As DIY website builders go, Squarespace has long been seen as the Neiman Marcus of the industry; a pricier, more elegant alternative to the likes of Wix and Weebly. This notion has always been something of an exaggeration, as Squarespace’s pricing and level of features don’t drastically differ from the offerings of the competition. However, […]
If you’re a Square seller, there’s a good chance you’ve gotten an offer for a Square Capital loan. There’s no denying that these loans are a fast and easy way to get extra working capital for your business, but are they too good to be true? Read on to learn everything you need to know […]
Part of our work here at Merchant Maverick is staying on top of new developments and trends in the industries that we cover. We learn a lot from the news article, blogs, and community forums we frequent. So much, in fact, that we want to share our knowledge with you in a more direct fashion. […]
Those of us in the eCommerce industry know full well that Shopify is one of the best and biggest shopping carts out there. Over the past year or so, Shopify has become a household name (partly due to the recent controversy regarding a few of Shopify’s more notorious customers). Here at Merchant Maverick, we love […]
Growing an eCommerce business is a lot like growing up: awkward. After a while, things don’t seem to feel right, and what was once a perfect software fit is now bursting at the seams. If your eCommerce platform isn’t keeping up with your company’s ever increasing demands, or if you’re a small seller looking forward […]
With over 1.7M users on board, WooCommerce is the most widely used eCommerce platform there is. WooCommerce stores make up a whopping 41% of all eCommerce sites! For comparison, Shopify makes up only 5%. So why do so many merchants choose WooCommerce? WooCommerce provides an affordable and simple way to turn your WordPress site into […]
With so much discussion focused on multi-channel retail, retailers are paying more and more attention to the world of eCommerce. And, slowly but surely, those merchants are switching from traditional, brick-and-mortar business models to making their products available worldwide. However, while online selling is often necessary, it is by no means easy. We at Merchant […]
Choosing an eCommerce platform is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when setting up an online store. And it’s the step we focus on most at Merchant Maverick, for good reason. Your eCommerce platform can make or break the initial success of your business. Before you sign on for a monthly (or yearly) […]
As an online store owner, your goal is simple: to make as many sales as you can. There are thousands of ways to increase sales (many of which you’ve probably learned in business school or in the school of life), but when it comes to selling online, you may need to take an alternate approach. […]
Part of our work here at Merchant Maverick is staying on top of new developments and trends in the industries that we cover. We learn a lot from the news article, blogs, and community forums we frequent. So much, in fact, that we want to share our knowledge with you in a more direct fashion. […]
