To reflect the changing costs of fulfillment, transportation and customer service, as well as to align with recent industry standard changes such as dimensional (DIM) weight pricing changes – Amazon.com will be adjusting certain fees for its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. If large-but-light items are part of your Amazon FBA product line, here’s what […]
How to Calculate Dimensional Weight in 2015
January 16, 2015 by
If you sell large-but-light items or tend to use extra-large boxes for your shipments, you need to know about dimensional (DIM) weight – shipping rate based on package size, not weight – and how UPS Ground and FedEx Ground have modified their shipping rates in 2015 in accordance with DIM weight pricing. What is DIM […]
4 Unique Ideas To Grow Holiday Sales
December 19, 2014 by
With 2014 overall holiday sales slated to bump up several percentage points over last year, e-commerce sellers like you are looking for ways to make sure those profits are yours, not your competitors’. Finding creative, inexpensive and personalized ways to promote your store and products can boost your numbers and set you apart from similar […]
eBay Raises Shipping Caps on Media: What You Need to Know
December 12, 2014 by
Do you sell media on eBay? Here’s a heads-up that the marketplace has raised its shipping caps in some media categories, and what you as a seller need to know about the changes. The Basics eBay first set media shipping caps in 2008, explaining that the limits were fair and in line with e-commerce competition. […]
3 Ways to Click High Quality Product Photos With Your SmartPhone
December 9, 2014 by
Shooting product photos for your e-commerce site? You may want to consider using your smartphone. Today’s smartphone cameras can create photos that are every bit as eye-catching and effective as anything shot with a DSLR camera. Here’s what you need to know to get started … and start shooting! Understand your phone’s camera Most smartphones […]
5 Tips To Make The Most Of Your About Page
December 2, 2014 by
Your website’s About page is your customer’s first impression of you as an e-commerce seller. It is your opportunity to introduce yourself, your products and your selling philosophy – which means an effective About page can encourage more buying and spending. So how can you get the most bang for your About page buck? Here are […]
6 Customer Retention Tricks That Make Your Current Customers Purchase More
November 21, 2014 by
All businesses welcome new customers. But with your efforts to attract fresh shoppers, are you missing the opportunity to create repeat customers? You may be surprised at how easy – and cost-effective – it is to re-engage past and current customers vs. acquiring new ones. Here are six tips to encourage repeat business. #1. Make […]
[Infographic] Transactional Email Best Practices for E-Commerce Businesses
November 14, 2014 by
Are you using transactional emails to reach out and engage with your customers? Don’t miss out on this tremendous marketing opportunity to increase engagement with your customers and grow sales. Here are three key benefits of transactional emails: Increased customer confidence: When your customers regularly receive emails from you, not only does it build trust, but […]
[Infographic] 2014 Guide to Holiday Shipping Carrier Changes & “Ship By” Schedules
November 5, 2014 by
The holiday season is about friends, family, parties, food, gifts, and for many ecommerce merchants, higher-than-normal sales. While multi-tasking is a large part of running an online store, it can get a little crazy when things ramp up in the months of November and December. No one wants an order or present to be late […]
Packages Not Delivered By eBay’s Global Shipping Program
October 31, 2014 by
eBay’s Global Shipping Program gives e-commerce sellers access to buyers worldwide, with tools that make it simple to sell internationally by shipping via a U.S. center. This means once you ship the package to the eBay warehouse, eBay reships it to the international destination and manages all customs forms, duties and taxes for you. This convenience […]