We’re already well into October, and grocery stores everywhere are preparing to replace their aisles of Halloween candy with ornaments, candy canes, and cheaply made stockings. Yuletide is almost here, and if you haven’t yet begun, it’s time to start preparing. This is an important time for many merchants, including online sellers. According to a […]
When it comes to shopping cart platforms, Shopify (see our review) is the one to beat. This hugely popular eCommerce software serves over 400,000 merchants worldwide and has facilitated $34 billion of sales since its founding. Shopify’s easy-to-use design and affordable price make it a highly accessible choice for small business owners who want to expand […]
Dropshipping is a hot topic in eCommerce. The dropshipping business model attracts hundreds of merchants with the shiny appeal of minimal work and easy profits. Dropshipping webinars and ebooks have continued to perpetuate the idea that dropshipping is the newest way to GET RICH QUICK! while working from the comfort of your own home. Unfortunately, […]
In a previous article, we covered the many advantages of incorporating a shipping software into your eCommerce system. However, if you’ve already integrated with a shipping solution and hired a team for picking and packing, you might be facing a different shipping dilemma: finding the space to store your products. If your products can no […]
These days, while Amazon Prime rules the land of shipping, it can be difficult for smaller merchants to impress impatient customers. Modern customers expect their purchases to arrive quickly, without any extra expense. What’s more, they expect to be able to track shipments as they make their way to their doorsteps. For a small merchant, all […]
If you’ve read our previous shipping article (or you’ve ever looked at a table of shipping rates), you know that shipping calculations are complicated. Shipping expenses are determined depending on a whole host of variables, including a shipment’s weight, dimensions, and shipping zones. Calculating rates for each individual shipment can be time-consuming, and if you […]
Many brick-and-mortar merchants proudly frame their first dollar earned, hanging it up for all to see. For traditional stores, that very first sale marks the beginning of the business; it is the first tangible sign of success. However, for online sellers, the first sale isn’t quite so straightforward. In fact, the first sale is the beginning […]
Shipping is one of the great challenges of eCommerce, and smaller businesses are especially prone to struggle. Without the benefits of a full warehouse and fulfillment team, the mechanics of shipping can quickly get in the way of more important business endeavors, and shipping expenses can pile up. And with so many variables affecting shipping rates, it […]
There’s no getting around it: Wix is the Goliath of the website building industry. Born in Tel Aviv in 2006, Wix’s profile has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade. With over 100 million users in 190 countries and more industry-specific features than could fit into one article, Wix’s appeal is broad as […]
Setting up an eCommerce business involves making a lot of choices, but one important decision you might have overlooked is choosing the best payment gateway to allow your customers to actually make purchases on your site. Pick a good gateway, and you’ll be able to accept just about any payment method imaginable, interface with the […]
