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The Top Dropshipping Statistics to Know in 2023

Rebekah Carter
Articles Statistics

Dropshipping statistics can offer some useful insights into the world of online retail.

This model has evolved from being relatively unknown in the ecommerce space to one of the most popular business models around. After all, the dropshipping strategy removes many of the barriers to entry for entrepreneurs to launch their own stores.

With dropshipping, you needn’t worry about storing products, shipping goods, or managing warehouses. That means you can focus exclusively on marketing, branding, and delighting your customers. As the ecommerce landscape has grown, the dropshipping economy has developed with it, with countless platforms and tools emerging to empower new sellers.

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Shopify vs BigCommerce vs SquareUp – Compared and Rated for 2023

Rosie Greaves
Articles Ecommerce Ecommerce Comparisons

Finding the best ecommerce platform for your online store can be a lengthy process. With so many on the market, all promising essentially the same thing, with slightly differing USPs, it’s hard to know where to start or what to look for. 

That’s why we’re comparing three of the bigger-named ecommerce platforms: Shopify, BigCommerce and Square Online. This comparison review aims to provide enough detail so that, hopefully, by the end, you’ll know which (if any) suit your needs. 

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Ecwid Review 2025: Everything You Need to Know

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Articles Ecommerce Ecommerce Reviews

This in-depth review of the Ecwid system covers all the critical attributes you’d be interested in to see if it’s worth your time.

By the end of it all, you’ll have learned about its website integration capabilities, social media selling tools, advanced ecommerce features.

We also explore some of Ecwid's limitations and drawbacks, such as limited design options, transaction fees, and certain feature limitations.

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Is Shopify Legit? Learn if Shopify is Safe for Selling and Buying

Joe Warnimont
Articles Ecommerce Ecommerce Reviews Ecommerce Selling Advice Online Store Builders

Is Shopify legit?

This is a question you’ve probably asked yourself if you’ve ever considered using Shopify to build your online store.

The simple answer is Yes. 

Shopify is a legitimate business that started in 2006. It's a company that primarily sells what's called an “ecommerce platform,” for constructing online stores, usually with little coding knowledge.

This way, even beginners can launch their businesses with beautiful websites and payment processing tools to sell online.

Shopify started in Canada and now has multiple facilities and offices around the globe. It's also listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and powering over 4.1 million online stores.

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What Does Shipped Mean? What it Means When Your Order Has Shipped

Rebekah Carter
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What does “shipped” mean?

For the most part, many of us can assume an order that has “shipped” is no longer sitting in a warehouse waiting to be picked and packaged.

However, the shipped status can also be somewhat ambiguous. It doesn’t provide us with much information on the surface about when we’ll receive an item. This can lead consumers incorrectly assuming that their parcels will soon be “out for delivery”, when they’re actually still thousands of miles away.

It’s a question you might have asked yourself if you’ve ever checked the status of an ecommerce order. In a world where most customers want to be kept up to date on the progress of their delivery, many ecommerce brands have begun to implement real-time order tracking options into their sites.

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How Long Does Aliexpress Shipping Take? Your Simple Guide for 2023

Rebekah Carter
Articles dropshipping

If you’ve ever purchased something from the world-renowned merchant, this is a question you’ve probably asked before. It’s not just a common question for consumers either. Dropshipping companies and ecommerce retailers also want to know when they can expect to get packages to their customers.

Unfortunately, it’s difficult to get a straight answer to the question. That’s because there are numerous factors which can influence your AliExpress shipping times. Everything from the location you’re ordering from, to the time of year could add extra days to your ETA but in general it should last between 7 and 45 days.

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Pagecloud vs Shopify (2023): Which is Best for You?

Rebekah Carter
Articles Ecommerce Comparisons Ecommerce Reviews

Pagecloud vs Shopify: which solution should you be using in 2023?

Both Pagecloud and Shopify are powerful tools for would-be ecommerce store owners. Although they have a slightly different set of features and functionalities, both tools are straightforward, relatively easy to use, and extremely flexible, making them excellent choices for a range of companies.

The challenge is figuring out which tool you want to get started with.

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