How to start selling subscriptions online
If you’re thinking about starting to sell online, you may be considering a subscription business model. It’s…
European Parliament approves VAT reform
The European Parliament has approved a revision of VAT rules. As a result, online platforms will be…
Video’s Growing Role in Customer Engagement
Video remains a dominant force in consumer engagement, solidifying its role as an essential tool for brand…
What is domain authority and how can you improve it?
Grabbing a top spot on Google is a win for visibility and essential for driving clicks and…
Bento Elevates Ecommerce Email Marketing
Jesse Hanley is a self-taught developer and marketer from Australia who lives in Japan. He launched Bento,…
Introducing the new Woo: A revitalized brand for a new commerce landscape
Notice anything different? If you’re already part of the Woo family — or just an admirer from…
New Books on Strategy, Resilience, AI, More
These new titles offer practical tips and insights for ecommerce success — leadership, strategy, analytics, customer relationships,…
European ecommerce to grow 45% in 5 years
Between 2024 and 2029, Forrester is predicting an increase in online sales in Europe. It expects that…
EU to hold platforms liable for unsafe or illegal goods
The EU aims to curb the influx of unsafe products entering the European market via ecommerce platforms…
Chrome 133 Goodies
I often wonder what it’s like working for the Chrome team. You must get issued some sort…
E-Commerce 2025: Tackling Cyberthreats, AI, and Personalization
E-commerce in 2025 will face significant challenges, from ongoing supply chain disruptions and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks to…
AI Resets Ecommerce Supply Chains
Supply chains impact customer satisfaction, operations, and profits. Artificial intelligence is a supply-chain game-changer, enabling businesses of…
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…
Marketplaces are using dark patterns
Most well-known marketplaces and social media platforms are using dark patterns. These are designs that manipulate consumers…
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…
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…
Creating a “Starred” Feed
Chris wrote about “Likes” pages a long while back. The idea is rather simple: “Like” an item…
Universal Yums: Over ten million subscription boxes with WooCommerce
Universal Yums is a subscription snack box offering tasty treats from around the world. Customers can choose…
YaleSites at Yale University
Launching a comprehensive ecosystem powered by open-source Yale set out to build an innovative publishing platform that…
New Ecommerce Tools: January 16, 2025
Every week we publish a rundown of new products from companies offering services to ecommerce merchants. This…