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How to Use Gelato with Shopify: The Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

There used to be a time when running your own business meant years of hard work. You’d have to build new skills, learn how to source products, price them, connect with customers, manage logistics, even design an impressive online presence. Now, things have changed.

Sure, running any kind of company still takes work, but it’s a lot easier to get started than it once was. We’ve got ecommerce platforms that allow anyone to spin up a high-quality online store in minutes.

Then there are POD partners that remove the need to actually design, create, and even ship products to your customers. The biggest challenge is usually figuring out which systems to use, and how to connect them. That’s what this guide is for.

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Is Print on Demand Worth It in 2025?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

The short answer is: yes, it can absolutely be worth it—but only if you go in with the right expectations. You’re not going to get rich overnight. But if you’re willing to learn, test, and treat it like a real business, print on demand (POD) can be one of the best low-risk models for starting an online brand.

Let me walk you through everything I’ve learned so you can decide if it’s right for you.

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Graphy vs Kajabi: Which Platform Wins for Selling Courses Online?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

Graphy and Kajabi are two popular platforms built for creators selling digital products like online courses, coaching, and memberships. I’ve spent over 150 hours using both platforms inside real ecommerce funnels — and here’s the short answer:

Kajabi is the better choice for serious digital entrepreneurs who want an all-in-one solution with advanced automation, marketing, and premium branding.

Graphy is better for beginners or creators looking for a budget-friendly launchpad with decent monetization tools.

Let’s break it down across pricing, course creation, ecommerce tools, marketing, templates, ease of use, and support — so you can see which one fits your business.

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How to Start a Shopify Store in Spain: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

If you’re living in Spain and want to start selling online with Shopify, you’re in the right place.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through every step I followed to set up my Shopify store legally and practically in Spain. I’ll break down the business setup, how I picked a niche, set up payments, complied with Spanish laws, and launched my store.

Whether you’re a Spanish resident or based elsewhere in the EU but selling into Spain, this will cover everything you need to know.

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Best Brevo Alternatives for Ecommerce in 2025

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Email Marketing

Brevo, formerly known as Sendinblue, remains a strong player in the email marketing space, especially for those looking for affordability and omnichannel features.

It offers email marketing, SMS campaigns, CRM tools, and automation—all under one roof. But it’s not perfect.

Many ecommerce businesses outgrow Brevo quickly due to its interface limitations, lack of deep ecommerce integrations, and occasionally underwhelming deliverability.

Whether you're scaling a Shopify store, managing multiple product SKUs, or looking to improve segmentation, it's important to explore options better tailored to your needs.

Below, we've broken down the best Brevo alternatives specifically for ecommerce stores, based on functionality, pricing, and overall effectiveness.

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How to Scale Your Ecommerce Business in 2025

Richard Protheroe
Articles Ecommerce

If you're reading this, there's a good chance your ecommerce store is up and running. You've made some sales, you’ve figured out a product that people want, and you’re wondering: “What’s next?”

I’ve been there — and scaling is the stage where most store owners either level up fast or completely fall apart. Growing a business isn’t just about getting more sales. It’s about building systems that can handle that growth without you pulling your hair out.

In this guide, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to scale your ecommerce business in 2025. I’ll share strategies, systems, and AI tools that are working right now. This isn’t theory. It’s built from experience, data, and what’s actually converting across ecommerce today.

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Printed Mint Review: My Verdict for 2025

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

Printed Mint stands out in the print-on-demand space with its strong emphasis on white-label branding and product presentation. If you’re building a store with an emphasis on quality and customer experience, this could be the partner you’ve been looking for.

In this review, I’ll cover my full experience using Printed Mint — including real order tests, fulfilment speeds, pros, cons, and whether it’s a good fit for your ecommerce store.

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