Retail financing helps increase online sales by as much as 18% according to PayPal Credit, the new name for PayPal’s Bill Me Later service. Whatever the name, the concept is the same; and others like , , and let your online shoppers buy now and pay later. Best of all, it’s risk-free for you. If…
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What to Sell Online – 35 Product Ideas From Ecommerce Pros
Deciding which products to sell online can be quite a task. Is there buyer demand? What’s the competition like? Can it be profitable? Online sellers face these questions and more every time they take a chance on a product. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand an existing collection, learning what others sell…
How to Use Ecwid to Sell Products on a WordPress Site
Are you looking for an easy way to sell products on a WordPress site? Then look no further than the online store plugin. This full-featured ecommerce platform turns any WordPress site into a selling machine, and our guide will get you up and running in 8 easy steps. Before We Begin, Do You Have a…
Ecommerce Business Plan – How to Start Your Online Business off Right
An ecommerce business plan defines and directs the various factors that go into an online store’s launch and continued growth. Like all business plans, cost estimates and budget forecasts are part of the equation. But for some ecommerce businesses, the management of startup funds plays a surprisingly minor role in the overall plan. There are…
How to Sell on Etsy Successfully – The Ultimate Guide
Are you an artisan, studio artist, designer, or craft supplier interested learning how to sell on ? If so, this guide is for you. In it, we detail the most important aspects of how to sell successfully on Etsy, from creating that all-important connection with buyers, to ensuring your products are found by potential customers….
How to Write a Product Description that Sells in 6 Easy Steps
Writing a good product description that both sells and ranks in search doesn’t require a master’s in creative writing. But you do need to know your audience, have a creative direction, and define your style. Before we dive in, remember that a product description is just part of the puzzle. Images and product videos are…
Shopify Competitors – What’s the Best Shopify Alternative?
Many competitors offer attractive alternatives for selling online, and some are even free. We looked at the most popular options and rising stars and selected six that suit the range of small business needs. Read on for our review of these Shopify alternatives as well as our top recommendations. Many factors go into choosing the…
Product Kitting Definition, How to Manage & Kitting Examples
This guide will help you understand every aspect of product kitting and show you ways to apply it in your own operation. First we’ll take a look at what product kitting is and why it’s useful in ecommerce sales. Then we’ll explore samples of product kitting in action in various ecommerce settings. After that, we’ll…
How to Manage Crowdfunding Fulfillment and Shipping for Your Backer Rewards
Whatever the final goals of the many crowdfunding campaigns out there, most have one thing in common: a need for crowdfunding fulfillment. This means that once funded, project owners must ship something tangible, like a newly launched product or thank-you reward, to their backers. Believe it or not, crowdfunding project owners often overlook this key…
In-House Fulfillment vs. Fulfillment Center – The Ultimate Guide
From launching my fledgling company with a fulfillment center to managing a growing $1M/year fulfillment operation in-house, I’ve personally run the spectrum of small ecommerce fulfillment solutions. I know firsthand the many challenges (and sleepless nights) that small ecommerce business owners face. And I know that order fulfillment and all that it entails, shown below,…
Where to Buy Custom Boxes – The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Custom boxes deliver branded impact that online customers appreciate, remember, and oftentimes share via social media. We looked at the most popular options and rising stars and decided to review , Salazar Packaging, and . These companies covered the range for small businesses in terms of price, box variety, printing options, and ease of purchase….
Product Photography Made Easy: How to Take Great Shots with iPhone and Android
If a picture says a thousand words, what do your pictures say about your products? If your answer is “not much,” don’t fret. Capturing great product shots for your ecommerce website is quite easy with a few low-budget product photography tips. Best of all, you can get great results using your iPhone or Android phone,…
