No matter what business you're in, having an online presence is absolutely imperative in this day and age. While e-Commerce innovations include having an online store or website, it's also useful to incorporate social media and new platforms into your business plan to really engage today's digital consumer. From crowdsourced fashion design to online business cards, here are some of the most creative ways of doing e-business.
Implications - With the majority of consumers well accustomed to social media and its various elements, it is imperative that a corporation have itself embedded in all areas exposed to the public. Social media is a massive public arena in which businesses have the potential to reveal itself, its products and its ideas to consumers. A business that is active on all channels of social media will likely attract more consumers.
52 e-Commerce Innovations
Cases of e-Business, from Online Contests to Crowdsourced Commercials:
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Polyvore Community
Create Your Own Fashion Set and Get Feedback
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Soft Drink Social Marketing
Coke Zero Facial Profiler Application Finds Your Facebook Twin
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My M&M's For Business
Marketing With Customized Chocolate
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Crowdsourced McAdvertising
The McDonalds Honor Angus Campaign is Created by Customers
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PlanHQ
Bring Your Business Plans to life
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Fashion Collages for Brand Exposure
Space Mermaid on Polyvore
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E-Commerce Meets Ultra-luxury
20Ltd Sells High End Design
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Pocket-Sized Social Networking
MingleStick Packs a Business Card Into a USB Device
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Crowd-Powered Consumerism
JustBought.It Combines Twitter, Google Maps & TwitPic
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News Impact Ratings
Consumers Evaluate Businesses Based On Company News
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Crowdsourced Film Remakes
'Star Wars: Uncut' Lets Fans Recreate an Epic Movie
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Real-Time PowerPoint Tweets
Make Presentations Go Live With the Twitter PowerPoint Plugin
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Online Business Cards
.Tel Domains Make Phone Books and Paper Self-Promotion Obsolete
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Personalized Flip-Flops
RIVETZ Lets You Design Your Dream Sandals Online
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Businesses Embracing Social Networks
We Are Smarter Than Me
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Virtual Scavenger Hunts
Coke Ireland Launches Online Virtual City With Bebo.com
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Crowdsourced Fashionocracies
Beta Fashion Creates Collections Entirely from Customer Input
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Collaborative Twitter Fundraising
PayPal, eBay & MillerCoors Step Up to #BeatCancer
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Viral Microblogging Buyouts
Microsoft Acquires Twitter, the Blogosphere Erupts
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Twittering Football Teams
NFL's Green Bay Packers Formally Adopt Social Networking Tools
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Cross-Promotional Fails
Burger King Un-Friends Facebook Over 'Whopper Sacrifice' Snafu
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Digital Social Networking Business Cards
Poken Keychains Encourage Physical Interaction
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Twitter Message Boards
Tweetboard Brings Twitter Conversations to Your Site
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Viral Business Parodies
Mad Magazine's Circuit City Spoof
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Twitter-Fueled TV Launches
P. Diddy Leverages His 227,000 Followers for "P. Twitty TV"
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Crowdsourcing Local Commercials
Businesses to Receive Free Rhettandlinkomercial (UPDATE)
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Virtual Business Cards
TwtBizCard Uses Hashtags to Send Contact Info With Each Tweet
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Crowdsourced Commercials
iFart Will Pay for the Person Who Can Toot Their Horn the Best
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Social Media Stadiums
The New York Mets Aim for Electronic Fan Interaction During Games
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Web-Based Business Moves
Palm Says Adios to Phone OS in Favor of New Web OS
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Masked Twitter Ads
Magpie Pays You If You Twitter Their Advertisements
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Crowdsourced Online Lookbooks
Fashionair Lets Editors & Fashionistas Curate Pret-a-Porter Looks
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Online Expedition Contests
Wieden Kennedy and Levi's Launch Intricate 'Go Forth' Campaign
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Twittering Eco-Taxis
Just Tweet to Book a Cab Ride With Greentomatocars
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Crowdsourced PC Power
'World Community Grid' Uses Computer Downtime for Humanity
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Simplistic Gadget e-Buying
The Measy Electronics Website Makes Shopping That Much Easier
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Open-Source E-Commerce
Shopify
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Twitter Concierges
Hyatt Extends Hospitality to the Internet With @HyattConcierge
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Crowdsourced Search Engines
Lavva Allows for Finding and Discussing Any Issue (REVIEW)
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Eco Assessments
Todae Helps Business Reduce Impact
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Custom Online Advolution
Google Adsense Now Lets You Pick the Ads You Want to See
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Interactive Sport Sales
