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What is Performance-based Pricing and Does It Apply to eCommerce?

June 19, 2026 in Best practices in price monitoring
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Pricing terminology can sometimes be confusing. Some terms sound similar, but describe very different things. One example is performance pricing, or more accurately, performance-based pricing. At first glance, it may sound like another eCommerce pricing strategy. Since online retailers already deal with dynamic pricing, competitor-based pricing,...

Snob Effect vs Bandwagon Effect: How Opposite Forces Shape Markets

August 28, 2025 in Best practices in price monitoring
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The bandwagon effect drives people to buy because others already have, fueling industries like fashion, social media, and gadgets. The snob effect does the opposite: buyers avoid what’s too common, favoring exclusivity in luxury goods, art, and high-end cars. In both cases, the decision isn’t...