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Instagram Live Shopping: Everything You Need to Know

Articles Creator Economy Influencer Marketing

The future of online shopping is here. 

Cue, live shopping – a phenomenon that's taken the eCommerce world by storm. 

For the uninitiated, live shopping is best described as social media joining forces with the home shopping network. Apparently, live shopping arose in 2016 for the first time with popular Chinese influencers using an app called TaoBao to demonstrate and sell their products. Fast forward to today, and it's now a $60 billion industry, and unsurprisingly, retailers in the west are lining up to buy into this trend.

To get a feel of just how much live shopping is taking off, take Alibaba, for example. Their presale live stream event last year generated $7.5 billion in just 30 minutes!

That’s why in this article, we’re looking at how to use Instagram live shopping to increase conversions, improve your brand's appeal, and differentiate yourself from the crowd. Trust us; there’s never been a better time to get on board with this exciting trend.

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Sezzle vs Affirm (2023): Which BNPL App is Best?

Articles Buy Now Pay Later

During the pandemic, “buy now, pay later” apps (BNPL) skyrocketed in popularity. In fact, as many as 60% have used such a service, with some consumers using ‘buy now, pay later' options more than once a week. 

So what is this new trend? 

As its name implies, BNPL apps enable consumers to purchase a product and then pay for it in installments (usually across a few weeks or months). In other words, consumers take on short-term debt to satisfy their immediate buying wishes/needs. 

This payment model has been popular with furniture stores and the automotive industry for some time. This is an excellent example of where purchases needed in the day-to-day world are too high a financial burden to pay outright. However, with BNPL options, split payments are becoming increasingly mainstream. 

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A Quick Seller Snap Review (2023)

Articles Ecommerce Selling Advice

Are you an Amazon seller trying to optimize your pricing strategy? If that's you, perhaps, you want to see what Seller Snap can offer your business? 

Well, rest assured, you're in the right place. In this review, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Seller Snap – more specifically, how the product works, its key features, and its pricing.

Hopefully, by the end of this Seller Snap review, you'll have all the info you need to decide whether this software is right for your Amazon business strategy.

Let's dive straight in…

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Solidus.io Review: Everything You Need to Know

Articles Ecommerce Reviews

Solidus.io is a community-centered, open-source eCommerce framework that's 100% free to use. It’s powered by the ruby on rails framework and maintained by a passionate community of web developers. Initially, it was designed to help businesses, brands, and developers create unique and fully customizable eCommerce platforms. That said, here in this Solidus review, we're taking a deep dive into what this platform has to offer, how to use it, and our verdict on who this software would best suit. 

Let's get started…

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Swipesum Review: Everything You Need to Know

Articles Payment Processing Payments

Accepting all forms of payments, whether that’s buy now pay later, recurring bills, or just a one off lump sum, etc., is imperative to so many eCommerce brands. However, this isn't always cheap. Depending on which payment processors and providers you use, this simple service could cost your business considerably as the transactions roll in.

Many businesses, therefore, try their best to navigate the payments industry to get the best deal. However, the different payment rates, products, and service offerings can get confusing – there's so much out there. So, it’s no wonder that for most businesses, this review process can take as long as three to six months!

This is where an independent consultant like Swipesum comes into its own to provide a whole new sense of clarity and ease. In short, Swipesum aims to help businesses make the best payment decisions within a matter of days, which includes finding the most suitable payment solution and eliminating the fees that often come with transactions.

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A Complete Sana Commerce Cloud Review

Articles Ecommerce Reviews

B2B eCommerce and B2C businesses acting as manufacturers, distributors, or wholesalers face many challenges, the most important of which is ensuring their customers are happy. To help leave a smile on your customer's face, using the right eCommerce software platform for your business is imperative. One such platform is Sana Commerce Cloud. So in this Sana Commerce review, we’re taking a deep dive into what this eCommerce solution has to offer.

That’s a lot to get through so let’s make a start.

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9 Best Ecommerce Website Builders in Australia

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Struggling to find the best ecommerce platform to launch your online store in Australia? With so many options, choosing the right ecommerce website builder can feel overwhelming, but having the right platform can be key to your success.

Fortunately, Ecommerce-Platforms.com's team of experts has done the research for you and identified the best ecommerce website builders available in Australia. Whether you’re looking for an intuitive setup or advanced features to support growth, our top picks have something for everyone.

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Amazon Print on Demand: How to Sell POD on Amazon

Articles dropshipping Print on Demand

Wondering how to sell Amazon Print on Demand products? You’re in the right place.

For entrepreneurs keen to start their own ecommerce business, Amazon stands as one of the most popular platforms. Easy to use and brimming with versatility, Amazon represents a fantastic tool for getting products in front of an already phenomenal audience.

While you can certainly sell your own products on Amazon, it’s also possible to work with a host of dropshipping providers and similar partners, including print-on-demand services. Using print on demand with Amazon means you can sell a host of creative, and even customizable products to customers, without spending a lot of initial capital.

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