Like the aftermath of the apocalypse for physical storefronts, the past decade has been through an enormous amount of change in the way we shop. Take a moment and look around. Do you notice anything missing? You’ll see that many of the stores you grew up with have become ancient history — But where did…
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You’re working all hours to keep your Shopify store in tip-top shape: managing inventory, marketing, processing, fulfilling orders, and delivering exceptional customer service. Then, it happens… Suddenly, an order from months ago is charged back. You notice the payment reversal, and you’re dumbfounded Shopify chargebacks can cripple your operations. Not only are you required to…
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Cortney Fletcher came up with the expression “Connective eCommerce,” to package an idea that online merchants can be more successful if they start out with a DIY store, enlist suppliers to ship products to customers, and use free content distribution channels instead of paying for ads. Now, thousands of people want more information, but the…
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You could’ve opened a brick-and-mortar store, but your dreams were much bigger than that. You wanted to reach the largest audience you could. The best way to do that was through eCommerce, and choosing to host your store on Shopify was a solid choice. But, what if you could include all customers that speak languages…
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There’s nothing better than selling products that no one can seem to get enough of. Unless of course, you’re a drug dealer. That’s just not cool – very unprofessional… But seriously – repeat customers are what all of us in eCommerce strive for, to create an unparalleled customer experience that keeps them jonesing for more. …
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Are you looking to sell your website or online store? Flippa is a very popular platform for entrepreneurs and business owners looking for a profitable exit or a new business. But, is it the right broker for your needs? I have personally used the Flippa platform to buy and sell websites a handful of times.…
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As an online merchant, you want to do everything you can to safeguard your business and your customers. One tool that can help you achieve this is a customer blacklist, which is a list of customers who are barred from making purchases after they show signs of sticky behavior. While customer blacklists can be controversial,…
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Apparently, you’re looking for a way out of your monthly obligation to Shopify. And, as long as you can find the right information, the processes to close or pause your store are pretty straightforward. So, that’s what we’ll share first: The steps for each. After that, we’ll take a look at alternative options that might…
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Picture this: your Shopify store is in the bathroom at a party, and catches a glimpse of itself in the mirror. It’s pretty impressed! I mean, it’s not every day that you get to admire your own dolled-up reflection. And, it looks and feels fantastic — even when it’s just doing its business! Suddenly, your…
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Key Takeaways You’ve made the leap and started a Shopify business (congrats, by the way!). Whether you’ve already been selling on other marketplaces or this is your first rodeo with eCommerce, launching a store is an exciting feat. While the platform is designed to help anyone launch an online shop, the technical aspects of launching…
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