4 Ecommerce Marketing Strategies For You In 2021
Amazon was founded in Jeff Bezo’s garage in 1995. Many people forget that when the service first launched it was merely an online bookstore. Over the years it would expand into a multinational business selling… well, everything. Today there is not much you cannot find on Amazon. Books, movies, groceries, power tools, makeup, electronics. Heck, […]
Our 9 Favorite Subscription Boxes
Maybe you are searching for a subscription box that has some practicality. Something that will make your life easier or deliver something to your door regularly that you need to buy anyhow. Maybe you are looking for a gift for a friend or loved one. Or maybe you are just looking for something fun for […]
Reasons to Use an Order Fulfillment Service
Fulfillment is a huge commitment in time and resources for any company. Time and resources that could be used elsewhere. Because of all the headaches it can bring, many companies choose to outsource order fulfillment, freeing them up to focus more on the growth of their business. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
Preventing Shipping Damage for Ecommerce Deliveries
Unfortunately, the occasional damage during shipping is unavoidable. During the shipping process there is a chance that packages will be damaged because of improper handling, water exposure, or some other unforeseen accident. For some ecommerce merchants, this is a major concern. The damage is often out of their control, can be costly to repair or […]
Utilizing Package Inserts to Enhance the Customer Experience
It is no secret to ecommerce business owners that it can be challenging to attract new customers. Even harder sometimes is retaining those customers. Package inserts can be a great way to make customers feel special and build customer loyalty. Package inserts – which can be printed items, small gifts, or other surprises – are […]
What is The Amazon Effect?
Since its creation in 1994, Amazon has had an impact across the world, commonly referred to as “The Amazon Effect.” This can refer to Amazon’s impact on everything from online shopping, to shipping and order fulfillment, to what Amazon’s rise has meant for traditional brick and mortar retail businesses. We are going to look at […]
Offering Affordable 2-Day Shipping
It would be impossible to argue that Amazon has not completely changed customer expectations with its Prime service providing free 2-day shipping on most items. In 2018, 36% of shoppers surveyed said that shipping taking too long was their primary reason for abandoning their shopping cart. If you want to reduce shopping cart abandonment, increase […]
What is Dimensional Weight Pricing?
For eCommerce merchants, one of the biggest expenses that can slash into margins and profitability is shipping fees. To stay competitive, most businesses need to be able to offer fast, reliable shipping which comes at a cost. Fortunately for merchants, competition among shipping carriers has kept prices reasonable in most cases, but to prevent deep […]
Top Factors That Affect Shipping Costs
Shoppers today expect fast and affordable shipping with their orders. In order to stay competitive (and profitable), it is important to understand what factors affect shipping costs so that you can offer your customers great shipping rates without killing your bottom line. Here are the 4 most common factors that will impact shipping costs. 1- […]
