Last month ShopKeep (see our review) made a big announcement; this popular iPad POS system now offers an integration with BigCommerce (see our review)! We’re dancing for joy over here at Merchant Maverick at the news; we’ve even considered sending the happy couple a new toaster. Why are we so excited? Well, for a few reasons. ShopKeep […]
These days, most online merchants are turning their attention to SaaS solutions. These web-based selling platforms give you all the tools you need to set up an online shop, including web hosting, web security, rich feature sets, full-time technical support, and beautiful design templates for your storefront. And, best of all, you can operate a […]
eCommerce experts and vendors have given shopping cart software a wide variety of names. You may see these systems referred to as eCommerce platforms, online store builders, and/or eCommerce solutions. Despite the changing and variable names, these platforms all do the same thing: allow you to feature products and conduct secure transactions online. And most […]
No matter what your parents told you, looks matter, especially when it comes to eCommerce sites. An attractive storefront is critical to an online shop’s success. A clean design can impact your bottom line by making it easier for customers to find the products they’re looking for, just as a modern, well-built front page can […]
Think back to the last time you bought something online. Did you do any research before you made your purchase? Did you look up reviews of the product and compare prices on Amazon, eBay and other online stores? Did you visit a brick-and-mortar store to get a better idea of the product before you purchased? […]
Researching eCommerce platforms for your new online store? With so many shopping cart options out there, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Use our flowchart as a springboard to start your research. Each eCommerce solution we suggest below scores highly with us for usability, quality customer service, and robust features. When you’ve […]
In this article, we’ll discuss eight key signs that you’re ready to leave Etsy and give you tips for starting your own online store when you leave.
“Omnichannel” is a difficult concept to unravel, mostly because it’s so new. The term “omnichannel” or “omni-channel” hasn’t yet settled on a single definition, or even a single spelling. Every now and then a writer will take a stab at explaining the omnichannel concept, hoping to pin it definitively to an eCommerce strategy or marketing […]
Open source software is the pride and joy of the developer world. When a software is open source, every line of its source code is available to the public. In other words, anyone can get his or her hands on the very code used to build the platform. So, what does open source mean in […]
As an eCommerce software reviewer, I spend a lot of time haunting SMB community boards and forums. And, over my hours spent scrolling, I’ve noticed a few trends in the types of questions merchants ask one another. They want information about marketing, taxes, and price setting, but most often, they want to know the answer to […]
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