Category: E-commerce News
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Why TikTok Shops Might Be Your Next Big Opportunity
TikTok isn’t just for dance challenges and viral pranks anymore; it’s the new frontier for businesses looking to make a splash. With millions of users logging in daily for their fix of catchy and fun videos, TikTok has transformed into a selling powerhouse. If you’re not already leveraging TikTok Shops, you’re missing out on a…
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How Long do Factories Usually Shut Down for Chinese New Year?
If you are an Amazon Seller who has been doing business involving importing from China for some time already, you may be familiar with the regular anxiety as February approaches each year. Every time Chinese New Year comes around, a lot of Amazon Sellers who rely on imports from China gets thrown for a loop.…
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Important Updates to Etsy’s Terms and Policies: What You Need to Know
As an Etsy seller, staying informed about the platform’s policies and terms is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful business journey. Etsy, being committed to providing the best experience for its growing community, regularly revisits its House Rules to meet the evolving needs of its users. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer…
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OnBuy shares latest news
In their latest marketplace newsletter, OnBuy shared what they have new. Unlike Amazon, OnBuy strives to never compete with independent retailers, according to their statement: “We’re determined to change the way consumers view online marketplaces, and that starts with our fair approach and commitment to you, our retailers. We vow never to compete with you…
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Etsy increases their selling fees
This week, Etsy announced an increase of their transaction fees from 5% to 6.5%. Similarly to Amazon, they have done so in a form of a ”feel-good” positive announcement titled “Investing in Etsy’s growth: A message from CEO Josh Silverman”. The whole notice starts with celebration of success of Etsy sellers and a mention of…
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Etsy apologizes for erroneously issued refunds
Today, Etsy informed their sellers by e-mail that numerous refunds were erroneously issued to buyers as a part of a site-wide technical difficulty. Affected sellers were provided with specific orders, for which refunds were issued and advised not to take any action, because Etsy is addressing the matter with buyers and the company is covering…
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EBay Updates Its User Privacy Notice
This week, EBay announced updates to their User Privacy Notice, which is aimed to help the company comply with European Data Protection laws under GDPR. The new updates are taking effect on 23.December 2021 and no action is required by you. Here you can review the list of changes: Additional information about the personal data…
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Vote for OnBuy to win the Barclays Entrepreneur People’s Choice Award 2021
The popular e-commerce marketplace OnBuy is inviting its sellers to help them win the yearly Barclays Entrepreneur People’s Choice Award 2021. As mentioned in OnBuy’s e-mail, the voting will be closing soon, so if you would like to participate, you only have a few last days left. The award recognises entrepreneurs who have started a…
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OnBuy announces a strategic partnership with EasyShip
This week, the e-commerce platform OnBuy announced a new partnership with EasyShip, which will help less experienced UK-based sellers fulfill international orders. According tk OnBuy, it will add a suite of additional fulfillment features including management of inventory, delivery, returns and third-party logistics. Here you can view a screenshot of the e-mail announcement from OnBuy:…
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Download the Shopify App and never miss another sale
As an e-commerce entrepreneur, you need to be informed about new customer orders being placed from your store – not only so you can fulfill them quickly but also to enjoy the satisfaction from earnings – anywhere. Shopify has a new app, which will enable you to get notifications about incoming sales in real time.…
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You can now set payment due dates on orders with deferred payments
If you operate your own e-commerce website through Shopify, you should know that the platform now offers so called “payment terms”, a new feature that will allow you to more easily manage deferred payments by setting payment due dates on an order. You can set the payment terms by selecting “Payment due later” in the…
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Review the Seller Control Panel after OnBuy system update
As you know, this week OnBuy has been undergoing a system update, which is now complete. The company is suggesting sellers to review their Seller Control Panel and listings for any discrepancies. Sellers who encounter issues are advised to clear their browser’s cache and cookies, which should resolve the problem. Here you can view a…
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What to do when you become a victim of business identity theft on eBay?
