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Visa, Mastercard Settlement Represents Major Victory in Merchants’ Fight Against Swipe Fees

Retail TouchPoints

merchants worth an estimated $30 billion that will lower the interchange fees (commonly referred to as swipe fees) that merchants are charged when customers use credit or debit cards. Swipe fees typically include small, fixed fees plus a percentage of the total sale amounts and average about 1.5%

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Investment in BigCommerce, Our Customers and Our Partners

BigCommerce

The implications for our customers, partners, and industry will be profound, and our entire team is thrilled to partner with Goldman Sachs, a world-class firm and global financial services leader. They shared a mutual passion for small businesses and believed that selling online shouldn’t require $100,000+ in up-front development work.

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How Amazon and Independent Ecommerce Brands Grew Online Sales 18,233% in 20 Years [Infographic]

BigCommerce

Either way, the relationship is symbiotic, and though for much of Amazon’s history small business and other verticalized online sellers made an enemy of the marketplace, those tides are very quickly changing. Amazon introduces “ Free Super Saver Shipping ” service, which provides free shipping on orders over $99.

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Cyber Monday is the Biggest Sales Opportunity in 2018: Here’s What to Do About It + Marketing Ideas

BigCommerce

Cyber Monday just may be the only retail holiday that advocates shopping in your pajamas. Come Cyber Monday, your business is going to want to get in on that. 2017’s Cyber Monday saw mobile internet’s first $2 billion dollar day, according to Business Insider , while BigCommerce merchants experienced their highest sales week ever.

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The Best eCommerce Frameworks For Online Selling

Groove

This blog will be discussing the different types of eCommerce frameworks, as well as the best options that eCommerce retailers have available to them. eCommerce frameworks come in many different shapes and sizes to fit a specific retailer's needs. Software As A Service (SaaS). eCommerce Framework Categories. Open-Source.

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The Best POS (Point of Sale) Systems for 2019: The Ultimate Guide

Ecommerce Platforms

Store management and payment processing – the two functions that pretty sum up what you should expect from a POS system. Therefore, while the numerous options trigger increased competition among providers, your selection process can be a bit overwhelming. The secret is using a structured selection process.

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The Marketer’s Guide to Gain Brand Mileage on Google Maps

Kissmetrics

Searches including the phrase “best place to buy” with the applicable product or service keyword grew by 70% between 2015 and 2018. After making a series of company acquisitions, Google started its desktop web mapping service in 2005. Go to Google My Business and claim a listing for your business.