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Current eCommerce Trends Roundup   The pandemic changed the world of online shopping in profound and rapid ways. According to the Salesforce Shopping Index, global online sales skyrocketed 71% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2020. More growth is projected still. With these unprecedented changes, retailers and the technology they use to run their online stores have been adapting and...

What Are the Benefits of Subscription Models?   Subscription-based business models are enjoying growing popularity among eCommerce stores. There are several types of subscription models that a store can offer its customers, and the benefits of such models are great. From creating a predictable revenue stream for your business to rewarding customer loyalty, subscription models allow you to connect with...

Which eCommerce Platform Should I Use?   Choosing an eCommerce platform depends on many factors. From the size of your company to the amount of personalization of your products you want to give your customers, these are just a few of the elements you need to consider. Do you already have an established store and are yearning for more functionality?...

The Rise of BOPIS in Retail   Also known as click-and-collect, BOPIS stands for buy-online-pickup-in-store. As the name suggests, it allows customers to buy their product online and then pick it up at a physical location themselves. Did you know that an August 2020 survey by Digital Commerce 360 found that before the pandemic only 7% of the top retailers...

3 Shopify Payments Limitations and How to Overcome Them   While Shopify is a powerful online platform that allows store owners to build and launch their store in a matter of days, their payment system has limits on how and what you can sell. From limitations on selling certain things like CBD and supplements to high transaction fees if you...

Should You Migrate from Magento to Shopify?   Online store owners have several platform options available to them, each with unique features and functionalities. There comes a moment when an eCommerce business owner might ask him or herself the question “Should I migrate my business from one platform to another?”.   This migration, or re-platforming, as it’s also called, can be a...