Picture this: you find a new online marketplace — like Whatnot — that seems promising. You post a few listings and make your first sale soon. You’re excited for that money to hit your bank account.. only to realize that the payout is lesser than you imagined. The reason? You didn’t factor in all the…
Scroll-stopping. Eye candy. A visual delight. Online stores that are attractive often have fewer bounce rates. Combine a pleasing visual with stellar user experience, and you’ve got more sales on your hands. This is because people don’t want to jump through hoops to buy something online. They want easy navigation and stunning visuals. If you…
Have you ever noticed how e-commerce brands seem to keep updating their products periodically? Maybe it’s the product name, the description, a tiny product design, or the packaging. This is because fresh and relevant content is favored by search engines. Additionally, refreshing your products to update any errors or inaccuracies that may have slipped through…
Almost all online marketplaces have some way of letting you advertise your listings to potential users. Etsy has sponsored ads, while eBay and Mercari have promoted listings. As for Depop? It has boosted listings. What do these boosted listings do? They put your product listings front and center for relevant keywords, making your items more…
Etsy has become synonymous with handmade items. Ask any crafts seller, and you’ll find they have an Etsy store. We get it: Etsy, with its zillions of ready-made buyers, makes for an attractive place to sell your handmade items on. But that doesn’t make it an ideal option for everyone. Maybe you’re looking for something…
Imagine going to a local fair to sell your products, only to realize that there are thousands of other sellers that you have to compete with. Etsy is much the same way, but on a much larger scale. It’s a wonderful platform for resellers, but the sheer amount of competition alone can make you dizzy….
With website builders like Shopify and Wix, creating your own e-commerce store has never been easier. The problem, then, comes with choosing which web builder to choose for your online store needs. While Shopify is often the go-to for e-commerce sellers, Wix also has some serious capabilities that give Shopify a run for their money….
Maybe you’re rebranding and want a new Etsy store name to go along with it, or maybe you simply feel like the old name doesn’t go along with the new products you’re planning to sell. At any rate, an Etsy shop name change is in order. But how do you go about it, and are…
As an e-commerce seller, you probably already know that offering free shipping is one of the best ways to turn browsers into actual customers. But the free shipping isn’t actually free for you; it’s going to come out of your pocket. So, how do you maximize profits while offering free shipping? By using platform-specific labeling…
All online marketplaces (including Depop) work the same way: they give you a place to sell your items and a ready-made audience in exchange for a fee. So, Depop selling fees? Not really optional. Since these are selling fees, they’re going to come out of your Depop sales, so, to make a profit, you need…