Commerce is fragmenting across platforms, AI agents, and social feeds while customers expect seamless experiences everywhere. Platforms excel at discovery and impulse purchases, but websites remain the trust anchor for considered purchases and long-term relationships.
Merchants who orchestrate all three channels — rather than betting everything on one — will capture more customers and keep more margin. Check out “The Future of E-commerce: AI Shopping, Social Commerce, and Why Your Website Still Matters” for all the details.
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