Category: Ecommerce

Tidio Pricing 2026: Which Plan Offers the Best Value for Ecommerce?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce Live Chat

After testing Tidio across multiple ecommerce stores, we found it to be one of the most user-friendly live chat platforms on the market. In fact, we’ve awarded it our Best Live Chat Tool for Ease of Use badge two years running.

Tidio’s pricing is refreshingly simple compared to many other live chat tools, but as with any subscription-based platform, there are a few things to watch out for, especially as your store grows.

Below, we break down each plan in detail, including which one we think offers the best value, what you actually get, and when you might need to upgrade.

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What the Universal Commerce Protocol Means for Ecommerce in 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Ecommerce

The Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is a new open standard developed by Google, Shopify, and other major ecommerce players to enable AI agents and digital platforms to interact directly with merchant systems. It allows them to perform product discovery, create carts, initiate checkout, and handle post-purchase support — all without needing to visit a traditional ecommerce website. This protocol is set to reshape how ecommerce operates, particularly as AI agents become central to online shopping experiences.

As consumer behavior shifts toward voice assistants, AI-powered search tools, and autonomous shopping agents, ecommerce businesses need to understand what the Universal Commerce Protocol is, how it works, and what changes it will force across the ecommerce stack. Let’s explore the practical and strategic implications of UCP for merchants, platforms, and ecommerce developers.

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How to Start a Thrift Store: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

Starting a thrift store might seem overwhelming at first, but once I understood how to structure it like an actual ecommerce business, everything started clicking.

Whether you're planning to launch a niche vintage boutique, an online consignment shop, or a general secondhand store, this guide will walk you through every step I followed to set up a profitable thrift store online.

I'll cover sourcing, pricing, platforms, legal requirements, inventory systems, and even marketing strategies.

If you're looking for a side hustle or full-time resale business, here’s how I built mine from scratch—without needing massive upfront investment.

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Best Composable Commerce Platforms: My Top Picks for 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

I've spent more than 200 hours getting my hands dirty with the biggest and best composable commerce platforms out there, and let me tell you – the options are staggering.

From platforms that offer a ton of power through their APIs, to ones that make it super easy to get up and running with their plug-and-play flexibility, these are the tools that let serious ecommerce brands build the exact online store they need, without being tied down by inflexible software.

Whether you're looking to scale fast, managing online shops across multiple regions, or just need a whole lot more control over your tech stack, these platforms have got you covered.

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Storenvy Review: Is This Free Ecom Site Worth Your Time?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

Storenvy is a free online store builder that lets indie brands, artists and small sellers get started without paying a cent upfront.

Sounds like a sweet deal, right? But is it really something you should bet on if you're serious about selling online?

In this in-depth Storenvy review, I'll be going over everything from pricing and features to design tools and customer support – so you can get a real sense of whether it's a good fit for your ecommerce business.

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QuickBooks Pricing for Ecommerce: What You Need to Know Before You Subscribe

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

If you're running an ecommerce business, chances are you've heard of QuickBooks. It’s one of the most widely-used accounting platforms for small and medium-sized businesses, and it’s especially popular among ecommerce store owners. But while it's marketed as an easy and scalable solution, understanding the true cost of QuickBooks for ecommerce is a whole different story.

The numbers on their website don’t tell the full tale. Between feature limitations, add-ons, AI agents, and third-party integrations, the final monthly price can be a lot more than what you see at first glance.

In this guide, you'll get a complete breakdown of QuickBooks pricing, including all features, ecommerce-specific tools, hidden costs, and what you actually need depending on your store's size.

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Yotpo vs Bazaarvoice: Which One is Best for Ecommerce?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

Yotpo and Bazaarvoice – the two big name players in customer reviews and user-generated content – help ecommerce businesses build trust and boost sales, but they do it in very different ways.

I've spent a ton of time – over 150 hours, to be exact – to help you figure out which one's right for your business based on where you are in your growth journey and what channels you're selling on.

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Xero vs QuickBooks: Which Accounting Software Actually Works Best for Ecommerce?

Bogdan Rancea
Accounting Software Articles Ecommerce

I honestly think dealing with money is one of the toughest parts of running an ecommerce company.

You think you’ll get better at it with time, but the more your business scales, the more energy you spend scrolling through endless transactions, trying to match orders with payouts, and wondering how your “bestseller” somehow turned into a black hole for cash.

Cloud tools such as Xero and QuickBooks Online take care of most of the hard work. The real decision is choosing which one feels right for the way you run your business.

That’s why I created this guide, informed by my own experience with both platforms, to help you make a (confident) choice.

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