The Value Of A Repeat Customer

Guest Post from our partner, iD Commerce + Logistics. So you’ve launched your business, you’re up and running, and you’re profitable. You’ve started a killer Adwords campaign, invested in promotions via social media, and are looking for ways to attract new customers. The problem is the customers you attract from those promotions are not nearly as […]

Why large retailers need a customized automated solution?

Guest Post from our partner, Orderhive. Leading eCommerce platforms that include Magento, WooCommerce is making it even easier for large retailers to expand their brand presence in any part of the world within minutes. With such a convenience, many successful brick-and-mortar business owners are seen to be taking an advantage of offering their products in […]

The 3 Ss of eCommerce Order Fulfillment

Guest Post from our partner, Magaya Corporation / Logistico. Marketing and selling products are only the first step for online retailers. What happens after the order is placed can make or break a company. At the beginning, the orders could be put into a box and shipped to the buyer with a little labor and […]

Easy Integration: Linking E-Commerce Websites With Fulfillment Providers

Guest Post from our partner, iD Commerce + Logistics. For many e-commerce entrepreneurs, the most efficient and cost-effective way to manage fulfillment involves partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) expert.  Not only do 3PL providers translate fixed warehousing costs (rent, utilities, salaries) into variable costs (pay per unit shipped), but they also have the expertise required […]

Beauty Care E-Commerce: Turning Fulfillment Complexities Into Opportunities For Growth

Guest Post from our partner, iD Commerce + Logistics. Over the past five years, the beauty and personal care market has experienced unprecedented growth. What was once an industry limited to physical stores and specialty cosmetics departments is now taking over e-commerce websites, subscription boxes, social platforms, and on-demand services.  As a result of technology’s […]

Planning Ahead: Managing Fulfillment to Facilitate Web Store Growth

Partner Guest Post by iD Commerce & Logistics Planning Ahead:  Managing Fulfillment to Facilitate Web Store Growth Whether you’re developing a straightforward eCommerce site with a few products or an online storefront designed to handle thousands of transactions per day, one of the key factors to keep in mind is fulfillment. When an online purchase […]

Boost Your Brand Awareness with Branded Products

Exhibiting at trade shows and expos is a great way to get in front of a lot of people in one location to generate leads for your business. However, to make it worthwhile a company needs to find unique ways to bring people into their booth and be seen by as many show attendees as […]

Why Self-Hosting Beats SaaS Publishing For Bloggers

Guest Post from Matt Davis at FutureHosting Self-hosting offers reliability, accountability, and control over your own business model and content. SaaS is not the right solution for serious bloggers. Software-as-a-Service is tempting for bloggers. Most of the work is done for you. All that’s left is to write and publish. The foundations of the service are […]

SUPEE-7405

In November, we published a blog post about the worst Magento patch that we’d come across to date – SUPEE-6788, known to some in our offices as “the website killer”. It required significant work to apply this patch, which in essence requires Magento store owners to have us upgrade their extensions and store, and address […]

Is Self-Hosting Your Videos On WordPress A Good Idea?

Guest Post from our partner, Nexcess. While WordPress is capable of self-hosting video, the bandwidth requirements make streaming services or dedicated video hosting services the better option. Adding video to your WordPress blog or business site is a great way to communicate with readers (viewers) and potential customers. The web is still built around the written […]