Should You Offer Free Shipping?
For FREE, or not for FREE? That is the question! The current eCommerce landscape is getting increasingly competitive. As more retailers incorporate eCommerce into their overall business strategy, new...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Drop Shipping
Drop Shipping is a means of managing the flow of goods where the retailer does not keep goods in stock. Customer orders and shipment details are transferred to either the manufacturer or a wholesaler,...
View ArticleHow to Create a Seamless Experience When Shipping to a Customer
*This post was adapted from the eTail Canada talk by Jordan Versluis, eCommerce Manager for Boathouse.* Jordan Versluis has worn many hats in nearly 8 years with Boathouse. Starting in sales at the...
View ArticleShipping and Fulfillment 101
Today, eCommerce merchants are competing in a market saturated with creative and innovative ideas. Moving people through the conversion funnel is no easy task. Now more than ever, customers have high...
View ArticleImplications of a Poor Shipping Experience
One of the most important things for merchants to focus on is what their customer wants, and to anticipate their ever changing needs. This holds true in pretty much every single facet of your business,...
View ArticleYour Guide to Surviving the Shipping Wars
So you decided to start your own business selling to consumers online. Now you need to figure out how to get those orders out in the most effective and economical way possible. Welcome to the world of...
View Article6 Tips for Shipping Success
Shipping is an integral part of selling online. It is pretty tough to sell if you can’t find a way to ship out that product to your buyer! It’s not always easy, but there are definitely ways to make it...
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