There was a time when free shipping was all the rage. The year was 2000, and Amazon had just introduced the novel concept for orders over $100. Widely seen as a gimmick, it nevertheless became a catalyst for the type […]
As we sometimes tell our kids when they refuse to brush their teeth: there’s a hard way and there’s an easy way. Both get the job done, but only one makes it a breeze. Transfer this line of thought to securing […]
It’s no secret that shoppers who personally relate to a retail site are more likely to make a purchase. According to The Huffington Post, ” 70% of consumers want your eCommerce store to give them a more personalized shopping experience.” Does […]
Successful entrepreneur and writer Derek Sivers has inspired the world of business with his creativity and ability to connect with others. To Sivers, “Customer service is the new marketing.” And since so much is digital, it’s eCustomer service, we’re really […]
Awareness is key in every aspect of life and business. Selecting and maintaining the right shipping service for your business is no exception. With technology forever updating, it can be tricky finding the most affordable and efficient vendor to complement […]
Efficiency is everything. In an age where everyone wants to have things at their door immediately, online businesses are king. The survival of your online business, however, depends on your ability to run it efficiently and all the factors that contribute to that. […]
Building an online brand for your eCommerce website is not easy. In the past, companies would simply produce a website showcasing their product(s), optimize it and then rely on search engines to do the rest. Today, this model is no longer effective. The problem […]
With Amazon Prime on the rise, it’s getting increasingly difficult for other online business to get their products out there. With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, instant gratification is beginning to become an expectation, and Amazon’s two-day shipping enables it to dominate the […]
Small businesses are an integral part of every economy. In the United States alone, they make up 99.7% of US employer firms. SMBs may not generate as much money as large corporations, but their size allows them to adapt quickly, impact local […]