How to Spruce Up Your Shipping Options

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It’s no secret that shipping is one of the most important aspects of eCommerce. If you want to hold a candle to your competition, upping your shipping game is one of the best ways to do it. Luckily, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from — none of which require a dented wallet!  Ready […]

5 Tips for an Unforgettable Unboxing

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Aside from getting together with friends and family, most would agree that the best part of the holidays is unwrapping all your Christmas, Hanukkah, and/or Kwanzaa goodies. Whether they come from loved ones or yours truly (#treatyourself), the childhood excitement of ripping through carefully gift-wrapped presents can extend well into adulthood.  In the world of […]

How Your Small Business Can Compete with the Big Leagues

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To say the eCommerce market is saturated is an understatement. Aside from heavyweight champs like Amazon and eBay, there are a plethora of small to medium-sized businesses vying for the chance to dazzle old and new customers alike. When it comes to online sales, it’s a dog eat dog world.  So, with millions of stores […]

Top Benefits of Outsourcing Order Fulfillment

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Ah, the ol’ order fulfillment crossroads. Here you are, a determined eCommerce business owner, facing yet another major decision. So far, you’ve probably stuck to internal turmoils — product sourcing, website creating, store marketing, etc. Now, it’s time to think above and beyond. If you’ve stumbled upon this article, it’s likely that you’ve started to […]

Chinese New Year 2021: What You Need to Know

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2020, the Year of the Rat, is finally scurrying away… and most of us couldn’t be more relieved. While we can’t predict what 2021 will have in store, we can keep you informed about one of the biggest holidays worldwide… the Chinese New Year! Also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, the […]

Customer Retention vs. Acquisition: What You Should Know

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Conventional marketing wisdom would tell you to acquire and conquer, but is that really true? Turns out, a successful eCommerce company relies on more than just a rapidly-growing customer base. While customer acquisition has been a fan favorite for the majority of business owners, customer retention also plays an important role in boosting revenue — but […]

5 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Season Mishaps

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We’re all about staying optimistic, but there isn’t enough pep in anyone’s step to guarantee a hitchless holiday season. No matter how hard you try, the universe has a way of throwing curveballs when you least want them… and at the worst time. Murphy’s law, anyone? Luckily, you don’t have to be Babe Ruth to […]

What’s Your Eommerce Horoscope?

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If you’re an eCommerce business owner with a mystical side, this blog post should be right up your (dark) alley. If not, we still encourage you to grab a cosmopolitan and peer into the cosmos — you might be surprised by what the universe has to say!  Psst… These predictions will be aimed towards next couple […]

SEO for Beginners

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If you haven’t noticed yet, times are a-changin’. While Mad Men might have you believe that marketing is all about having a penchant for office drama and wearing incredibly stylish outfits, we’ve come a long way since then. In fact, the technological advancements of the 21st century have catapulted the marketing world into new, digital […]

What eCommerce Business Owners Get Wrong During the Holidays

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What eCommerce Business Owners Get Wrong During the Holidays We’ve already covered how to prepare and promote your eCommerce business during the holidays. However, in a push to make the most out of this festive season, it’s common to make a few mistakes along the way. We’re strong believers that perfect is the enemy of […]