EA Games Launches Grand Slam Tennis Application On Facebook
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Brand Adoration
Coke Facebook Page is Number One After Obama
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Twitter-Powered Goodwill
Twipple Encourages Spontaneous Acts of Kindness
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Crowdsourced Operas
Royal Opera House Solicits Tweets for Upcoming Twitter Opera
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Viral Site Explanations
BooneOakley Makes a Simple But Successful Business Tutorial
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Social Media Shopping
Corporate Retailers Embrace Facebook, MySpace and YouTube
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Crowdsourced Copy Editing
GooseGrade Lets You Correct Any Website in the World
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Quirky Cord Management
'Cordies' is a Crowdsourced Cable-Holding Device
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DIY Software-as-a-Service Businesses
Micro-SaaS
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Social Biz Rankings
Tuggle Rates Businesses on Community Commitment
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New Media Reporting
Thoora News Uses Blogs, Twitter, Comments as Real-Time Sources
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Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Affordable SEO Insights Platform
SEO Stuff Offers All-Things Keyword Research
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Customer-Driven Marketplaces
COS Clothing Partnered with Recurate on a C2B2C Marketplace
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Laundry Tab E-Commerce Packaging
Reckitt Debuts New E-Commerce Packaging For its 'Multipower Tabs'
Online Luxury Resale Platform
eBay Has Launched a Luxury Consignment Platform for High-End Clothes
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
eCommerce Fraud Prevention Services
Forter Uses Artificial Intelligence to Ensure eCommerce Safety
Corrugated E-Commerce Boxes
MODIVO SA Utilizes Mondi's Corrugated Boxes for its E-Commerce Orders
AI-Powered Virtual Influencers
Antelope is Making Virtual Influencers More Capable with AI Tech
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
One-Stop E-Commerce Platforms
FedEx is Currently Developing the fdx Platform to Launch This Year
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
AI-Powered eCommerce Reviews
Amazon Customer Review Highlights Leverage AI Capabilities
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
B2B eCommerce Partnerships
Zakeke is Partnering with Elogic Commerce on Developmental Projects
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Virtual E-Bike Websites
Yamaha Launches the New Online Platform for Its Electric Bike Sales
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Digital E-Invoicing Solutions
Thomson Reuters Launches the ONESOURCE E-Invoicing Service
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Branded Customer Resale Marketplaces
Relove Enables Businesses to Launch C2B2C Storefronts
Pre-Loved Wedding Hubs
eBay is Meeting the Growing Demand for Secondhand Bridalwear
Apparel Brand Industry Expansions
'Reebok' is Expanding to Enter the Micro-Mobility Space
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
AI-Backed eCommerce Platforms
New Era Japan is Upgraded with GroupBy's AI eCommerce Search
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Ecommerce Returns Programs
Loop Launches an App to Help Shopify Merchants Optimize Returns
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Influencer Partnership Platforms
impact.com Launches a New Platform for Influencer Management
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
eCommerce Credit Cards
Shopify Credit is a Business Card Exclusively for Merchants
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
AI Commerce Assistants
Sidekick is an AI-Enabled Assistant for Business Owners on Shopify
Virtual Shopper Solutions
Firework Launches a One-to-One Video Chat Solution for Virtual Shoppers
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Online Seafood Marketplaces
Sizzlefish Makes Premium Seafood Effortlessly Available to Consumers
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Digital Trademarking Services
Digip Digitizes the Process of Applying for Trademarks Using Tech
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Content Creator Streaming Platforms
The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
Professional-Quality E-Commerce Furniture Tools
3D Cloud by Marxent is a Groundbreaking Update
Product Description Generators
This Tool Helps Businesses Thrive in the eCommerce Space
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Personalized E-Commerce Platforms
Jarikre Debuts a New E-Commerce Solution for Nigerian Consumers
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Competitor Tracking Insights
Campana Offers Insights into Your Rivals' Strategies
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Critical-Response IT Platforms
This Platform Leverages AI to Enable Fast Responses to IT Crises
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Digital Wedding Registry Services
Etsy Announces its 'Create a Wedding Registry' Feature
Highly Customizable Marketplace Platforms
McFadyen Digital Partners with Nautical Commerce
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Community Challenge Platforms
Nas.io Let's Anyone Create and Manage Their Own Online Challenges
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Customer Communication Tools
Alibaba Launches an AI-Powered Customer Relationship Management Tool
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Marketing Insights Databases
Affinity Solutions Launches the Marketing Insights Platform Comet
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
AI Influencer Marketing Tools
eezyCollab Streamlines the Influencer Marketing Process
Business E-Money Services
Greengage Debuts a E-Money Service for Businesses to Handle Money Easily
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Hospitality Full-Suite Commerce Platforms
fanz.io is a New Hospitality technology Start-Up
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love