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7 Best Free Ecommerce Website Builders 2020

By Janette Novak on February 26, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (4)

We took an in-depth look at popular free ecommerce platforms and created a list of the seven best free ecommerce website builders for 2020. The builders on this list will help you save time and make money, but not all platforms are right for all situations. Be sure to consider your unique selling needs before…

6 Best Shopify Alternatives for 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on February 12, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (0)

Shopify is the top name in ecommerce. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option for your business. Depending on the size of your business, how much you sell, your monthly budget, and other factors, you may want to consider one of these six best Shopify alternatives. Top 6 Shopify Alternatives for 2020 What Ecommerce…

6 Best Ecommerce Platforms of 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on February 6, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (13)

Businesses use ecommerce platforms to create online stores with products and shopping carts. In addition to creating digital storefronts, ecommerce software also has inventory and order management tools to fulfill customer orders. The best ecommerce platforms integrate with POS systems for in-person sales and online marketplaces like Amazon, with starting prices under $100 per month….

How to Set Up a BigCommerce Store Online in 10 Simple Steps

By Janette Novak on January 21, 2020 | Ecommerce, How To, Retail | Comments (0)

The BigCommerce ecommerce platform has an amazing array of advanced selling features and management tools designed to help startups and small businesses compete at the highest levels. Yet all of this power is surprisingly simple to harness. You can set up a BigCommerce store in just a few hours following our 10 easy steps. 1….

10 Best Dropshipping Suppliers 2020

By Meaghan Brophy on January 20, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Online Business, Retail | Comments (0)

Dropshipping allows you to sell products in your ecommerce store without carrying any inventory. When a customer buys something from your store, the order is routed through a supplier and delivered to your customer. The best dropshipping suppliers have millions of products to choose from and offer easy integration tools for your chosen ecommerce platform….

How to Take Better Product Photos: 7 Product Photography Tips

By Janette Novak on January 9, 2020 | Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (0)

If you plan to sell physical products online, then you need to understand the essentials of how to take product photos. Developing exceptional product photography skills is key to generating massive online product sales. Capturing vivid, eye-catching product shots is quite easy once you master a handful of low-budget, high-impact product photography tips. If you…

FedEx vs UPS vs USPS: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2020

By Kathy Haan on January 7, 2020 | Ecommerce, Retail, Versus | Comments (173)

Many small businesses rely on shipping companies to deliver products. When comparing FedEx vs UPS vs USPS, you should consider cost, speed, and service. Each is reliable, ships cheaply if your package doesn’t need to arrive quickly, and you can pay more for speed. Most small packages ship for less than $20 with each carrier….

Fulfillment by Amazon: Definition, Cost, Features & Providers

By Kathy Haan on January 7, 2020 | Ecommerce, Retail, Ultimate Guide | Comments (34)

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a way for sellers to ship their products directly to an Amazon warehouse. Amazon will handle the sale, picking the product from inventory, shipping, customer service, and returns. Amazon FBA fees range from 45 cents to $1.35 per unit, and $39.99 per month for a Professional account. allows you to…

How to Set Up a Shopify Facebook Store in 5 Steps

By Kathy Haan on January 6, 2020 | Ecommerce, How To, Retail | Comments (10)

If you use a Shopify Facebook store, your customers can purchase products and services from you without ever leaving the Facebook platform. Customers can also share your products with their friends and followers with the click of a button. Shopify Lite is the lowest-priced plan, so a Facebook store costs you only $9 per month….

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Broke Records. Here’s What It Means for Your Business

By Meaghan Brophy on December 2, 2019 | Ecommerce, Retail, Statistics | Comments (0)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday reach record numbers yet again. This year, U.S. retailers brought in $7.2 billion in online sales during Black Friday and are projected to make $8 billion in online sales throughout Cyber Monday. One of the biggest surprises came as Thanksgiving Day online sales increased by 24%. Although digital sales are…

Pros and Cons of PayPal for Small Businesses

By Anna Dizon on November 18, 2019 | Ecommerce, Retail, Tip List | Comments (0)

PayPal is a payment solutions provider that offers a variety of features for its clients. Because of its popularity, online business owners offer it as an alternative payment option to encourage sales. There are pros and cons of PayPal you should consider before using it, like will you deal with poor customer service for financing…