Images Are Money
In today’s visually-driven digital world, images are no longer just for aesthetics — they are the reason…
How to use social proof to increase sales
Imagine you’re shopping online, deciding between two nearly identical products. One has glowing reviews, heartfelt testimonials, and…
Kaufland discontinues fulfillment service
German online marketplace Kaufland is discontinuing Fulfillment by Kaufland (FBK). The service will remain active until February…
Revisiting CSS Multi-Column Layout
Honestly, it’s difficult for me to come to terms with, but almost 20 years have passed since…
BNPL Fuels Supplier, Retailer Growth
Buy-now pay-later loans can boost cash flow for wholesalers and retailers in 2025 and beyond. Business-to-business sales…
Marketplaces are using dark patterns
Most well-known marketplaces and social media platforms are using dark patterns. These are designs that manipulate consumers…
Positioning Text Around Elements With CSS Offset
When it comes to positioning elements on a page, including text, there are many ways to go…
Protein Bar Founder Thrives in a Crowded Field
According to Will Nitze, founder and CEO of IQBAR, success in a competitive market requires finding its…
ChannelEngine: ‘marketplaces are starting point for product discovery’
At least 47 percent of shoppers start their product search on marketplaces. The share of shoppers doing…
Some Things You Might Not Know About Custom Counter Styles
I was reading through Juan’s recent Almanac entry for the @counter-style at-rule and I’ll be darned if…
German ecommerce is growing again
After two years of decline, online product spending in Germany has increased once more. In 2024, spending…
The Cashless Economy: Open Banking and Remote Payments in 2025
Businesses and consumers are increasingly transitioning to cashless or cash-light transactions, driven by the growing adoption of…
Print Ads Are an Ecommerce Opportunity
Print magazines can be an unusual opportunity for niche ecommerce merchants. Digital advertising dominates ecommerce, with good…
10 Books for Better Communication
What do owners, freelancers, managers, and employees have in common? They all communicate! Here are 10 titles…
Creating a “Starred” Feed
Chris wrote about “Likes” pages a long while back. The idea is rather simple: “Like” an item…