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If you’re thinking of becoming an online retailer and have begun researching your options, there’s a very good chance you’ve already come across the concept of dropshipping. You may have also noticed that the ecommerce corner of the internet is thoroughly overrun with “How I Made a Cool Million in Three Months of Dropshipping While […]

In an age of chip cards, cryptocurrencies, and digital wallets, the word “check” seems woefully outdated. Frankly, even sticking a little “e” on the front of the word doesn’t improve matters much. If you’re like me, your own paper checkbook sits in the back of a drawer or the bottom of a bag, begrudgingly retrieved […]

If you collect payments online, your customers are likely accustomed to using credit or debit cards, PayPal, or even digital wallets such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. However, some of your customers may be quite open to authorizing a simple bank transfer via the good old ACH (Automated Clearing House) Network. Paper checks are […]

When it comes to payment acceptance, both businesses and consumers like having options. More payment options mean more opportunities for commerce, and business owners especially appreciate options that carry relatively low overhead. One such payment option is ACH, or Automated Clearing House payments. ACH is a type of electronic fund transfer (EFT) between financial institutions, […]

If you’ve arrived at our comparison of Shopify and Etsy, I’m guessing you’re an online seller (or an aspiring one) of the “artsy” or “craftsy” variety. Perhaps even “artsy-craftsy.” Whichever identifier you prefer, you’ll be pleased to know that both Shopify and Etsy can help you sell all sorts of unique, handcrafted, and/or vintage items. […]

WooCommerce and Shopify are both wildly popular software systems that can help you build a thriving online store. Behind-the-scenes, however, the two platforms work quite differently from one another. Before we jump into comparing these juggernauts of the ecommerce software realm, let’s quickly get oriented on the basics of each. At its core, Shopify (read […]

Shopify and BigCommerce are two of the best-known shopping cart solutions in the ecommerce industry. Both platforms boast impressive ease of use, competitive prices, beautiful web design, and reliable customer service. When both services have so much to offer, how do you choose between the two? That’s where we come in. Here at Merchant Maverick, […]

When opening an online store, one of your most important tasks is finding the right website builder. In truth, selecting the proper software fit for your needs can make or break your whole operation. It goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway, because it’s our job) that a small online shop offering its own […]

When it comes to shopping cart platforms, Shopify (see our review) is the one to beat. Shopify’s easy-to-use design and affordable price make it a highly accessible choice for business owners who want to expand to selling online. With options ranging from a few dollars a month to a few thousand, this ecommerce platform offers pricing plans […]

Selecting the best ecommerce platform for building your online store can be tough. I find it helpful to keep in mind that shopping for this type of software is similar to shopping for any other product (you just happen to be shopping for shopping cart software, which I’ll grant is slightly strange). You ultimately need your […]