Many online marketplaces require sellers to comply with applicable laws and provide their business identity details, which are then publicly available to potential customers. Filling your VAT number can also help you save money on selling fees and this is the reason why some sellers resort to stealing other people’s information and using them in…
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OnBuy introduces Sale Price tool
OnBuy, which is one of the fastest growing e-commerce platforms recently announced the introduction of a new Sale Price tool. The company stated that they listened to seller feedback when designing the feature. With Sale Price, lowered prices with discounts will enjoy an increased visibility. Here you can view the full e-mail notice: ➡️ If…
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Advertise on Etsy and don’t pay anything unless you receive clicks
Etsy is the perfect marketplace for selling handmade items and November is the time of the year when shoppers are looking for unique gifts for the holiday season. When you advertise on Etsy, your listings are more prominent in search results. Also, you don’t pay anything for your ads unless shoppers click on your listings. Here…
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OnBuy introduces a Boost service to help sellers increase sales
The fast growing UK-based e-commerce startup OnBuy keeps developing new features to assist their sellers with getting more orders. With just a few weeks left until Black Friday, Boost is one of the most effective ways to make your products stand out both on-site and across external channels. Boost lets you put your products in front…
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Drive Shopify sales with new checkout apps
The e-commerce platform Shopify introduced a brand new collection of subscription apps built directly for Shopify Checkout—meaning a smooth shopping experience for your customers and a better management experience. Shopify’s latest tips also include: -Increasing average order value with upsell apps -Getting expert support to make this your most successful BFCM -Connecting with other merchants…
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Etsy’s simple tips for filming listing videos
As you know, the e-commerce platform Etsy, which focuses on crafty sellers of handmade items recently introduced the option to include videos in listings. Video can be a compelling format to help your products come to life for shoppers, from pre-empting common questions to highlighting usability and showcasing creative details that will stick in shoppers’…
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How to buy SafeMoon for dummies guide by Kika Angelic
While selling on Amazon can be very profitable, putting all of your eggs into a single basket is a very bad idea and this is the reason why even the most veteran e-commerce merchants should maintain a side income. I recently started experimenting with trading stocks and crypto currencies, which I found to be extremely…
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Attract buyers on Etsy by filling “About” section
Your shop’s about section gives you a chance to tell the story of your business. An informative and engaging about section can help build a devoted following of customers. It can also spark unexpected opportunities—including press coverage, collaborations, and new connections. Here are Etsy’s top tips for creating your about section: Share the origin story…
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Etsy introduces Offsite Ads on publishing sites and will charge no fees for 30 days
Offsite Ads advertises your listings on high-traffic search and social media sites like Google, Instagram, and Pinterest. Now, it can also help to get your items featured on publishing sites, bringing more traffic to your shop. The company will share items available on Etsy with sites like Buzzfeed, Martha Stewart, and Real Simple. Every seller…
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Etsy will start prohibiting the sale of COVID-19 related items
Starting 2.March 2021, Etsy will no longer permitting the sale of specific pandemic related products, including: • Hand-sanitizer products, such as liquids, sprays, gels, or wipes.• Products purporting to disinfect, sterilize or sanitize, surfaces or items, or make similar claims. The company stated that this decision is due to them not being able to verify the compliance…
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Newegg marketplace is now accepting registrations from international sellers
Until recently, the Newegg e-commerce platform only accepted seller registrations from a few selected countries, including the USA. Now, the registration is already available to sellers from all around the world. If you are looking to expand your current business, it’s the best time to join. The whole interface and experience is very similar to…
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Etsy is updating their policies and enrolling payment holds, similar to Amazon
The popular e-commerce platform Etsy, which offers their site to crafty merchants of handmade items or collectors of vintage finds is now enrolling payment holds, which are already present on marketplaces such as Amazon or Ebay. While now, sellers can disburse their funds immediately after getting paid by buyers, starting 23.February 2021, affected sellers won’t…
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OnBuy records a 557% growth compared to November 2019 and names their mascot Obie
The UK based e-commerce platform OnBuy recently decided to invest into a massive online promotional campaign, which focused on television, social media, billboards or influencers. Last month, they kicked off a major national ITV ad campaign. Airing across ITV’s main channels, ITVHub and YouTube, their TV campaign was estimated to reach over 44 million people…
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Be careful if you think that Playstation 5 will get you easy money
Following the launch of Playstation 5, which became sold out immediately, many e-commerce sellers sadly saw this as a great opportunity how to make money quickly and easily. They purchased numerous units of the long-awaited devices in advance, only to attempt to resell them with a significant profit to desperate parents seeking the perfect Christmas…
