The eCommerce industry is ever-changing. Things move fast and trends come and go. In an industry that’s always evolving, you need to stay on your toes. Jump on a trend too late and you may have to stand on the shorelines as your competitors (and customers) sail on by. If you want to improve your...

By Rachel Andrea Go on October 13, 2022

Need a way for your eCommerce brand to stand out? Turn your attention to acquiring and sharing social proof. From glowing product reviews to heartfelt customer shoutouts, social proof is one of the most effective ways to get your target customer’s attention, build trust and close more sales. 82% of consumers have purchased, researched, or...

By Tom Wicky on October 11, 2022

Just when we thought selling on Amazon couldn’t get more expensive, it has. Amazon delivered the blow that service fees will be increasing once again. This price hike now joins the inventory limits and rising ad costs sellers must contend with in the most critical selling season and beyond. To give you an idea, third-party...

By Tom Wicky on October 04, 2022

Demand is high. Orders are rolling in. Yet, stock levels are at zero and the warehouse shelves are empty.  What do you do? Sell through and ship items later, or put all orders on hold until stock levels are replenished? Selling products when you don’t have inventory can be a risky retail strategy. Implement a...

By Rachel Andrea Go on September 29, 2022

Want to know Wayfair’s secret to building a $5.6 billion empire? Email marketing. With email users expected to reach a whopping 4.59 billion by 2025 and 65% of consumers anticipating they’ll use digital shopping channels more in the future, email marketing is the solution that growing brands have been looking for. Armed with an effective email marketing...

By Rachel Andrea Go on September 27, 2022

What do NASA, Kroger, and the BBC all have in common? Showstopping content marketing strategies. Using blog posts, videos, and everything in between, these brands have cracked the code on capturing the hearts and wallets of their target audience with show content. And it’s easy to see why. Not only are there 5 billion digital...

By Rachel Andrea Go on September 22, 2022

This is a guest post from Career Karma, the easiest way to find a job training program online. They help over 1 million workers navigate their careers every month through advice and coaching.  Running an eCommerce business can be challenging for both first-timers and established business owners. Primarily, it’s crucial to understand the market and...

By Guest on September 20, 2022

With online shoppers reaching 2.14 billion in 2021 and eCommerce sales forecast to hit $7.4 trillion by 2025., maximizing sales opportunities should be on every growing brand’s to-do list. To get a bigger slice of the eCommerce pie, it’s wise to launch engaging pay-per-click (PPC) ads to complement your organic and social media marketing. Nowadays, there are...

By Rachel Andrea Go on September 13, 2022

There was once a day when TV commercials ruled the world. Over-the-top production quality, crowd-stopping visuals, and emotional storytelling were common methods brands used to grab people’s attention. These days, people have grown numb to disruptive advertising techniques. Consumers want meaningful connections. They want to know brands care. As such, we’ve seen a dramatic shift...

By Rachel Andrea Go on September 08, 2022

The secret is out — eCommerce is on the up. Digital buyers have soared from 1.3 billion in 2014 to 2.14 billion in 2021, and sales are set to reach $7.3 trillion by 2025. But a lesser-known fact is that supporting services like 3PLs are also expanding and elevating, with the 3PL industry set to...

By Tom Wicky on September 01, 2022

Unless you’re new to eCommerce, you’ll be aware of the business dangers of online fraud, and they aren’t going away anytime soon. LexisNexis’ 2021 study reported both the cost and volume of fraud are increasing significantly year-on-year, not the type of growth we want to see. Security systems like 3DS are vital to combating fraud....

By Tom Wicky on August 25, 2022

With eCommerce now tipped to reach $1 trillion in 2022, an acceleration of two years, and 95% of orders expected to be completed online by 2040, the eCommerce market is the place to set up shop. As the market continues to change rapidly, headless commerce is becoming a must for brands who want to remain...

By Tom Wicky on August 23, 2022