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How to Set Up a Weebly Store & 3 Great Examples

By Kathy Haan on November 13, 2019 | Ecommerce, How To, Retail | Comments (2)

In as little as a day, you can have your Weebly store ready to take orders. It has a drag-and-drop interface, which means you don’t need to know HTML, JavaScript, or CSS to create your store. You can also use Weebly apps to expand functionality. To begin selling, fees start at $12 per month. is…

Cyber Monday Strategies, Trends & Sales Tips

By Meaghan Brophy on November 13, 2019 | Ecommerce, Retail |

This year, online holiday sales are expected to reach a record $136 billion, with Cyber Monday making up a considerable part of that. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar store and website or sell exclusively online, putting in place Cyber Monday strategies is crucial for driving sales during the holiday season. If you don’t yet have…

Top 25 eBay Selling Tips to Boost Sales in 2020

By Anna Dizon on November 11, 2019 | Ecommerce, Retail, Tip List | Comments (4)

Since its launch in 1995, eBay has grown into a massive ecommerce platform hosting more than 25 million sellers. While these numbers seem overwhelming, sound marketing strategies can help new eBay sellers to succeed. Our eBay selling tips cover how to set up your eBay shop, find items to sell, and list them. Here are…

Selling on Amazon vs eBay: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019

By Janette Novak on October 24, 2019 | Ecommerce, Retail, Versus | Comments (0)

If you’re choosing between selling on Amazon vs eBay, you need to know the facts. Amazon’s selling fees range from 6% to 20% while eBay’s standard fee is 10%. In several product categories, Amazon vs eBay’s fees are evenly matched. Amazon’s customer base is much larger, but auction-style selling is only available on eBay. When…

Planning Your Warehouse Layout: 5 Steps to Cost-efficient Warehouse Floor Plans

By Janette Novak on October 21, 2019 | Ecommerce, How To, Retail | Comments (20)

Warehouse layout and design directly affect the efficiency of any business operation, from manufacturing and assembly to order fulfillment. Whether you’re planning a shipping operation or designing your space around manufacturing or assembly, a sound warehouse floor plan will help you minimize costs and maximize productivity. What to Know Before Creating Your Warehouse Layout Before…

15 Online Selling Tips to Grow Your Store

By Anna Dizon on October 17, 2019 | Ecommerce, Retail, Tip List | Comments (0)

Online stores face increasing competition each year. Statista reports 2018 United States retail sales reached $501 billion, surpassing 2017 projections by $40 billion, and expected to end 2019 with $547 billion in sales. Small online store owners can benefit from this growing demand using special online selling tips to keep up with larger competitors. Here…

20 Cross Selling Tips & Techniques

By Anna Dizon on October 16, 2019 | Ecommerce, Retail, Tip List | Comments (0)

Cross selling is motivating customers to buy additional products related to their current purchase. The right cross selling strategy can significantly increase sales thousands of dollars and build customer loyalty at the same time. Some cross selling tips work better for different businesses, including online, brick-and-mortar shops, and startups looking to maximize their selling opportunities….

6 Best Payment Gateways for 2019

By Janette Novak on October 2, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (13)

A payment gateway is a third-party service that allows merchants to collect credit card payments from customers securely. All businesses that accept non-cash payments require a reliable payment gateway, regardless of whether payment collection is done online or in-person. The best payment gateways deliver secure and reliable service, superior support, and competitive transaction processing fees….

6 Best Third-party Logistics (3PL) Companies 2019

By Janette Novak on September 30, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Ecommerce, Retail | Comments (3)

Third-party logistics (3PL) companies deliver outsourced, end-to-end logistics services such as inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, freight distribution, and import/export. These third-party logistics services aren’t reserved for just enterprise-level businesses with large budgets. Many startups and small businesses find it more efficient and economical to outsource fulfillment and freight logistics tasks to 3PL companies. If…

8 Tips on How to Find Wholesale Suppliers

By Anna Dizon on September 16, 2019 | Ecommerce, Retail, Tip List | Comments (2)

Most manufacturers prefer selling to wholesale suppliers because they purchase large volumes of products. These suppliers sell products to retailers at low costs (sometimes more than 40% off retail prices) if they purchase the minimum required quantity. Finding suppliers matching minimum quantity, cost, and shipping requirements is crucial for retailers and requires some research. Here…