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OnBuy starts building relationships with key influencers
The fast-growing e-commerce platform OnBuy recently decided to heavily invest into promoting their marketplace and building presence on social media, with the help of popular influencers. I was one of the influencers whom OnBuy approached and you will be able to see articles about latest company features on our Seller Union website. Here you can…
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Make it memorable with gift wrap on Etsy
According to an Etsy survey, seven in 10 of their buyers say they plan to send presents directly to the recipient this holiday season. Because of this, the company is trying to encourage their sellers to include a Gift Wrap option within their listing. Here you can view the full e-mail from Etsy: ➡️ If…
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Check out Bonanza’s latest blog post “The Unboxing Experience”
If you would like to read some interesting tips regarding order packaging, read Bonanza’s latest blog post where there are talking about the joy of receiving parcels in the mail and why people make purchases. Learn, what you can do to give shoppers a memorable experience and boost the image of your brand. Here you…
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Bonanza adds PayPal Credit as a payment method
The e-commerce platform Bonanza is constantly striving to increase business opportunities for their sellers. This time, they decided to introduce a new payment method – PayPal credit which is expected to help boost sales during the holiday period. Here you can view the full blog announcement: ➡️ If you are an Amazon Seller who needs…
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What kind of videos Etsy shoppers like to see?
If you are wondering how you could benefit out of Etsy’s recently introduced listing videos feature, the e-commerce platform shared their tips which explain what shoppers expect to see. Product videos can inspire, clarify, and contextualize your items in the two-dimensional world of online shopping. In fact, Etsy buyers are more likely to purchase an…
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Did you know that you can create promotions on Etsy?
For crafty sellers who are looking to build a loyal customer base, the popular platform that offers handmade items now introduced a great way how to maintain new returning buyers. If you create a coupon and mark it as “Send as thank you”, Etsy will automatically send it to your customers after they’ve made a…
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Great tips how to make your products shine by Shopify
The popular e-commerce platform Shopify just released their latest tips for sellers, just before the annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping holidays. If you aren’t a subscriber, here you can review them, along with announced upcoming webinar event dates: ➡️ If you are an Amazon Seller who needs help with any Amazon-related issues such…
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Etsy’s shipping tips for the Holiday Season
As the holiday season 2020 approaches, e-commerce platforms are encouraging their sellers to prepare for the increased demand and surge of orders. Etsy shared recently shared its shipping tips in a quick checklist: Make sure your processing times are accurate and up to date. Complete your shipping profiles so we can show shoppers an estimated delivery date. Offer shipping upgrades so…
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2020 Christmas Trends by Etsy
The popular e-commerce marketplace Etsy prepared their latest list of top trends of this year where you can find inspiration for great products for your own store. While many things about this Christmas season may feel different and new, one thing hasn’t changed: the festive spirit is strong. Searches on Etsy for seasonal decor and…
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What’s new at Shopify?
Just before the start of this year’s Holiday Season, the popular e-commerce platform Shopify released its latest tips and a summary of new features introduced to help sellers cope with the increased demand. The recommended tips include: Sharing checkout links with customers on social media apps App Collection: Market your holiday sales Reaching new audiences…
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Trump Wants E-Commerce Companies Liable For Counterfeit Sales
President Donald Trump made a push to hold e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon and eBay accountable for counterfeit goods sales through fines and civil penalties, ordering federal law enforcement officials to prepare a legislative proposal to codify that policy. In a memo to the homeland security secretary and the attorney general, the president directed certain federal…
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Participate in a survey by Shopify
The e-commerce platform Shopify is currently organizing a survey where you can express your feedback and help improve the company services. Follow this link to participate. It is time limited, so the option may expire soon. ➡️ If you are an Amazon Seller who needs help with any Amazon-related issues such as suspensions, listing blocks…
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday tips from Shopify
The popular e-commerce platform Shopify is already preparing for this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday. According to their recent internal survey, 46% of Shopify merchants who will be participating in BFCM said they’ll offer promotions before Black Friday this year. Plan for an extended shopping season now so you’re prepared. Here are some tips from Shopify,…
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Etsy’s COVID-19 Mask Millionaires
As the novel coronavirus pandemic ravaged the world and severely damaged whole industries of business, it also helped crafty entrepreneurs grow their stores on Etsy. With the sudden unexpected demand for cloth face coverings, to make a fortune selling on Etsy, you needed three things. First, you needed to be familiar with the garment industry…
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What’s new at Shopify?
