JILL ABRAHAMS

E-COMMERCE STRATEGY

PREPARED FOR

A clearer place to start.

A clearer place to start.

A clearer place to start.

A&E has a deep assortment, especially in bird cages. I looked at your homepage through the eyes of a first-time retail buyer—here’s one observation and one idea to explore.

ON YOUR HOMEPAGE TODAY

Where should a buyer begin?

Where should a buyer begin?

A new buyer sees twelve similar-sized tiles, mixing promotions with animal categories. Bird cages, your core assortment, don’t have a clearly labeled, direct starting point in that grid.

ONE IDEA TO EXPLORE

Lead with what you’re known for.

Lead with what you’re known for.

Lead with what you’re known for.

Give bird cages the most prominent starting point, with smaller paths to other pet products and new arrivals or deals.

Start small

Test one homepage section above the existing tiles, using artwork you already have.

Why it could help

Buyers get a faster path into the range, and your core category is easier to find.

When new buyers get in touch, what are they usually looking for first—cages, other pet products, or deals?

When new buyers get in touch, what are they usually looking for first—cages, other pet products, or deals?

Jill Abrahams

Jill Abrahams

E-commerce strategy