From Bricks & Mortar to Clicks & Carts: Mastering B2B Ecommerce in 2024

Feb 21, 2024 1:30 PM2:30 PM EST

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Here's what we talked about

  • Changing landscape of B2B buying and the growing importance of ecommerce.
  • Key Strategies for B2B Ecommerce Success
    • Building a B2B-focused platform: Choosing the right platform for B2B needs
    • Crafting a captivating B2B online experience: Design, content, navigation, product information, etc.
    • Implementing powerful search and AI: Klevu's role in enhancing product discovery and conversions for B2B.
    • Optimizing for B2B buyers: User accounts, complex ordering processes, payment options, etc.
    • Marketing and promoting your B2B store: Reaching the right audience and driving traffic.

Event Partners

Klevu

Klevu is a leading provider of AI product discovery software that enables personalized search, merchandising, and product recommendations that just work. With Klevu, B2B and B2C retailers can achieve conversion rates comparable to Amazon, with many Klevu clients achieving up to 8% site-wide and 16% search conversion rates.

Commerce

Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC) empowers businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive by providing an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, Commerce connects the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. Trusted by leading businesses like Coldwater Creek, Cole Haan, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., Mizuno, Perry Ellis, SportsShoes, and Uplift Desk, Commerce delivers the storefront control, optimized data, and AI-ready tools businesses need to grow, serve diverse buyers, and operate with confidence in an increasingly intelligent, multi-surface world.

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Guest Speakers

Tiffany Serbus-Gustaveson LinkedIn

Senior Digital Strategist at BWG Connect

Tiffany Serbus-Gustaveson is a Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a network and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. With over 13 years of experience in the digital space, she has built a strong reputation for driving growth, innovation, and customer engagement across a variety of online platforms. She is passionate about keeping up with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies by speaking with hundreds of brands a year thru the BWG Network. 

Lance Owide LinkedIn

Vice President, B2B at Commerce

Lance leads BigCommerce’s B2B business, where he is responsible for developing and executing the strategy that enables merchants to deliver world-class B2B buying experiences. Before joining Commerce, Lance was Director of Sales for a FinTech SaaS company and also worked in private equity, bringing deep experience across technology, finance, and growth strategy.

Rachel Tonner LinkedIn

Vice President of Global Marketing at Klevu

Rachel is a senior marketer and researcher with 15 years of experience within ecommerce, retail, and user experience, helping businesses identify and bridge gaps in user experience. Rachel's blend of seemingly incongruous specialisms -- including branding, copywriting, UX, PR, B2B growth marketing, and even opera and vocal performance -- give her unique perspective and fuel her curiosity. She has been noted as one of the Top 24 Voices in Ecommerce, and hosts the Klevu Discovered Podcast, uncovering strategic growth tips from retailers and experts.

Jason Greenwood LinkedIn

Founder of Greenwood Consulting

Jason is the founder of Greenwood Consulting - a specialist B2B eCommerce consultancy. For 20+ years, Jason has been helping brands expertly architect compelling digital shopping and brand engagement experiences. Jason hosts the eCommerce Edge Podcast (formerly At the Coalface) and posts almost daily to LinkedIn (32k+ followers). He is a passionate eCommerce mentor, commentator, keynote speaker, and content producer that loves giving back to the industry.

Event Moderator

Tiffany Serbus-Gustaveson LinkedIn

Senior Digital Strategist at BWG Connect

Tiffany Serbus-Gustaveson is a Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a network and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. With over 13 years of experience in the digital space, she has built a strong reputation for driving growth, innovation, and customer engagement across a variety of online platforms. She is passionate about keeping up with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies by speaking with hundreds of brands a year thru the BWG Network. 

Lance Owide LinkedIn

Vice President, B2B at Commerce

Lance leads BigCommerce’s B2B business, where he is responsible for developing and executing the strategy that enables merchants to deliver world-class B2B buying experiences. Before joining Commerce, Lance was Director of Sales for a FinTech SaaS company and also worked in private equity, bringing deep experience across technology, finance, and growth strategy.

Rachel Tonner LinkedIn

Vice President of Global Marketing at Klevu

Rachel is a senior marketer and researcher with 15 years of experience within ecommerce, retail, and user experience, helping businesses identify and bridge gaps in user experience. Rachel's blend of seemingly incongruous specialisms -- including branding, copywriting, UX, PR, B2B growth marketing, and even opera and vocal performance -- give her unique perspective and fuel her curiosity. She has been noted as one of the Top 24 Voices in Ecommerce, and hosts the Klevu Discovered Podcast, uncovering strategic growth tips from retailers and experts.

Jason Greenwood LinkedIn

Founder of Greenwood Consulting

Jason is the founder of Greenwood Consulting - a specialist B2B eCommerce consultancy. For 20+ years, Jason has been helping brands expertly architect compelling digital shopping and brand engagement experiences. Jason hosts the eCommerce Edge Podcast (formerly At the Coalface) and posts almost daily to LinkedIn (32k+ followers). He is a passionate eCommerce mentor, commentator, keynote speaker, and content producer that loves giving back to the industry.

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