Category: Ecommerce

What is Shopify Liquid? A Quick Rundown of The Basics

Rosie Greaves
Articles Ecommerce Shopify

Over 4.4 million ecommerce websites are built using the Shopify platform. It’s the all-in-one eCommerce platform that's rocked the web since its start in 2006. Merchants choose this platform to host their online stores for many reasons, from easy payment setup to built-in marketing tools and much more besides. 

But one of the critical aspects of Shopify is its intuitive site builder with thousands of themes and Shopify app integrations to choose from. 

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Shopify Launch Checklist (2024): Quick Steps to Follow

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce Ecommerce Resources Ecommerce Selling Advice Shopify

A Shopify launch checklist can be a useful resource for any business owner planning on running their own online store.

After all, there’s a lot of work involved in turning any ecommerce idea into a success. You need to ensure you’re delivering an amazing customer experience, from start to finish, manage the order and fulfilment process, and even invest in marketing.

Rather than jumping in at random and hoping for the best, you can use this convenient checklist to make sure you have everything you need to run a successful store already set up and ready to go.

The following tips will ensure you don’t miss any crucial steps, help you to streamline your workflow, and boost your chances of making quick sales.

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How to Become a Reseller in 2023 – Quick Guide

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

You don’t have to reinvent the wheel if you want to launch a successful business model, or even simply join the ranks of full-time entrepreneurs.

All you have to do is become a successful online reseller. Of course, starting your own reseller business via one of today’s popular online marketplaces sounds easier than it might be.

Fortunately, with the tips you find below, you’ll be able to launch your career as a reseller and capitalize on the business infrastructure that’s already present in the digital world.

Are you ready to ake your business ideas from intention to reality? Here’s what you’ll need to know.

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What is Shopify Checkout? Everything You Need to Know

Rosie Greaves
Articles Ecommerce

Accepting cash for your products during in-person interactions is easy. Customers pick a product, hand you their money, and you deal out some change if need be. This physical exchange is quick, simple, and easy to understand.

But when it comes to ecommerce, matters get a little more complicated as your online storefront needs to access customer funds through a payment gateway, be it your customer’s bank account, credit card, PayPal, or otherwise. 

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Shopify vs Medusa (2023) – Can Open Source Ecommerce Compete with an Industry Giant?

Rosie Greaves
Articles Ecommerce Ecommerce Comparisons Ecommerce Website Builders

Shopify needs no introduction. Since its founding in 2006, the platform has become the leading online store builder. Its name is dropped in nearly every eCommerce article, and for a good reason – Shopify makes selling online simple. Its many in-built features guarantee newbie sellers have all they need to build a successful business.

However, the platform famously has one downside. There comes the point that Shopify’s infrastructure no longer allows as much scalability and customization as your business might like. While you can extend Shopify with plugins, the speed of your site gets bogged down, and there’s little you can do to address the issue.

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Swell Review (2023): What You Need To Know About Swell

Rosie Greaves
Articles Ecommerce Ecommerce Reviews Reviews

When starting your own online store or looking for a new home for your existing ecommerce business, choosing an ecommerce platform can be daunting, especially for startups, where pricing is often a huge consideration. After all, many new sellers face dizzying costs between registering their company, sourcing products, and planning their website’s functionality and design.

It’s no wonder that eCommerce platforms offering a feature-rich free plan are a tempting alternative to industry giants like Shopify. 

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Medusa Review (2024) – An Open Source Alternative to Shopify?

Rosie Greaves
Articles Ecommerce Ecommerce Reviews Reviews

Whether you’re just getting started in ecommerce or you’re already a seasoned seller, it’s plain that the right ecommerce solution forms the basis of your business. 

Regardless of which review you read online, Shopify is bound to be mentioned as one of the top, if not the best, solutions out there – and with good reasons.

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Your Go-To Gumroad Review (Updated for 2024)

Rebekah Carter 4
Digital Downloads Ecommerce Ecommerce Reviews

In this Gumroad review, we’re looking at an innovative ecommerce sales platform, designed for the budding creator economy.

Launched in 2011, Gumroad is a straightforward shopping experience that helps you to start selling products instantly.

In recent years, Gumroad has become one of the go-to platforms for artists, bloggers, writers, and countless other professionals.

The question is, will Gumroad improve your bottom line?

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