request An Appointment, Get A Quote
October 20, 2016

Facebook is becoming a little bit of everything to consumers, announcing users can order food, request an appointment, get a quote and buy tickets to movies and events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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eBay Testing ShopBot On Facebook Messenger
October 19, 2016

EBay is reportedly testing a personalized shopping assistant dubbed ShopBot on Facebook’s Messenger app in an effort to lure more of Facebook’s 1 billion users to eBay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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How To Do Facebook Ads Right
October 17, 2016

Advertisers know that social media is a cost-effective way to reach potential customers they never could have reached before, and ever since Facebook introduced new targeting options, it became even easier for brands and advertisers to get their products directly in the face of the...

Facebook, Shopping And Behavioral Debt
October 11, 2016

Facebook is trying to “teach a dog new tricks.” The social media platform wants to change the behavior of its users and have them buy, sell, and pay for goods without leaving the site. But, “behavioral debt” might be a challenge difficult to overcome, according...

Shopify Helps Merchants Sell Through Facebook Messenger
October 06, 2016

In the retail space, interacting with customers has become quicker and more digital. And Shopify is one of those main leaders. First, Shopify brought its merchants the capability to connect directly with customers through the Facebook Messenger platform, and now, it’s helping merchants sell directly...

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Facebook Marketplace Beats Down eBay
October 03, 2016

Facebook stock inched up and beat down eBay’s share price after the social media giant announced its new “Marketplace” section. Craigslist, too, will be watching this space. The feature expands the existing “groups” feature on Facebook, but there will be no oversight of payment transactions.

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Facebook Introduces New Poll, Payment Features For Messenger
September 23, 2016

Facebook wants to make it easier to solicit your friends’ opinions and pay them back, as the social media giant has rolled out new features for Messenger users on iOS and Android, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Facebook Making It Easier For Local Merchants To Advertise Offline Offerings
September 21, 2016

Aiming to get a bigger piece of the offline advertising pie, Facebook announced on Tuesday (Sept. 20) the launch of dynamic ads for retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...