The popular e-commerce platform Shopify released its latest newsletter with a set of tips for this year’s pre-holiday period, along with the list of upcoming events. Here you can view everything if you aren’t a subscriber. Make sure to visit their website for more information: ➡️ If you are an Amazon Seller who needs help with…
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Etsy updates its seller policies
The popular marketplace for crafty sellers of handmade or vinate items is updating their Seller Policies. If you haven’t received an e-mail announcing the update, here you can review what is changing and learn more directly at Etsy’s help pages. Link to updated policy: https://www.etsy.com/legal/sellers/?campaign_label=everybody&utm_source=adhoc&utm_campaign=2020_09_15-adhoc-policy_updates-other_payments-n&utm_medium=email ➡️ If you are an Amazon Seller who needs help…
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Ebay celebrates its 25th Birthday
[whohit]Ebay celebrates its 25th Birthday[/whohit]This year, the popular e-commerce company Ebay will be celebrating its 25th birthday, after a recent wave of negative publicity related to the scandal with harassment lawsuit. Ebay will be offering complimentary free shipping on millions of items and allowing customers to fill an interesting survey aimed at improving the shopping…
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New EU VAT Configuration available by Shopify
[whohit]New EU VAT Configuration available by Shopify[/whohit]Popular e-commerce platform Shopify offers new European VAT configuration settings which will automatically calculate VAT rates for each country where merchants are VAT registered. Here you can view the announcement sent to online entrepreneurs using Shopify:
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Join Etsy’s initiative to support the USPS
[whohit]Join Etsy’s initiative to support the USPS[/whohit]As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, USPS – the United States postal carrier suffered severe business losses and Etsy is prompting it’s sellers to support the Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act (S.4174), which would not only ensure this crucial service survives COVID-19, but would help to drive its…
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Top shopping trends in preparation for the 2020 Holiday Season
[whohit]Top shopping trends in preparation for the 2020 Holiday Season[/whohit]As you know, once the summer is over, sellers are heading into Q4, the busiest part of the year. 2020 is affected by the global coronavirus pandemic. This year, more shopping is happening online, and people are starting their Christmas shopping earlier. Christmas shopping typically begins…
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Be careful what you share online
[whohit]Be careful what you share online[/whohit]In the age of social networks, people are willing to share a lot of personal information with strangers, without realizing how dangerous it can be. This Facebook post from Plymouth Police Department was widely shared as it’s pointing out to a common tactic how hackers obtain sensitive data:
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Bonanza’s Plan for Q3
[whohit]Bonanza’s Plan for Q3[/whohit]Seattle based e-commerce platform Bonanza recently published their update for Q4, announcing the intention to work on gaining buyer trust, increasing security and fraud detection. Here you can view the full text of the update posted into the company’s blog by their employee Greg:
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EBay finally enrolls Managed Payments
[whohit]EBay finally enrolls Managed Payments[/whohit]EBay announced today that it will begin a massive expansion of the payments processing business on its platform. Until now, the company has faced certain restrictions due to an agreement with PayPal, which has expired. eBay said it is now “free to move quickly” with a broader rollout of its payments…
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How Bonanza allows sellers to directly buy shipping
[whohit]How Bonanza allows sellers to directly buy shipping[/whohit]Did you know that Bonanza offers a discount shipping label program that makes it possible to purchase and print labels right from the site? They also teamed up with postage provider, Stamps.com, to offer savings of up to 15% below retail USPS pricing. Significant Value Up to 15% below retail…