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Behind the fine print: Understanding AI apps and privacy

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the contemporary zeitgeist — yet ethical considerations around the subject remain unresolved. How many users are fully aware of what they’re signing up to?

Here, by honing in on the terms and conditions and privacy policies behind the most popular AI tools and apps, Ecommerce Platforms unpacks what you need to know when using these tools for your day-to-day business needs.

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9 Best AI Tools for Ecommerce: Our Picks for 2025

Rebekah Carter
AI Articles

The best AI tools for ecommerce stores offer business leaders an incredible way to save time, reduce costs, and unlock new sales opportunities. Increasingly, artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the most valuable resources for any online retailer. In fact, the market for AI-enabled ecommerce solutions is set to reach a value of $16.8 billion by 2030.

The right tools can help companies in a variety of different ways, from automating and streamlining inventory and order management strategies, to creating powerful, engaging descriptions for product pages. There are even AI tools that can manage customer service on your behalf, improving your chances of customer retention and loyalty.

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I Created an Online Store with Squarespace Blueprint AI: Here’s How it Works

Rebekah Carter
Articles Ecommerce

I’ll be honest, I’ve built my fair share of websites over the years – both for myself, and for clients. Over about a decade now, I’ve probably used virtually every easy website builder solution you can think of – Wix, Shopify – you name it.

Lately, I’ve experimented a lot with various AI-powered website builders – and I have to say, many are pretty impressive.

Squarespace Blueprint AI – the new updated AI website-building solution from Squarespace, caught my attention for a few reasons.

First, I’m already a big fan of Squarespace because of its amazing templates – even if I do think other platforms (like Shopify) have better sales tools.

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I Tested and Reviewd Threadless vs Printful: My Verdict for 2025

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

Printful gives you higher profit margins, full pricing control, and branding options, making it the better choice for serious sellers. Meanwhile,

Threadless is easier for beginners, but you’ll earn less per sale since Threadless controls the pricing and profit margins.

If you want passive income with no setup hassle, go with Threadless. If you want to build a brand and maximize profits, go with Printful.

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Spreadshop vs Spring: Which is Best for Print on Demand?

Rebekah Carter
Print on Demand Print on Demand Companies Print on Demand Comparisons

Print on demand services offer creators one of the simplest ways to start selling custom products to consumers around the world today.

But there’s more than one way to launch a print on demand business. Spreadshop and Spring are two of the most popular straightforward options, ideal for merchants who want to start selling quickly to an established audience.

However, while both of these solutions are similar on the surface, there are some major differences between them when you dive into the details. I put both of these platforms to the test, to discover which offers the most scalability and growth opportunity to business leaders.

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Evergreen Print on Demand Niches: The Secret to Long-Term Success

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

New Print-on-Demand (PoD) sellers focus on what’s trending right now hoping to make quick sales. But trends fade and when they do, so does your income.

If you want to build a sustainable PoD business that grows over time and provides consistent income evergreen niches are the way to go. These are timeless categories that people buy from year after year, no matter what’s popular at the moment.

If you want recurring sales, repeat customers and a scalable business go for evergreen print-on-demand niches.

Step 1: Choose a niche with long-term demand.
Step 2: Create unique and optimized designs.
Step 3: Sell on Etsy for organic or Shopify for scaling.
Step 4: Use Printful or Printify based on your budget and quality preference.

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Shopify vs Elementor: Top Ecommerce & Website Builders

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

I’ve tried out two options for having an online presence: Shopify and Elementor. Both are different beasts for building websites and ecommerce stores.

Shopify is a full on solution for those who want to sell products online. It has all the tools for ecommerce.

Elementor is a WordPress page builder that can be used for any type of website.

I’ve used both so I know their strengths and use cases.

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Buyer’s Guide to Choosing a POS System in 2025

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

A POS system (Point of Sale) is more than just a way to process payments—it’s the heart of your business. Whether you’re running a retail store, restaurant, or service-based business, the right POS system can speed up transactions, track inventory and customers.

But with so many options out there, choosing the right POS system can be overwhelming. The wrong choice can mean slow transactions, incorrect inventory tracking and hidden fees that eat into your profit. A good choice can save you time, reduce errors and even grow your revenue.

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know—from features and pricing to common mistakes and top POS systems. By the end you’ll know what to look for and how to choose a POS system that’s perfect for your business.

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